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Situated on a 46-acre campus in Thorpe, Surrey, TASIS England serves students aged 3 to 18 in a co-educational international community. The school offers a bespoke curriculum that blends American, AP and IB Diploma options. In Grades 9 and 10 students follow the American High School Diploma with AP courses available, and in Grades 11 and 12 students may pursue the IB Diploma or the American Diploma with AP. English as an Additional Language supports multilingual learners, and an International Section provides specialized instruction in English, History and the Sciences. Facilities include the Fleming Theatre and Fleming Gallery, a 13,000-volume Upper School Library, and extensive arts and sports spaces, plus a Fitness Center and playing fields. The co-curricular program features the Duke of Edinburgh Award, Model United Nations and student-led clubs, with travel opportunities across Europe. TASIS England emphasizes culture, curiosity and service through leadership development and international experience today.
Rikkyo School in England is a co-educational, full-time boarding school for ages 10–18 with Elementary, Middle and High divisions. It sits on a historic campus in West Sussex and is affiliated with Japan; recognised by the Japanese Ministry of Education as an overseas private educational facility equivalent to domestic schools. The blended curriculum comprises: (1) Academic/core curriculum aligned to the Japanese MEXT requirements; (2) a Support curriculum including PSHEE, SMSC, RSE, British Values, Cultural Capital and extensive activities; (3) Outside-the-classroom learning through engagement with social, cultural, spiritual, academic and sporting organisations. Core subjects include Japanese, geography, history, mathematics, sciences, health and physical education, Visual Art, Music, English, ICT and home economics. English reading is developed through a three-year program with assessments across Knowledge & Skills, Critical Thinking & Communication, and Learning Attitude & Independence. Upper Secondary offers university guidance, including visits to UCL and a UK entrance program developed with UCL and the University of Surrey. Facilities include dormitories, dining hall, theatre, library, science laboratories, music facilities, gym, 400m track and playing fields.
The American School in London (ASL) is an independent day school serving students from pre-kindergarten through grade 12, ages 4 to 18. It follows an American-style, standards-based curriculum and offers Advanced Placement courses across a broad range of subjects; more than 20 AP courses are available, and the program draws students from across London and beyond who pursue college-ready coursework outside the United States. In the Lower and High School, students study English Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, and World Language in a structure aligned with US standards. The campus blends advanced facilities with riverside access: the MILL makerspace, two libraries, athletic facilities including a 25-meter pool, and the Boathouse for rowing on the River Thames. Notable campus spaces host assemblies and performing arts productions in the School Center for Education and the Arts. ASL also runs vibrant after-school programs, a diverse array of clubs, and a Summer Program.
Located on the Pitfodels campus just outside Aberdeen, the International School of Aberdeen is an independent IB World School serving ages 3 to 18. The school offers the IB curriculum across PYP, MYP and DP, alongside Cambridge IGCSE and an American curriculum, providing a flexible pathway from early years to graduation. ISA began in 1972 and was Scotland's first IB Programme; it moved to Pitfodels in 2010. The campus features a traditional granite reception building, two teaching wings, science labs, visual and performing arts studios, a 300-seat theatre, and a sports complex with a swimming pool and an 8-metre climbing wall. Outdoor spaces include FIFA-grade all-weather fields and tennis courts. The school emphasizes inquiry-based learning, English language studies, and language options in French or Spanish (including Ab Initio). Extracurriculars include BEBRAS and CREST, a wide range of sports and performing arts, and community partnerships with local organisations to extend learning beyond the classroom.
ACS International School Hillingdon is a co-educational day school for ages 3–18, part of the ACS International Schools network in England. The curriculum combines international standards across the school, with Lower School from Pre-K to Grade 4 and an Upper School for students. Lower School uses dedicated teachers, one full-time teacher per class, and a teaching assistant in Pre-K and Kindergarten; technology is integrated with one-to-one iPads. Forest School and Outdoor Learning are part of program. The school provides UK Birth to Five Matters and US Common Core anchors and leads to International Baccalaureate Diploma, US High School Diploma, and AP examinations. Upper School offers IBDP, IBCP, AP and High School Diploma, with language options in French or Spanish and ACS Global Programme. Facilities include Science Centre with seven laboratories, a Digital Arts building, and Early Years spaces; campus features sports facilities and a Think Tank for coding and design.
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