International Schools in United Kingdom
Compare 72 international schools in United Kingdom. Filter by curriculum, fees (average GBP 29,564), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 72
- Curricula
- 18
- Average annual fee
- GBP 29,564
- Fee range
- GBP 3,900 – 74,900
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- British Curriculum (46 schools)
- Average school size
- 527 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- Bromsgrove School
- Oldest
- Merchiston Castle School (1833)
- With boarding
- 31
About international schools in United Kingdom
United Kingdom offers a range of international schools for expat families, with options spanning British, IB, American, and other curricula. Families relocating here will find schools at various price points, from affordable to premium institutions with world-class facilities.
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43 international schools in London
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4 international schools in Oxford
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Curricula
There are 72 international schools in United Kingdom covering 18 curricula. The most widely offered are British Curriculum (46), IB (DP) (32), EYFS (Early years foundation stage) (20), Cambridge IGCSE (19), Cambridge A Levels (18). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Fees & what they cover
Annual tuition across United Kingdom runs from about GBP 3,900 to GBP 74,900, averaging roughly GBP 29,564. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Admissions & timing
Sought-after schools in United Kingdom run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
Boarding
31 of the 72 schools offer boarding — useful if you're relocating or want weekly or full boarding.
How doris stays impartial
doris lists every international school in United Kingdom we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.