Halcyon London International School is a IB Middle Years Programme / IB Diploma Programme / IB school in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 2013. It serves 165 students for students aged 11–18. Annual tuition ranges from $41,399 to $47,019 USD.
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Location & Getting There
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
Means-tested bursaries are available for academically high-achieving students who might not otherwise afford Halcyon. Hardship support is also available for families facing unexpected financial changes. Details organised under 'Our Bursary', covering scope, eligibility and application process.
In 2005, Arcadia provided a $5 million grant to the Mvule Trust to provide bursaries to young women in Uganda so they can go to secondary school.
Academic Performance
ISI Inspection Report
Halcyon London International School meets all Independent School Standards. Governors provide robust oversight, the curriculum is detailed and well thought through, and teachers have secure subject knowledge that enables pupils to make good progress. The school's safeguarding arrangements effectively promote pupils' wellbeing and personal development.
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About
Halcyon London International School is a private day school in London authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization since 2015. The school offers the IB Middle Years Programme and IB Diploma Programme with instruction in English, serving students across a range of subjects including sciences, humanities, languages, and the arts.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
IB-only curriculum (MYP and DP) with no GCSEs offered; not-for-profit model governed by a Board of Trustees; 5:1 student-teacher ratio; all qualifying students receive an accredited U.S. high school diploma; Innovation Team leads work on AI, service, and international mindedness; every student assigned a teacher-mentor with weekly private mentoring; daily vegetarian lunch and many trips included in fees; London's cultural and academic institutions enrich learning beyond campus.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grade 10 | GBP 33,432~$ 42,319 |
| Grade 6-9 | GBP 32,598~$ 41,263 |
| Grade 11-12 | GBP 34,080~$ 43,139 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: £32,598 - 37,023. Application fee: $476.
Admissions Process
- 1Enquiries and applications can be submitted via the enquiry form or [email protected]. Private tours are offered throughout the year. Open Events allow families to meet the Director, Admissions Team and Student Ambassadors and observe classes in action. A Taster Evening for students entering in 2026/27 was listed for 21 October 2025.
Admissions Details
School Day
ECAs start at 8am; lessons begin at 9am; lunch is provided; cognitive coaching, independent learning time and passion projects occur in the afternoons, with ECAs after 4pm.
Student Life
In-house catering provides a daily vegetarian lunch, included in school fees.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
A counsellor is available two days a week to support student mental health, accessible by referral or direct request. Mindfulness is embedded in classroom practice and all teachers are cognitively trained to deliver it. The Wellbeing Team includes a Student Wellbeing Lead, a Restorative Practitioner, a Learning Coach, a Designated Safeguarding Lead and a Deputy. Every student is assigned a teacher-mentor with at least 15 minutes of private mentoring each week. The programme uses the Human Givens Institute's Emotional Needs Audit.
Halcyon is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. Safeguarding and child protection is described as everyone's responsibility, applying to all staff, volunteers and trustees, including extended school and off-site activities. Staff maintain an 'it could happen here' mindset. The safeguarding team includes a Designated Safeguarding Lead and Deputy, with robust staff recruitment safety procedures and anti-bullying and health and safety policies.
Student Demographics
School Background
private