ICS London International School is a IB (PYP) / IB (MYP) / IB (DP) / Cambridge IGCSE school in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 1979. Annual tuition ranges from $29,070 to $43,434 USD.
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About
ICS London International School is a co-educational private day school in central London offering a fully IB-based education for students aged 3 to 18, spanning Early Years, PYP, MYP, iGCSE and the IB Diploma across two campuses near Hyde Park. The school places a strong multilingual emphasis, with all secondary students studying at least one additional language in French, Spanish or Mandarin, and achieves an average IB Diploma score of 33.12 — well above the global pass mark. Part of the Globeducate network of 65+ international schools, ICS London serves a community of over 50 nationalities in a close, caring environment.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Bespoke IB-only curriculum from ages 3 to 18 across all four IB programmes (Early Years, PYP, MYP, DP) plus iGCSE. Strong multilingual emphasis with 100% of students studying at least one additional language at IGCSE and DP levels. Two central London campuses linked to the Globeducate network of 65+ international schools. Ranked in the top 20% of UK schools with an average IB DP score of 33.12 over five years.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Years 1-4 | GBP 28,470~$ 36,038 |
| Years 5-6 | GBP 28,860~$ 36,532 |
| Years 7-11 | GBP 32,850~$ 41,582 |
| Years 12-13 | GBP 34,200~$ 43,291 |
| Nursery - Reception | GBP 22,890~$ 28,975 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: £22,890 - 32,850. Application fee: $318.
Admissions Process
- 1Contact the Admissions team and arrange a campus tour. 2. Submit an application via OpenApply (approximately 15 minutes). 3. Admissions team contacts parents/guardians to discuss the application. 4. If a place is offered, complete online acceptance forms and pay the registration fee and deposit to secure the place.
Admissions Details
School Day
Typical day begins with a warm morning welcome, followed by timetable-based learning for Early Years, Primary, MYP and Diploma, with breaks and lunch, dedicated homework time and a range of extracurricular activities.
Student Life
House t-shirts are part of the school uniform. The House programme runs across the whole school from September.
A school uniform is worn by students in Primary and Secondary School, including House t-shirts; school ties are optional. Diploma Years (IB Years 12–13) follow a smart-casual dress code and do not wear the standard uniform. Uniform items are ordered through the school's uniform supplier.
Healthy, well-balanced hot school meals are available each day in the Dining Room, with halal and vegetarian options always available, or students may bring a healthy packed lunch from home. Lunch is included within the tuition fees.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Wellbeing is central to ICS London's philosophy. The timetable includes mental stimulation, physical education and support services. A PSHRE programme supports personal and social development. The school community is described as a close, caring environment where staff and students are encouraged to be happy and confident.
Safeguarding is treated as the highest priority by all staff, with annual safeguarding training and a designated Whole School Safeguarding Lead. The Whole School Safeguarding Incorporating Child Protection policy covers physical and mental health, general wellbeing and online safety. A robust PSHRE programme, online monitoring of networks and devices, and workshops support holistic development.
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School Background
ICS London is part of Globeducate, a network of 65+ premium international schools operating across 11 countries.