Westminster School
- A Level
- IB Career-related
- IB Diploma
- British
Per yearabout USD 66.1K–70.2K
GBP 49.4K–52.4K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Independent day and boarding school in central London, next to Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament, for pupils aged 13-18 (Years 9-13). Co-educational in the Sixth Form since 1973, with girls joining Year 9 from 2028 and full co-education across all year groups planned by 2030. Part of one charity with Westminster Under School and operates on a not-for-profit basis.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
A Level · IB Career-related · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 13–18
Type
Local school, international programme
Fee level
- Grades
- Reception – Year 13
- Founded
- 1560
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- Selectivity
- Selective
- Accreditations
- IB
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 |
|---|---|
| 13+ day pupils | GBP 49,368≈ USD 66.1K |
| 16+ day pupils | GBP 52,446≈ USD 70.2K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| 13+ day pupils | GBP 49,368 (about USD 66.1K) |
| 16+ day pupils | GBP 52,446 (about USD 70.2K) |
Source: school website (westminster.org.uk) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Westminster School (this school) | GBP 49,368 (about USD 66.1K) | GBP 52,446 (about USD 70.2K) |
| EIFA International School London | GBP 21,321 (about USD 28.5K) | GBP 27,969 (about USD 37.4K) |
| 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) |
Source: school website (westminster.org.uk) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- GBP 360
- Enrolment fee
- GBP 2,400
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 2026-10-29)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
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 MYPNot here
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
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.
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.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Boarding
- Yes
- Lunch included
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
- Boarding
Arts
- Art
- Music
- Drama
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