Compare Specialist-level SEN International Schools in United Kingdom

Devonshire House Preparatory School is a co-educational day school in Hampstead for ages 2–13, following the British curriculum. In the Early Years, the EYFS framework supports a play-based, scaffolded approach emphasising communication, personal and social development, physical development, and literacy and numeracy through integrated topics and expressive arts. French is timetabled from Nursery, with continued language learning across the age range. From Year 4, specialist teachers deliver the core curriculum, with a focus on reading, writing, and study skills. Read Write Inc. supports phonics from Nursery to Year 2. The STEM and Arts programmes cover science, IT, and the arts; science is taught as a single subject through Year 6 and then split into Biology, Chemistry and Physics from Year 7, with opportunities such as music scholarships and Art Scholars. The school has a strong arts offer (art, drama, music) with ensembles and theatre productions, including collaborations with venues like The Tabernacle Theatre. Devonshire House is affiliated with the United States Embassy, part of Dukes Education since 2022, and operates across four age-specific sites with extensive facilities and a broad Co-Curricular Programme.

Located in Dover, Kent, Dover College is an independent, co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 2 to 18. The curriculum runs from Prep through Sixth Form. In the GCSE years English, Mathematics and Science are core subjects, with options from four blocks to provide a broad range of qualifications, including GCSEs, iGCSEs and BTEC Level 2s. English as an Additional Language is taught after arrival assessments. In the Sixth Form, pupils study A Levels and BTECs, with The Professional Pathway blending traditional academic subjects and vocational options. Careers & Higher Education supports university planning, with EPQ in the Sixth Form Experience. College sits in the grounds of 12th-century Benedictine Priory. On-site facilities include automotive, plumbing and electrical workshops, CNC machines and 3D printers for STEM projects, plus breakout spaces, a Wellbeing Room, a Student Centre, The Hub and a Refectory. The coastal setting enables sailing and sport programme.

Leigh Academy Halley is a mixed, 11–18 academy in Blackheath, London, part of Leigh Academies Trust. The school delivers IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the IB Career-related Programme (IBCP), alongside BTEC and the British Curriculum, preparing students for regional and international qualifications. It opened in 2018 and became an IB World School in 2019. The campus sits on a 16-acre site of historic listed buildings and includes playing fields with three full-size football pitches, a Sports Centre with indoor Sports Hall, Dance Studio and Fitness Studio, plus the Tallow Chandlers Engineering and Design Centre equipped with industry-standard facilities. In June 2022 a new Engineering and Design Centre further expanded capabilities. The school provides Year 7 transition space, a Sixth Form, extensive IT with Chromebooks and virtual classrooms, a well-stocked library, and an on-site restaurant. A broad range of clubs supports STEM, arts, Debate, Duke of Edinburgh and community initiatives.

The Cavendish School is a state-maintained special free school in Impington, near Cambridge, serving autistic pupils aged 7 to 18. It delivers an adapted curriculum that blends the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme with the British curriculum, with a strong SEN focus to meet individual learning needs. The school operates on a co-located campus with Impington Village College, enabling access to a wider sixth-form environment as Post-16 provision launches in 2025-26. Facilities are designed for sensory needs and accessibility, including calm sensory breakout rooms, a horticultural room, wider corridors without dead-ends, and sensory-friendly classrooms. A Pupil Learning Area provides EfL and an Online Library ePlatform for personalised study. The Cavendish School is collaborating with IB on an inclusion project, aiming to become the world's first IB-special autism school. Sport, STEM activities and outdoor education feature prominently through football, Coding Club, Maths Circles, Construction Club and Forest School initiatives for pupils.

The Hundred of Hoo Academy is an all-through school on Main Road, Hoo St Werburgh, Kent, serving ages 4 to 18. The Primary phase follows the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Key Stage 3 the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP). KS4 and KS5 curricula are reviewed annually; a brand-new T Level in Education was introduced in 2024. Pupils access the English Baccalaureate and benefit from cross-phase planning that embeds the IB learner profile and approaches to learning across Literacy, Numeracy, PSHE and British values to develop independent, internationally minded learners. The academy's facilities and accessibility plan focus on enabling disabled pupils to participate, with staff training and accessible information formats. The plan also addresses sport, music and drama participation, with appropriate adjustments and equipment. Extra-curriculars include science, MFL and PE clubs, choir and stage productions, and regular trips to universities, museums, galleries, theatres and sports venues. Global opportunities await.

Located at Wotton House, Horton Road, Gloucester, Wotton House International School is an independent day school offering an international curriculum for primary, secondary and sixth form learners. The Prep uses the Cambridge Primary Curriculum and English National Curriculum alignment for English, Maths and Science. Older pupils follow Cambridge, IB and Edexcel qualifications, with Years 10–11 offering IB MYP or IGCSE Composite pathways and a Sixth Form based on Hybrid Personalised Pathways (HYPE). The Trident model blends academic study, character development and vocational learning, with pathways combining Cambridge Technicals, A Levels, micro-credentials and work placements. The school sits on a historic estate with a dedicated farm campus near Slimbridge and expansive gardens that support authentic, experience-based learning. A four-house system—Air, Water, Fire and Earth—and the annual Wotton Shield House Competition are core traditions. The school marked its 10th birthday on July 10, 2026, celebrating its evolving community.

Leigh Academy Rainham is a co-educational secondary with sixth form in Kent, opened in 2021 as part of Leigh Academies Trust. The academy offers seven year pathway from Year 7 to Year 13, with IB Middle Years Programme for Years 7 to 9, IB Diploma Programme, and International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme, alongside British Curriculum and BTECs. It serves students aged 11 to 18 and operates a non-selective environment. The ethos Dream Believe and Achieve focuses on developing the whole person through a knowledge and skills rich curriculum, supported by 1 to 1 device program. On site, facilities include Courtyard, Cucina Dining Hall, Library, with biometric payments and gates opening at 8:30am. Sports facilities comprise Sports Hall, MUGA and a Sports Field. Digital learning is supported by computer rooms, Google Workspace, Read&Write and TeachMate AI, under a blended digital strategy. Co-curriculars range from Music and Diversity clubs to Computing and School Production. Opportunities.

Leweston School sits on 46 acres of Dorset parkland and is a co-educational independent day and boarding school for ages 0 to 18. It delivers a broad British curriculum with BTECs and Early Years Foundation Stage. In Years 7–8, students study English, Maths, Science, Humanities and Languages, plus Art and Design, Music, Drama, Home Economics, Computer Science, PE and PHSE. Maths is streamed and learners are taught in three groups to support collaboration; a two‑week timetable includes a Year 7–8 Curriculum Carousel with Music Technology, Equestrian Studies, Cookery, Forest School and Careers Education. GCSE years offer core subjects with up to three options; Further Mathematics is available. Sixth Form provides A Levels and BTECs with small classes and UCAS guidance. Facilities include the Art and Design Centre, Senior Science Centre, Pensabene Library and a dedicated Music School. A distinctive feature is the Leweston Chedington Riding Academy, opened in 2024 with 20 stables and a flood-lit arena.

Ashcroft Technology Academy (ATA) delivers a knowledge-rich curriculum for Key Stages 3 to 5. KS3 (Year 7–8) offers a broad range of subjects with scope to specialise later, and a STEAM focus alongside languages and drama. KS4 (Year 9–11) includes English Language and English Literature, Mathematics (with Further/Additional Mathematics for the most able), Combined Science (Triple Science for the most able), French and Geography or History, plus Religious Studies or Citizenship; students study ten GCSEs and may take up to 13 subjects, with enrichment opportunities. At KS5, pupils choose between A-Levels or the International Baccalaureate, with a weekly pastoral programme and a strong super-curricular offer including an Extended Project Qualification and support for Oxbridge/medicine applicants. The EBACC emphasis and extended-day provision underpin progression to top sixth forms and universities. The Sixth Form is among the country's top-performing and offers both A-levels and the IB Diploma. The campus at 100 West Hill includes three gymnasiums, a large auditorium with retractable seating and a drama studio; there is a Learning Resource Centre and ample parking. ATA is sponsored by Lord Ashcroft, with £13 million invested in new buildings and refurbishment.

Ardingly College is a co‑educational campus in West Sussex, welcoming pupils aged 2–18 for day and boarding. The curriculum uses Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, BTEC and the IB Diploma in the Sixth Form. In Years 7–9 pupils follow a broad core programme of English, Mathematics, Science, Geography, History and Languages, with two languages from French, Spanish, German and Latin; Year 9 selects two options. GCSE students study a core of English Language, Mathematics, Science and PSHE, with English Literature and electives. In Sixth Form, students may pursue A Level, BTEC or IB Diploma. Facilities include pool, two indoor halls, floodlit astro turf, six netball/tennis courts, two cricket pitches, a 400m track and a squash court. Ardingly Reservoir and Ardingly Activity Centre support watersports and outdoor learning. Music Department uses a Music School, and the Enrichment Programme includes clubs such as Advanced Chess, Greek, French Conversation Club and Concert Band.

Bryanston School is a co-educational day and boarding school on a 400-acre campus beside River Stour in Dorset. It educates pupils aged 3 to 18 and offers a broad academic programme through Edexcel IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, the IB Diploma and Cambridge Technicals, with the Bryanston Method at heart of curriculum. In Year 9, learners begin Method classes and work on a self-determined research project with tutor guidance, while the Sixth Form timetable reserves substantial independent study time. The school houses facilities for the arts, sciences and design: the Tom Wheare Music School, the Sanger Centre for Science & Mathematics, the Don Potter Art School, the Coade Hall Theatre and the Creative Centre. Outdoor education runs alongside sport and a High Performance Sports Programme, with a Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Ten Tors training and a Boathouse on River Stour. The result is an environment that supports exploration, creativity and development.

Ecole Andre Malraux is a coeducational bilingual primary school in West London that participates in the AEFE network. Located at 44 Laurie Road, London W7 1BL, it welcomes about 200 children from 30 nationalities aged 2 to 10. The school teaches both the French national curriculum and elements of the British curriculum, delivered through daily language immersion in French and English. Eight French teachers and three English teachers tailor learning to each pupil's language level within small groups, using a crosscurricular approach that blends the two programmes. Facilities include two single-storey buildings, three playgrounds, a parents' courtyard and green spaces, plus access to a local swimming pool for PE. The Amicale des Parents de l Ecole Andre Malraux organises on-site after-school clubs such as judo, football, dance, arts and theatre. The school is bilingual and multicultural, with a strong emphasis on reading, speaking and writing in both languages and beyond.

Located in Shropshire, Ellesmere College is a co-educational boarding and day school for ages 7–18. The curriculum blends the British system with the International Baccalaureate Diploma and a BTEC Sport route alongside A-Levels. The school is structured into Lower School (Years 3–8), Middle School (Years 9–11) and Sixth Form (Years 12–13). Academic support is provided through an Academic Enrichment Programme, High Performance Learning and Support for Learning, with languages including French, Spanish and Latin. The campus spans 160 acres with Blocks for English, History and Media; another for Business, Economics and Politics; a Science Block; and spaces for Art, Design Technology, ICT and Music. Facilities include an Arts Centre, Theatre, Library and Reading Room; sports spaces, a 25m pool, sportshall, all-weather pitch, tennis, netball, a 9-hole golf course, and archery/shooting ranges. Co-curriculars include Debating, MUN, drama, choir, Duke of Edinburgh and Leadership pathways; sport academies and overseas trips.

Hurstpierpoint College sits on a 140-acre campus in Sussex, offering a British curriculum and a BTEC qualification for pupils aged 4 to 18. The school provides day and boarding options, including Flexi boarding (three nights per week) and Weekly boarding (five nights per week). In Years 7 and 8, students follow a set foundation for GCSE, while the Senior School prepares pupils for examinations and life beyond GCSEs. Founded in 1849 by the Woodard Corporation, the college blends historic charm with modern facilities. Highlights include the Central Academic Quadrangle with Library and extended Science Faculty; a Theatre (2018); a Music and Dance facility (2019); and a six-lane deck-level pool opened in 2023. The campus offers seven grass pitches, AstroTurf, floodlit winter spaces, and facilities for sport and the performing arts. The College sustains a vibrant co-curricular programme across performing arts, sport, and service, with Duke of Edinburgh and Young Enterprise opportunities.

Knightsbridge School is an independent co‑educational day school in London offering a British curriculum from Nursery to GCSE. The school teaches in English with a framework aligned to the Early Years Foundation Stage, and the Junior and Senior Curricula build English, Mathematics, Science and Humanities alongside a broad modern language programme. Pupils study a language from early years, with Year 4 broadening to Italian or Mandarin, and Latin introduced in the Senior years. The Lennox Gardens campus provides reception classrooms, an Assembly Hall, a science laboratory and an art studio, with 1:1 music practice rooms and Place2Be counselling. A rich enrichment programme includes a range of co‑curricular clubs and trips, and a Performing Arts focus from drama and dance to music. The school also partners with venues around Chelsea and Knightsbridge for specialist spaces, and runs Duke of Edinburgh, guest talks, university tours and residential trips to support post‑16 progression.

Leigh Stationers' Academy is an 11–18 secondary school in South East London, part of Leigh Academies Trust and sponsored by The Stationers' Company. It offers the IB Middle Years Programme alongside the British Curriculum and BTEC qualifications, for about 1,700 pupils. The school uses a distinctive five-college model—Angelou, Caxton, Hansard, Woolf and Equiano—with Equiano College designated as the Designated Special Provision. In August 2024 the academy opened under its new name after a partnership with The Stationers' Company, preserving the Crown Building as a heritage symbol. The campus houses the 2012 Centre (sports facility), the Equiano Centre (inclusion hub), the William Morris Centre (creative arts and digital media, with a Digital Media Centre opened in 2017), and Crown Building (drama studios, main hall, library). It offers extensive science labs and ICT suites, Sixth Form facilities, and rich enrichment, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award, Combined Cadet Force and Ravensbourne-linked projects.

Oakham School is a co-educational independent day and boarding school in Oakham, Rutland, England, welcoming pupils aged 10–18. Founded in 1584, it sits on 47 acres, blending historic buildings with modern learning spaces, including the Mehra Science Facility, the Johnson Building and the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. The school runs a connected curriculum that explicitly teaches knowledge, skills and values. In Forms 4–5 pupils study GCSE/IGCSE (9–10 subjects). In Forms 6–7 they may pursue the IB Diploma Programme or standalone A‑levels and BTECs, with seven lessons per week per course since 2023, and Extended Projects to broaden ambitions. Oakham offers extensive sport, music and drama, plus strong arts and design facilities. Weekly activity exceeds 125 options, including 30 sports and 80 music concerts. Languages include French, German and Spanish; Latin and Greek are also available. The Connected Curriculum emphasizes five core skills: Communication, Social, Self-management, Research and Thinking for life ahead.