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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.
Compare 11 international schools in United kingdom. Filter by curriculum, fees (average GBP 14,070), location, and more to find the right international school now.
Jeannine Manuel London is an independent, co-educational bilingual international school with three campuses in London. Primary is at Russell Square, Middle at Bedford Square, and Upper School at Russell Square, offering a continuous education pathway from age 3 to 18. The curriculum blends the French national framework with English-language science and Chinese programmes, alongside an English-medium pathway. Primary teaching is shared equally between French and English, while in Secondary School science is taught in English and the Sixth Form offers the French International Baccalaureate (BFI) with English-language modules. The school is a UNESCO IB World School, accredited by NEASC and CIS, and part of UNESCO ASPnet. Facilities include science labs, Art and Music spaces, a library, and common rooms across campuses, plus outdoor recreational areas. The school emphasises bilingualism, cultural exchange, service, and leadership through initiatives like Le Bilingue and the Globe Theatre program for families abroad seeking an international bilingual education.
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.
Stewart Bilingual School offers a dual British and French curriculum for ages 2 to 11, from nursery to primary. Program combines the National Curriculum of England with the Education Nationale French syllabus, with pedagogical coordinators bridging the two for coherent planning. Each class has two qualified teachers, English and French, and a teaching assistant; lessons run with morning sessions in one language and afternoon sessions in the other, giving equal hours to each curriculum. The school emphasises reading, writing and numeracy, enriched by cross-curricular work in science, history, geography and arts, and aims for accelerated progress and a thorough grasp of fundamentals. Small class sizes and varied extra-curricular activities support learning. Family-owned network dating back to 1978–1995, Stewart Bilingual School operates campuses in London, Paris and Bordeaux. Facilities include the school library, kitchen, and after-school care until 6:30 pm; progression to British secondary schools or Lycée is anticipated.
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.
Located in Battersea, L'Ecole de Battersea offers a bilingual French-English education for children aged 3 to 11. The school delivers a bilingual curriculum with parallel teaching from the French national curriculum and the English National Curriculum, immersing pupils in both languages and cultures across class, playground, canteen, arts and sports, and outings. It is homologuée by the French Ministère de l'Éducation Nationale, a partner of AEFE, and registered with the English Department for Education; Ofsted inspects the school. All teachers hold English or French degrees and teach in both languages daily. The school serves Pre-Prep (3-6) and Prep (6-11); it opened in 2005 with 85 pupils and now educates up to 265. Facilities include two mezzanine floors housing an IT suite and library, interactive whiteboards, a gym, a large indoor sports hall, and a canteen. From Year 4 onward, students undertake residential trips to France and Great Britain each year.
Located in Kentish Town, La Petite Ecole Bilingue Kentish Town is a bilingual private primary school for ages 3 to 10. It offers a hybrid curriculum: the National Curriculum of England and the Education Nationale French programme, with English and French taught on parity. Two pedagogic coordinators ensure coherence between the two frameworks, and year groups run small, around 20 pupils. Learning is anchored in cross-curricular projects and project-based teaching, with school outings to enrich understanding. The school day runs from 8:25 to 16:00, with shorter Wednesday hours and a nap in Nursery. Language of instruction alternates every half day, embedding language learning in daily activity. Extracurriculars include PE on Mondays and Thursdays, Choir on Tuesdays, and Coding on Thursdays; after-school care 16:00-18:30 and a weekly Wednesday Club (limited to 12). The school is part of a small three-school group (London and Paris) and is not AEFE-affiliated.
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.
Stewart Bilingual School offers a dual British and French curriculum for ages 2 to 11, from nursery to primary. Program combines the National Curriculum of England with the Education Nationale French syllabus, with pedagogical coordinators bridging the two for coherent planning. Each class has two qualified teachers, English and French, and a teaching assistant; lessons run with morning sessions in one language and afternoon sessions in the other, giving equal hours to each curriculum. The school emphasises reading, writing and numeracy, enriched by cross-curricular work in science, history, geography and arts, and aims for accelerated progress and a thorough grasp of fundamentals. Small class sizes and varied extra-curricular activities support learning. Family-owned network dating back to 1978–1995, Stewart Bilingual School operates campuses in London, Paris and Bordeaux. Facilities include the school library, kitchen, and after-school care until 6:30 pm; progression to British secondary schools or Lycée is anticipated.
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.
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.
École Française de Londres Jacques Prévert is a French international school in London, affiliated with AEFE and homologated by the French Ministry of Education. It serves pupils aged 3 to 11, covering Cycle 1 (PS–MS–GS) to Cycle 3 (CM1–CM2), with the 6ème included for a smooth move to secondary education. The curriculum is French national programs, with enhanced English language instruction to meet British requirements. From nursery, English is taught for about 4.5–5.5 hours per week; phonics are introduced from CP to CE2; English reading and writing begin in CE1; English-language projects run across subjects, and some sciences are taught in English. Students benefit from bilingual projects and a program that prepares them for education in both French and English after CM2. Facilities include two libraries and arts and sports offerings. The campus uses venues for swimming, climbing, and bike-ability. APEEF clubs and after-school care support a strong community life.
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