ACS International School Cobham
International School in London
Quick answer
ACS Cobham, near London, is a leading international day and boarding school on a 128-acre Surrey campus, serving 1,300 students from 70 nationalities aged 2 to 18. The school offers IB Diploma and AP Programme pathways plus world-class boarding for students aged 13 to 18. Facilities include swimming pool, astroturf, sports arena and a vibrant performing arts programme. Accredited by IBO and ECIS, with tuition $13,900-$38,640 per year.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, American leaving qualifications include IB Diploma and US Diploma and AP.
- Tuition: $13,900–$38,640/yr published in GBP, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 14 (max 18) London international school · 1,300 students total.
- 70 nationalities top: British.
- Ages: Ages 2 to 18 school day starts at 8:15am.
- Accreditations: IBO, ECIS verified.
1,300
70 (British)
14 avg / 18 max
Available
IBO, ECIS
IB Diploma and US Diploma and AP
About ACS International School Cobham
Situated on 128-acres, 20 miles south of Central London, ACS International School Cobham enrols students aged between 2 and 18 - Early Childhood through High School - offering both the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, and an American curriculum, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $13,900 – $38,640 |
| Annual tuition (GBP) | 13900-38640 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $29,240(+11%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $31,740 |
| Cost position in London | 61th percentile(above average) |
IB, American
IB Diploma and US Diploma and AP
ACS's world-renowned curriculum leads to the renowned International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, Advanced Placement International Diploma, Advanced Placement Capstone Diploma, including a wide selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses. All successful graduates earn an ACS High School Diploma (US).
For our IB Programme last year we achieved an average of 34 points with the world average being 30. 34 IB points is equivalent is roughly equivalent to 190 ICAS points. In our AP Programme last year we achieved an average of 3.6 points with the world average being 2.92. We achieve excellent results for a non-selective school.
French, German, Spanish, Mandarin plus an extensive EAL programme.
It depends on the students but throughout the school we offer SEN support and EAL support.
Yes we have specialist SEN staff and NLE staff.
Yes
8:15am – 3:30pm
Yes
Yes
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At a Glance
Fee Position in London
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: British
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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