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Founded in 1979, Southbank International School was the first UK school to offer all three IB Programmes (PYP, MYP and DP). It operates across three central London campuses—Portland Place, Conway Street and Cleveland Street—with the Diploma Programme delivered at Conway Street and Cleveland Street. The school is part of the Cognita group, which provides governance and network support across its schools. It is an independent, co-educational day school serving students from Pre-K3 through Grade 12.
Southbank has an international community of around sixty nationalities, reflecting its central London location and multi-campus presence. The three campuses—Portland Place, Conway Street and Cleveland Street—foster a cosmopolitan and collaborative learning environment. Discovery Week for Grade 10–11 and Study Week for Grade 12 provide experiential learning and opportunities to build community. The school is located within reach of major London cultural sites, including the British Library, Regent's Park and the British Museum, enriching learning beyond the classroom.
The school has a Parent Teacher Association (PTA) that organises events and runs a range of engaged committees. A PTA representative attends Board meetings to help shape the school's future. Many parents volunteer to join the PTA Board, lead committees, or serve as class representatives. PTA activities connect families with school life and support student learning. PTA involvement complements classroom learning and strengthens the school community.
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.
