United Kingdom, London
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Boarding is offered for students aged 13 to 18, with 7-day and 5-day options. Short-term immersion experiences may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Boarders live in two on-site houses, Fields House (ages 13–17) and Woodlands House (ages 16–18), with separate wings for boys and girls, dedicated study areas, lounges, 24-hour security, and an on-site Medical Centre.
The school does not require a uniform; there is a dress code that all students follow.
The school provides in-house catering; menus are seasonal and follow nutritional guidelines, sourcing ingredients from local suppliers.
Two boarding houses form the house system: Fields House (ages 13–17) and Woodlands House (ages 16–18). Each house is run by House Parents and Tutors with dedicated study areas and common rooms; there is 24-hour security and an on-site Medical Centre. A Residential Head of Boarding leads the boarding team.
The school is part of ACS International Schools, a charitable organisation. It is NEASC-accredited and IB-authorised to offer the IB Diploma Programme; it also participates in the US College Board Advanced Placement programme and holds memberships in ECIS, CIS, ISA, and HMC.
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.