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Mona Taybi
School Principal
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages French, Spanish, Mandarin, English
Typical class size 16
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies
Stages Middle School, High School
Introduction
ICS London International School operates across two central London sites, with the secondary school located on Star Street. The institution provides the International Baccalaureate framework for students aged 3 to 18, encompassing the Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes, alongside IGCSE subjects in Years 10 and 11. Class sizes typically average 16 pupils, ensuring individual attention within a total school population capped at 200. Notable digital resources include the ManageBac system, Kognity interactive textbooks, and Google for Education tools, while outdoor spaces include a campus courtyard and local parklands. The school is particularly known for being one of only two educational settings in central London to offer the entire continuous International Baccalaureate curriculum sequence. Extracurricular options feature native-speaker language instruction in French, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese starting from age three, alongside a dedicated door-to-door school bus transport service that manages morning pick-ups and afternoon drop-offs directly at families' home addresses.
This campus is part ofICS London International School
21 Star St, Tyburnia, London W2 1QB, United Kingdom
The Essentials
ICS London International School - Secondary School has 235 pupils, typical class sizes of 16, instruction in English.
Location
The secondary campus of ICS London is situated on Star Street within the central London district of Marylebone, close to Paddington and Baker Street. The school is positioned near Hyde Park and The Regent's Park, which provides nearby green spaces for the community. The central location provides direct transport links to the West End and across the wider city.
Stages
The secondary school accommodates students aged 11 to 18 across three main educational blocks. These divisions comprise Years 7 to 9 for the Middle Years Programme (ages 11–14), Years 10 to 11 for the IGCSE programme (ages 14–16), and Years 12 to 13 for the Diploma Programme (ages 16–18).
Type
ICS London is a private co-educational day school that welcomes both boys and girls.
Additional learning support
The school provides assistance for Special Educational Needs (SEN) to support students facing different learning challenges. The educational team features trained staff, including specialized therapists and linguists, who deliver targeted learning interventions.
Country affiliation
The school does not maintain an exclusive affiliation with any single country, as it serves an international student body representing over 50 nationalities. I
Religious affiliation
ICS London has no religious affiliation and operates as a non-denominational, secular educational institution.
School day structure
The secondary school day runs from Monday to Friday, beginning at 08:30 and concluding at 15:45. Students receive two main breaks during the day, which include a designated lunch period. During these free-time intervals, students can use the campus courtyard or participate in regular lunchtime trips to Hyde Park during the summer months.
Bus service
The school provides an optional, paid door-to-door bus service for morning pick-ups and afternoon drop-offs directly from families' home addresses. This transit option is managed via a partnership with the transportation platform Zeelo and accommodates eligible students over five years of age. The service operates strictly within scheduled regular school hours, meaning late drop-offs are unavailable for students participating in after-school clubs.
Fees
Annual tuition at ICS London International School - Secondary School ranges from GBP 32,850 to GBP 34,200 for 2026/27.
Tuition fees (Academic Year 2025–26)
- Nursery – Reception (age 3–4): GBP 7,630 per term; GBP 22,890 per annum. - Years 1–4 (age 5–8): GBP 9,490 per term; GBP 28,470 per annum. - Years 5–6 (age 9–10): GBP 9,620 per term; GBP 28,860 per annum. - Years 7–11 (MYP / iGCSE, age 11–15): GBP 10,950 per term; GBP 32,850 per annum. - Years 12–13 (Diploma Programme, age 16–19): GBP 11,400 per term; GBP 34,200 per annum.
Application and new-student (one-off / first year) fees
- Registration fee (non-refundable, non-transferable): GBP 250. - Refundable deposit: GBP 1,500 (held by the school until the student leaves and refunded subject to the school's refund conditions). - School Development Fee (first-year fee): GBP 1,880. Additional School Development Fees may apply in subsequent years as set out on the fees list.
Examination fees
- iGCSE examination charge (one-off; subject to variation by subjects taken): GBP 700 (indicative). - IB Diploma (DP2) examination charge (one-off; subject to change; added to Summer invoice): GBP 800 (indicative).
Optional academic and additional costs (per term / per annum where shown)
- Intensive EAL support: GBP 2,950 per term; GBP 8,850 per annum. - Intermediate EAL support: GBP 1,600 per term; GBP 4,800 per annum. - Additional language tuition: GBP 1,550 per term; GBP 4,650 per annum. - Online Diploma course annual fee (conditions apply): GBP 1,000. - Lunch is included within the tuition fees.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- An Admissions Invoice is issued with the offer and must be paid to accept the place. The Admissions Invoice is payable within 14 days of the invoice date. The Admissions Invoice includes tuition, the refundable deposit, the School Development Fee and other relevant charges. - Fees for each term are due and payable as cleared funds before the commencement of the School Term to which they relate, unless a separate deferment agreement is in place. If an invoice item is under query, the balance of the invoice must still be paid. - Students enrolling under the Child Student visa sponsorship regime are required to pay a full year's tuition fees in advance and cannot enrol for less than one full academic year. - Instalment arrangements or fees-in-advance schemes are possible only by separate agreement with the school. - Late payment may incur simple interest charged daily at up to 8% per annum above the Bank of England base rate; the school may take recovery action for unpaid fees, and may exclude a student on short notice for overdue fees.
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. ICS London operates as a co-educational day school for ages 3–19, so there are no boarding fees.
Other costs (uniform, transport, extras)
- A school uniform is required for Primary and Secondary students; Diploma (IB Years) students follow a smart-casual dress code and do not wear the standard uniform. School ties are optional and are available for purchase. Uniform items are ordered through the school's uniform supplier. Costs for individual uniform items are charged separately by the supplier. - School transport (bus service) and related charges are additional where used; details and routes are published by the school and transport charges are separate from tuition. - Miscellaneous extras that may be charged include curriculum-related trips, examination fees, special education support fees (where lawfully charged), photographs, damage to school property, and other items requested by parents. These items are listed under the school's definition of fees and may be invoiced in addition to tuition.
Refund information
- Except where there is a legal liability or the school's terms provide otherwise, fees will not be refunded, reduced or waived for absence through illness, shortened terms, temporary school closures (including adverse weather or operation through remote learning), early release before the normal end of term, or for other routine events. Refunds or waivers are only made in exceptional circumstances at the Head's discretion. - The refundable deposit is returned only where the refund is requested in writing to the finance team within one month of the last day of the term in which the student completed their studies, or where the required notice of withdrawal has been given and other conditions in the terms are met. The school may retain the deposit where conditions are not met. - If a Child Student visa application or visa renewal is refused by UKVI, the school will initiate the refund process for fees paid in advance on receipt of the official visa rejection.
Fee payment options and practical notes on payment
- Fees must be paid as cleared funds before the start of the relevant term. The school reserves the right to refuse payment if it is not satisfied as to the identity of the payer or the source of funds. Payments from third parties may be accepted but do not release parents from liability unless a formal release has been given. The school may accept payments via third-party credit providers subject to indemnity and separate agreement. Specific payment channels (for example bank transfer, third-party card provider arrangements, or other methods) are handled through the school's finance team and the Admissions/Finance contact on invoices.
Admissions
Admissions
1. First Contact: Families are encouraged to contact the Admissions team with questions about the school and to arrange a campus tour. The dedicated Admissions team can be reached by email or phone to organise a personalised visit. Book a Visit is available to arrange this.
2. Submit an application via OpenApply: The application takes around 15 minutes to complete. Have the following information at hand: applicant's full personal information (name, date of birth, passport number and photo); parent or guardian personal information (name and contact details); proposed start date and visa information. If applying for multiple students, each applicant must submit an individual application.
3. The Admissions team makes contact: The Admissions team will contact applicants' parents/guardians directly to discuss the application. This is a good time to ask questions about the school or the admissions process.
4. Letter of Offer: Once Admissions has reviewed all information, a place may be offered. To accept the offer, complete and return the online acceptance forms.
