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ACS International School Cobham

United Kingdom, London

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Boarding, Uniform and Food

Daily life details and school culture

Boarding Arrangements

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.

Uniform Requirement

The school does not require a uniform; there is a dress code that all students follow.

Food Options

The school provides in-house catering; menus are seasonal and follow nutritional guidelines, sourcing ingredients from local suppliers.

House System

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.

Governance and Ownership

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.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees £9,950 - 66,780
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1300
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1975
Bus Service Yes

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.

School Events

Past Events

Open Morning – Lower School (Ages 2-9)
Open Morning – Lower School (Ages 2-9)
Open Days and Personal Tours are the ideal way to experience ACS Cobham, explore the grounds, and ge...
Thursday, 7 May 2026 at 09:30 BST ACS Cobham campus – Lower School, Heywood, Portsmouth Road, Cobham, Surrey KT11 1BL, England
Open Morning – Senior School (Ages 10-17)
Open Morning – Senior School (Ages 10-17)
Open Days and Personal Tours are the ideal way to experience ACS Cobham, explore the grounds, and ge...
Thursday, 14 May 2026 at 09:30 BST ACS Cobham campus – Senior School, Heywood, Portsmouth Road, Cobham, Surrey KT11 1BL, England

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