International School of London is a IB Primary Years Programme / IB Middle Years Programme / IB Diploma Programme / IB school in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 1972. It serves 397 students for students aged 3–18. Annual tuition ranges from $381 to $48,412 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
Founder's Award: Named in memory of Nadim Makarem, this initiative provides a significant long-term reduction in fees for local UK families. 60 awards available. Fixed annual fees: Primary £20,000, Secondary £24,000, Sixth Form £26,000. No application fee. Eligibility requires UK residency for at least 5 years (since 2021). No entrance tests required. Apply by submitting residency evidence to [email protected] and applying via OpenApply. Fees apply for the entirety of the child's education and are adjusted annually by cost-of-living increases.
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About
International School of London is a private, coeducational day school offering the complete continuum of IB programmes from Primary Years through Diploma Programme. Authorised since 1977, the school delivers English-language instruction across all three IB levels for students aged 3-19.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
ISL was one of the first UK schools to offer the IB Diploma Programme and delivers the full IB continuum from age 3 to 18. The school emphasises multilingualism and intercultural understanding, offering instruction in 24 home languages and 5 acquisition languages. Its dual-campus model beside Gunnersbury Park enables weekly Forest School sessions, and the Fox Media Tech Hub supports student broadcasting.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grade 1 | GBP 30,500~$ 38,608 |
| Grade 2 | GBP 30,500~$ 38,608 |
| Grade 3 | GBP 30,500~$ 38,608 |
| Grade 4 | GBP 30,500~$ 38,608 |
| Grade 5 | GBP 30,500~$ 38,608 |
| Grade 6 | GBP 34,100~$ 43,165 |
| Grade 7 | GBP 34,100~$ 43,165 |
| Grade 8 | GBP 34,100~$ 43,165 |
| Grade 9 | GBP 37,000~$ 46,835 |
| Grade 10 | GBP 37,000~$ 46,835 |
| Grade 11 | GBP 38,120~$ 48,253 |
| Grade 12 | GBP 38,120~$ 48,253 |
| Kindergarten | GBP 30,500~$ 38,608 |
| Early Childhood 1 | GBP 23,690~$ 29,987 |
| Early Childhood 2 | GBP 27,230~$ 34,468 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: £300 - 38,120. Application fee: $381.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit online application via isllondon.openapply.com with completed Application Form, passport-sized photograph, and Application Fee. Step 2: Provide supporting documents including school reports for the past two years, standardised test results, Student Questionnaire (Grade 4+), Teacher Reference Form, and passport copy with UK eVisa share code if applicable. Step 3: ISL may conduct a personal interview or further testing; if offered a place, an Enrolment Deposit must be paid within three weeks. Step 4: Full year invoice issued in May, payable by first Monday in July; written notice required for withdrawal. Step 5: All students placed in age-appropriate year group; IB curriculum followed across PYP, MYP and DP.
Admissions Details
Student Life
There is no school uniform; a dress code applies. Clothing should be simple, neat and modest and suitable for learning. Provocative or culturally insensitive clothing is not allowed. PE kit should be worn on PE days and footwear must be safe for a school environment.
Lunch is provided by the school or students may bring their own lunch. The menu changes daily and provides a varied and balanced diet, respecting dietary requirements and sensitivities of the school community. Lunch is not provided for Grade 11–12.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Students receive group and individual guidance through a Personal, Relationships, Social and Health Education (PRSHE) programme informed by positive psychology, addressing students' needs and encouraging growth as confident, considerate and compassionate young adults.
Safeguarding is central to ISL London. Students can talk to staff if worried, all staff receive yearly safeguarding training, tutor groups oversee daily pastoral care, and Heads of Year/Wellbeing and Pastoral Leaders oversee student welfare.
Student Demographics
School Background
private