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International Schools in Cambridge, United Kingdom

Compare 8 international schools in Cambridge, United Kingdom. Filter by curriculum, fees (average GBP 31,439), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
8
Curricula
10
Average annual fee
GBP 31,439
Fee range
GBP 16,682 – 74,900
More school facts
Most common curriculum
British Curriculum (8 schools)
Average school size
208 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Sancton Wood School
Oldest
Sancton Wood School (1976)
With boarding
3
About international schools in Cambridge, United Kingdom

Cambridge’s international-school sector is a mix of small international primaries, local independent day schools and specialist sixth-form and college campuses that recruit overseas students and sometimes offer boarding and intensive English preparation. Parents will commonly encounter British qualifications - national Key Stages, IGCSEs and A-levels - alongside international pathways such as the IB Diploma or university foundation programmes, and most schools teach in English while providing EAL and additional modern-language options. Annual fees vary widely by age, programme and whether boarding is included, so expect anything from lower four-figure day-fees up to mid five-figure sums for older boarding or specialist sixth-form provision and check each school’s published fee schedule for extras. State places in Cambridgeshire follow the local authority timetables and deadlines, while independent and international schools operate multiple entry points (common 4+, 7+, 11+, 13+ and 16+) with assessments, rolling enquiries and deposit requirements - so start enquiries well before your preferred term.

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What curricula and qualifications will my child find in Cambridge international schools?
You will commonly see the English national curriculum and Cambridge IGCSEs at lower secondary level, A-levels at sixth form, and the IB Diploma or university foundation programmes offered by some specialist colleges and sixth-form providers. Check each school’s website for the exact combination they run, because some schools specialise in A-levels while others provide the IB or foundation routes for international students.
How much should we budget for school fees and extra costs?
Fees in and around Cambridge vary substantially by age and by whether a school is day-only, has boarding, or offers intensive English support; published ranges for local independent and international schools run from low four-figure day fees up to mid five-figure annual fees for boarding or specialist sixth-form provision. Always review the school’s official fees page and ask for a full breakdown of extras such as registration, exam, uniform, transport and extracurricular trip costs so you can compare total expected outlay.
When should we apply and what does the admissions process look like?
State school applications in England follow the local authority timetable and fixed offer dates, whereas independent and international schools accept enquiries year-round but still have common assessment windows for key entry points (4+, 7+, 11+, 13+, 16+) and may require entrance tests, interviews and deposits. If you are relocating from overseas, plan for extra time for visas, English testing and any required paperwork, and contact schools early to confirm assessment dates and whether remote testing or online interviews are possible.
Is instruction in English only, and what language support is available?
The primary language of instruction at Cambridge international and independent schools is English, but most schools run EAL (English as an additional language) or intensive English programmes and offer additional modern languages in the curriculum. Some colleges and schools also advertise bilingual or content-and-language approaches and will assess English on application to determine any transitional support a child needs.
What are the most common ages or transfer points for international families?
International families most often join at primary stages or at sixth form (age 16/Year 12), because sixth form offers a natural transfer into A-levels, the IB Diploma or foundation courses geared to university entry. Other standard UK entry points you will encounter are 4+, 7+, 11+ (start of secondary) and 13+ (some senior-school intakes), so check each school’s published entry ages and assessment requirements.
What should parents look for during a school visit or when comparing schools?
When visiting, review how the school supports English-language learners, its safeguarding and pastoral arrangements, transparency on fees and extra costs, and the detail of assessment and transition support for new arrivals, and ask for written policies on special educational needs if relevant. Also check practical matters such as term dates, transport links into the city, and what pastoral or visa support the school offers for overseas families, as these affect how quickly a newly relocated child can settle.