At a glance
Curriculum and academics
Mill Hill International is the international arm of the Mill Hill Education Group, a long established north London foundation whose roots reach back to 1807 and which also includes its pre prep, prep and senior schools. The international school exists for a specific purpose, to take students who join from overseas, often with developing English, and prepare them to enter or rejoin a mainstream British school programme. It sits within the wider London picture mapped on the London city hub.
Teaching follows the British curriculum towards GCSE and IGCSE, with small classes and an emphasis on specialist English as an additional language support. Every teacher is qualified or trained in EAL, which is the point of difference, the school is built around moving international students quickly to the language level they need for exam success. There are several routes through, including a two year GCSE course, a one year intensive GCSE course and a fast track option, which lets families match the programme to the time a child has before their next stage. Many students move on to A Levels or the IB at the senior Mill Hill School or elsewhere.
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Mill Hill International fees
Mill Hill International fees sit in the premium band of our London fees guide, as you would expect for a boarding school. Full boarding fees run well above the day rate, and most international students board. The school publishes a current scale that changes year to year, so treat any figure you see elsewhere as a guide and confirm the exact amount with the admissions office.
Beyond tuition and boarding, budget for a registration or application charge, a deposit, and the usual extras for trips, uniform, materials and EAL support where charged separately. International boarding families should also factor in flights, guardianship and exeat arrangements. To estimate the full picture and compare with other London options, use our fee calculator.
Admissions
The main intake is in September, with entry at Year 9, Year 10 for the two year GCSE course and Year 11 for the one year course, plus the fast track route for some students. Entry typically involves an application, school reports, an English assessment to place a student on the right course, and an interview. Because the programmes are short and exam focused, the school is careful to match each student to a realistic route.
Families relocating to London should contact the admissions office early to understand boarding availability and which entry point fits the time their child has before GCSEs. Places are limited given the small roll, so the most useful first step is a clear conversation about the target qualification and timeline.
Location and who goes there
The school sits at The Mount on Milespit Hill in Mill Hill in the London Borough of Barnet, a green, residential corner of north London with good road and rail links into the centre. The wider Mill Hill foundation has been part of this area for generations, which gives the international school an established campus setting rather than a city centre block.
The community is genuinely international, made up largely of boarders from overseas families who want a British qualification and a route into the UK system, alongside some day students from north London. For how Mill Hill and Barnet compare with other parts of the capital on schools, commute and cost, see the London city hub and our guide to London's zones for international schools.
Mill Hill International reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Mill Hill International fees?
Fees sit in the premium band for London as a boarding school, with full boarding above day rates. The school publishes a current scale that changes year to year, so confirm exact figures with the admissions office.
Is Mill Hill International a good school?
It is the international arm of the long established Mill Hill Education Group, with small classes and specialist English language teaching designed to move international students quickly towards GCSE and IGCSE. We do not publish an invented rating.
What ages does Mill Hill International take?
The school takes students aged 13 to 17, with entry points at Year 9, a two year GCSE course at Year 10, and a one year GCSE course at Year 11, plus a fast track route.
Does Mill Hill International help with English?
Yes. All teachers are qualified or trained in teaching English as an additional language, and the school provides specialist EAL support so students who arrive with developing English can progress quickly towards their exams.
When do Mill Hill International applications open?
The main intake is in September with entry at Years 9, 10 and 11. Boarding places are limited, so relocating families should contact admissions early to confirm availability and the right entry point.
