36 best international schools in London

The English educational system is a real example of classical European education, which is considered to be of higher quality and very prestigious. For this reason, many parents from different countries are trying to send their children to get an education here. Studying at an English secondary school is a sure step on the way to university abroad, not only in the UK, but also in leading universities in Europe and the world.

People come to the capital of Foggy Albion not only for the sake of studying. Cultural and social life is also of interest. Living in London allows you to personally observe the most important events that are of great importance for the country, and to see firsthand the greatest historical monuments.

The best international schools in London are divided into public and private, foreign students are accepted by the second. Private schools in London are distinguished by a high industry ranking, modern equipment, developed internal infrastructure, beautiful campuses, comfortable conditions of stay for foreign students of different ages.

• DLD College London

It is hard to imagine a more prestigious and pretentious location than this college has! The school is located on the opposite bank of the Thames from the Parliament building! On the first floors of the college building there are equipped classrooms, and on the upper floors there are dorm rooms where students live. The foreign students can study GCSE and A-level courses here.

• CATS College London

This educational institution in London is part of the Cambridge Education Group educational association, which is recognized as leading not only in Europe, but also around the world. The school is located in the center of the city in the respectable Bloomsbury district Here the students can study A-level subjects in the following directions:

• Medicine
• Business and economics
• Natural sciences
• Engineering
• Law
• Design and fashion.

The school has luxurious scientific laboratories, creative workshops, equipped classrooms.

• Ashbourne College

The school is located in the luxurious Kensington district and is one of the top ten private schools in London. Children are offered to study GCSE and A-level with the widest choice of subjects. It is implied that the children who study here are very responsible, because the school does not have its own dormitory, and it uses the services of the nearest student residences.

• City of London Freemen's School

The school is located on the territory of Ashtead Park in London. GCSE and A-level subjects are taught here. The school receives money for development not only through tuition fees, but also from the Corporation of the City of London, which took a kind of patronage over this educational institution.

• Dulwich College

This is very prestigious school for boys, which has existed since the XVIII century. The campus is located in the south part of London among parks and fields. Among the graduates of the school there are many celebrities – writers, politicians, businessmen. GCSE and A-level programs are offered to children.

Most British private schools accept international students if they have places. Therefore, even if your child does not have a very high level of knowledge of English, he will still be able to enroll if there is a financial opportunity to study. However, for a more productive study, it is better to poison a child abroad not with zero knowledge of English, otherwise it will be quite difficult for a young student.

To enroll in an English private school in London, an applicant must fill out a special form on the institution's website, and then prepare and send the following set of documents to the school's admissions committee:

• Student's report card for the last 2-3 years;
• Student's characteristics (usually from teachers of mathematics and English language);
• Test results (must be at least 4.5 IELTS points);
• Motivational essay on behalf of the student, where he tells why he wants to get into this school.

It is best to send documents at least 8-9 months, and preferably a year before the start of studying. In addition, it is considered normal to send applications abroad not to one educational institution, but to several at once, in order to increase your chances of admission for sure.

Foreign students are accepted by prestigious international schools, where studying takes place on a fee basis. The cost of studying will depend on several factors, such as the location and ranking of the educational institution, the duration of studying, number of extracurricular activities and not only. For a year's study at a London school, a foreign student will need an amount from 15 to 30 thousand pounds. The indicated price includes the educational process, full-board accommodation and meals, extracurricular activities, as well as various clubs and sections.