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Diploma students can join academically oriented clubs including the Global Issues Network, Model United Nations, and the United States Academic Decathlon. These clubs extend classroom learning by encouraging research, debate, collaboration, and presentation on international topics. Other academic-oriented activities include Spanish support and the London Exploration Society.
Arts clubs include Composition Club, Concert Band, Open Choir, and School Production (art direction and rehearsals); SING (a cappella), String Orchestra, and Suzuki Violin. There is strong music and performing arts provision with activities such as a School Production and instrumental ensembles. Students can participate before or after school and during lunch times in these activities.
Spanish support and other language-related activities are available. The London Exploration Society offers cultural exploration opportunities around London. Global Issues Network and Model United Nations provide international perspectives and cross-cultural discussion.
Wine Appreciation Society, Yearbook Club, and the Student Newspaper are among social and hobby-based clubs. SING (a cappella) and Open Choir provide music-centered social activities. The London Exploration Society also supports informal cultural learning and social interaction.
Service as Action (CAS) is a core part of the Diploma Programme, with emphasis on community and charity work. Examples include organising charity fundraisers, volunteering for projects, hosting events for Age UK, and supporting local community initiatives. CAS covers Creativity (arts projects and service), Activity (sports and expeditions), and Service (community service activities).
Students are encouraged to lead activities and take on roles in clubs such as the Student Newspaper and Yearbook Club. The Student Investor Challenge provides entrepreneurship experience. There are opportunities to plan and manage school-wide activities and events as part of the extracurricular program.
Sport is offered to Diploma students including Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Climbing, Football, Golf, Gym Work, Softball, Tennis, and Volleyball. The school competes in ISSA tournaments and hosts an annual sports day. PSHEE advisory lessons support wellbeing and the Diploma Programme integrates wellbeing with Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS).
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.
