Southbank International School is a IB (PYP) / IB (MYP) / IB (DP) / IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme) school in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 1979. Annual tuition ranges from $25,618 to $49,038 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Scholarships Available
Milton Toubkin Scholarship: a two-year award for new Diploma Programme entrants (Grade 11 to Grade 12) covering 100% of tuition fees and 50% of capital development fees for the scholarship duration. The family remains responsible for the £2,000 refundable deposit, PTA fees, residential events and IB Diploma exam fees. Eligibility: new students only; must have immigration status to enrol and a reasonable daily commute; above-average academic achievement; evidence of extracurricular interests; commitment to Southbank and the IB curriculum and Learner Profile; high standard of English (online English test required).
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About
Southbank International School is an independent international day school in central London offering the full International Baccalaureate continuum (PYP, MYP and DP) to students aged 2–18 across five sites on three campuses in Hampstead, Kensington and Westminster. Founded in 1979, it was the first UK school to offer all three IB programmes and is now part of the Cognita group, with a student body representing 70 nationalities. The school is non-selective with rolling admissions and provides strong EAL and learning support alongside a broad extracurricular programme including Global Issues Network, Model United Nations and performing arts.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Southbank was the first UK school to offer the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP and DP). It operates across five central London sites on three campuses. The school community represents 70 nationalities and Westminster alone teaches over 20 languages. CAS is integrated into the Diploma Programme, and extracurriculars include Global Issues Network, Model United Nations and the United States Academic Decathlon.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grade 1 | GBP 32,256~$ 40,830 |
| Grade 2 | GBP 32,256~$ 40,830 |
| Grade 3 | GBP 33,213~$ 42,042 |
| Grade 4 | GBP 33,213~$ 42,042 |
| Grade 5 | GBP 33,213~$ 42,042 |
| Grades 6-10 | GBP 37,089~$ 46,948 |
| Grades 11-12 | GBP 38,613~$ 48,877 |
| Nursery (age 2) | GBP 20,172~$ 25,534 |
| Kindergarten 1 (age 3) | GBP 20,172~$ 25,534 |
| Kindergarten 2 (age 4) | GBP 26,802~$ 33,927 |
| Kindergarten 3 (age 5) | GBP 32,256~$ 40,830 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: £300 - 38,613. Application fee: $381.
Admissions Process
- 1Review the Admissions Policy and use the age placement chart to determine the correct grade. 2) Prepare documents required for the online application for the relevant programme (PYP, MYP, DP/CP). 3) Submit the online application. 4) Pay a non-refundable application fee of £300 (inc. VAT); debit or credit cards are not accepted. 5) The Admissions Committee reviews completed applications in 7–10 working days; if a place is available a formal offer and first term's invoice are issued; if not, the child is placed on the waiting list.
Admissions Details
If no place is immediately available after a successful application, the student is placed on a waiting list and notified when a place becomes available.
Student Life
There are no school uniforms.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental health is addressed within the PSHEE programme with age-appropriate topics at all grade levels, covering emotional health, healthy relationships and social and moral responsibility. The advisory and pastoral system and assemblies provide ongoing wellbeing support.
The school has a Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. All staff receive annual safeguarding and child protection training. New staff are informed of the Designated Safeguarding Lead and Deputies at induction. The school proactively teaches children about safeguarding, including online safeguarding.
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School Background
Part of the Cognita group of schools.