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Curriculum IB (DP), Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Taught languages French, Spanish, German, Russian, Mandarin, Italian, Latin
Typical class size 20
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
North London Collegiate School is an independent day school for girls aged 4 to 18 near London. The curriculum combines national formats with international options: in Years 7–9 the National Curriculum; Years 10–11 follow Edexcel IGCSE including IGCSE Language and Literature; Sixth Form offers either A Levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, with Cambridge Pre-U also available. In the Sixth Form, about three-quarters of students take Mathematics at A Level or IB, with some pursuing Further Mathematics or IB HL. The school teaches six modern languages—French, Spanish, German, Russian, Mandarin and Italian—with exchanges and Polyglot Society. The 30-acre campus includes a Sports Hall, gym, pitches, a swimming pool and playing fields, plus the NLCS Drawing School, CAD/3D printing facilities, and a 38,000-volume library with the IDEAS Hub for interdisciplinary work. The Performing Arts Centre supports music and drama, including Edinburgh Fringe performances, and a vibrant Senior Societies programme.
North London Collegiate School has 1,108 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.
Location
Located in north‑west London, NLCS's Senior School is on Dalkeith Grove in Stanmore (HA7 4SQ) and has a Canons Drive entrance in Edgware (HA8 7RJ). The school sits in the London Borough of Harrow. Stanmore Station (Jubilee Line) is about a 10‑minute walk to NLCS; Canons Park Station (Jubilee Line) is about 8 minutes away; Edgware Station (Northern Line) is about a 15‑minute walk to the Canons Drive entrance.
Stages
Girls aged 4-18; Junior School, Senior School and Sixth Form.
Type
Independent day school
Additional learning support
The Medical Centre and Cedar Space provide health and wellbeing support, including a Mental Health and Wellbeing Lead, a School Nurse, a healthcare professional, and two counsellors; tailored support to meet individual needs.
Country affiliation
United Kingdom
School day structure
Junior School day: First School (Reception–Year 2) arrives 8.30–8.45am; registration 8.50am; lessons finish 3.20pm; Lower School (Years 3–6) arrives after 8.15am; registration 8.40am; lessons finish 3.25pm; after-school clubs 3.30–4.00pm. Senior School day: nine 35-minute lessons; arrivals 8.15am–8.35am; Period 1 8.40–9.15; Period 2 9.15–9.50; Form time/assembly 9.50–10.25.
Bus service
Coach and minibus services operate; morning coaches aim to reach the School by 8.25am.
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Fees
Annual tuition at North London Collegiate School ranges from GBP 25,620 to GBP 29,751 for 2026/27.
Application / Entry assessment fee
- Entry assessment fee (non‑refundable): GBP 150 for UK applicants and GBP 200 for overseas applicants.
Tuition fees (per term and per year)
- Junior School: GBP 8,540 per term; GBP 25,620 per year (three terms). - Senior School: GBP 9,917 per term; GBP 29,751 per year (three terms).
Coaches and lunches (additional annual charges)
- Coach travel: GBP 2,937 per year for a return coach fare (billed termly). GBP 2,329 per year for a single coach fare (billed termly). - Lunches: GBP 1,215 per year for pupils in the Lower and Senior School (billed termly). GBP 1,029 per year for the First School. Senior School pupils may alternatively bring a packed lunch. - No additional charge is made for textbooks, stationery or examination fees.
Deposit
- An Acceptance Deposit equal to one half of one term's fees is required when a place is accepted. The Acceptance Deposit is retained until the pupil leaves and is repaid as a credit on the final fee bill (unless donated). A pro‑rata deposit applies to holders of bursary awards. An Additional Deposit may be required where the pupil's normal residence is outside the United Kingdom or where fees are paid from accounts or income outside the UK.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Billing frequency options: Termly in full on the first day of each term, or monthly in ten equal instalments. Annual charges (tuition, buses, lunches etc.) are collected in ten equal instalments on the first day of the month from 1 August to 1 May. Extras (for example trips) are collected on 1 August for the Autumn Term, 1 January for the Spring Term and 1 May for the Summer Term and are added to the existing instalment collections. Invoices are issued by email in advance of the term to which they relate.
Fee payment methods and administrative charges
- Payment by direct debit is the standard method; fees for each term are due as cleared funds by direct debit before the commencement of the term unless a separate arrangement has been agreed. Payment by cheque or by bank transfer is permitted but the School reserves the right to charge an administration fee of GBP 50 each time such a payment is made. Cash payments are not accepted. The School may refuse a payment if it is not satisfied as to the identity of the payer or the source of the funds. Agreements with third‑party payers do not release parents from liability if the third party defaults.
Other costs and extras
- Extras may include charges for educational visits, overseas trips, additional tuition, coach charges, lunches, clothing and equipment, photographs or other items ordered by parents or pupils, and damage where the pupil has caused wilful loss or damage. Extras are billed on the dates noted under the billing schedule. Some financial assistance awards may include support for uniform, lunches, coach transport, essential curriculum materials, exam fees and compulsory school trips.
Boarding
- Boarding is not applicable; the School is a mainstream day school for girls aged 4 to 18 years. No boarding fees apply.
Refunds, cancellations and notice
- Fees are non‑refundable in the ordinary course: fees will not be refunded, reduced or waived for pupil absence through illness, for a shortened Term or extended vacation, for early release before or after public examinations, for temporary closure due to adverse weather, or except in exceptional cases at the sole discretion of the Headmistress. An offer and acceptance made entirely at distance may be cancelled within the statutory 14‑day cancellation period; in such cases Acceptance and Additional Deposits, if paid, will be refunded together with any fees paid pro‑rata for educational services already provided. If parents withdraw a pupil without giving at least one full Term's written notice they will be liable to pay one Term's fees in lieu of notice (special rules apply where a pupil leaves at the end of Year 13). Acceptance and Additional Deposits may be refunded in specified circumstances as set out in the School's terms and conditions.
Summary notes on inclusions
- Textbooks, stationery and examination fees are included within the published fees and are not charged separately. Extras such as trips, additional tuition or optional activities are billed separately on the dates listed under the billing schedule. Bursaries and scholarships are discretionary and any award terms (including what costs they cover) are notified at the time of offer.
Academics
North London Collegiate School teaches IB (DP), Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Pearson Edexcel IGCSE for students aged 4 to 18.
Curriculum
In Years 7–9 the curriculum follows the National Curriculum, and in Years 10–11 pupils study the Edexcel IGCSE syllabus, with all students taking IGCSE Language and Literature in Year 11. In the Sixth Form the school offers two pathways: A Levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, with English Literature available through IB and Cambridge Pre-U. The Mathematics department uses the Edexcel IGCSE syllabus in Years 10–11, and about three-quarters of Sixth Form students study A Level or IB Mathematics, with some choosing Further Mathematics or IB Higher Level. Pupils can study six modern languages—French, Spanish, German, Russian, Mandarin and Italian—with language exchanges and a Polyglot Society. The Music Department offers IB, A Level and IGCSE music syllabuses, following Cambridge IGCSE Music and AQA A Level Music.
Exam Results
IB Diploma 2025 average score 42.94, making NLCS the second highest performing IB school in the world and the best in the country. A Level 2025 results were outstanding with 54.3% A grades, 86.1% A-A and 96.1% A-B. GCSE/IGCSE 2025 results were record-breaking with 83.4% grade 9, 95.9% 9/8 and 99.2% 9/8/7.
Higher Education Progression
Notable university destinations include Cambridge, Oxford, Imperial College London, UCL, King's College London and LSE, with many graduates also going to Yale, Brown, Columbia, Johns Hopkins, McGill and other leading institutions. Destinations span the UK, USA, Canada and Europe.
Gifted and Talented
The Sophie Bryant Scholarship commemorates the intellectual brilliance of Sophie Bryant and offers an individualized mentoring and enrichment programme. It includes termly mentoring sessions, a Sophie Bryant Symposium, a Sophie Bryant Journal and potential fee remission, and is offered to a small number of girls entering NLCS in Year 7 and Year 12 who demonstrate a deep love of learning.
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Reputation
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Admissions
Admissions
Entry points for NLCS: 4+ (40 places), 7+ (8–10 places), 11+ (approximately 70–75 places), and 16+ (approximately 20 places). There are also Junior School Occasional Places and Years 8–10 Occasional Places. Registrations for 2026 entry are closed. NLCS seeks students with strong academic potential, curiosity about the world, ambition, and readiness to embrace opportunities, and it values diversity. A range of scholarships and bursaries is offered, including music scholarships, sports scholarships, and the Sophie Bryant Scholarship, available to Senior School entrants at 11+ and 16+. Occasional places may be available in other year groups, and School in Action mornings can be booked to visit.
Scholarships
Music Scholarships are offered at 11+ and 16+ for outstanding musical promise; Handel Music Scholarship provides a remission of 10–20% of school fees and 11+ scholarships last for the duration of studies while 16+ scholarships cover the duration of Sixth Form. The Sophie Bryant Scholarship is awarded to a small number of Year 7 or Year 12 entrants, includes mentoring and enrichment, and usually fee remission (not guaranteed); assessment follows the 11+ or 16+ process and is open to external and some internal applicants. Sports Scholarships are open to external 11+ and 16+ applicants as well as current Year 6 and Year 11 pupils; candidates must demonstrate high-level sport and potential; recipients receive mentorship, a strength and conditioning programme, some NLCS kit, nutritional support, and usually fee remission; assessments include fitness tests, skill evaluations, and interviews.
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FAQs
What curriculum does North London Collegiate School follow?
In Years 7–9 the curriculum follows the National Curriculum, and in Years 10–11 pupils study the Edexcel IGCSE syllabus, with all students taking IGCSE Language and Literature in Year 11. In the Sixth Form the school offers two pathways: A Levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme,.
What are the tuition fees at North London Collegiate School?
Annual tuition fees range from GBP 25,620 to GBP 29,751 depending on the year group. **Application / Entry assessment fee** - Entry assessment fee (non‑refundable): GBP 150 for UK applicants and GBP 200 for overseas applicants. **Tuit
What age range does North London Collegiate School serve?
The school serves students aged 4 to 18. Girls aged 4-18; Junior School, Senior School and Sixth Form.
Where is North London Collegiate School located?
Located in north‑west London, NLCS's Senior School is on Dalkeith Grove in Stanmore (HA7 4SQ) and has a Canons Drive entrance in Edgware (HA8 7RJ). The school sits in the London Borough of Harrow. Stanmore Station (Jubilee Line) is about a 10‑minute walk to NLCS; Canons Park Station (Jubilee Line) i
Does North London Collegiate School provide SEN support?
NLCS operates a whole-school SEND approach. Every teacher is a teacher of all pupils, including those with SEND, and each pupil is supported to reach her full potential, academically, socially and emotionally. The school has two SEND advisers: Mrs Lisa Weisgard (Junior School including EYFS) and Mrs
What wellbeing support does North London Collegiate School offer?
NLCS places safeguarding and wellbeing at the center of pastoral care. Staff receive regular safeguarding training to recognise and respond to concerns. The school operates a whole-school Mental Health and Wellbeing strategy, promoting regular physical activity and addressing adolescence challenges
What sports facilities does North London Collegiate School have?
The school has a Sports Hall, Gym, pitches, cricket nets, Tennis and Netball Courts, and a Swimming Pool. Facilities are located on the 30-acre site with extensive playing fields and a track. The sport programme encompasses netball, lacrosse, badminton, tennis, swimming, cross-country, dance, athlet
How do I apply to North London Collegiate School?
Entry points for NLCS: 4+ (40 places), 7+ (8–10 places), 11+ (approximately 70–75 places), and 16+ (approximately 20 places). There are also Junior School Occasional Places and Years 8–10 Occasional Places. Registrations for 2026 entry are closed. NLCS seeks students with strong academic potential,
What type of school is North London Collegiate School?
North London Collegiate School is a Girls School school with 1108 students. Independent day school
What languages are taught at North London Collegiate School?
Six modern languages are taught: French, Spanish, German, Russian, Mandarin and Italian. In Years 8 and 9, pupils choose any two of these languages. In Years 10-11, a Modern Language is compulsory for all pupils, with optional courses including French, German, Italian, Mandarin, Russian and Spanish.
Is there a bus service at North London Collegiate School?
Coach and minibus services operate; morning coaches aim to reach the School by 8.25am.
What is the history of North London Collegiate School?
North London Collegiate School was founded in April 1850 by Frances Mary Buss, who opened the school in her family home at 46 Camden Street. Buss championed girls' education and helped shape the school's early curriculum, including a revolutionary science program. As the school grew, it moved from C
What extracurricular activities are available?
The school provides a broad range of musical opportunities as part of its extracurricular life. There are numerous performing opportunities, including end-of-term concerts and the Old House Concert Series, with a Steinway Grand Piano in the Drummond Room for performances. Students can participate in
What are the school hours at North London Collegiate School?
Junior School day: First School (Reception–Year 2) arrives 8.30–8.45am; registration 8.50am; lessons finish 3.20pm; Lower School (Years 3–6) arrives after 8.15am; registration 8.40am; lessons finish 3
