Boarding Schools in United Kingdom

Overview: IB Diploma, AP · 2–18 · £10K–£40K

ACS Cobham International School is a leading private international school set on a magnificent 128-acre campus in Surrey, England, serving students from over 70 nationalities in nursery through Grade 12. The school offers the IB Continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) and Advanced Placement programmes, delivered entirely in English, with a strong culture of high expectations and learner-centred teaching. With a 2025 IB average of 35/45 against a world average of 30, outstanding pastoral care, and a vibrant co-curricular programme, ACS Cobham combines genuine academic rigour with an inclusive, multicultural community. Students benefit from world-class facilities including a 25m indoor pool, a 509-seat Performing Arts Centre, and purpose-built STEM innovation spaces, all within easy reach of London.

Overview: IGCSE, A-Level · 7–18 · £6.3K–£22.5K

Dulwich College is a historic independent day-and-boarding boys' school (ages 2–19) in South London, founded in 1619 by actor Edward Alleyn. It offers rigorous British education through IGCSE and A-Level programmes alongside an exceptionally rich co-curricular life with over 130 clubs and societies. Around 1,860 pupils benefit from a 75-acre green campus featuring modern science laboratories, a purpose-built theatre, world-class arts facilities, and extensive sports grounds. The school emphasises character alongside scholarship, and the majority of graduates proceed to top universities worldwide including Oxford, Cambridge, and Ivy League institutions.

Overview: IGCSE, A-Level · 13–18 · £49.4K–£69.3K

Westminster School is one of England's most prestigious independent day-and-boarding schools, occupying a historic campus in the heart of Westminster, London, adjacent to Westminster Abbey. Founded in the 12th century and re-established under a royal charter granted by Elizabeth I in 1560, it offers A-Level and GCSE/IGCSE curricula to approximately 773 pupils aged 13–18. The school is renowned for exceptional academic outcomes, with 58% of A-Level candidates achieving A* grades and 72 pupils gaining places at Oxford or Cambridge in 2025 alone. Its ethos centres on open intellectual dialogue, critical thinking, and the holistic development of well-rounded, compassionate individuals. With a vibrant House system, outstanding arts and sports facilities, and generous bursary provision, Westminster prepares students for leading universities worldwide.

Overview: British National Curriculum, IGCSE · 10–18 · £29.7K–£37.8K

Rikkyo School in England (立教英国学院) is a co-educational, full-boarding Japanese international school in rural West Sussex, England, established in 1972 under the Anglican Rikkyo (St. Paul's) school network. It serves approximately 190 students aged 10–18 across Primary, Middle, and High School divisions, following the Japanese MEXT national curriculum taught primarily in Japanese with extensive English instruction. The school's defining character is its fusion of Christian boarding ethos with Japanese academic tradition, offering a unique environment where students grow bilingually and biculturally in the English countryside. University pathways include guaranteed Rikkyo University recommendation for qualifying graduates, as well as UK university foundation programmes in partnership with UCL and the University of Surrey.

Overview: IB Diploma, AP · 3–18 · £15.6K–£37.2K

TASIS England is an American international school near London, set on 46 acres in Thorpe, Surrey, offering an American High School Diploma alongside the IB Diploma Programme for students aged 4–18. Founded in 1976 by Mary Crist Fleming, the school enrolls over 650 day and boarding students from more than 70 countries, with an average class size of 10–12. The school combines rigorous academics — including 20+ AP courses — with a vibrant boarding community, strong university counseling, and a deep commitment to intercultural understanding and global citizenship.

Overview: IGCSE, A-Level · 3–18 · —

Bedales School (est. 1893) is a co-educational day and boarding school (ages 3–18) set on a 120-acre campus in rural Hampshire. It offers a broad curriculum combining IGCSE/A-Level academics with unique Bedales Assessed Courses, arts and outdoor programmes. The ethos celebrates individuality and collaboration – students address each other by first name and wear no uniform. Graduates leave as confident, creative learners prepared for top universities and life beyond school.