ACS International School Cobham

Located in Cobham, Surrey, England (KT11 1BL). The 128-acre ACS Cobham campus sits in the Surrey countryside. It is part of the ACS International Schools group and offers international day and boarding education for students aged 2 to 18.

Lower School (ages 2-10) and Senior School (ages 10-18).

The school is an international day and boarding school.

A diverse international community with 70+ nationalities represented.

English as an Additional Language (EAL) and learning support for students with learning differences.

England, United Kingdom

Lower School day runs from about 08:00 to 15:30, with after-school clubs from 15:30 to 18:00; an Extended Day Club is available from 22 April 2025.

ACS Cobham operates an extensive busing service with door-to-door and shuttle options, a late bus, and the Vectare app for scheduling and tracking; three zones cover the catchment area.

Senior School follows a future-forward, international curriculum aligned with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and Advanced Placement (AP). Middle School covers English, Mathematics, Languages, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education, PSHE, Visual and Performing Arts, and Digital Skills. Upper School (Grades 9–10) requires eight subjects: English, Mathematics, Languages, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education & Health, and two additional subjects. High School (Grades 11–12) offers IBDP or AP, and credits toward a High School Diploma. The High School Diploma is NEASC-accredited and recognized by North American colleges and universities. IBDP and AP qualifications are recognised by leading universities worldwide.

IBDP results 2025: average 35/45; highest 44/45; 97% pass rate. AP results 2025: 91% of students achieving a score of 3+; average AP score 3.6; 208 AP students.

Graduates go on to leading universities in the UK, the US, and the rest of the world.

Wellbeing is an integral part of ACS Cobham, with a dedicated wellbeing team providing a safe, healthy, and respectful environment. The Pastoral Team works to support students' health, wellbeing, academics, and everyday life, offering both individual and group support and coordinating with families. Counsellors collaborate with parents and teachers to identify needs and may refer to external professionals when appropriate. PSHE is embedded across the curriculum to develop compassionate, confident, and responsible individuals, reinforced through advisory structures and whole-cohort activities. Student wellbeing ambassadors and a proactive wellbeing program ensure student voices are heard in campaigns and initiatives, while a Medical Centre on site offers medical support for physical and mental health needs. DEIB and inclusive practices run throughout, and boarding welfare is supported by a dedicated team and wellbeing initiatives.

ACS Cobham provides Special Education Needs and Disability (SEN/D) provision in line with the organisation's SEN/D policy. The policy defines SEN as difficulties that require extra educational provision and identifies four broad areas of need: communication and interaction, cognition and learning, social, emotional and mental health, and sensory and/or physical needs. It promotes inclusive practice, removing barriers to learning, high-quality teaching, early identification, and regular review with family involvement. Service provision follows a multi-tier system (MTSS) with dedicated SEN staff, integration into mainstream classes, and a mix of universal, targeted, and specialist supports; on-site provision and access to external specialists are coordinated by case managers. Regular Student Services Teams, staff training, and the use of assistive technologies support learning, with additional supports determined by individual needs.

The EAL programme helps students achieve proficiency in academic English to thrive in a global community and succeed in AP and IBDP courses. The programme is personalised for each learner and includes Intensive English Courses with small-group instruction led by EAL specialists, initially up to three lessons per day. Academic Language Development provides in-class support for math, science, and humanities to help students analyse complex texts and write effectively in English. A dedicated case manager monitors each learner's progress, using the WIDA framework to benchmark growth across listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The EAL approach uses Universal Design for Learning to ensure accessibility, with boarding offering additional homework support and opportunities to maintain home languages; IB Diploma students can pursue self-taught literature options toward the IB Bilingual Diploma. Graduates routinely go on to top universities in the UK, US, and elsewhere.

Mental wellbeing is supported as part of the school's overall wellbeing program. A central wellbeing team and dedicated pastoral staff create a safe, healthy environment founded on mutual respect and trust. The Pastoral Team strengthens health, wellbeing, academics, and life skills, with both individual and group support and collaboration with families. Several full-time counsellors work with parents and teachers to address needs, with external referrals used when necessary. PSHE education promotes resilience, digital citizenship, healthy relationships, and personal development across year groups, guided by a proactive wellbeing program and student wellbeing ambassadors. The Ready to Thrive initiative provides safe spaces and wellbeing hubs, and there are wellbeing ambassadors and student voice channels to influence wellbeing campaigns. The school operates a Medical Centre with nurses and links to local care to support physical and mental health, and boarders receive 24/7 welfare support, including the Lotus Project for regular one-to-one coaching. DEIB is embedded across the community, ensuring inclusive support for neurodiversity and mental health needs.

ACS Cobham follows the Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy (publication date September 2025) to keep children safe and secure in ACS schools. The policy affirms that safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and aims to provide a safe, welcoming environment where concerns can be raised and addressed promptly. It aligns with statutory and local guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education, and sets out roles and responsibilities for staff, trustees, and leadership. The policy enshrines a zero-tolerance approach to sexual violence and harassment and emphasizes early identification of risk, collaboration with parents and external agencies, and high-quality safeguarding practice across the school. It also covers reporting and responding to safeguarding concerns, the involvement of the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Local Authority processes, and coordination with local safeguarding partnerships. All staff are required to uphold safeguarding duties, with on-site and partner resources used to support children in need or at risk.

1. Enquiry — Find out what ACS Cobham offers in terms of curriculum and facilities to ensure it is the best fit for your child. We recommend visiting for an Open Day or Personal Tour to explore the campus, meet our academic staff and discuss admissions with the team. You can make an enquiry to begin the process. We operate a rolling admission process, with applications accepted year‑round and students may start at any point in the academic year, subject to availability.

2. Application — You can apply all year around as long as your child has the right to study in the UK. Each application is accompanied by a non‑refundable application fee paid online.

3. Review — Once your online application is completed, it will be assessed by the Admissions Team, taking into account all information provided. We will contact you if any additional documents are required and inform you of the outcome as soon as we can.

4. Admission — If your application is successful, we will contact you with an offer of a place for your child. To secure the place, a non‑refundable enrolment deposit is required, which is set against the second semester tuition/boarding fees. For more details of application fees, deposits and tuition costs, see Fees. Should your child's application be successful, but the grade or programme applied for is at capacity, your child will be waitlisted. When a place becomes available, we will contact you immediately to complete the rest of the admission process.

5. Welcome — Our team will provide you with all the necessary information (cafeteria, transport, school platforms, subject selection, visa compliance, etc.) prior to the first day of school to ensure a smooth start for everyone.

Bursaries are offered to students with exceptional personal and academic potential who would benefit from an ACS education but whose family circumstances mean that affording full school fees cannot be met. The ACS bursary programme has been suspended for the academic year 2026/2027; details for 2027/2028 will be published in 2026. Applicants must be a UK resident, live within the school's bus catchment area, and have the right to remain; each bursary application is assessed individually. Bursary awards can cover up to 100% of tuition for up to seven years and may include additional costs; the amount is calculated after assessing income and financial assets, with annual review. All bursaries are means-tested.

If a grade or programme is at capacity, applicants are waitlisted. When a place becomes available, the school contacts families immediately to complete the admission process.