International Schools in United Kingdom
Compare 71 international schools in United Kingdom. Filter by curriculum, fees (average GBP 23,493), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 71
- Curricula
- 18
- Average annual fee
- GBP 23,493
- Fee range
- GBP 1,200 – 69,990
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- British Curriculum (48 schools)
- Average school size
- 649 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- Fairview International School
- Oldest
- Merchiston Castle School (1833)
- With boarding
- 33
About international schools in United Kingdom
International schools in the United Kingdom typically combine British-style classroom structure with a wide spread of international options - many offer the English National Curriculum and IGCSE/A-levels alongside the International Baccalaureate or US-style high-school programmes, and some operate bilingual streams or language immersion. Fees vary strongly by region and by whether a place is day or boarding; London schools are generally at the upper end of the scale and the sector’s average fee levels are published in annual censuses. Admissions are usually tied to common UK entry points (early years, 11+, 16+), but independent schools also run rolling or mid-year intake and may require entrance assessments or interviews. Families moving to the UK should budget for tuition plus extras (uniforms, trips, exam and activity fees), check visa and guardianship requirements if needed, and review inspection reports and pastoral provision when shortlisting schools.
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Curricula
There are 71 international schools in United Kingdom covering 18 curricula. The most widely offered are British Curriculum (48), IB (DP) (30), EYFS (Early years foundation stage) (19), BTEC Qualification (17), Cambridge IGCSE (16). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Fees & what they cover
Annual tuition across United Kingdom runs from about GBP 1,200 to GBP 69,990, averaging roughly GBP 23,493. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Admissions & timing
Sought-after schools in United Kingdom run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
Boarding
33 of the 71 schools offer boarding — useful if you're relocating or want weekly or full boarding.
How doris stays impartial
doris lists every international school in United Kingdom we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.