Ellesmere College is a IB Diploma Programme / IB school in Ellesmere, United Kingdom. Founded in 1995. It serves 436 students for students aged 4–19. Annual tuition ranges from $29,675 to $43,857 USD.
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Location & getting here
Quiet English market town in rural Shropshire surrounded by countryside, with strong community character and easy access to both farming areas and Mid-Wales.
Nearest airports
Framed for international families — drive times are from the school, not the city centre.
| Airport | Distance | Drive from school | International note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh | 153 km | ~209 min | EDI — Scottish gateway |
| Manchester | 235 km | ~316 min | MAN — Northern gateway; global connections |
| Birmingham | 327 km | ~435 min | BHX — Midlands gateway |
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Key Details
Academic Performance
ISI Inspection Report
Ellesmere College met all relevant Independent School Standards assessed in this progress monitoring inspection conducted 31 March to 1 April 2025. The school successfully addressed previously unmet standards and demonstrated improved oversight of curriculum, teaching, and safeguarding. Leaders and governors have implemented robust procedures ensuring effective implementation across all assessed areas.
Key facts
About
Ellesmere College is a private, coeducational boarding school in Shropshire, United Kingdom, authorized as an IB World School since March 2006. The school offers the IB Diploma Programme with English as the language of instruction and provides mixed boarding facilities for students.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
What Makes This School Different
Academic Results
Admissions
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Why Families Choose
- Impressive academic results (96% A-Level pass rate)
- Strong music, art, sport and drama programmes
- Flexible boarding options
- Beautiful 146-acre countryside campus
- Strong pastoral care through house system
Fees & Financials
Original currency: £7,794 – £11,511 per term.
Boarding Life
Set within 146 acres of countryside with modern facilities. Activities programme operates over several evenings and weekends including sport, performing arts, and Duke of Edinburgh awards.
Flexible boarding with options for full or weekly boarding. Junior boarding arrangements differ from Senior School. Year 9 students are assigned to a boarding house for either boys or girls. Activities programme operates over several evenings and weekends.
Student Life
Boarding house system with houses separated by gender in Middle School
Facilities & Programmes
Student Demographics
School Background
private
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Sports Programme
Tennis academy with strong national tournament participation record and dedicated multi-level coaching programme.