St Edward's, Oxford

The number of pupils choosing to study the IB at St Edward's has increased significantly in recent years.

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Stonyhurst College

Stonyhurst is the UK's leading co-educational Catholic boarding and day school for 3-18 year olds.

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IB World Schools in the UK

Are you looking for an International Baccalaureate World School in the UK? Here you can find a list of UK schools that have a profile in the IB World Schools Yearbook.

The schools featured below offer at least one of the IB's four programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP). You can use the search filter below to look for schools that offer one programme in particular.

In total there are 139 IB World Schools in the UK, all of which teach in English, and you can see the list in full at www.ibo.org. Of these, 91 are authorised to teach the IB Diploma, and five, including International School of London (ISL) and St Leonards School, offer all three IB programmes.

The leading destination country for university students from around the world, the UK has attracted a growing contingent of high-flying international students to its independent schools over recent years, with the largest number coming from Hong Kong. In 2022, there were 25,079 overseas students – accounting for 4.6 per cent of the total student body – at the 1,388 member schools of the Independent Schools Council, which represents the vast majority of the sector.

International day schools have grown in number over the past decade in London, which also has French, German, Spanish and Japanese schools. The capital boasts the largest concentration of independent schools, which are mainly spread across Southern England and the Midlands. Most are selective and fees average about £31,000 per year. 

The Independent Schools Inspectorate monitors ISC schools and accrediting bodies include the Council of International Schools.  Education is compulsory for 14 years from age five to 18 inclusive. Most state schools follow the National Curriculum, with primary schools teaching Key Stage 1 and 2 up to age 11, and secondary schools following Key Stage 3 and 4 up to GCSE exams at age 16.

Children of foreign nationals can attend state schools, if they have UK residency or are from the EEA. Key Stage 5 involves two years of study at school or college towards academic A-levels or vocational qualifications such as NVQ and BTEC. The UK has more than 130 universities, which admitted 605,130 international students in 2020, the second largest number after the US.

IB World Schools are part of a thriving international school sector in the UK. For information on all UK international schools, you can visit: www.internationalschoolsearch.com




Anglo European School

Willow Green,
Ingatestone,
CM4 0DJ,
UK

www.aesessex.co.uk

Co-educational, Day, Senior, Sixth Form.

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Ashcroft Technology Academy

100 West Hill,
London,
SW15 2UT,
UK

www.atacademy.org.uk

Co-educational, Day, Senior, Sixth Form.

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Box Hill School

London Road,
Mickleham,
Dorking,
RH5 6EA,
UK

www.boxhillschool.com

Co-educational, Boarding, Day, Senior, Sixth Form.

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Bradfield College

Bradfield,
RG7 6AU,
UK

www.bradfieldcollege.org.uk

Co-educational, Boarding, Day, Senior, Sixth Form.

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Bromsgrove School

Worcester Road,
Bromsgrove,
B61 7DU,
UK

www.bromsgrove-school.co.uk

Co-educational, Boarding, Day, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

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Bryanston School

Blandford Forum,
DT11 0PX,
UK

www.bryanston.co.uk

Co-educational, Boarding, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

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Charterhouse

Godalming,
GU7 2DX,
UK

www.charterhouse.org.uk

Boys, Boarding, Day, Senior, Sixth Form.

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Deutsche Schule London

Douglas House,
Petersham Road,
Richmond,
TW10 7AH,
UK

www.dslondon.org.uk

Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

Read more about Deutsche Schule London

Dwight School London

6 Friern Barnet Lane,
London,
N11 3LX,
UK

www.dwightlondon.org

Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

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Fairview International School, Bridge of Allan

52 Kenilworth Road,
Bridge of Allan,
FK9 4RY,
UK

www.fairviewinternational.uk

Co-educational, Day, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

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Felsted School

Felsted,
Great Dunmow,
CM6 3LL,
UK

www.felsted.org

Co-educational, Boarding, Day, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

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Godolphin and Latymer School

Iffley Road,
Hammersmith,
London,
W6 0PG,
UK

www.godolphinandlatymer.com

Girls, Day, Senior, Sixth Form.

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Haileybury

Haileybury,
Hertford,
SG13 7NU,
UK

www.haileybury.com

Co-educational, Boarding, Day, Senior, Sixth Form.

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Hockerill Anglo-European College

Dunmow Road,
Bishops Stortford,
CM23 5HX,
UK

www.hockerill.com

Co-educational, Boarding, Day, Senior, Sixth Form.

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ICS London

7B Wyndham Place,
London,
W1H 1PN,
UK

www.icschool.co.uk

Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

Read more about ICS London

Impington International College

New Road,
Impington,
Cambridge,
CB24 9LX,
UK

www.impingtoninternational.org.uk

Co-educational, Boarding, Day, Sixth Form.

Read more about Impington International College

International School of London (ISL)

139 Gunnersbury Avenue,
London,
W3 8LG,
UK

www.isllondon.org

Co-educational, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

Read more about International School of London (ISL)

Kent College, Canterbury

Whitstable Road,
Canterbury,
CT2 9DT,
UK

www.kentcollege.com

Co-educational, Boarding, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

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King William's College

Castletown,
IM9 1TP,
UK

www.kwc.im

Co-educational, Boarding, Day, Senior, Sixth Form.

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King's College School

Southside,
Wimbledon Common,
London,
SW19 4TT,
UK

www.kcs.org.uk

Boys, Day, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

Read more about King's College School

Leighton Park School

Shinfield Road,
Reading,
RG2 7ED,
UK

www.leightonpark.com

Co-educational, Boarding, Day, Senior, Sixth Form.

Read more about Leighton Park School

Lomond School

10 Stafford Street,
Helensburgh,
G84 9JX,
UK

www.lomondschool.com

Co-educational, Boarding, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

Read more about Lomond School

Malvern College

College Road,
Malvern,
WR14 3DF,
UK

www.malverncollege.org.uk

Co-educational, Boarding, Day, Senior, Sixth Form.

Read more about Malvern College

Marymount International School London

George Road,
Kingston upon Thames,
KT2 7PE,
UK

www.marymountlondon.com

Girls, Boarding, Day, Senior, Sixth Form.

Read more about Marymount International School London

North London Collegiate School

Canons,
Canons Drive,
Edgware,
HA8 7RJ,
UK

www.nlcs.org.uk

Girls, Day, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

Read more about North London Collegiate School

Oakham School

Chapel Close,
Oakham,
LE15 6DT,
UK

www.oakham.rutland.sch.uk

Co-educational, Boarding, Day, Senior, Sixth Form.

Read more about Oakham School

Rossall School

Broadway,
Fleetwood,
FY7 8JW,
UK

www.rossall.org.uk

Co-educational, Boarding, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

Read more about Rossall School

Royal High School Bath, GDST

Lansdown Road,
Bath,
BA1 5SZ,
UK

www.royalhighbath.gdst.net

Girls, Boarding, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

Read more about Royal High School Bath, GDST

Ryde School with Upper Chine

Queen's Road,
Ryde,
PO33 3BE,
UK

www.rydeschool.org.uk

Co-educational, Boarding, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

Read more about Ryde School with Upper Chine

Scarborough College

Filey Road,
Scarborough,
YO11 3BA,
UK

www.scarboroughcollege.co.uk

Co-educational, Boarding, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

Read more about Scarborough College

Sevenoaks School

High Street,
Sevenoaks,
TN13 1HU,
UK

www.sevenoaksschool.org

Co-educational, Boarding, Day, Senior, Sixth Form.

Read more about Sevenoaks School

St Clare's, Oxford

139 Banbury Road,
Oxford,
OX2 7AL,
UK

www.stclares.ac.uk

Co-educational, Boarding, Day, Senior, Sixth Form.

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St Edward's, Oxford

Woodstock Road,
Oxford,
OX2 7NN,
UK

www.stedwardsoxford.org

Co-educational, Boarding, Day, Senior, Sixth Form.

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St Leonards School

South Street,
St Andrews,
KY16 9QJ,
UK

stleonards-fife.org

Co-educational, Boarding, Day, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

Read more about St Leonards School

Stonyhurst College

Stonyhurst,
Clitheroe,
BB7 9PZ,
UK

www.stonyhurst.ac.uk

Co-educational, Boarding, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

Read more about Stonyhurst College

TASIS The American School in England

Coldharbour Lane,
Thorpe,
TW20 8TE,
UK

www.tasisengland.org

Co-educational, Boarding, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

Read more about TASIS The American School in England

Taunton School

Staplegrove Road,
Taunton,
TA2 6AD,
UK

www.tauntonschool.co.uk

Co-educational, Boarding, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

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The Abbey School

Kendrick Road,
Reading,
RG1 5DZ,
UK

www.theabbey.co.uk

Girls, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

Read more about The Abbey School

The Worthgate School

68 New Dover Road,
Canterbury,
CT1 3LQ,
UK

worthgateschool.com

Co-educational, Boarding, Day, Senior, Sixth Form.

Read more about The Worthgate School

Warminster School

Church Street,
Warminster,
BA12 8PJ,
UK

www.warminsterschool.org.uk

Co-educational, Boarding, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

Read more about Warminster School

Wellington College

Duke's Ride,
Crowthorne,
RG45 7PU,
UK

www.wellingtoncollege.org.uk

Co-educational, Boarding, Day, Senior, Sixth Form.

Read more about Wellington College

Windermere School

Patterdale Road,
Windermere,
LA23 1NW,
UK

www.windermereschool.co.uk

Co-educational, Boarding, Day, Nursery, Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior, Sixth Form.

Read more about Windermere School