North London Collegiate School Canons, Canons Drive, Edgware, HA8 7RJ, UK +44 (0)20 8952 0912

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School type	Girls' Day Preparatory, Senior & Sixth Form
Founded	1850
Status	Private
Headmistress	Vicky Bingham
Language of Instruction	English
Girls Age Range	4-18 years
Number of pupils	1,080
Junior School	£8,540 per term
Senior School	£9,917 per term
Teacher/Pupil ratio	1:9
Authorised IB Programmes	IBDP
Diploma Coordinator	Dr Henry Linscott
Associations	GSA, AGBIS, IB

North London Collegiate School is an intellectual and co-curricular powerhouse which wears its success lightly and with a delightful sense of individuality. Internationally recognised as an outstanding school, it is one of the first day schools for girls in England and has maintained its position at the forefront of women's education. The school's strapline, Making Waves Since 1850, encapsulates its bold and dynamic spirit.

Students consistently excel in every area, leaving not only with outstanding qualifications but as articulate and independent young adults with the confidence and passion for learning that will endure for life. In the Sixth Form, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme offers an exciting and academically stimulating experience, equipping students for university and for life in the wider world beyond. In recognition of this excellence, NLCS has been named Sunday Times Independent International Baccalaureate School of the Year 2026.

Alongside academic excellence, equal emphasis is placed on the development of the whole person, inspiring confidence and self-esteem through the introduction of entrepreneurship education (Surge) and a whole-school oracy programme (Raising Voices). The school is a positive and energetic community where pupils are encouraged to embrace the wealth of opportunities on offer, including 36 productions, 47 societies and 30 international trips each year.

International Outlook

NLCS has a highly international perspective that is unique amongst London day schools. We feel it is vital to prepare our students to become global citizens, by providing opportunities for them to be outward-looking, internationally-minded and well-informed about the world beyond school. Our growing family of sister schools in South Korea, Dubai, Singapore, Japan and soon Hong Kong, benefits pupils and staff through exchange opportunities and internships. The IB Diploma resonates with the values of NLCS, and its international dimension affords students the opportunity to be part of a programme which is offered in, and recognised by, almost every country in the world.

Academic Excellence

We have offered the IB Diploma Programme for over 20 years, and in 2025 our students achieved an average score of 42.9 points. Students consistently attain average scores in excess of 40 points, making NLCS one of the top-performing IB schools in the world.

Looking to the future

Our IB students have received offers from a range of impressive institutions including Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, Yale, Georgetown, Stanford and Princeton, as well as other leading universities such as Bristol, Edinburgh and the London colleges and medical schools.