City of London School is an international school in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 1919. It serves 1,074 students for students aged 10–18.
Location & getting here
London's financial district (the Square Mile): hundreds of thousands of daytime workers, virtually no residents. Bustling commercial hub with excellent transport and walking-friendly streets; highly urban setting.
Nearest airports
Framed for international families — drive times are from the school, not the city centre.
| Airport | Distance | Drive from school | International note |
|---|---|---|---|
| London City | 11 km | ~24 min | — |
| Heathrow | 25 km | ~43 min | LHR — gateway for Bangkok, Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai |
| Gatwick | 40 km | ~62 min | LGW — good for SE Asia, Middle East via BA/EK/QR |
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Scholarships Available
Academic, music and sports prizes of £35 awarded to candidates at 10+ entry based on assessment performance, auditions, and sports trials. Temple Church choir scholarship of £7,500 per year available to choristers.
Academic Performance
Key facts
Fees & the true cost of attendance
Published fees · inclusive of VAT
| Phase | Per term | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Years 6-13 | £9,462 | £28,386 |
Compulsory extras (on top of tuition)
| Item | Frequency | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Music lessons | Per year | £1,234.8 |
Budget beyond the sticker price. Assume the real annual spend is 5–15% higher than the headline fee. Hidden costs typically include: registration fee, acceptance deposit (usually one term's fees, refundable at the end of schooling), uniform + sports kit, trips and expeditions, individual music tuition, exam entry fees, travel to/from home.
Ask the Bursar for a sample "all-in" first-year invoice before committing.
Merit-based scholarships (2 types)
ℹ️ This school has not published the exact % fee remission for each award. Ask the admissions team directly — typical independent school scholarships range from 5% to 50% of fees.
What Makes This School Different
Academic Results
Admissions
| Entry point | Assessment | Assessment date | Registration deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10+ (Year 6) | Assessment performance, auditions, and sports trials | — | November |
| 11+ (Year 7) | — | — | — |
| Sixth Form | — | — | — |
Scholarships: Academic, music, sports, and Temple Church choir scholarships available
Admissions contact: [email protected]; 020 3680 6300
Multiple entry points identified. Detailed admissions process information and full assessment timelines not fully captured in crawled content.
Why Families Choose
- Sport
- Academic