Compare Moderate-level SEN International Schools in United kingdom

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.

Leigh Academy Blackheath is a comprehensive 11–18 academy located on Old Dover Road, Blackheath, London SE3 8SY. It delivers the IB Middle Years Programme for Key Stage 3 and the Diploma Programme and Career-related Programme at post-16, alongside a British curriculum and BTEC options. The school teaches in English and provides Spanish as a language acquisition. KS3 uses IBMYP across Language and Literature, Maths, Science, Geography, History, RE, Arts, Design and Physical Education, with Accelerated Reader and a LAB Learner programme supporting enquiry and independent study. KS4 aligns with the EBacc framework. LAB16 offers around 20 Level 3 courses and includes an Oxbridge progression programme. Facilities include science labs, design technology and ICT spaces, a professional kitchen, a theatre, music and drama spaces, a library, a sports hall and MUGA, and lift access. LAB is part of Leigh Academies Trust and operates as an IB World School. Wellbeing and community involvement.

Liberty Woodland School sits on a 4.5-acre campus, with the primary site at Morden Lodge and the secondary space at Ivy Lodge. It offers the Early Years Foundation Stage and the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme for its secondary students, welcoming pupils from age 3 to 18. The curriculum pairs the IB framework with a strong emphasis on outdoor learning; nature-immersed classrooms, learning dens and a nineteenth-century stable-block art studio provide spaces for hands-on, cross-curricular projects. The Primary Curriculum is framed around Roots, Trunk and Crown, focusing on personal and social development, communication, mathematical thinking, creative arts and environmental awareness. Spanish is taught as Language Acquisition, supporting inquiry, collaboration and intercultural understanding. The school runs a Service in Action programme in the secondary, and the LWS Foundation promotes outdoor education and environmental stewardship through residential trips and community projects. Extracurriculars include Music, Drama, Forest skills, Gardening and Book club.

Parkside Community College is an International Baccalaureate World School in England. The curriculum follows United Learning's framework and places core knowledge, cultural capital and Education with Character at its heart. In key stages, learning uses a mastery approach: three-year Key Stage 3 taught by subject specialists, with Rosenshine's Principles of Instruction guiding teaching, supported by knowledge organisers and regular assessments. The Diploma Programme is offered in the sixth form, providing a rigorous route for students aiming for university entry. Education with Character develops spiritual, moral, social and cultural understanding alongside a comprehensive co-curricular offer, with the global dimension integrated across learning. The school fosters classroom learning together with service, sustainability and leadership opportunities. A strong emphasis on Languages and the Arts complements its academics, with vibrant clubs and societies and opportunities to develop public speaking, teamwork and enterprise, preparing students to engage with a changing world for a global future.

Sidcot School is an independent, co‑educational day and boarding school on 150 acres of Somerset countryside. Founded in 1699 as a Quaker institution, it is rooted in community values and offers a modern, international curriculum. The school offers Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, BTEC qualifications and the IB Diploma, catering for ages 3 to 18. In the Junior School, Reception to Year 6 study French, Spanish and German, with additional language introductions during International Week of Languages. The Foundation Stage begins in Nursery, prioritising early literacy and numeracy. Sidcot combines strong academics with facilities including an Equine Centre, a 25‑metre pool, science labs, an Arts Centre and Drama studio, plus a Sixth Form Centre. The campus supports field trips, international exchanges and more than 100 extracurricular activities. Notable features include Forest School and Duke of Edinburgh's Award. About 500 pupils, including around 160 from over 30 countries, study here today.

Stonyhurst College is a co-educational day and boarding school on a 1,000-acre estate in the Ribble Valley, Lancashire. It comprises St Mary's Hall (ages 3–11) and Stonyhurst College (ages 11–18), educating around 800 pupils from more than 30 countries. The school sits in the Jesuit tradition and blends history with a pastoral ethos. The curriculum includes the British Curriculum, the IB Diploma Programme and the Cambridge Technical Diploma in the Sixth Form, with small classes and close teacher–pupil relationships that let pupils learn at their own pace and develop their talents. Facilities span sport, arts and study: a 25m swimming pool, a 37-station gym, an all-weather pitch, a tennis dome and a 9-hole golf course; theatres, a dance studio and a 15-room music department; the More Library (35,000 books), historic libraries and the Observatory, the oldest working school observatory in the UK. Co-curricular life centers on the Stonyhurst Diploma and programmes such as Duke of Edinburgh, Model United Nations and performing arts.

Windermere School, Infant and Junior, is a co-educational day and boarding community serving the early years to Year 6. The Junior School delivers EYFS and a varied prep curriculum with specialist teaching in French, Art, Music and PE. Upper Key Stage 2 adds Drama and Computing to prepare for Senior School. Pupils perform on the Crampton Hall stage as part of Production, and participate in inter-House events including Performing Arts, debating and the Spelling Bee. Outdoor learning is central: Forest School, sailing and canoeing at Hodge Howe, climbing and orienteering on the fells, den building, and singing in caves by candlelight. The Junior School on Ambleside Road will relocate in 2025 to refurbished facilities on Senior School site; Years 3–6 will be based in Browhead with access to Crampton Hall theatre, Ceramics Studio, Science labs, ICT suite and DT. Pre-Prep has its own space in the former Head Teacher's house.

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.

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.

Greene's College Oxford is an independent sixth form college offering the British curriculum for students aged 14 to 18. It delivers A-level study through a tutorial method, with small-group or one-to-one sessions guided by Oxford-based tutors. GCSE programmes run in one- or two-year formats, supported by a Personal Tutor and a personalised pathway to A Levels. Located at 45 Pembroke Street, Oxford OX1 1BP, Greene's is Oxford's oldest tutorial college, founded in 1967, with a long tradition of mentoring within the city's academic community. The college combines rigorous study with dynamic feedback via Greene's Online, a bespoke platform for submitting work and receiving feedback. Weekly Personal Tutoring and leadership sessions form part of the wider curriculum, alongside a broad range of student-led societies. Cultural and artistic activities, debating, coding, and trips to the University of Oxford enrich the learning experience for international families.

Impington International College (formerly Impington Village College) is a state co-educational day school on the outskirts of Cambridge, serving students aged 11 to 18. It is the first state school in the UK to offer the full IB continuum of MYP, Diploma Programme, and Career-related Programme for ages 11 to 18. The school was named UK Comprehensive School of the Year 2025 by the Sunday Times and is rated Outstanding by Ofsted in all areas. Students consistently perform in the top 5% nationally, with over 50% achieving grade 7 or above at GCSE. In the IB Diploma, the school achieves a 100% pass rate, with one third of students scoring 40 or more points. Around 10% of sixth formers regularly secure Oxbridge places. The school holds the Gold Carnegie Medal for Mental Health, awarded twice.

Lycee Français de Charles de Gaulle de Londres is a French international school, governed by AEFE and owned by the French government. It teaches ages 2 to 18 across curricula: French, British and bespoke. The French-section aligns with the French Ministry of Education and offers a British Section plus two tracks: the Plurilingual Section and the International Section. The plurilingual track enables study of languages such as German, Spanish, Italian, Russian and Arabic, with the option of IGCSE English Language at the end of Seconde for English learners. The International Section strengthens English language and culture; continuing in Seconde yields two IGCSE exams (English Language and English Literature), and continuing to Première and Terminale leads to the Baccalauréat Français International. British Section follows the English curriculum up to GCSE and A-Levels, with compulsory French. Pupils receive at least three reports yearly. Founded in 1915, it blends roots with international education.

Malvern College is a co-educational day and boarding school in Malvern, Worcestershire, educating pupils from 0 to 18. The curriculum combines the British National Curriculum with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme or A Levels in the Sixth Form, alongside BTEC options. The school's Lower School and Sixth Form offer a broad range of subjects across specialist departments including Art and Design, Biology, Chemistry, English, Modern Languages, Mathematics, Music, Physics, Drama, Geography, History, Philosophy and Religious Studies, and Politics, with EAL and IELTS support for international students. A contemporary Sixth Form Centre opened in September 2024 in the Memorial Library, modeled on university learning spaces to support independent study. The All-Steinway piano program highlights the school's commitment to the arts. Facilities include Malvern Active, a cricket-centred campus with indoor and outdoor sports, over 200 co-curricular activities weekly, Duke of Edinburgh, CCF, and service partnerships, and a focus on outdoors and wellbeing.

Marymount International School London is an independent Catholic day and boarding school for girls aged 11–18, on a seven-acre campus in Kingston upon Thames, about 12 miles from central London. It is an IB World School offering the IB Middle Years Programme (ages 11–16) and the IB Diploma Programme (ages 16–19). The Diploma Programme uses six subject groups, three HL and three SL, plus TOK, the Extended Essay and CAS; the EE can be written in seven languages. The MYP provides eight subject groups, a Personal Project and a focus on concept-based learning, contexts and Service as Action. The curriculum develops language skills with mother-tongue support. Facilities include Performing Arts spaces; Art and Design Studios with a kiln, 3D printers, a laser cutter and MacBooks with Adobe Creative Suite. The campus features boarding houses with meals provided and learning-support. Marymount is connected to the RSHM network and an international community.

Oxford International College is a sixth-form college and boarding school in Oxford, surrounded by university colleges. It delivers the British curriculum with GCSE courses for ages 15-16 and A-levels for 16-19, organised within Global Pathways that align subject choices, enrichment and intended degree areas from the outset. A dedicated University Counsellor provides guidance for UK, US and international applications, and university preparation is embedded in timetables to develop research, decision-making and application readiness. The school operates across three teaching sites with well-equipped classrooms, science laboratories and artistic studios to support practical study. Thames Street and Alice House provide purpose-built boarding with contemporary ensuites and studio flats, within a short walk of the teaching sites. From age 16, students receive membership at the Oxford University Sports Centre, offering a 25m pool, gym, football pitch and track. Distinctive features include the Oxford Mentor Programme, the Extended Project Qualification and a supercurricular portfolio.

Oxford International College Brighton offers a British curriculum for students aged 13 to 18 on a single, purpose-built campus near Brighton. The school follows the English National Curriculum with GCSEs and A levels, embedded in three pillars: Academic Excellence, Personal Development, and Career and University Pathways. A distinctive Super Curricular Programme links Nord Anglia collaborations with MIT and UNICEF, providing STEM challenges, writing competitions, coding courses, and work experiences across Healthcare and Biological Sciences; Physical Science and Mathematics; and Social Sciences, Humanities and Commerce. In Year 9, core subjects include English, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, History, Geography and Computer Science; the college provides EAL support, IELTS preparation in sixth form, and UK and international university guidance. Class sizes reach up to 18, with personalised learning through strategy tutoring. The campus sits on Ovingdean Hall, offering labs, a Learning Resource Centre, 24/7 security, and integrated boarding houses for a vibrant community.

RGS Surrey Hills, formerly Box Hill School, is a day and boarding co-educational UK school that joined the Reigate Grammar School Group in 2025. Set on about 26 acres, the campus features Dalewood House (1883) and a new £5 million Sports Centre with indoor nets, courts, a 5-a-side pitch, nets and a rooftop court, plus outdoor facilities, a swimming pool, IT-enabled classrooms and specialist studios for dance, drama and art. The Sixth Form Centre offers A Levels (including a BTEC) and the IB Diploma, with small classes, personalised support and a dedicated careers space. The curriculum is designed to treat each pupil as an individual, with two-week cycle learning and an International Study Centre running EAL programmes. Distinctive features include Round Square with service projects and exchanges, Writers Collective, and Duke of Edinburgh Award expeditions, complemented by Year 7–9 outdoor adventures and a strong emphasis on leadership and global citizenship.

SIAL.school is bilingual Italian–English primary school with a nursery, located at 154-156 Holland Park Avenue, London. It teaches all subjects in both languages from nursery through Year 6, with native Italian and English teachers delivering a bilingual curriculum that integrates Italian standards with the EYFS framework and the National Curriculum. The school is part of Sistema della Formazione Italiana nel Mondo and is recognised by both British and Italian governments. Classes are small—Reception up to 16 pupils and Nursery up to 20—with a 1:5 ratio in EYFS and 1:8 in KS1/KS2, plus extra language support and full-time Wellbeing Supervisor. The program covers Italian, English, Maths, Science, French, History, Geography, Religious Studies, ICT, Sport, Art, Music and Drama, with PSHE and Civics. Specialist music, art, drama and PE teachers, swimming from Year 1, and a forest school enrich learning. Outdoor spaces include a patio, terrace, nature area, mini-library and sand/water play.

St Clare’s, Oxford, founded in 1953, operates as a co-educational day and boarding college in North Oxford. It is the longest-established International Baccalaureate (IB) World School in England. The curriculum focuses on the IB Diploma Programme for students aged 16 to 19, alongside a Pre-IB pathway and Middle School options for younger students. The campus consists of 25 Victorian and Edwardian buildings integrated into the residential Summertown area, featuring specialized science laboratories, an art studio, and a dedicated library with over 35,000 volumes. Students benefit from the "Oxford as a Classroom" initiative, which utilizes the city’s university museums and academic resources for field trips and research. Residential life is organized across several houses, where boarders from over 45 nations live in a supervised environment. The college is known for its history as a center for international cooperation and its focus on preparing students for university entry through a non-denominational, multicultural lens.

The American School in London (ASL) is an independent day school serving students from pre-kindergarten through grade 12, ages 4 to 18. It follows an American-style, standards-based curriculum and offers Advanced Placement courses across a broad range of subjects; more than 20 AP courses are available, and the program draws students from across London and beyond who pursue college-ready coursework outside the United States. In the Lower and High School, students study English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, and World Language in a structure aligned with US standards. The campus blends advanced facilities with riverside access: the MILL makerspace, two libraries, athletic facilities including a 25-meter pool, and the Boathouse for rowing on the River Thames. Notable campus spaces host assemblies and performing arts productions in the School Center for Education and the Arts. ASL also runs vibrant after-school programs, a diverse array of clubs, and a Summer Program.

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.

Gresham's School is a historic co-educational boarding and day school on a 300-acre North Norfolk estate near Holt. It welcomes pupils aged 2 to 18 and offers a British Curriculum, the IB Diploma Programme, and a BTEC pathway. In the Senior School, students can take the IB DP or a broad range of A levels, with the option to substitute one or two A levels for a BTEC diploma. Year 9 and GCSE courses cover sciences, humanities, languages and creative subjects, while the Prep School emphasizes enquiry-led learning with strong learning support and outdoor education. Notable facilities include the Dyson Building, a 4000m² STEAM hub, the Britten Building for Music, the Auden Theatre and Theatre-in-the-Woods, plus extensive sports and outdoor activity facilities. The school operates seven boarding houses and a day house, Arkell, and runs an active programme of outdoor education, Duke of Edinburgh, CCF, and international exchanges with partners.

Located on the Pitfodels campus just outside Aberdeen, the International School of Aberdeen is an independent IB World School serving ages 3 to 18. The school offers the IB curriculum across PYP, MYP and DP, alongside Cambridge IGCSE and an American curriculum, providing a flexible pathway from early years to graduation. ISA began in 1972 and was Scotland's first IB Programme; it moved to Pitfodels in 2010. The campus features a traditional granite reception building, two teaching wings, science labs, visual and performing arts studios, a 300-seat theatre, and a sports complex with a swimming pool and an 8-metre climbing wall. Outdoor spaces include FIFA-grade all-weather fields and tennis courts. The school emphasizes inquiry-based learning, English language studies, and language options in French or Spanish (including Ab Initio). Extracurriculars include BEBRAS and CREST, a wide range of sports and performing arts, and community partnerships with local organisations to extend learning beyond the classroom.

Kent College Canterbury is a co-educational day and boarding independent school for ages 0–18, with 80-acre Senior and Junior campuses in Canterbury. The Senior School runs a two-week timetable with six 60-minute lessons daily. The curriculum offers Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, BTEC Qualifications and the IB Diploma. In Years 7–9 core subjects include English, Mathematics and Science, with French and Spanish in Years 7–8 and Latin in Year 8. Year 9 leads to a Global Citizenship Diploma. Years 10–11 offer GCSE/IGCSE options with English, Maths and Science compulsory, plus electives including Triple or Applied Science BTEC. In Sixth Form, students study three or four A-levels or Cambridge Technicals, with BTEC Certificates and Kent College Honours. Overseas students may follow a three-year A-level pathway. Facilities include a 600-seat Great Hall, a Music School, theatre, farm and riding facilities, and extensive sports and academic facilities. Pupils come from over 40 countries.

King Edward's School Birmingham is a historic boys' day school for ages 11–18 on a 50‑acre campus beside the University of Birmingham. Founded in 1552 by King Edward VI, it offers the IB Diploma Programme alongside the British curriculum. The Lower School includes core and creative subjects such as Art, Music, Design, Drama and Sport/PE, with Latin compulsory for three years and Classical Greek available in Year 9. At GCSE, pupils take ten subjects, including English, Maths, a language and at least two sciences. In the Sixth Form, students study A Levels, often alongside the Extended Project Qualification and an enrichment programme. SEND support is provided. Notable facilities include the 1930s Big School, a large library, and the Sir Paul and Lady Ruddock Performing Arts Centre (400-seat concert hall, 120-seat studio theatre); the Andrew Brode Wing houses science labs and modern languages. The campus features a 25‑metre pool and extensive sports facilities, and KEHS collaboration supports performing arts within a broad co‑curricular programme.

Knole Academy is a co-educational secondary school in Sevenoaks, Kent, serving students aged 11 to 18. The school delivers the International Baccalaureate alongside the British curriculum and BTEC qualifications, offering both the Diploma Programme (DP) and the Career-related Programme (CP) within a broad, balanced framework from Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 5. The CP combines DP courses with a career-related study and a dedicated CP core, while the DP core comprises Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity and Service. The school promotes international-mindedness and the IB learner profile throughout its teaching. Since joining the Aletheia Academies Trust in 2024, Knole Academy has benefited from enhanced resources, collaboration and shared expertise. Facilities include art rooms, design technology block, two food rooms, a record studio and Oaks Theatre, plus science labs, sixth form block and a sports complex. Extracurriculars also span performing arts, STEM clubs and the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

Lomond School is a co-educational independent day and boarding school in Helensburgh, Scotland, for learners aged 3 to 18. The curriculum blends the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) and IB Career-related Programme (CP) with a bespoke, school-designed approach, supported by a broad Senior School offering 16 to 18 subjects in S1–S2 and two-year National 5 qualifications, with four pathways available in S5–S6 (IB DP or CP with an HNC in Business or Engineering). The Junior School uses a concept-based, inquiry-led framework that emphasises play, outdoor learning, and the development of identified learning identities such as Thinker and Collaborator. Facilities range from modern science laboratories, computing and language suites to art and music studios, with a dedicated sports centre, astroturf pitches, and extensive playing fields. Distinctive features include Duke of Edinburgh's Award participation, an emphasis on Outdoor Education and a programme of cultural and international trips that broaden horizons for all.

Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate is a co-educational independent day and boarding school at Thorpe Underwood Hall near York, England, comprising Explorers Nursery, Chapter House, King's Magna and College on a 220-acre site. The school serves learners from infancy to around 19 years, offering EYFS, the British Curriculum and BTEC qualifications, with GCSEs, BTECs and A Levels in the senior phase. English is taught at Chapter House with dedicated support for English as an additional language. A weekly Personal Development and Wellbeing programme supports holistic growth, while a Super-Curricular programme adds a one-hour slot in Key Stage 5 to deepen knowledge beyond the classroom. Facilities include Sports Village with a 25-metre pool, triple-court hall, gym and studios; a new gym with ice baths. The King's Theatre hosts performances for school and community. The college offers over 60 GCSE/BTEC/A Level subjects and more than 70 enrichment activities weekly, plus clubs and service opportunities.

Sevenoaks School is a co-educational day and boarding school in Kent, founded in 1432, making it one of the oldest schools in England. The school is an established IB World School, offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme alongside its own Sevenoaks School Diploma. Entry points are at 11+, 13+, and 16+. Sevenoaks is a member of HMC, ISC, and BSA, and has been inspected by ISI. The school has a strong tradition in sports, performing arts, and outdoor education, with CCF and Duke of Edinburgh's Award programmes. Boarding houses provide a home-from-home for international and UK students. A school transport service operates for day pupils. Scholarships are available in Academic, Art, Drama, Music, and Sport.