ICS London
London · W1H 1PN
ICS London is a small, coeducational International Baccalaureate school in central London offering an all-through education from age 3 to 18. With just 157 pupils across multiple entry points, it provides a highly personalised, globally-minded education emphasising the development of confident, compassionate world citizens. The school operates under the Globeducate network and delivers the IB curriculum from Early Years through Diploma, with an explicit focus on unlocking individual potential rather than one-size-fits-all academic pathways.
- →Full IB continuum from Early Years through Diploma, ensuring philosophical coherence across the school
- →Intimate school size (157 pupils) enabling genuinely personalised learning and strong pastoral relationships
- →Prime central London location (W1H postcode) with international cohort (50+ nationalities) reflecting global outlook
- →Reported 5:1 student–teacher ratio suggesting low class sizes and high staff attention
Who thrives here
Families seeking a genuinely international education for globally mobile children, or those wanting to escape traditional UK academic competitiveness in favour of IB's holistic, inquiry-led model. Works well for curious, self-directed learners who thrive in small, discussion-based settings.
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Contact & visit
7b Wyndham Place, Marylebone
London
W1H 1PN
Nearest stations
Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at ICS London?
Day fees at ICS London are approximately £32,850 per year (2025/26).
How do you get into ICS London?
ICS London admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Is ICS London a boarding school?
ICS London is a day school in London and does not offer boarding.
What is ICS London's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated ICS London “Good” (2023).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Strong international ethos and genuinely diverse, cosmopolitan pupil body
✓Low pupil–teacher ratio and genuinely personalised education
✓IB curriculum breadth and global perspective; less exam-driven than UK independent peers
✓Small, nurturing community feel in central London location
Common concerns
!School is not yet Ofsted-inspected; no independent validation of educational quality or outcomes
!Very small pupil cohort limits competitive sports teams and some activity breadth
!Limited historical track record (Globeducate schools are relatively new to London market)
!Central London location and small size may mean higher fees offset by less specialist provision than larger schools