International schools in London

Rent: London average £2,338, top borough £3,739

ONS figures released in October 2026 show an average private rent of £2,338 a month in London in September 2026, with annual inflation of 3.5%. Kensington and Chelsea was the most expensive area in the UK at £3,739. These averages cover all sizes, so a family home with three or more bedrooms can cost more.

• London average £2,338/month (Sep 2026)
• Kensington & Chelsea £3,739/month
• Larger family homes can cost more

Source:Office for National StatisticsOfficial sourceChecked 2026-10-30

London is under level 1 (exercise caution)

Korea's foreign ministry page for the UK (checked 2026-10-30) shows the whole country at level 1. It advises wearing bags in front in crowds and warns residents about phishing by fake officials and scams in goods and property deals; be careful with upfront payments when renting.

• Whole country level 1
• Beware of rental scams

Source:외교부 해외안전여행Official sourceChecked 2026-10-30

Education: England's national curriculum and key stages

GOV.UK explains that the national curriculum sets subjects and standards for primary and secondary schools, organised into key stages with tests at the end of some. Academies and private schools need not follow it, though academies must teach a broad curriculum including English, maths and science. As of 2026-10-30 our directory lists 65 schools in this city (still growing).

• Organised by key stages
• Not compulsory for private schools and academies

Source:GOV.UKOfficial sourceChecked 2026-10-30

Climate: warmest-month high 23.4°C, coolest-month low 2.7°C

Normals from Met Office on the WMO World Weather Information Service (1981-2010): the warmest month (Jul) averages a high of 23.4°C, the coolest (Feb) a low of 2.7°C, and yearly rainfall is about 558 mm.

• Jul average high 23.4°C
• Feb average low 2.7°C
• About 558 mm of rain a year

Source:World Meteorological Organization (World Weather Information Service)Official sourceChecked 2026-10-30

Airport train: Heathrow to Paddington in 15 minutes

Heathrow Express runs non-stop between Heathrow and Paddington in 15 minutes, every 15 minutes, with one-way fares from £10 and child discounts.

• 15 min to Paddington
• Every 15 minutes
• From £10 one way

Source:Heathrow ExpressOfficial sourceChecked 2026-10-30

Tutoring: private tutors in England are not inspected by a regulator

England's Department for Education guidance for parents (updated 2026-02-06) says there is no single legal framework for clubs, tuition and coaching, and most are not inspected by any regulator. It advises parents to ask questions, check safeguarding policies and insurance, and meet one-to-one tutors before the first session.

• No single framework or inspection
• Check safeguarding policy and insurance
• Meet one-to-one tutors first

Source:Department for Education (GOV.UK)Official sourceChecked 2026-10-30