International School of London, London

The school is committed to a high-quality, challenging international education that fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and intercultural awareness. It emphasises a holistic approach that balances academic rigour with student wellbeing, aiming to develop responsible global citizens. The school’s educational framework is guided by the IB Learner Profile, which encourages students to be inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk-takers, balanced, and reflective.

The school offers the full International Baccalaureate continuum: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the IB College, which provides the Diploma Programme (DP) and the Career-related Programme (CP) in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship. The curriculum covers core subjects including mathematics, sciences, languages, humanities, and the arts. The school also features a robust multilingualism programme, supporting 24 languages, and a Research Institute that allows MYP students to collaborate on academic projects with university-level mentors.

Graduates consistently secure places at prestigious universities in the UK and internationally. In 2025, the school achieved an average IB Diploma score of 33 points, with 41% of students earning a bilingual diploma and a top score of 44. The school’s academic preparation is supported by ongoing higher education and careers guidance throughout the Diploma College years.

The school provides personalised learning and wellbeing support, including access to wellbeing counselling and a PSHE curriculum. A dedicated team, led by the SENDCo and Designated Safeguarding Lead, manages special educational needs and disability provision. Students in Grades 9–12 requiring specialised English as an Additional Language (EAL) support have access to an intensive programme.

The school is non-selective and welcomes applications throughout the year, provided places are available. Prospective families are invited to attend open mornings or schedule private tours, with virtual meetings available for those unable to visit in person. Students are placed in year groups based on their age as of 31 August, and applicants for Grades 9–12 whose first language is not English must complete an assessment. The admissions process is supported by a transitions programme designed to help new students and families settle into the community.

The academic year is divided into three terms. The 2025-2026 calendar includes an orientation day for new students on 26 August 2025, with the first term running from 27 August to 12 December 2025. The spring term begins on 5 January 2026 and concludes on 27 March 2026, followed by the summer term from 13 April to 26 June 2026. Secondary residential trips are scheduled for September, while primary residential trips take place in May.

The school operates across two campuses in West London: a Primary and Middle School in Chiswick and a Diploma College in Ealing. The Chiswick campus is located adjacent to the 200-acre Gunnersbury Park, which students use for Forest School, recreation, and PE lessons. The park also houses a sports hub developed in partnership with Ealing Council and Brentford FC Community Sports Trust, used for training and competitive sporting events.

The school offers a variety of after-school clubs and extracurricular activities provided by staff at no additional cost, with some activities led by external specialists incurring extra fees. Students participate in residential trips, and the school maintains a partnership with Brentford FC for a post-16 professional football programme. Additionally, students engage in community service, student government, and language-focused events such as World of Languages Week.