At a glance
Curriculum and academics
Dwight School London is built entirely around the International Baccalaureate. It runs the full IB continuum, the Primary Years Programme for the youngest children, the Middle Years Programme from year 7 to year 11, and the IB Diploma Programme in the sixth form, on one connected pathway from nursery to age 18. It was among the first schools in the UK to offer the complete IB curriculum, which gives it depth of experience that newer IB entrants cannot match.
The school philosophy is inclusive rather than academically selective. It admits a broad range of learners and emphasises the IB learner profile, individual attention and what the network calls igniting the spark of genius in every child. That inquiry led, internationally minded approach suits globally mobile families whose children may move between IB schools in different countries, since the programme transfers cleanly across borders. It features in our guide to the best international schools in London as one of the established full continuum IB options in the north of the city.
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Dwight School London fees
Dwight School London publishes its tuition by year group on its admissions pages, and fees sit in the premium international band of our London fees guide rather than at the very top of the London market. Because the figures are revised each year, families should confirm the current rate directly with the school rather than relying on a fixed number.
Budget also for a non refundable application fee of around GBP 240 including VAT, a deposit on acceptance, and the usual extras for trips, examinations and the IB Diploma sittings in the final years. Bus provision serves parts of north London, which is worth checking given the Barnet location. To estimate the full annual cost of an IB place here, use our school finder and fee tools.
Admissions
Admissions are non selective and run on a rolling basis, so the school welcomes new students through the year as places allow rather than only in September. Rather than a single competitive entrance test, the process looks for children and families who suit the IB approach, drawing on prior school reports, a visit and a conversation. This makes Dwight a practical option for families relocating to London mid year who need a place quickly.
For the most popular entry points, particularly the start of the Primary Years Programme and sixth form Diploma entry, apply several months ahead. Diploma applicants discuss subject choices as part of admission so that the right combination is in place for year 12.
Location and who goes there
The senior school is on the Jubilee Campus on Friern Barnet Lane in the London Borough of Barnet, with the lower school on nearby Woodside Avenue, placing the school firmly in north London rather than the centre. It draws families from Barnet, Finchley, Muswell Hill, Highgate and the wider north London suburbs, where larger homes and green space appeal to relocating families with several children.
The community is genuinely international, reflecting the IB intake and the global Dwight network, with families who value a school their children can stay within from nursery to university entry. For how north London compares with central and south options on commute and cost, see the London city hub.
Dwight School London reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Does Dwight School London offer the full IB?
Yes. Dwight School London runs the full IB continuum: the Primary Years Programme, the Middle Years Programme and the IB Diploma Programme, from nursery through to sixth form on a single pathway.
How much are Dwight School London fees?
Tuition is published by year group on the school admissions pages and sits in the premium international band of London IB schools. Families also pay a non refundable application fee of around GBP 240 including VAT and a deposit on acceptance. Confirm the current rate with the school, as it is revised annually.
Is Dwight School London selective?
No. Admissions are non selective and run on a rolling basis. The school looks for families who suit the IB approach rather than setting a single competitive entrance examination, which makes mid year entry practical.
What ages does Dwight School London take?
The school takes children from nursery at around age 2 through to sixth form at age 18, across the full IB continuum.
Where is Dwight School London located?
It is in Friern Barnet, in the London Borough of Barnet, in north London. The senior school is on Friern Barnet Lane and the lower school is on nearby Woodside Avenue.
