Southbank International School - Kensington Campus

Southbank International School operates across three Central London campuses located in Hampstead, Kensington and Westminster. The Westminster campuses include Conway Street and Cleveland Street sites. The MYP is taught at 63–65 Portland Place, London W1B 1QJ and the Diploma Programme and Career-related Programme at 377–381 Euston Road, London NW1 3AU. Early Childhood and Primary are taught at the Kensington and Hampstead campuses.

Early Childhood Years (2-5), Primary Years Programme (5-11), Middle Years Programme (11-16), Diploma Programme (16-18), IB Career-related Programme (16-18).

Independent international school offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes.

70 nationalities are represented in the student body; Westminster has over 20 languages taught.

The school provides Learning Support and English as an Additional Language (EAL); staff differentiate instruction and provide accommodations in teaching and assessments; supports include developing Student Support Plans and collaboration with parents and external specialists.

United Kingdom

The school has three campuses in central London delivering an IB continuum. Hampstead and Kensington offer the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 3–11. Westminster hosts the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP). Conway Street hosts the Diploma Programme and MYP, Portland Place hosts MYP, and Cleveland Street hosts DP and MYP. The three campuses are located in Hampstead, Kensington and Westminster, across five sites. The language of instruction is English, with English as an Additonal Language (EAL) support available.

Average class sizes vary by stage. Typically, PYP classes have 12–18 students, while Lower Senior classes are typically 11–16 students.

The Diploma Programme (DP) results for the Class of 2023 show a 97.3% pass rate, with an overall average score of 35.1 points. 21% of students achieved 40 points or more, and 25.3% of DP graduates earned a bilingual Diploma. 79% of the cohort scored above the world average of 30.24. Most of Southbank's Diploma students passed the programme in 2023 and gained places at their first-choice universities.

The school provides Higher Education and Careers support, including one-to-one meetings with HE/Careers Advisors and guidance through the university application process. Students have access to a Global University Fair and a Careers Fair, and the school hosts dedicated university guidance events. In 2024, graduates are studying at a wide range of universities in the UK, Europe and North America, including institutions such as University College London, King's College London, and other world-class universities.

The school identifies able, gifted and talented students and provides opportunities to extend learning, including the possibility of joining higher-grade classes in primary and participating in extension groups or one-to-one support. Resources for identifying and teaching able, gifted and talented learners include access to specialist guidance, external organisations such as NACE, and IB publications on gifted and talented education. The Language & EAL policies also acknowledge that some EAL students may be gifted or talented.

The school delivers Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHEE) across Grades 6-12. PSHEE focuses on personal, social, health and economic development and permeates daily life in lessons and extracurricular activities. The programme reinforces school values and aims to develop caring, principled and open-minded individuals who feel valued for who they are and are aware of their place in the world. Units cover mental health, conflict resolution, online safety, relationships and other topics and are taught at all grade levels with age-appropriate content. Advisory and pastoral systems, assemblies and year-group gatherings provide ongoing support for student wellbeing.

Southbank has an Inclusion Policy dedicated to providing an inclusive education for all learners. The policy aligns with IBPYP principles, the Equality Act 2010 and Independent School Standards. The Learning Support/SEN policy outlines identification, assessment and provision for students with learning support needs, including the use of an International Individual Learning Plan (IILP). All students receiving learning support have an IILP and progress is reviewed through the school's processes. Support is provided through in-class and targeted Learning Support and Literacy programmes in Primary Years, and through advisor and subject-teacher support in the Middle Years and Diploma Programme, with accommodations as appropriate. From Grade 10 onward there are two counsellors to advise on career and university choices, and the school maintains links with external services and organisations to support learners with learning support needs.

The language of instruction is English. The school offers 20 other languages. Students who need to learn English as an additional language are supported through dedicated EAL lessons.

Mental health is addressed within PSHEE with age-appropriate topics taught at all grade levels. The PSHEE content includes emotional health and healthy relationships and emphasises social and moral responsibility. The programme reinforces care and empathy within the school community, and the advisory and pastoral system and assemblies provide ongoing support for wellbeing.

The school has a Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. New staff are informed of the names and roles of the Designated Safeguarding Lead and Deputies at induction. All staff receive annual safeguarding and child protection training. The school is committed to proactively teaching children about safeguarding, including online safeguarding.

Southbank is a non-selective school with rolling admissions. Applications are accepted year-round, subject to availability, and submitted online via our application system. Our admissions process is a five-step path designed for simplicity: 1. Start by reviewing the Admissions Policy and using the age placement chart to determine the correct grade (the school uses the American grading system); 2) Prepare the documents required for the online application for the relevant programme (PYP, MYP, DP/CP); 3) Begin and submit your online application; 4) Pay a non-refundable application fee of £300 (inc. VAT); debit or credit cards are not accepted; 5) The Admissions Committee reviews completed applications in 7–10 working days. If a place is available, you will receive a formal offer and the first term's invoice; if not, your child will be placed on the waiting list and we will notify you when a place becomes available.

Milton Toubkin Scholarship: a two-year award for new Diploma Programme entrants (Grade 11 to Grade 12) that covers 100% of tuition fees and 50% of capital development fees for the duration of the scholarship. The family remains responsible for the £2,000 refundable deposit, PTA fees, residential events, and IB Diploma exam fees. Eligibility: new students only; must have immigration status to enroll and a reasonable daily commute; must meet criteria including above-average academic achievement and potential; evidence of extracurricular interests; commitment to Southbank and the IB curriculum; commitment to the IB Learner Profile; high standard of English (online English test required).

Waitlist: If a place is not immediately available after a successful application, the student is placed on the waiting list and we will notify you when a place becomes available.