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L'Ecole des Petits - Fulham is an independent bilingual school catering to children aged 3 to 6. Established in 1977, the school operates from a renovated Victorian building that originally served as 'The Princess Beatrice Social Centre'. The curriculum merges the French educational system with parallel teaching from the English system, ensuring children are immersed in both languages daily. By the Grande Section (Year 1), students receive an equal number of instructional hours in French and English. Officially recognised by the French Ministère de l'Education Nationale and inspected by Ofsted, the school provides a structured bilingual foundation. Students receive instruction in early literacy, phonics (utilizing Oxford University and Collins decodable books), and mathematics, with humanities and physical education alternating between the two languages. L'Ecole des Petits offers a daily school bus service and provides a direct pathway for pupils to continue primary education at its sister school, L'Ecole de Battersea.
King's College School Wimbledon offers an internationally-minded education for children aged 7 to 18, combining the International Baccalaureate framework with the British curriculum. On the PYP, MYP, and DP pathways, students study a broad range of subjects designed to develop inquiry, critical thinking, and deep understanding, alongside a strong grounding in essential skills and knowledge. The school provides modern facilities for the arts, music, and theatre, with regular performances such as the Senior School Orchestral Concert and the Lower/Middle School Autumn Concert held in the Concert Hall, and the Christmas Concert hosted at St James's Church, Piccadilly. The Festival Band Showcase takes place at the King's Festival Marquee, while the Lower Sixth Drama New Writing Festival is staged in Collyer Hall Theatre. With pathways through IB and the British curriculum, international families can access a coherent, transdisciplinary education that supports progression to higher studies around the world and lifelong learning.
ACS International School Cobham sits on a 128-acre estate in Cobham, Surrey, providing a co-educational international day and boarding experience for ages 2 to 18. The campus centers on Heywood House, with the Lower School Village opened in 2024 after a £10 million investment, expanding facilities around the historic mansion. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and Advanced Placement (AP), alongside an American curriculum, and awards a NEASC-accredited High School Diploma recognized by North American colleges. Senior, Middle and Lower Schools feature specialist laboratories, Apple technology IT labs, and a dedicated University Counselling zone. The Discovery Centre, libraries, an Innovation Centre with 3D printers and laser cutting, and a 500+ seat Poularas Performing Arts Centre support STEM, arts and media. Extracurricular life includes Esports, a 25m pool, a 280-seat sports arena, six tennis courts, a 5km cross-country course, and a Forest School programme for fieldwork and exploration.
North London Collegiate School is an independent day school for girls aged 4 to 18 near London. The curriculum combines national formats with international options: in Years 7–9 the National Curriculum; Years 10–11 follow Edexcel IGCSE including IGCSE Language and Literature; Sixth Form offers either A Levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, with Cambridge Pre-U also available. In the Sixth Form, about three-quarters of students take Mathematics at A Level or IB, with some pursuing Further Mathematics or IB HL. The school teaches six modern languages—French, Spanish, German, Russian, Mandarin and Italian—with exchanges and Polyglot Society. The 30-acre campus includes a Sports Hall, gym, pitches, a swimming pool and playing fields, plus the NLCS Drawing School, CAD/3D printing facilities, and a 38,000-volume library with the IDEAS Hub for interdisciplinary work. The Performing Arts Centre supports music and drama, including Edinburgh Fringe performances, and a vibrant Senior Societies programme.
D'Overbroeck's Oxford is an independent, co‑educational day and boarding school for ages 11 to 18, operating across campuses in north Oxford: Senior School, International School and Sixth Form, with The Arts Centre as a facility on site. The school follows the English National Curriculum for Years 7–11, leading to GCSEs at 16, and offers a flexible Sixth Form pathway with 38 A‑levels alongside BTECs and Level 3 options, plus the Extended Project Qualification. In Year 9, pupils choose two languages from French, Spanish and Latin, or study classical civilisation, while sciences remain individually taught. A Plus programme supports admissions coaching for competitive degree courses, including Medicine and Law, with a pathway for international students. Facilities include a Microsoft Showcase School environment, modern devices, and the Global Campus platform. Extracurriculars span performing arts (with Juilliard collaboration), sport via University of Oxford venues, and community service through the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Reddam House Berkshire is a co-educational day and boarding school set on a 125-acre parkland campus around a Victorian mansion in Wokingham, Berkshire. The school accepts students from 3 months old through to Year 13 (age 18), covering Early Learning, Junior, Middle, and Senior School stages. A Levels are the main qualification in the Sixth Form, with the 2025 cohort achieving 53% A*-A and 78% A*-B grades. 90% of students received offers from their first-choice universities. The school uses innovative technology including a VR Metaverse and Global Study Platform. It was rated Outstanding and Excellent in every area by ISI in 2022. Reddam House is part of the Inspired Education Group, a global network of 121 schools serving 95,000 students. A bus service operates, and flexible boarding options are available from Year 7.
The Norwegian School in London is a Norwegian international school in Wimbledon for pupils aged 6–16, offering the LK-20 curriculum in full while using London as a classroom. The campus is a Victorian villa at 28 Arterberry Road, SW20 8AH, with a gym and a football pitch. The school provides Norwegian primary and secondary education (Years 1–10) and English is taught by English-speaking and Norwegian teachers. Core subjects include Norwegian, English, a third language (German/French/Spanish), Maths, Science, Social Studies, KRLE, Music, Art & Craft, Home Economics and Physical Education, plus career guidance and optional subjects in later years. Learning is largely topic-based and cross-curricular in line with fagfornyelsen, and reading development is supported by Oxford Reading Tree. School uses field trips to theatres and museums to enrich understanding and engages with partners for sport and cultural activities. Founded 1982, it is a registered charity governed by a Board of Governors.
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.
Bromsgrove School is a co-educational day and boarding school in Worcestershire, England, with a history spanning nearly 500 years. The school occupies a 100-acre campus and caters to students from age 2 through to 18 across its Pre-Prep, Prep, and Senior School divisions. Academic pathways include GCSEs, A Levels, the IB Diploma, and BTECs in Sport and Business. Around 600 boarders from 75 nationalities are part of the community. The school ranks 5th in the UK for sport, competing in 26 different sports, and offers 293 activity options. Specialist programmes include a Tennis Academy, Swim Academy, and Racing Car Engineering. The 2025 IB cohort achieved an average score of 39.81 points, and 83% of A Level results were at A*/B grades.
Deutsche Schule London is a German Auslandsschule in London, recognised by German Zentralstelle für das Auslandsschulwesen. The school provides continuous education from Kindergarten through Abitur or International Baccalaureate, for pupils aged 3 to 18. German curriculum has been expanded to include IB and elements from English system, enabling pupils to graduate with German International Abitur (DIA) and, from 2023/24, Fachhochschulreife (FHS). In upper secondary (11–12) students may pursue a dual qualification with DIA and IB or complete the DIA with IB as a course, under KMK guidelines. Languages taught include English, French and Spanish, with bilingual subjects to support multilingualism. The school sits on a green site between Richmond Park and the Thames, with Sudbrook Kinderhaus and main campus, libraries and study facilities, a modern sports hall and a new Multi Games Arena (MUGA) opened in 2024. After-school activities, music and arts programs, and community events complete the offering.
Founded in 1979, ICS London International School educates 160 students representing over 50 nationalities at its primary campus in Marylebone, Central London. Housed in a renovated Victorian building near Hyde Park and The Regent’s Park, the primary school provides the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme for children aged 3 to 11, integrating the Early Years Foundation Stage for Nursery and Reception. Instruction is in English, with play-based language subject options in French, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese starting from age three. The school offers a door-to-door bus service across central London and sponsors Child Student Visas under a rolling admissions policy. Primary students participate in a dedicated Forest School outdoor learning initiative led by a specialized leader. Additionally, the school partners with Arts International to deliver a signature performing arts program where children devise and perform shows, and utilizes Yondr pouches to maintain a phone-free learning environment during the school day.
Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate is a co-educational independent day and boarding school at Thorpe Underwood Hall near York, England, comprising Explorers Nursery, Chapter House, King's Magna and College on a 220-acre site. The school serves learners from infancy to around 19 years, offering EYFS, the British Curriculum and BTEC qualifications, with GCSEs, BTECs and A Levels in the senior phase. English is taught at Chapter House with dedicated support for English as an additional language. A weekly Personal Development and Wellbeing programme supports holistic growth, while a Super-Curricular programme adds a one-hour slot in Key Stage 5 to deepen knowledge beyond the classroom. Facilities include Sports Village with a 25-metre pool, triple-court hall, gym and studios; a new gym with ice baths. The King's Theatre hosts performances for school and community. The college offers over 60 GCSE/BTEC/A Level subjects and more than 70 enrichment activities weekly, plus clubs and service opportunities.
Fettes College is a co-educational boarding and day school set on a 100-acre campus in Edinburgh, Scotland. Founded in 1870, the school caters to students from age 5 through to 18, with a Pre-Prep (launching September 2025), Prep School, and Senior School. Students can choose between A Levels and the IB Diploma in the Sixth Form. Fettes has received Excellent ratings from Education Scotland for both Curriculum and Raising Attainment. The school is known for its strong sports programme, music (including piping and drumming), arts, and outdoor pursuits. A distinctive Middle School Diploma programme runs from ages 13 to 15. The campus features woodland areas and views of the Pentland Hills. Fettes is a registered Scottish charity and has an active Old Fettesian Association.
Boundary Oak School is a co-educational day and boarding school in Fareham, Hampshire, for pupils aged 2 to 16. The school is organised into Early Years, Junior School and Senior School, with boarding available for children aged 10 to 16. Its curriculum follows a British pathway: Early Years uses the EYFS, while Senior pupils study towards GCSEs or IGCSEs in Years 10 and 11, usually taking seven to nine subjects. The campus is based at Roche Court on Wickham Road and is set in 30 acres of grounds, which are used for outdoor learning. A distinctive feature is the outdoor programme, covering ecology, horticulture and bushcraft, with activities such as foraging, fire lighting, toolwork and beekeeping. The school also offers STEAM learning through programming, robotics and LEGO education, plus clubs such as debating, dissection, orchestra, creative writing, sports, Minecraft and 3D printing. Boundary Oak joined Globeducate in 2023.
Stonar School is a co-educational day and boarding school in Atworth, Wiltshire, for pupils aged 2 to 18. Its stages run from Nursery and Prep through Senior School and Sixth Form, with boarding available from age 9. The school follows a British pathway: pupils work towards GCSEs, A Levels and Level 3 Diploma/BTEC-style courses, including Equine Management, Business, Fashion & Textiles, and Sport & Exercise Science. Stonar’s campus is set in countryside at Cottles Park, within walking distance of Atworth village and around 20 minutes by bus from Bath. A distinctive feature is its on-site equestrian provision; the school describes riding as available for pupils of all abilities and identifies Stonar as especially known for equestrian education. Facilities and programmes also include STEM, creative arts, supervised prep, more than 20 senior clubs per term, school buses from nearby towns, and EAL group lessons for international boarders.
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