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Compare 9 SEN / Special Education international schools in London, United kingdom. Filter by curriculum, fees (average GBP 24,861), location, and more to find the right international school now.
King's College School Wimbledon offers an internationally-minded education for children aged 7 to 18, combining the International Baccalaureate framework with the British curriculum. On the PYP, MYP, and DP pathways, students study a broad range of subjects designed to develop inquiry, critical thinking, and deep understanding, alongside a strong grounding in essential skills and knowledge. The school provides modern facilities for the arts, music, and theatre, with regular performances such as the Senior School Orchestral Concert and the Lower/Middle School Autumn Concert held in the Concert Hall, and the Christmas Concert hosted at St James's Church, Piccadilly. The Festival Band Showcase takes place at the King's Festival Marquee, while the Lower Sixth Drama New Writing Festival is staged in Collyer Hall Theatre. With pathways through IB and the British curriculum, international families can access a coherent, transdisciplinary education that supports progression to higher studies around the world and lifelong learning.
Deutsche Schule London is a German Auslandsschule in London, recognised by German Zentralstelle für das Auslandsschulwesen. The school provides continuous education from Kindergarten through Abitur or International Baccalaureate, for pupils aged 3 to 18. German curriculum has been expanded to include IB and elements from English system, enabling pupils to graduate with German International Abitur (DIA) and, from 2023/24, Fachhochschulreife (FHS). In upper secondary (11–12) students may pursue a dual qualification with DIA and IB or complete the DIA with IB as a course, under KMK guidelines. Languages taught include English, French and Spanish, with bilingual subjects to support multilingualism. The school sits on a green site between Richmond Park and the Thames, with Sudbrook Kinderhaus and main campus, libraries and study facilities, a modern sports hall and a new Multi Games Arena (MUGA) opened in 2024. After-school activities, music and arts programs, and community events complete the offering.
North London Collegiate School is an independent day school for girls aged 4 to 18 near London. The curriculum combines national formats with international options: in Years 7–9 the National Curriculum; Years 10–11 follow Edexcel IGCSE including IGCSE Language and Literature; Sixth Form offers either A Levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, with Cambridge Pre-U also available. In the Sixth Form, about three-quarters of students take Mathematics at A Level or IB, with some pursuing Further Mathematics or IB HL. The school teaches six modern languages—French, Spanish, German, Russian, Mandarin and Italian—with exchanges and Polyglot Society. The 30-acre campus includes a Sports Hall, gym, pitches, a swimming pool and playing fields, plus the NLCS Drawing School, CAD/3D printing facilities, and a 38,000-volume library with the IDEAS Hub for interdisciplinary work. The Performing Arts Centre supports music and drama, including Edinburgh Fringe performances, and a vibrant Senior Societies programme.
Southbank International School's Kensington campus provides the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme for children aged two to eleven. Located in the Notting Hill district of West London, the school utilizes its proximity to major cultural sites through its "London as a Classroom" initiative. This program integrates visits to nearby museums, galleries, and parks directly into the curriculum, allowing students to learn from the city’s resources. With a student body representing nearly 40 different nationalities, the campus maintains small class sizes typically ranging from 12 to 18 pupils. The school focuses on inquiry-led learning, where students are encouraged to ask questions and explore subjects across various disciplines. Facilities include dedicated spaces for music and art, along with a "living moss wall" designed to incorporate nature into the indoor learning environment. Spanish and French are introduced as additional languages, fostering early multilingual development within a multi-national community.
Founded in 1979, ICS London International School educates 160 students representing over 50 nationalities at its primary campus in Marylebone, Central London. Housed in a renovated Victorian building near Hyde Park and The Regent’s Park, the primary school provides the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme for children aged 3 to 11, integrating the Early Years Foundation Stage for Nursery and Reception. Instruction is in English, with play-based language subject options in French, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese starting from age three. The school offers a door-to-door bus service across central London and sponsors Child Student Visas under a rolling admissions policy. Primary students participate in a dedicated Forest School outdoor learning initiative led by a specialized leader. Additionally, the school partners with Arts International to deliver a signature performing arts program where children devise and perform shows, and utilizes Yondr pouches to maintain a phone-free learning environment during the school day.
L'Ecole des Petits - Fulham is an independent bilingual school catering to children aged 3 to 6. Established in 1977, the school operates from a renovated Victorian building that originally served as 'The Princess Beatrice Social Centre'. The curriculum merges the French educational system with parallel teaching from the English system, ensuring children are immersed in both languages daily. By the Grande Section (Year 1), students receive an equal number of instructional hours in French and English. Officially recognised by the French Ministère de l'Education Nationale and inspected by Ofsted, the school provides a structured bilingual foundation. Students receive instruction in early literacy, phonics (utilizing Oxford University and Collins decodable books), and mathematics, with humanities and physical education alternating between the two languages. L'Ecole des Petits offers a daily school bus service and provides a direct pathway for pupils to continue primary education at its sister school, L'Ecole de Battersea.
The Norwegian School in London is a Norwegian international school in Wimbledon for pupils aged 6–16, offering the LK-20 curriculum in full while using London as a classroom. The campus is a Victorian villa at 28 Arterberry Road, SW20 8AH, with a gym and a football pitch. The school provides Norwegian primary and secondary education (Years 1–10) and English is taught by English-speaking and Norwegian teachers. Core subjects include Norwegian, English, a third language (German/French/Spanish), Maths, Science, Social Studies, KRLE, Music, Art & Craft, Home Economics and Physical Education, plus career guidance and optional subjects in later years. Learning is largely topic-based and cross-curricular in line with fagfornyelsen, and reading development is supported by Oxford Reading Tree. School uses field trips to theatres and museums to enrich understanding and engages with partners for sport and cultural activities. Founded 1982, it is a registered charity governed by a Board of Governors.
ACS International School Cobham sits on a 128-acre estate in Cobham, Surrey, providing a co-educational international day and boarding experience for ages 2 to 18. The campus centers on Heywood House, with the Lower School Village opened in 2024 after a £10 million investment, expanding facilities around the historic mansion. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and Advanced Placement (AP), alongside an American curriculum, and awards a NEASC-accredited High School Diploma recognized by North American colleges. Senior, Middle and Lower Schools feature specialist laboratories, Apple technology IT labs, and a dedicated University Counselling zone. The Discovery Centre, libraries, an Innovation Centre with 3D printers and laser cutting, and a 500+ seat Poularas Performing Arts Centre support STEM, arts and media. Extracurricular life includes Esports, a 25m pool, a 280-seat sports arena, six tennis courts, a 5km cross-country course, and a Forest School programme for fieldwork and exploration.
Reddam House Berkshire is a co-educational day and boarding school set on a 125-acre parkland campus around a Victorian mansion in Wokingham, Berkshire. The school accepts students from 3 months old through to Year 13 (age 18), covering Early Learning, Junior, Middle, and Senior School stages. A Levels are the main qualification in the Sixth Form, with the 2025 cohort achieving 53% A*-A and 78% A*-B grades. 90% of students received offers from their first-choice universities. The school uses innovative technology including a VR Metaverse and Global Study Platform. It was rated Outstanding and Excellent in every area by ISI in 2022. Reddam House is part of the Inspired Education Group, a global network of 121 schools serving 95,000 students. A bus service operates, and flexible boarding options are available from Year 7.
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