St John's International School
Part of International Education Systems (IES)
Updated July 2026
National Curriculum (England)
IGCSE
St. John’s International School is a nurturing, dynamic, and international community that is part of the SEK-IES network. It provides a comprehensive education that adapts to each student's pace and individual needs to help them reach their full potential.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
St. John’s is guided by six core principles: celebrating individuality, providing opportunity for all, defining success in multiple forms, balancing challenge with care, ensuring education remains real through life skills, and maintaining transparency with families. The school aims to foster confidence, curiosity, and character, ensuring every student is known and supported.
Programmes
The school offers a comprehensive educational project spanning from Nursery to Senior School. The Early Years programme (ages 2-4) focuses on curiosity and independence, while the Junior School emphasizes core skills and academic standards. The Senior School provides a dynamic curriculum in Key Stage 3, followed by a broad range of subjects in Key Stage 4 leading to IGCSE/GCSE qualifications. Additionally, the school offers boarding options for international students, ranging from term-long short courses to year-long study.
Outcomes
The school defines success broadly, valuing academic achievement alongside personal growth, resilience, kindness, and curiosity. Students are prepared for the next steps in their education, with the Senior School curriculum specifically designed to build the knowledge base and skills required for IGCSE and GCSE qualifications.
Student support
Learning support
The school prioritizes individual needs, with staff dedicated to tailoring the educational experience to help students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. A designated SENDCo is part of the senior management team to oversee support services.
Frequently asked questions(4)
- What curriculum does St John's International School offer?
- St John's International School offers National Curriculum (England) and IGCSE.
- How much is tuition at St John's International School?
- Annual tuition at St John's International School is from £3.1K. Fees vary by year group — confirm the current schedule with the school.
- Is St John's International School a day or boarding school?
- St John's International School is a boarding school.
- Where is St John's International School located?
- St John's International School is an international school in Exeter, United Kingdom.
Tuition & fees
Annual tuition by grade
2026-2027| Grade | Ages | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery (Non-funded hours) | 3–4 | — |
| Reception | 4–5 | — |
| Year 1 | 5–6 | — |
| Years 2 - 4 | 6–9 | — |
| Years 5 - 6 | 9–11 | — |
| Years 7 - 9 | 11–14 | — |
| Years 10 - 11 | 14–16 | — |
| Years 7-11 (Boarding) | 11–16 | — |
| International Programmes (1 term only) | — | — |
Source:PDFFees-St-John-Sep-2026.pdfPDFSJS-Calendar-2025-26.pdfPDFGCSE-Results-2025-for-website.pdfPDFJunior-School-Handbook-St-Johns-School-2025-2026.pdf
Other fees(14)
| Registration fee· Day Pupil Registration Fee | £120 |
|---|---|
| Registration fee· Boarding Registration Fee | £200 |
| Registration fee· International Programmes Registration Fee | £200 |
| Deposit· Refunded when student leaves school, less any outstanding balance | £500 |
| Deposit· 1 term's fees | — |
| Deposit· International Programmes Deposit | £1K |
| Mealsday· Nursery Lunch and Snack (per day) | £4.5 |
| Mealsterm· Lunch and Snacks - Junior (compulsory) | £265 |
| Mealsterm· Lunch and Snacks - Senior (compulsory) | £315 |
| Bus / transport· Zone 1 (0-6 miles): £9.80 daily (£9.30 for full week); Zone 2 (above 6 miles): £13.95 daily (£13.25 for full week) | — |
| Placement test· Language Assessment for Child Student Visa | £45 |
| Boarding· Half Term Hosting | £650 |
| Boarding· 5pm-8pm including supper | £24 |
| Boarding· Overnight stay, including supper and breakfast | £48 |
Discounts
- Sibling discount: Second Child: 10%, Third Child: 15%, Fourth Child: 20%
Admissions
The admissions process begins with a tour, followed by the submission of a registration form and payment of a registration fee (excluding Nursery). Prospective students, excluding those in Nursery, participate in three taster days and academic assessments. Final enrollment requires the payment of a deposit, the completion of an enrollment form, and a review of previous school reports and references.
Calendar
The school provides specific calendars for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 academic years.
Facilities
About the campus
The campus features historical facilities that have been adapted for modern learning, including stimulating indoor classrooms and bespoke outdoor play areas for younger children. The school grounds support diverse activities such as outdoor learning and sports. Additionally, the school provides boarding facilities for international students.
Co-curriculars
Students participate in a broad range of activities beyond the classroom, including performing arts, project leadership, and outdoor learning. The Junior School offers Forest School, swimming, PE, Tennis Tots, music, Spanish, and summer term beach school. International boarders engage in a comprehensive activity schedule that includes weekend trips to major British cities such as London, Cardiff, Bath, and Bristol.
Bryan KaneHead of SchoolBryan Kane serves as the Head of School. He describes his experience at St John's as feeling like coming home, emphasizing a warm, genuine, and purpose-driven environment that focuses on personalized, community-driven, and global education.
Jenni YeomanDSL & SENDCoJenni Yeoman serves as the DSL (Designated Safeguarding Lead) and SENDCo.
Kirstin LarbyHead of SeniorsKirstin Larby serves as the Head of Seniors.
Luke ToweHead of JuniorsLuke Towe serves as the Head of Juniors.
Suzanne WhitbyDirector of Finance & AdministrationSuzanne Whitby serves as the Director of Finance & Administration.