At a glance
The IB pathway at ICS London
What distinguishes ICS London is the unbroken IB curriculum from the first year of school to the Diploma. The Primary Years Programme builds inquiry led learning across the early and primary stages, the Middle Years Programme carries that approach through the middle school with its personal project in the final year, and the Diploma Programme rounds it off with six subjects, the extended essay, theory of knowledge and the creativity, activity and service strand. Authorisation for all three programmes is rare in the United Kingdom and is the school's defining feature.
For families committed to the IB, the appeal is continuity. A child can move through the whole programme without switching philosophy at age 11 or 16, and the qualification transfers cleanly if the family relocates again. ICS London is one of the schools we cover in our editorial pick of the best IB schools in London, where it stands out for offering the complete continuum in a central location rather than the city fringe.
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ICS London fees
| Stage | Annual tuition |
|---|---|
| Nursery to Reception (age 3 to 4) | GBP 22,890 |
| Years 1 to 4 | GBP 28,470 |
| Years 7 to 11 (MYP/IGCSE) | GBP 32,850 |
| Years 12 to 13 (DP) | GBP 34,200 |
Source: International Community School London (icslondon.co.uk). Annual figures inclusive of 20 percent VAT, lunch included. Excludes registration, deposit and development fees. Fees are the most recent published figures and exclude one-off costs such as registration, deposits and capital levies. Always confirm current fees directly with the school.
ICS London publishes its tuition by year group, and the Diploma years sit in the premium central London IB band of our London fees guide, reported at around GBP 34,000 a year with earlier stages lower. As the rate is revised annually, treat any single figure as a guide and confirm the current number with the school before budgeting.
Alongside tuition, plan for a registration or application charge, a deposit on acceptance, and the additional Diploma costs of examination entries, the extended essay and trips in years 12 and 13. Use our fee calculator to bring tuition, registration and the wider relocation costs into one annual figure.
Admissions
Admission to the IB pathway is non selective and rolling, drawing on prior school reports, an English assessment where needed, and a conversation about the right point of entry. Because the programme is continuous, the school will discuss where a transferring child fits within the PYP, MYP or Diploma rather than holding a single sit down examination. That flexibility suits families arriving in London partway through the school year.
For Diploma entry, families should apply in the year before the September start so the six subject combination can be agreed and any higher level prerequisites checked. The most oversubscribed entry point is the start of the Primary Years Programme, so apply early there. For the wider admissions picture across the city, see the IB schools in London hub.
Location and who goes there
ICS London is in Marylebone in the City of Westminster, with primary and secondary campuses close to Regent's Park. The central setting draws diplomatic, professional and internationally mobile families based in the West End, St John's Wood and the surrounding central boroughs, who want a committed IB school within a short journey rather than a long suburban commute.
The intake is markedly international, which fits a school whose whole model is the globally portable IB. For how a central IB choice like this compares with the west and north London IB clusters on cost and commute, see the London city hub.
ICS London reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are ICS London fees?
ICS London publishes Diploma fees by year and sits in the premium central London IB band, with the Diploma years reported at around GBP 34,000 a year and earlier stages lower. Confirm the current rate with the school, as it is revised annually.
Is ICS London a full IB World School?
Yes. ICS London is authorised to deliver all three International Baccalaureate programmes, the Primary Years Programme, the Middle Years Programme and the Diploma Programme, one of only a small number of schools in the United Kingdom to do so.
What IB Diploma results does ICS London get?
ICS London publishes its IB Diploma results each summer on its own pages. We do not reproduce a figure here, because results vary by cohort and we do not republish numbers we cannot independently verify. Ask the school for the most recent session data.
When do ICS London applications open?
Admissions run on a rolling basis through the year, with most places confirmed for the September start. For Diploma entry, apply in the year before so subject choices can be agreed, and apply early for oversubscribed entry points such as the start of the Primary Years Programme.
Where is ICS London located?
ICS London is in Marylebone in the City of Westminster, central London, with a primary campus and a secondary campus near Regent's Park.
