University College School

Hampstead, London, United Kingdom
  • British
  • A Level
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About

University College School in Hampstead, London, with a Pre-Prep, Junior Branch, Senior School and Sixth Form. Its stated ethos is an 'enlightened education' that fosters intellectual curiosity, breadth of study and independence of mind. Pupils are boys from 4 to 16, and the Sixth Form (16-18) takes boys and girls.

Key facts

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Private Local school, international programme

Info checked 2026-11-06

  • Curriculum

    British · A Level

  • Ages

    Ages 4–18

  • Type

    Local school, international programme

Founded
1830
Gender
Boys
Lunch included
Yes

Fees

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2026-27 school year

GradePer term
Senior SchoolGBP 11,437
Junior BranchGBP 10,467
Pre-PrepGBP 9,615

The school's document lists these amounts per period, so we show them as written.

One-off costs

Enrolment fee
GBP 210

As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Source: school website (checked 2026-11-02)

Admissions

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Deadline
2026-11-09
Scholarships
Yes
Financial aid
Yes

Curriculum and academics

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Curricula, explainedBritish curriculum · A Level
  • British curriculum

    Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18

    Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.

  • A Level

    Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18

    The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.

Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide

Strengths

  • Academics
  • Performing arts
  • Sport

Campus and school life

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Sports

  • Rugby

Arts

  • Music
  • Drama

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