Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
150 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
65 |
Most common nationality |
Widespread mix, no nationality dominates. |
Ratio of local students to international students |
1;9 |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes. During the admissions process, the level of English of each child is assessed to ensure they can access the full curriculum which is taught in English. The level of English required for entry into each year group increases with age. |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, Mandarin, French |
Max. number of students per class |
16 |
Average number of students per class |
15 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Each student, from Primary school, has an iPad or a laptop. We use smart boards in our classrooms. |
Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes. |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
All of our food is halal, and we take pride in celebrating our students home cultures. |
External examinations or assessments available |
PYP: ISA
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Results in these examinations |
IB Diploma: 2022 100% pass rate
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Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
In Primary they are given homework once a week and have to complete this within one week, in Secondary this depends on the coursework and the subjects that the students are taking. |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
We have Special Education Needs teachers |
Learning support offered |
SEN co-teachers in Secondary, Learning Support Assistants in Primary and English as an Additional Languages Specialists in both schools. |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We do not have a gifted and talented programme. |
Student access to education psychologist |
No |
Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
During the admissions process, we will ask applicants to undertake a short test designed to gauge these abilities. |
Waiting list |
Yes |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
New students may join at any point during the school calendar. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School start time |
8:30 |
School finish time |
Primary: 15:25 (Fridays 14:10)
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Supervised care before/after school |
We provide After-School Activities |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
We serve halal food and vegan options. |
Uniform required |
Primary School: children wear an informal and practical uniform on the top half of their bodies all available online upon arrival in the UK. Secondary: there is no uniform and ICS expects students to dress smart-casual. |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Football, art, yoga, boxing, fitness, coding, French, Spanish, Mandarin, Arabic, breakdancing, Capoeira, drama, magic, club, piano, science, gymnastics, parkour, rock climbing, crafts club, xendo, fencing, Model United Nation debate, musical, games, podcast |
Sports activities included |
The Physical and Health Education programme depends on each year group. It can include football, climbing, running, basketball, swimming, gymnastics, jump rope, handball, volleyball, badminton, rounders, rugby... |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities at the school |
Library, science lab, design room, art room |
Sports facilities at the school |
Students enjoy access to a host of amazing facilities on our doorstep, including state-of-the-art leisure centres with basketball, martial arts and swimming facilities at Seymour and Little Venice, athletics, a brand-new gym, cricket, and football facilities at Paddington Recreation Ground, as well as the local Hyde Park, Regent’s Park and Hampstead Heath. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
ICS London is an IB World School in central London, ranked in the top 20% of UK schools. The school is an international day school located over two sites in the centre of London, close to Regent’s Park. |
Teaching approach of the school |
Our teachers use innovative teaching practices, inside and outside the classroom, to develop students’ digital literacy, critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
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