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ACS International School Hillingdon is located at Hillingdon Court, 108 Vine Lane, Hillingdon, UB10 0BE, England. The campus address is used for communications and directions. It is close to Junction 16 of the M25 for transport access.
Lower School (ages 3-10) and Upper School (ages 10-18).
Co-educational day school.
English as an Additional Language (EAL) is provided.
England
Lower School follows a structured timetable with eight periods per day, including a lunch period and outdoor recess.
Extensive busing with shuttle stops and door-to-door services available.
Application and one‑off fees
- Application fee: £330 (inc. VAT); non‑refundable and payable with each application.
- Enrolment deposit: £1,500; refundable and payable after an offer is accepted to reserve a place. The deposit is retained for the duration of enrolment and refunded within three months of contract termination, net of any outstanding liabilities (including notice‑period liabilities and supplementary charges).
- One‑off campus/development fee: £1,680 (inc. VAT); a once‑only, non‑refundable charge applied in the first year of enrolment for Grades K–12 and included on the first tuition invoice.
Tuition fees (2025–2026) — per semester and annual
Tuition fees are charged per semester (two semesters per academic year). Fees below include VAT.
- Pre‑K (Ages 4–5): £7,350 per semester — Annual £14,700.
- Kindergarten (Ages 5–6): £12,360 per semester — Annual £24,720.
- Grades 1–2 (Ages 6–8): £13,200 per semester — Annual £26,400.
- Grades 3–4 (Ages 8–10): £13,230 per semester — Annual £26,460.
- Grades 5–6 (Ages 10–12): £15,570 per semester — Annual £31,140.
- Grades 7–8 (Ages 12–14): £15,690 per semester — Annual £31,380.
- Grades 9–10 (Ages 14–16): £17,220 per semester — Annual £34,440.
- Grade 11 (Ages 16–17): £17,310 per semester — Annual £34,620. (Includes university placement support costs but excludes external exam and university application fees.)
- Grade 12 (Ages 17–18): £17,400 per semester — Annual £34,800. (Includes university placement support costs but excludes external exam and university application fees.)
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Academic year structure: two semesters (August–January; January–June). Tuition is billed per semester.
- Invoicing for 2025–2026: 1st semester invoice issue date 4 June 2025 — due 18 June 2025; 2nd semester invoice issue date 5 November 2025 — due 19 November 2025. Invoices are issued twice per year and handled by the School Fees Office.
- Any bank charges incurred when making payments are charged back to the student's fees account and must be cleared by further payment. Instalment (monthly) plans are available for parents paying fees themselves; details are arranged through the School Fees Office.
Busing fees (2025–2026)
Door‑to‑door (exempt/zero rated for VAT):
- Zone 1: Single £1,220 per semester — Annual £2,440. Return £1,890 per semester — Annual £3,780.
- Zone 2: Single £1,340 per semester — Annual £2,680. Return £2,070 per semester — Annual £4,140.
- Zone 3: Single £1,420 per semester — Annual £2,840. Return £2,200 per semester — Annual £4,400.
Shuttle service (exempt/zero rated for VAT):
- Zone 1: Single £560 per semester — Annual £1,120. Return £850 per semester — Annual £1,700.
- Zone 2: Single £710 per semester — Annual £1,420. Return £1,070 per semester — Annual £2,140.
- Zone 3: Single £760 per semester — Annual £1,520. Return £1,180 per semester — Annual £2,360.
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable: ACS Hillingdon operates as a day school and does not charge boarding fees.
Other costs and routine additional charges
- Exams: External exam charges are additional. Typical expected costs are around £700 for the full IB Diploma, around £200 for the IBCP, and AP standard fees £125 per exam. (Examination boards may change fees.)
- University applications: US application fees typically range $50–$150 per application; UCAS charge £27.50 (up to 5 choices).
- SEN services: Support for moderate SEN is charged at £4,500 per year (£2,250 per semester). Services for mild SEN are included in standard tuition at no additional cost. A formal assessment determines the service level after admission. Spaces for moderate SEN support are limited.
- IT and device charges: Accidental damage is generally covered; lost or misplaced iPads incur a charge up to £350. Annual IT service fee £60 (inc. VAT) applies for Grades 9–12. Deliberate damage or misuse incurs repair/replacement costs.
- Textbooks: A set of textbooks is loaned; charges apply for lost or damaged textbooks/library books beyond fair wear and tear.
- Trips and co‑curricular activities: Some trips, extracurricular activities and co‑curricular options incur additional charges; some activities are included in tuition while others are charged separately.
Refund information
- Enrolment deposit refund: The enrolment deposit (£1,500) is refundable and will be returned within three months of termination of the contract, after deduction of any outstanding fees or liabilities.
Fee payment options and bank details
- Accepted payment methods: debit and credit cards, sterling (GBP) cheque drawn on a UK bank account, and direct electronic payments (BACS/wire transfer). A monthly instalment option is available for parents paying fees themselves.
- UK bank details for sterling payments (as provided for school fees): NatWest Bank Plc — Account name: ACS International Schools Ltd — Account number: 34337199 — Sort code: 60‑06‑03 — SWIFT: NWBKGB2L — IBAN: GB62 NWBK 6006 0334 3371 99.
- US bank details for USD payments (as provided for school fees): Citizens Bank, 1 Citizens Drive, Riverside, RI 02915 — Account name: ACS International Schools Ltd — Account number: 1300032801 — ABA (Domestic USA Wire) 011500120 — SWIFT CTZIUS33 — ACH ABA 211070175. Please quote the student number when making a direct payment. Any bank charges incurred will be debited to the student's fees account. Payment in US Dollars may be arranged following an exchange‑rate confirmation from the School Fees Office.
Contact points for fees
- Application & deposit queries: ACS Hillingdon Admissions. For tuition, transport and development fees: The School Fees Office (contact details provided with invoices and officially issued fee documents).
ACS International School Hillingdon is a co-educational day school for ages 3–18, part of the ACS International Schools network in England. The curriculum combines international standards across the school, with Lower School from Pre-K to Grade 4 and an Upper School for students. Lower School uses dedicated teachers, one full-time teacher per class, and a teaching assistant in Pre-K and Kindergarten; technology is integrated with one-to-one iPads. Forest School and Outdoor Learning are part of program. The school provides UK Birth to Five Matters and US Common Core anchors and leads to International Baccalaureate Diploma, US High School Diploma, and AP examinations. Upper School offers IBDP, IBCP, AP and High School Diploma, with language options in French or Spanish and ACS Global Programme. Facilities include Science Centre with seven laboratories, a Digital Arts building, and Early Years spaces; campus features sports facilities and a Think Tank for coding and design.
