Southbank International School
International School in London
Quick answer
Southbank International School delivers the International Baccalaureate curriculum, with a highly diverse student body of 70 nationalities. Well-suited to premium-budget and internationally mobile families. Tuition of $20,172–$38,613/year is in line with London averages. The student body draws from 70 nationalities.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB taught at Southbank International School.
- Tuition: $20,172–$38,613/yr published in GBP, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 15 London international school · 800 students total.
- 70 nationalities top: USA.
- Ages: Ages 2 to 18 school day starts at 8:40.
- Accreditations: IBO verified.
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About Southbank International School
Southbank International School is a leading International Baccalaureate school for 2 - 18 year olds with campuses in Westminster, Kensington and Hampstead.
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
- Educational psychologist available
- EAL/ESL support listed
Questions to ask the school
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $20,172 – $38,613 |
| Annual tuition (GBP) | 20172-38613 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $32,363(+10%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $34,863 |
| Cost position in London | 77th percentile(premium tier) |
IB
IB Diploma
Excellent IBDP results for Southbank International School’s class of 2024! All 86 students who were entered to take the full DP passed, giving Southbank students a remarkable 100% pass rate, something they are extremely proud of. Here is a summary of the results: • 21 students obtained the bilingual Diploma, which represents 24.41% of the cohort • 18 students obtained 40+, which represents 20.9% of the cohort • 69.8% of the cohort achieved 35+ • 86% achieved above the world average (30.32) • Southbank average is 36.0 Furthermore, a fantastic 71.4% of students achieved their firm offers and 16.1% their insurance choices for their university/college (subject to change).
20 other languages at Diploma level. Middle Years students can study French and Spanish, as well as maintain and develop their native language. Primary school children learn Spanish as a part of their curriculum.
Specialised staff offer support
Yes
English as an additional language
8:40 – Hampstead and Kensington Campus: 15:20 Westminster: 16:10
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Yes
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At a Glance
Fee Position in London
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: USA
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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