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Southbank International School - Kensington Campus

United Kingdom, London

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees £20,172 - 38,613
Ages 2 - 11 years
Pupil numbers 160
Type Co-educational
Opened 1979
Bus Service Yes
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Southbank International School
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Taught languages French, Spanish
Typical class size 16
Strengths Performing Arts, STEM, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School
Introduction

Southbank International School's Kensington campus provides the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme for children aged two to eleven. Located in the Notting Hill district of West London, the school utilizes its proximity to major cultural sites through its "London as a Classroom" initiative. This program integrates visits to nearby museums, galleries, and parks directly into the curriculum, allowing students to learn from the city’s resources. With a student body representing nearly 40 different nationalities, the campus maintains small class sizes typically ranging from 12 to 18 pupils. The school focuses on inquiry-led learning, where students are encouraged to ask questions and explore subjects across various disciplines. Facilities include dedicated spaces for music and art, along with a "living moss wall" designed to incorporate nature into the indoor learning environment. Spanish and French are introduced as additional languages, fostering early multilingual development within a multi-national community.

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This campus is part of Southbank International School

36-38 Kensington Park Rd, London W11 3BU, United Kingdom

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The Essentials

Southbank International School - Kensington Campus has 160 pupils, typical class sizes of 16, instruction in English.

Location
Southbank International School operates across three Central London campuses located in Hampstead, Kensington and Westminster. The Westminster campuses include Conway Street and Cleveland Street sites. The MYP is taught at 63–65 Portland Place, London W1B 1QJ and the Diploma Programme and Career-related Programme at 377–381 Euston Road, London NW1 3AU. Early Childhood and Primary are taught at the Kensington and Hampstead campuses.

Stages
Early Childhood Years (2-5), Primary Years Programme (5-11), Middle Years Programme (11-16), Diploma Programme (16-18), IB Career-related Programme (16-18).

Type
Independent international school offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes.

Pupil Nationality Mix
70 nationalities are represented in the student body; Westminster has over 20 languages taught.

Additional learning support
The school provides Learning Support and English as an Additional Language (EAL); staff differentiate instruction and provide accommodations in teaching and assessments; supports include developing Student Support Plans and collaboration with parents and external specialists.

Country affiliation
United Kingdom
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Fees

Annual tuition at Southbank International School - Kensington Campus ranges from GBP 20,172 to GBP 38,613 for 2026/27.

Application fee

- A non-refundable application fee is charged for each child. The standard application fee is GBP 300 per application.

One-time and enrolment charges (first year only)

- Refundable tuition deposit (one-off): GBP 2,000.
- Capital development / facilities fee (one-off, first year): GBP 3,000.

Tuition fees by year group (per term and per year)

Fees are shown in full-year and per-term amounts (three terms per school year). Amounts are in GBP.

- Early Childhood / Nursery (Nurs.2, age 2): Per term GBP 6,724 — Per year GBP 20,172.
- Kindergarten / Kindg.1 (age 3): Per term GBP 6,724 — Per year GBP 20,172.
- Kindergarten / Kindg.2 (age 4): Per term GBP 8,934 — Per year GBP 26,802.
- Kindergarten / Kindg.3 (age 5): Per term GBP 10,752 — Per year GBP 32,256.
- Grade 1 (age 6): Per term GBP 10,752 — Per year GBP 32,256.
- Grade 2 (age 7): Per term GBP 10,752 — Per year GBP 32,256.
- Grade 3 (age 8): Per term GBP 11,071 — Per year GBP 33,213.
- Grade 4 (age 9): Per term GBP 11,071 — Per year GBP 33,213.
- Grade 5 (age 10): Per term GBP 11,071 — Per year GBP 33,213.
- Grades 6–10 (ages 11–15): Per term GBP 12,363 — Per year GBP 37,089.
- Grades 11–12 / Sixth Form (ages 16–17): Per term GBP 12,871 — Per year GBP 38,613.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is invoiced on a termly basis. To secure an offered place, the tuition deposit and the first term's fees must be paid within the school's required period (typically within seven days of an offer). Failure to meet payment terms can affect enrolment status.

Boarding fees

- Southbank operates as a day school; boarding services are not provided and there are no boarding fees.

Other costs and additional fees

- School bus / shuttle services: charges apply for door-to-door bus services and inter-campus shuttles; these are invoiced in addition to tuition. Example historical/standard figures for transport services include two-way door-to-door and shuttle charges invoiced per term.
- PTA / parent association fee: an annual PTA charge is applied.
- Examination fees (IB), external exam entries, residential trip costs, optional extra-curricular activities, specialist equipment (such as calculators for some years) and occasional consumables are charged in addition to tuition as appropriate to the year group and activities.
- Uniform and personal school equipment: uniform and personal items are charged separately and vary by campus and age group.

Refund information

- The tuition deposit is refundable in accordance with the school's published financial terms and conditions. Specific conditions for refunds (timing and circumstances) are set out in the school's financial terms.

Fee payment options

- Bank transfer / BACS is accepted for application and tuition payments; the school provides bank details for payments. Credit card payments can be processed by the finance office on request. Some specific application payments may require bank transfer rather than card payment; parents should use the school's published payment instructions for the relevant fee.
Academics

Southbank International School - Kensington Campus teaches IB (PYP), EYFS (Early years foundation stage) for students aged 2 to 11.

Curriculum
The school has three campuses in central London delivering an IB continuum. Hampstead and Kensington offer the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 3–11. Westminster hosts the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP). Conway Street hosts the Diploma Programme and MYP, Portland Place hosts MYP, and Cleveland Street hosts DP and MYP. The three campuses are located in Hampstead, Kensington and Westminster, across five sites. The language of instruction is English, with English as an Additonal Language (EAL) support available.

Student Teacher Ratio
Average class sizes vary by stage. Typically, PYP classes have 12–18 students, while Lower Senior classes are typically 11–16 students.

Exam Results
The Diploma Programme (DP) results for the Class of 2023 show a 97.3% pass rate, with an overall average score of 35.1 points. 21% of students achieved 40 points or more, and 25.3% of DP graduates earned a bilingual Diploma. 79% of the cohort scored above the world average of 30.24. Most of Southbank's Diploma students passed the programme in 2023 and gained places at their first-choice universities.

Higher Education Progression
The school provides Higher Education and Careers support, including one-to-one meetings with HE/Careers Advisors and guidance through the university application process. Students have access to a Global University Fair and a Careers Fair, and the school hosts dedicated university guidance events. In 2024, graduates are studying at a wide range of universities in the UK, Europe and North America, including institutions such as University College London, King's College London, and other world-class universities.

Gifted and Talented
The school identifies able, gifted and talented students and provides opportunities to extend learning, including the possibility of joining higher-grade classes in primary and participating in extension groups or one-to-one support. Resources for identifying and teaching able, gifted and talented learners include access to specialist guidance, external organisations such as NACE, and IB publications on gifted and talented education. The Language & EAL policies also acknowledge that some EAL students may be gifted or talented.
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Admissions

Admissions
Southbank is a non-selective school with rolling admissions. Applications are accepted year-round, subject to availability, and submitted online via our application system. Our admissions process is a five-step path designed for simplicity: 1. Start by reviewing the Admissions Policy and using the age placement chart to determine the correct grade (the school uses the American grading system); 2) Prepare the documents required for the online application for the relevant programme (PYP, MYP, DP/CP); 3) Begin and submit your online application; 4) Pay a non-refundable application fee of £300 (inc. VAT); debit or credit cards are not accepted; 5) The Admissions Committee reviews completed applications in 7–10 working days. If a place is available, you will receive a formal offer and the first term's invoice; if not, your child will be placed on the waiting list and we will notify you when a place becomes available.

Scholarships
Milton Toubkin Scholarship: a two-year award for new Diploma Programme entrants (Grade 11 to Grade 12) that covers 100% of tuition fees and 50% of capital development fees for the duration of the scholarship. The family remains responsible for the £2,000 refundable deposit, PTA fees, residential events, and IB Diploma exam fees. Eligibility: new students only; must have immigration status to enroll and a reasonable daily commute; must meet criteria including above-average academic achievement and potential; evidence of extracurricular interests; commitment to Southbank and the IB curriculum; commitment to the IB Learner Profile; high standard of English (online English test required).

Waitlist
Waitlist: If a place is not immediately available after a successful application, the student is placed on the waiting list and we will notify you when a place becomes available.
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