The Best IB Schools in London

The IB (International Baccalaureate) Curriculum is very popular in London. Discover The Best IB (International Baccalaureate) Schools in London.

The Best IB Schools in London

IB Schools in London are a great choice for both local and expat families as they offer globally recognized curricula, outstanding academics plus a nurturing environment for children. Discover our selection of the best IB Schools in London, including reviews, fees, and why families choose them.

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Why choose a IB school in London?

The IB organization was originally founded as a response to the lack of flexibility in the different school systems around the world. Today, the IB education system is recognized in more than 100 countries worldwide, and many of the major UK and North American universities are very positive towards prospective students with an IB diploma. In an article featured in The Telegraph, John Claugthon, retiring Chief Master of King Edward’s School, sheds light on some of the reasons why schools all around the world choose to offer the IB Diploma Programme. He points to the breadth of the programme as one of the key motivations: “IB schools believe that the old dispensation to the narrow world of specialisation won’t do any more.”Many universities world-wide follow this line of thought, and an increasing number of them are revising their admissions criteria to attract more IB graduates. Among other examples, Claugthon mentions King’s College, London, and points to the fact that 20 percent of the university’s new undergraduates are IB students.If you are looking for an education that stimulates and challenges you but also requires hard work, then the IB is the perfect place for you.

Study in London

London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, is a 21st-century city with history stretching back to Roman times. Standing on the River Thames in the south east of the island of Great Britain, London has been a major settlement for two millennia. London is a leading global city in the arts, commerce, education, entertainment, fashion, finance, healthcare, media, professional services, research and development, tourism, and transportation. It is crowned as the world's largest financial centre and has the fifth- or sixth-largest metropolitan area GDP in the world. London is a world cultural capital.

Top rated IB Schools in London 2025

This IB Schools list is informed by World Schools data—we consider parents and students reviews, ratings, number of page views, and user location.

PYP (Primary Year Programme) in London

  • International College Spain, Madrid
    0 reviews
    Madrid - Spain
    IB Diploma
    From 10332
    eur
  • International School Zurich North
    0 reviews
    Zurich - Switzerland
    A Level, IGCSE
    From 26,903
    usd
  • International College Spain, Madrid
    0 reviews
    Madrid - Spain
    IB Diploma
    From 10332
    eur
  • International School Zurich North
    0 reviews
    Zurich - Switzerland
    A Level, IGCSE
    From 26,903
    usd

MYP (Middle Years Programme) in London

  • International College Spain, Madrid
    0 reviews
    Madrid - Spain
    IB Diploma
    From 10332
    eur
  • Bonn International School
    0 reviews
    Bonn - NRW
    American Diploma, IB Diploma, IB MYP, PSAT, SAT
    From 11624
    eur
  • International College Spain, Madrid
    0 reviews
    Madrid - Spain
    IB Diploma
    From 10332
    eur
  • Bonn International School
    0 reviews
    Bonn - NRW
    American Diploma, IB Diploma, IB MYP, PSAT, SAT
    From 11624
    eur

DP (Diploma Programme) in London

  • International College Spain, Madrid
    0 reviews
    Madrid - Spain
    IB Diploma
    From 10332
    eur
  • One World International School Osaka
    0 reviews
    Osaka - Japan
    IB Diploma
    From 1417500
    jpy
  • One World International School Tsukuba
    0 reviews
    Ibaraki - Japan
    IB Diploma
    From 1230000
    jpy
  • International College Spain, Madrid
    0 reviews
    Madrid - Spain
    IB Diploma
    From 10332
    eur
  • One World International School Osaka
    0 reviews
    Osaka - Japan
    IB Diploma
    From 1417500
    jpy
  • One World International School Tsukuba
    0 reviews
    Ibaraki - Japan
    IB Diploma
    From 1230000
    jpy

How much do IB Schools in London cost?

According to World Schools data, the yearly tuition fee for IB Schools in ranges between $24900 and $28800. However, the cost varies significantly depending on various factors such as the school curriculum, extracurricular activities, location, and facilities, and can go up to $42600.

The average yearly cost is $27500, around $2800 per month, and can go up to the maximum monthly cost of $4300.

Additionally, most schools will also charge a one-time registration fee, and you also need to count an extra budget during the year for extracurricular trips, holiday camps, etc.

If you would like to explore IB Schools in with yearly fee filters, please use our advanced search filters.

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Parent and Student Reviews of IB Schools in London

  • Top IB school in Madrid, extremely good education in small classes with amazing facilities and great activities which push the students to improve and be the best person they can be. 
    Read more
    Written July 3, 2023
  • What I enjoy most here is the atmosphere and cozy society while learning all the complex topics on a much deeper level. I learn that we need a good blend of social and academic aspects of our lives to get the most from school whilst also achieving your goals
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • I feel that BIST has changed me so much as a person. I feel much more confident and self-reliant compared to when I first came to Thailand. I have made friends with many people from different countries, each of whom, I think, has taught me something. It’s really beyond words how much BIST has contributed to my personal growth..
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • My family and I have been embraced and welcomed by WISS community with open arms and we look forward to being a part of this family for many years to come.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • My children have lived in many different countries and attended many different international schools, they are the happiest they have ever been.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • I like the way WISS supports art and creativity. Kids are encouraged to develop their talent in all topics, from music to theatre, from painting to dancing, as well as all the other subjects, and they can express themselves in multiple ways.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • We like WISS because of its community. The multi-cultural atmosphere has given everyone, especially our son, the awareness, appreciation, and respect that they need when encountering different kinds of cultures in their lives. But the best thing about the school is how their education is integrated with the world and with current events. What they learn isn’t kept in their books, but it is often applied in their daily lives.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • It’s amazing here. There are so many people from all over the world and we are really engaged and involved in the WISS community and really feel it is our family here. We really like the method of teaching and the way the kids learn because it’s not just working in a very academic way. Its working on projects in a group and it’s really focused on teamwork.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • Dear Teacher Silvio and Guillaume,

    Saki is now back home, telling us many stories. Although we could catch some at web photos, we our family feel endorsed thankfully enough by listening her experiences as well as new vocabulary. We appreciate your hospitality and also hope to stay in touch.

    Sincerely,
    Takeshi and Kyoko
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • Cetait un plaisir de retrouver les enfants! On leur a dis qu’on était très fiers d’eux! Ils nous ont raconté leurs aventures 🙂 Guillaume manque à Tammam et Jenny à Iman! On continue nos vacances au sud de la France. J’espère que tu vas bien! Bises Saeb
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • Greetings Everyone,

    I hope “la rentrée” all happened well and that the weather is still beautiful in Villars.

    This is just a quick note to thank you so so much for all the great care and fun you gave Yilan this summer. She had a fabulous time and told us she would like to go back next summer and/or in a few years as a “monitrice.” Job well-done ! Thank you very much 🙂

    BTW my apologies for a tardy reply but I did not write to you earlier because I figured you were enjoying a good break in August and then I did not want to bother you during the start of classes.

    To give you a bit of other news, she started her new school last week and she seems very happy. She is in French 3 which is typically for eleventh graders but she is a ninth grader. She tells us they all have such a bad accent “it hurts her ears..” I found that funny. Apparently French spoken badly sounds worse than Chinese spoken badly… “Ouf “… 🙂

    Thank you again so much.
    All the very best

    Andres
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • Top IB school in Madrid, extremely good education in small classes with amazing facilities and great activities which push the students to improve and be the best person they can be. 
    Read more
    Written July 3, 2023
  • What I enjoy most here is the atmosphere and cozy society while learning all the complex topics on a much deeper level. I learn that we need a good blend of social and academic aspects of our lives to get the most from school whilst also achieving your goals
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • I feel that BIST has changed me so much as a person. I feel much more confident and self-reliant compared to when I first came to Thailand. I have made friends with many people from different countries, each of whom, I think, has taught me something. It’s really beyond words how much BIST has contributed to my personal growth..
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • My family and I have been embraced and welcomed by WISS community with open arms and we look forward to being a part of this family for many years to come.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • My children have lived in many different countries and attended many different international schools, they are the happiest they have ever been.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • I like the way WISS supports art and creativity. Kids are encouraged to develop their talent in all topics, from music to theatre, from painting to dancing, as well as all the other subjects, and they can express themselves in multiple ways.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • We like WISS because of its community. The multi-cultural atmosphere has given everyone, especially our son, the awareness, appreciation, and respect that they need when encountering different kinds of cultures in their lives. But the best thing about the school is how their education is integrated with the world and with current events. What they learn isn’t kept in their books, but it is often applied in their daily lives.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • It’s amazing here. There are so many people from all over the world and we are really engaged and involved in the WISS community and really feel it is our family here. We really like the method of teaching and the way the kids learn because it’s not just working in a very academic way. Its working on projects in a group and it’s really focused on teamwork.
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • Dear Teacher Silvio and Guillaume,

    Saki is now back home, telling us many stories. Although we could catch some at web photos, we our family feel endorsed thankfully enough by listening her experiences as well as new vocabulary. We appreciate your hospitality and also hope to stay in touch.

    Sincerely,
    Takeshi and Kyoko
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • Cetait un plaisir de retrouver les enfants! On leur a dis qu’on était très fiers d’eux! Ils nous ont raconté leurs aventures 🙂 Guillaume manque à Tammam et Jenny à Iman! On continue nos vacances au sud de la France. J’espère que tu vas bien! Bises Saeb
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023
  • Greetings Everyone,

    I hope “la rentrée” all happened well and that the weather is still beautiful in Villars.

    This is just a quick note to thank you so so much for all the great care and fun you gave Yilan this summer. She had a fabulous time and told us she would like to go back next summer and/or in a few years as a “monitrice.” Job well-done ! Thank you very much 🙂

    BTW my apologies for a tardy reply but I did not write to you earlier because I figured you were enjoying a good break in August and then I did not want to bother you during the start of classes.

    To give you a bit of other news, she started her new school last week and she seems very happy. She is in French 3 which is typically for eleventh graders but she is a ninth grader. She tells us they all have such a bad accent “it hurts her ears..” I found that funny. Apparently French spoken badly sounds worse than Chinese spoken badly… “Ouf “… 🙂

    Thank you again so much.
    All the very best

    Andres
    Read more
    Written February 25, 2023