Southbank International School
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma
- IB Career-related
Per yearabout USD 27.9K–64.4K
GBP 20.9K–48.1K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
About
Independent, co-educational, all-through IB school in London for girls and boys aged 2 to 18, with campuses in Westminster, Notting Hill and Hampstead. Part of the Cognita family of schools.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
- Run directly by Cognita. See all 101 schools of Cognita
Info checked 2026-11-06 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 2–18
Students
800
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 70
- Founded
- 1979
- Accreditations
- NEASC
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood 3 (half day) | GBP 20,877≈ USD 27.9K |
| Early Childhood 3 (full day) | GBP 28,938≈ USD 38.7K |
| Early Childhood 4 (full day) | GBP 33,288≈ USD 44.6K |
| Kindergarten - Grade 2 (PYP) | GBP 40,065≈ USD 53.6K |
| Grades 3 - 5 (PYP) | GBP 41,400≈ USD 55.4K |
| Grades 6 - 10 (MYP) | GBP 46,200≈ USD 61.8K |
| Grades 11 and 12 (DP) | GBP 48,099≈ USD 64.4K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood 3 (half day) | GBP 20,877 (about USD 27.9K) |
| Early Childhood 3 (full day) | GBP 28,938 (about USD 38.7K) |
| Early Childhood 4 (full day) | GBP 33,288 (about USD 44.6K) |
| Kindergarten - Grade 2 (PYP) | GBP 40,065 (about USD 53.6K) |
| Grades 3 - 5 (PYP) | GBP 41,400 (about USD 55.4K) |
| Grades 6 - 10 (MYP) | GBP 46,200 (about USD 61.8K) |
| Grades 11 and 12 (DP) | GBP 48,099 (about USD 64.4K) |
Source: school website (southbank.org) · checked 2026-11-06 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Southbank International School (this school) | GBP 20,877 (about USD 27.9K) | GBP 48,099 (about USD 64.4K) |
| Kingston Grammar School | GBP 27,450 (about USD 36.7K) | GBP 27,450 (about USD 36.7K) |
| The American School in London | GBP 43,224 (about USD 57.9K) | GBP 49,932 (about USD 66.8K) |
| Royal Russell School | GBP 5,184 (about USD 6.94K) | GBP 19,072 (about USD 25.5K) |
| EIFA International School London | GBP 21,321 (about USD 28.5K) | GBP 27,969 (about USD 37.4K) |
Source: school website (southbank.org) · checked 2026-11-06 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
Per term · Across grades
Early Childhood 3 (half day) → Grades 11 and 12 (DP) (16 - 18 years old
| Southbank International School · Per term | |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood 3 (half day) | 6,959 |
| Early Childhood 3 (full day) | 9,646 |
| Early Childhood 4 (full day) | 9,247 |
| Kindergarten - Grade 2 (PYP) (5 - 8 year | 11,129 |
| Grades 3 - 5 (PYP) (8 - 11 years old) | 11,500 |
| Grades 6 – 10 (MYP) (11 - 16 years old) | 12,833 |
| Grades 11 and 12 (DP) (16 - 18 years old | 13,361 |
| Grade | Per term |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood 3 (half day) | GBP 6,959 |
| Early Childhood 3 (full day) | GBP 9,646 |
| Early Childhood 4 (full day) | GBP 9,247 |
| Kindergarten - Grade 2 (PYP) (5 - 8 year | GBP 11,129 |
| Grades 3 - 5 (PYP) (8 - 11 years old) | GBP 11,500 |
| Grades 6 – 10 (MYP) (11 - 16 years old) | GBP 12,833 |
| Grades 11 and 12 (DP) (16 - 18 years old | GBP 13,361 |
The school's document states 3 payments per year.
One-off costs
- Application fee
- GBP 300
- Capital levy
- GBP 3,300
- Deposit
- GBP 2,000
- Bus
- GBP 1,910
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Open days
- 2026-12-09
- Scholarships
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB MYP · IB DP (Diploma) · IB CP (Career-related)
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPOffered
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
Exam results
- IB Diploma · Average score
- 35
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- School bus
- Yes
- Food options
- Vegetarian
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
After-school activities
- Lego Club
Upcoming events
- Dec4FriApplication deadlineAll day
Milton Toubkin Scholarship application deadline
Checked 2026-10-30
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