Compare Secondary Schools International Schools in United Kingdom

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.

ACS International School Egham sits on 20 acres in Surrey, educating ages 4 to 18. The school is an IB World School delivering PYP, MYP, DP and IBCP, alongside an ACS Diploma, making it one of only two UK schools to offer all four IB programmes. The Upper School follows IBMYP (ages 11–16) and offers DP or IBCP (ages 16–18) with EAL support and Home Language Enrichment. The campus provides Lower and Upper School spaces and facilities, including Art and Design Technology studios with 3D printers and laser cutters, Coding Labs, and a Performing Arts Centre. IB Centre and Common Room support the Diploma Programme. Libraries serve Upper and Lower/Middle School students with multilingual resources, and learning landscape features Forest School, gardens and amphitheatre. Sports facilities include Woodlee Sports Centre with indoor courts, a climbing wall, and tennis and track. A range of co-curriculars supports STEAM, arts and language development.

ACS International School Hillingdon is a co-educational day school for ages 3–18, part of the ACS International Schools network in England. The curriculum combines international standards across the school, with Lower School from Pre-K to Grade 4 and an Upper School for students. Lower School uses dedicated teachers, one full-time teacher per class, and a teaching assistant in Pre-K and Kindergarten; technology is integrated with one-to-one iPads. Forest School and Outdoor Learning are part of program. The school provides UK Birth to Five Matters and US Common Core anchors and leads to International Baccalaureate Diploma, US High School Diploma, and AP examinations. Upper School offers IBDP, IBCP, AP and High School Diploma, with language options in French or Spanish and ACS Global Programme. Facilities include Science Centre with seven laboratories, a Digital Arts building, and Early Years spaces; campus features sports facilities and a Think Tank for coding and design.

Anglo European School is a coed state comprehensive for 11 to 18 year olds, located in Willow Green, Ingatestone, Essex. The school offers The Anglo Curriculum for years, with English as an Additional Language (EAL) support. Seven languages are taught alongside English, including French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Russian and Spanish, and the Mandarin Excellence Programme is central to language learning. Students undertake overseas language visits to France, Germany, Spain, Italy and China. In the Sixth Form, routes follow a baccalaureate framework, delivering A Levels and IB courses (IB Diploma Route, IBCP) alongside other pathways. The curriculum emphasises language learning and perspectives across key stages. Campus blocks A to S, with E Block housing the Sixth Form and M Block Mathematics and Science. Facilities include a library, dining hall, Main Hall, drama spaces and sports facilities. The school runs a range of after-school activities and exchanges.

Ardingly College is a co‑educational campus in West Sussex, welcoming pupils aged 2–18 for day and boarding. The curriculum uses Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, BTEC and the IB Diploma in the Sixth Form. In Years 7–9 pupils follow a broad core programme of English, Mathematics, Science, Geography, History and Languages, with two languages from French, Spanish, German and Latin; Year 9 selects two options. GCSE students study a core of English Language, Mathematics, Science and PSHE, with English Literature and electives. In Sixth Form, students may pursue A Level, BTEC or IB Diploma. Facilities include pool, two indoor halls, floodlit astro turf, six netball/tennis courts, two cricket pitches, a 400m track and a squash court. Ardingly Reservoir and Ardingly Activity Centre support watersports and outdoor learning. Music Department uses a Music School, and the Enrichment Programme includes clubs such as Advanced Chess, Greek, French Conversation Club and Concert Band.

Bexley Grammar School is a co-educational academy on a 20-acre site beside Danson Park in Welling, Kent. It serves pupils aged 11 to 18 and offers a British curriculum through Year 11, with GCSEs including the Ebacc. The Sixth Form follows the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, with a personalised plan that covers Mathematics, English, a language, a science, two other subjects and the CAS core. The IB pathway is central to university destinations and degree apprenticeships. The campus features 12 science labs, multiple computing labs, Design Technology and Art workshops, a refurbished library, and dedicated spaces for music, drama and film production. Outdoor facilities include two rugby pitches, three football pitches, two cricket pitches, seven tennis courts and five netball courts; indoor facilities comprise a full sports hall, a gym and a bouldering wall. The school runs more than 40 clubs, and has strong activity in the arts, sport and community leadership.

Boundary Oak School is a co-educational day and boarding school in Fareham, Hampshire, for pupils aged 2 to 16. The school is organised into Early Years, Junior School and Senior School, with boarding available for children aged 10 to 16. Its curriculum follows a British pathway: Early Years uses the EYFS, while Senior pupils study towards GCSEs or IGCSEs in Years 10 and 11, usually taking seven to nine subjects. The campus is based at Roche Court on Wickham Road and is set in 30 acres of grounds, which are used for outdoor learning. A distinctive feature is the outdoor programme, covering ecology, horticulture and bushcraft, with activities such as foraging, fire lighting, toolwork and beekeeping. The school also offers STEAM learning through programming, robotics and LEGO education, plus clubs such as debating, dissection, orchestra, creative writing, sports, Minecraft and 3D printing. Boundary Oak joined Globeducate in 2023.

Bristol Grammar School is a private, day school in Bristol for ages 4 to 18. It delivers a British curriculum with multiple progression routes, offering Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels, as well as the International Baccalaureate Diploma for Sixth Form students. The school is structured into Infants (Reception–Year 2), Juniors (Year 3–6), Seniors (Year 7–11) and Sixth Form, with around 1,300 pupils. In addition to strong specialist teaching in Russian and Latin at GCSE, the school supports pupils through a Learning Support team and a Scholars programme to extend or assist learning. Facilities are anchored by the 1532 Performing Arts Centre, opened in 2016, including the MacKinnon Theatre and Mackay recital hall, plus practice studios and a linked recording facility. Extensive sports facilities include a 5-court Sports Hall, 4 squash courts, and outdoor pitches. The school was founded in 1532, and its motto Ex Spinis Uvas reflects tradition of learning.

Bromsgrove School is a co-educational day and boarding school in Worcestershire, England, with a history spanning nearly 500 years. The school occupies a 100-acre campus and caters to students from age 2 through to 18 across its Pre-Prep, Prep, and Senior School divisions. Academic pathways include GCSEs, A Levels, the IB Diploma, and BTECs in Sport and Business. Around 600 boarders from 75 nationalities are part of the community. The school ranks 5th in the UK for sport, competing in 26 different sports, and offers 293 activity options. Specialist programmes include a Tennis Academy, Swim Academy, and Racing Car Engineering. The 2025 IB cohort achieved an average score of 39.81 points, and 83% of A Level results were at A*/B grades.

Broomwood Prep - Boys is a single‑sex, day school for boys aged 3 to 13, located at 26 Bolingbroke Grove, London SW11 6EL, following the British National Curriculum. The school offers a broad academic program with small class sizes, regular progress feedback to parents, and enrichment beyond the classroom. English develops a love of literature and strong reading and writing skills; mathematics uses a mastery approach with Singaporean principles in Pre-Prep. French begins in Year 1 with a four‑skill approach, and Latin is introduced in Year 6. Cross‑curricular links and enrichment activities include visits, debates, poetry evenings, workshops and a Normandy Year 6 residential trip. The school is part of the Dukes Education family and registers as Northcote Lodge School Limited, educating around 250 boys in a traditional setting with a modern, whole‑boy framework. Sports, music and creative arts are central, supported by the BeYourBEST ethos and personal growth too.

Located at 68–74 Nightingale Lane, London Broomwood Prep - Girls teaches National Curriculum to girls aged 3–13 in a single-sex prep setting. The school follows a thematic, enquiry-based approach that links subjects through broad themes and enriches learning with visits and events. Class sizes are small to provide tailored support and challenge, with regular progress feedback to parents. English focuses on reading, writing and communication through debates and author visits, and iPads support research and vocabulary development. Mathematics uses a mastery approach, preparing pupils for 11+, pre-test and 13+ examinations. French begins in Year 1 and Latin from Year 6, with some Spanish in Year 6. Science is taught by subject specialists, and from Year 7 pupils study Physics, Chemistry and Biology. The campus is part of the Broomwood network with Broomwood Prep - Boys and Pre-Prep, enabling extension in drama, sport and music while maintaining a girls' classroom environment.

Bryanston School is a co-educational day and boarding school on a 400-acre campus beside River Stour in Dorset. It educates pupils aged 3 to 18 and offers a broad academic programme through Edexcel IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, the IB Diploma and Cambridge Technicals, with the Bryanston Method at heart of curriculum. In Year 9, learners begin Method classes and work on a self-determined research project with tutor guidance, while the Sixth Form timetable reserves substantial independent study time. The school houses facilities for the arts, sciences and design: the Tom Wheare Music School, the Sanger Centre for Science & Mathematics, the Don Potter Art School, the Coade Hall Theatre and the Creative Centre. Outdoor education runs alongside sport and a High Performance Sports Programme, with a Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Ten Tors training and a Boathouse on River Stour. The result is an environment that supports exploration, creativity and development.

Cardiff Sixth Form College offers a British curriculum for students aged 14 to 18 at its Cardiff campus, with a second campus in Cambridge. Most students study four A Levels, with some taking more, and they extend their learning through extension projects, research, TED Talks, online courses and podcasts to fuel passion for their subjects beyond the syllabus. The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is available to develop independent study and UCAS points, supported by weekly critical-thinking sessions and tailored university preparation. On-site facilities include modern boarding houses within a short walk of teaching spaces, with cluster rooms, apartments and studio flats, plus common rooms, music practice rooms, art rooms and an on-site medical centre. Meals cater for halal, vegetarian and vegan diets, and a multi-faith prayer room supports diverse needs. A dedicated sports facility and auditorium complement academic life, with weekend teams, clubs in sport, music, drama and arts, and local work placements.

Cardiff Sixth Form College Cambridge is a two-site boarding college that forms part of the Dukes Education family. Located at 89 Regent Street in central Cambridge, with a second campus on Glisson Road, it offers the British curriculum for ages 14 to 18. Most students study four A Levels, with an Extended Project Qualification available to all. An architecture or engineering portfolio option supplements A Level study, and extension activities include pre-university courses, TED Talks, research projects and critical thinking. Established in 2022 as the Cambridge campus of Cardiff Sixth Form College, it now operates as one college on two sites. Boarding is supervised by House Parents, with university-style single ensuite bedrooms. The Cambridge campus provides common rooms, a music practice room, an art room and a medical centre, and emphasizes independent learning and progression to leading universities. The Cambridge Edge offers a comprehensive super-curricular programme, including Oxbridge global pathways.

Chester International School is located in Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7AE, serving learners aged 14–18 with a strong international focus. The school combines GCSE Key Stage 4 coursework with an international IB continuum across Sixth Form, offering the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), the IB Diploma Programme (DP), and the IB Career-related Programme (IBCP), alongside the British curriculum. The KS4 pathway spans four years and uses the MYP framework, including the Personal Project and Service and Action, to prepare students for progression to DP or IBCP in the Sixth Form. An enrichment package provides additional foreign language qualifications such as GCSE Japanese and music lessons. Opened in 2017, the school operates from a purpose-built facility and integrates technology across learning. It positions itself as a hub of professional learning and work placements with a globally minded approach, offering overseas visits and enrichment electives to foster global citizenship and employability.

Collège Français Bilingue de Londres (CFBL) is a private school in London that follows the French National Education curriculum (AEFE homologation) and provides bilingual French–English education for ages 3 to 15. It operates under English law and is affiliated with the AEFE network and the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In Primary, teaching is split 50/50 between native French- and native English-speaking teachers, with 13 hours per language each week and content planned jointly. EAL/FLE support helps bilingual learners, and an additional English programme supports language development. In Secondary (from 6ème), five hours of English and British culture are taught; Spanish, German and Mandarin are offered as second languages, with some non-linguistic subjects taught in English. The school opened in 2011 in a listed Victorian building in Kentish Town and has a capacity of about 700 pupils. At the end of 3ème, pupils transfer to a French lycée in London (Lycée International Winston Churchill or Lycée Charles de Gaulle) or elsewhere; the Brevet international option is available. CFBL emphasises language learning and digital culture and offers extensive clubs.

D'Overbroeck's Oxford is an independent, co‑educational day and boarding school for ages 11 to 18, operating across campuses in north Oxford: Senior School, International School and Sixth Form, with The Arts Centre as a facility on site. The school follows the English National Curriculum for Years 7–11, leading to GCSEs at 16, and offers a flexible Sixth Form pathway with 38 A‑levels alongside BTECs and Level 3 options, plus the Extended Project Qualification. In Year 9, pupils choose two languages from French, Spanish and Latin, or study classical civilisation, while sciences remain individually taught. A Plus programme supports admissions coaching for competitive degree courses, including Medicine and Law, with a pathway for international students. Facilities include a Microsoft Showcase School environment, modern devices, and the Global Campus platform. Extracurriculars span performing arts (with Juilliard collaboration), sport via University of Oxford venues, and community service through the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

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.

Devonshire House Preparatory School is a co-educational day school in Hampstead for ages 2–13, following the British curriculum. In the Early Years, the EYFS framework supports a play-based, scaffolded approach emphasising communication, personal and social development, physical development, and literacy and numeracy through integrated topics and expressive arts. French is timetabled from Nursery, with continued language learning across the age range. From Year 4, specialist teachers deliver the core curriculum, with a focus on reading, writing, and study skills. Read Write Inc. supports phonics from Nursery to Year 2. The STEM and Arts programmes cover science, IT, and the arts; science is taught as a single subject through Year 6 and then split into Biology, Chemistry and Physics from Year 7, with opportunities such as music scholarships and Art Scholars. The school has a strong arts offer (art, drama, music) with ensembles and theatre productions, including collaborations with venues like The Tabernacle Theatre. Devonshire House is affiliated with the United States Embassy, part of Dukes Education since 2022, and operates across four age-specific sites with extensive facilities and a broad Co-Curricular Programme.

Dwight School London is an independent, co-educational day school in north London serving students aged 2 to 18. The school offers the International Baccalaureate continuum — PYP and MYP and DP — taught across three campuses: Woodside for Little Lions Nursery and Primary (ages 2–11), Spahn for the Middle Years (11–16), and Jubilee for Diploma Programme (16–18). A fourth site hosts fields and Forest School activities at Dale Green Road. The Dwight network connects with Dwight Schools, including New York, Seoul, Shanghai, Dubai, Hanoi and the Dwight Global Online School. The Music Conservatory provides ensembles and performances, with weekday and Saturday sessions and a concert at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. Outdoor education is integral through Forest School. Sport features facilities and regional, national and international competitions. Language and arts offerings include clubs in Japanese, Mandarin and French, drama and jazz, and a community service program through Little Lions Angels.

Earlscliffe is a small independent boarding school in Folkestone, welcoming around 150 students aged 8 to 18. It offers a British curriculum with A‑levels over two years, plus a GCSE programme, a Diploma in Business and Management, a Pre‑A‑Level course and a BTEC Sport qualification. Most students study four A‑level subjects, with English for Academic Purposes embedded in every lesson and IELTS available if required. The school provides English Language Centre of Excellence support and 1:1 UCAS counselling. Classes are small, around seven students per group, with nine lessons per main subject weekly and a Test, Rank and Coach progress framework. Boarding comprises six houses with dedicated pastoral care, a nurse, and on‑site dining. The school is UNESCO‑associated and runs specialist Academies in Creative Arts, Business and Basketball, along with a Football Academy in partnership with Tottenham Hotspur. Extracurriculars include Model United Nations, volunteering, and leadership programmes for our students.

Located at The Fonthill Centre in north Bristol, Ecole Francaise de Bristol teaches French and English within an immersion framework for children aged 1 to 16. The Early Years Foundation Stage and a bespoke French Education Nationale-inspired curriculum support reading, writing and grammar in French, with a focus on four tenses, across three cycles: Reception/Grande Section, CP–CE2, and CM1–CM2. By CM2, pupils are prepared for Secondary and GCSE pathways. Class sizes are small and resources reflect French culture through events and partnerships. The school is a member of the AEFE network and operates as a non-profit charity with funding from fees, not French government subsidies. The campus features bright, purpose-built classrooms, a garden, and year-round access to a dedicated Early Years area with its own outdoor space and a vegetable patch, plus a primary/secondary block with reading corners and interactive whiteboards. Outdoor play, weekly yoga and other activities support wellbeing. Extra features include native-language support (Français Langue Maternelle), exchanges with France, and family-led activities via the PTA.

EF Academy Oxford is an international boarding high school in Oxford, England, offering students aged 16 to 18 the choice of two diploma pathways: the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) and Cambridge A-Levels. The school provides a personalised graduation path, with advisors helping students select subjects from a range of options. All courses are taught in English, and students prepare for IELTS as part of language support. A dedicated pathways team offers Growth Mindset, study skills, Personal and Social Health Education, and University Preparation. On campus, students live in Marcus Lower (girls) and Brewer (boys) houses, with house systems such as Magdalen, Folly, and Osney. They benefit from Oxford Brookes University facilities nearby, including a gym, climbing wall, library, and sports courts. Graduations take place at the Sheldonian Theatre, and the Divinity School is highlighted as a historic space. EF Academy Oxford provides comprehensive university counseling and ongoing academic support.

EF Academy Torbay is an international boarding school in Torquay, Devon, offering A-Levels and the IB Diploma Programme. Part of EF Education First's global network, it welcomes students from 60+ countries with 92% gaining admission to their first or second choice university. The school offers personalised academic and university counselling.

EIFA International School London is a boutique, independent, co‑educational, secular, bilingual school in Marylebone, London, at 36 Portland Place. Opened in 2013, it operates across two buildings in Westminster and serves 150 pupils from Nursery to Year 9, ages 2 to 14. The school offers a bilingual education in French and English, combining the French curriculum with the breadth of the English framework. From early years, pupils are immersed in both languages, with English literacy aligned to the British curriculum, and the bilingual approach runs across subjects to develop proficiency in both languages. EIFA is an AEFE partner school and holds homologation by the French Ministry of Education; DELF Junior and DELF Scolaire exams are available. After school, a wide range of clubs runs from 15:30 to 17:00 in English or French, including sports, arts, STEAM, coding, drama, and private music tuition, plus cultural events throughout the year each year.

Europa School UK is a UK state-funded Free School and IB World School on Culham campus for pupils aged 4 to 18. The curriculum blends Early Years Foundation Stage, British curriculum, and the International Baccalaureate through MYP and DP, with a distinctive multilingual, immersion-based approach. In Primary, every pupil spends half the week in English and half in a stream language (French, German, or Spanish), taught by bilingual staff in an immersion environment. In Secondary, History and Geography are studied in a second language. The Sixth Form offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, free for all students. The campus houses Mediathéque, Language Lab, a Sixth Form Study Centre, and a digital learning space, with an Auditorium and an Art Gallery supporting the arts. Capital developments include a Performance Studio and science-lab upgrades. A programme of after-school activities, language exchanges and Duke of Edinburgh Awards enriches academic life and intercultural understanding.

Fairview International School is an independent co-educational day school in Bridge of Allan, Stirlingshire, offering the full International Baccalaureate continuum from Primary Years Programme through Middle Years Programme to the Diploma Programme for students aged 5 to 18. The school is set on a campus surrounded by greenery in a quiet residential area near Stirling. It is a member of the Scottish Council of Independent Schools and holds IB World School status. The school provides a bus service across major Stirlingshire routes. Extracurricular activities include sports, arts, Forest School for younger pupils, and the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Fairview holds UNICEF Rights Respecting Schools Bronze accreditation and is a member of the Society of Heads.

Felsted School is a co-educational day and boarding community in Essex, England, catering to ages 3 to 18. The campus comprises a 90-acre countryside site housing a Prep School and Senior School, offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma, the British Curriculum, and BTEC qualifications. In Years 10–11, GCSE options include a Separate Sciences pathway, English, Maths, Science, and four option blocks; the Sixth Form offers IB, A Levels and BTEC/AAQ, with independent learning and EPQ. The Senior School provides specialist facilities: indoor sports hall, swimming pool, gym, a fully equipped Music School, a performing arts studio, Hunt Theatre, art studio, and extensive rehearsal spaces, plus a dedicated Sixth Form Centre and wellbeing and medical centres. Felsted has a long history, founded 1564, and celebrated its 460th anniversary in 2024. Distinctive features include Round Square membership, an International Summer School, and a global education programme complemented by careers support through Felsted Futures.

Fettes College is a co-educational boarding and day school set on a 100-acre campus in Edinburgh, Scotland. Founded in 1870, the school caters to students from age 5 through to 18, with a Pre-Prep (launching September 2025), Prep School, and Senior School. Students can choose between A Levels and the IB Diploma in the Sixth Form. Fettes has received Excellent ratings from Education Scotland for both Curriculum and Raising Attainment. The school is known for its strong sports programme, music (including piping and drumming), arts, and outdoor pursuits. A distinctive Middle School Diploma programme runs from ages 13 to 15. The campus features woodland areas and views of the Pentland Hills. Fettes is a registered Scottish charity and has an active Old Fettesian Association.

Godolphin and Latymer is an independent day school for girls aged 11–18 in London. The school blends buildings with facilities, including an performing arts centre housed in a converted church, a music school, a flood-lit sports hall with climbing wall, and art, design and science spaces. The curriculum follows the British system with the IB Diploma in the Sixth Form, and language learning starts in Year 7 with French, German and Mandarin; Year 8 students choose two languages and carry them into Year 9. In the Sixth Form, students can study A Levels or the Diploma, with many taking the Extended Project Qualification. The G&L Futures programme develops critical, collaborative and evidence-based skills through year-group projects. The school's ethos emphasizes scholarship and service, reflecting its philanthropic origins. A rich extracurricular programme includes music and drama, debating and Model United Nations, Duke of Edinburgh, and community outreach with neighbouring primary schools.