ACS Egham International School is the IB anchor of the ACS group and a standout choice among the international schools in London and its western commuter belt. While the ACS name is most associated with the American education delivered at its Cobham and Hillingdon campuses, Egham follows a different path, teaching the full International Baccalaureate continuum from the early years to sixth form. It is a smaller school, around 600 students from over 50 nationalities, set in parkland near Runnymede.
ACS Egham International School at a glance
| Curriculum and exam boards | Full IB continuum: PYP, MYP, the Diploma Programme and the Career related Programme |
|---|---|
| Stages | Age 2 to 18 |
| Founded | Part of ACS International Schools, founded 1967 |
| Accreditation | Authorised IB World School; NEASC accredited; member of CIS and ECIS |
| Sister campuses | ACS Cobham and ACS Hillingdon (American pathway schools) |
| Fee band | Premium, in line with London top day schools |
| Campus area | Egham, Surrey, near Runnymede and the Thames |
Curriculum and academics
Academically the school is committed to the International Baccalaureate across every stage. The Primary Years Programme runs from age 3, the Middle Years Programme through to 16, and sixth form students take either the IB Diploma or the Career related Programme. Being the first UK school authorised for all four IB programmes is a meaningful signal: it reflects years of investment in inquiry led teaching rather than a recent bolt on of a single qualification.
This matters most to families who value curriculum continuity. Where ACS Egham's sister campuses lead with the American curriculum and Advanced Placement, Egham offers a single, coherent IB journey from age 3 to 18, which suits internationally mobile families who want to avoid switching systems. The Career related Programme adds a route for students who want an IB qualification with a specialist or applied focus, an option still uncommon in the UK. With a modest roll the school can give close personal attention and ease new arrivals into the academic English the IB requires.
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ACS Egham International School fees
ACS Egham International School fees fall in the premium tier of the London school fees market, broadly comparable to the capital's leading day schools, where headline tuition now ranges from the low thirties into the forties of thousands of pounds a year following the January 2025 VAT change on private school fees. Each ACS campus sets its own rates, so the school's published per year group schedule is the figure to use.
On top of tuition, expect the ACS group pattern of a non returnable registration fee, a refundable enrolment deposit to secure a place, and a one off capital or development charge in the first year, with school transport priced separately by zone. The IB Diploma and Career related Programme also carry external examination fees in the final two years. Comparing Egham with other London IB schools on fees and stages is exactly what our compare tool is for. Confirm current amounts with admissions before applying.
Admissions
Admission is on a rolling basis through the year, with the main entry at the August start of the academic session. Families enquire, pay the registration fee, and the school then reviews prior school reports and assesses the child for the correct year group and any English language support. Early years places in the Primary Years Programme are the first to fill, so families relocating with young children should make contact early.
At sixth form, applicants choose between the IB Diploma and the Career related Programme during the admissions process, which then guides subject selection. Overseas families should allow time for the visa paperwork the school provides once a place is confirmed and fee arrangements are in place.
Location and who goes there
The school sits on a parkland campus of around 20 acres on London Road in Egham, Surrey, close to Runnymede and the Thames and roughly 25 miles west of central London. Good access to the M25 and M4 and rail links into Waterloo make it reachable both for families based in the Thames Valley and for those commuting into the capital. Local demand is driven by the technology and corporate employers clustered around Staines, Egham and the wider Thames Valley.
Its community is small and broadly spread across more than 50 nationalities, with no single group in the majority, which appeals to parents seeking a genuinely mixed international setting. To see how Egham and the western commuter towns fit alongside central London neighbourhoods, the London city hub maps the main expatriate clusters across the region.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are ACS Egham International School fees?
The school sits in London’s premium fee band, broadly in line with the city’s top day schools where tuition now runs from the low thirties into the forties of thousands of pounds a year. Use the school’s published per year group schedule for exact figures, and budget a registration fee, a refundable deposit and a one off development charge.
What curriculum does ACS Egham International School teach?
It teaches the full IB continuum, the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma programmes plus the Career related Programme, and was the first UK school authorised for all four.
Is ACS Egham International School the same as ACS Egham?
Yes, they are the same school. ACS Egham International School is the full name of the IB campus of ACS International Schools in Egham, Surrey.
When do ACS Egham International School applications open?
Applications run year round under rolling admissions, with the main intake at the August start of the school year and early years places filling first.
How does it differ from ACS Cobham and Hillingdon?
Egham teaches the full IB continuum, whereas the Cobham and Hillingdon campuses lead with the American curriculum and Advanced Placement alongside the US High School Diploma.
