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United Kingdom offers a range of international schools for expat families, with options spanning British, IB, American, and other curricula. Families relocating here will find schools at various price points, from affordable to premium institutions with world-class facilities.
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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.
Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill (LILWC) is an independent, not-for-profit school in London offering a French curriculum alongside Cambridge IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme for ages 3–18. It is part of the AEFE network and was established by the French Education Charitable Trust. The campus sits in the II-listed Brent Town Hall, a 1937 building acquired in 2012. In 2019 the school added the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The curriculum blends French pedagogy with international assessment pathways to prepare for UK and university entry. An Opening Minds Programme is mandatory for Years 7–10, exploring Molecular Science and Astronomy, with students choosing two classes per term. Early Years features a dual-language immersion programme with two qualified teachers. The arts include a Choir and LIL Band with collaborations such as Hermès and Goldfinger Design on the Manufacto Project; sport, language trips, and Service and Leadership activities round out the program globally.
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.
Haileybury is an independent co-educational day and boarding school set on a 500-acre campus in Hertfordshire, about 20 miles north of London. The school serves students aged 11 to 18 across Lower School, Removes, Middles, Fifths, and Sixth Form. Students take IGCSEs and then choose between A Levels and the IB Diploma in the Sixth Form. Haileybury is recognised as one of the best IB schools in the UK. The school was named Boarding School of the Year by Tes and features in the Spear's top 100 global private schools. A STEM Research Centre supports science and technology learning. The school has earned Google Reference School status and an AI Quality Mark at Gold level. It holds the Eco-Schools Green Flag Award and has over 150 years of history as a registered charity.
Stonar School is a co-educational day and boarding school in Atworth, Wiltshire, for pupils aged 2 to 18. Its stages run from Nursery and Prep through Senior School and Sixth Form, with boarding available from age 9. The school follows a British pathway: pupils work towards GCSEs, A Levels and Level 3 Diploma/BTEC-style courses, including Equine Management, Business, Fashion & Textiles, and Sport & Exercise Science. Stonar’s campus is set in countryside at Cottles Park, within walking distance of Atworth village and around 20 minutes by bus from Bath. A distinctive feature is its on-site equestrian provision; the school describes riding as available for pupils of all abilities and identifies Stonar as especially known for equestrian education. Facilities and programmes also include STEM, creative arts, supervised prep, more than 20 senior clubs per term, school buses from nearby towns, and EAL group lessons for international boarders.
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.
Varndean College is a Sixth Form College in Brighton, United Kingdom, serving students aged 16–19, with around 1,800 to 2,000 learners. It offers more than 30 A Levels, a broad range of vocational qualifications, the International Baccalaureate Diploma, and a Foundation Level programme of GCSEs and vocational courses. The college is the only local Sixth Form College to be an IB World School. The campus sits on a green site with sea views, anchored by a main building housing the Loft Library, plus an outdoor amphitheatre and expanded social spaces. A £2.9 million STEM Centre provides four laboratories and six teaching rooms, supporting Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Mathematics and Physics, with Level 3 vocational options. Varndean runs an Enrichment Programme, including the Varndean Football Academy, alongside arts and cultural clubs. International trips, leadership and wellbeing activities extend learning beyond the timetable. This combination prepares students for tomorrow's opportunities.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Merchiston Castle School is the only boys' independent boarding school in Scotland, set on 100 acres of parkland in Edinburgh. Founded in 1833 by Charles Chalmers, the school serves boys aged 7 to 18 across Junior, Middle, and Sixth Form divisions. The school follows the English curriculum with GCSEs and A Levels, achieving a 100% A Level pass rate. Merchiston is ranked No. 1 in the UK for both tennis and golf at school level. The school is intentionally small, ensuring every pupil is known and supported individually. It holds memberships of HMC, ISC, SCIS, BSA, and UNICEF Rights Respecting Schools Silver Award. Saturday electives expand learning beyond the standard timetable. Graduates have gone on to Ivy League schools and top UK universities.
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.
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.
Rikkyo School in England is a co-educational, full-time boarding school for ages 10–18 with Elementary, Middle and High divisions. It sits on a historic campus in West Sussex and is affiliated with Japan; recognised by the Japanese Ministry of Education as an overseas private educational facility equivalent to domestic schools. The blended curriculum comprises: (1) Academic/core curriculum aligned to the Japanese MEXT requirements; (2) a Support curriculum including PSHEE, SMSC, RSE, British Values, Cultural Capital and extensive activities; (3) Outside-the-classroom learning through engagement with social, cultural, spiritual, academic and sporting organisations. Core subjects include Japanese, geography, history, mathematics, sciences, health and physical education, Visual Art, Music, English, ICT and home economics. English reading is developed through a three-year program with assessments across Knowledge & Skills, Critical Thinking & Communication, and Learning Attitude & Independence. Upper Secondary offers university guidance, including visits to UCL and a UK entrance program developed with UCL and the University of Surrey. Facilities include dormitories, dining hall, theatre, library, science laboratories, music facilities, gym, 400m track and playing fields.
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.
The Worthgate School is an independent day and boarding school in Canterbury, Kent, offering GCSEs, A Levels, and the IB Diploma Programme to students from age 13. The school specialises in preparing international students for UK university entry, with programmes including Pre-GCSE, Pre-A Level, and University Foundation pathways. Class sizes average 9 to 15 students depending on the programme. The 2025 IB cohort achieved a 100% pass rate with an average of 34 points, while A Level results showed 74.2% A*-C grades. Both September and January start dates are available. The school is rated Excellent by ISI and is an IB World School, a member of the Boarding Schools' Association, and approved by UK Visas and Immigration.
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