Welcome to Southbank International School
We are London's leading International Baccalaureate (IB) School, offering a different approach to academic excellence for children aged 2*-18
At our Central London campuses in Hampstead, Kensington and Westminster, we nurture talent, celebrate individuality and develop curious, inquisitive and constantly challenging minds. Our students consistently achieve outstanding results and first-choice university offers.
The International Baccalaureate (IB) program is enjoyed by both international learners and those who have not previously studied the IB, including children moving over from private primary or secondary schools. The IB aims to do more than other curricula. It builds students critical thinking skills, nurtures their curiosity and their ability to solve complex problems.
Through a commitment to academic excellence and a uniquely liberal ethos, the IB also develops students with an inner belief in themselves. Southbank students have an openness to the outside world and a desire to give back to communities on a local, national and global level.
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IB Diploma results 2024
100% Pass Rate For The IB Diploma
We are delighted to share the outstanding achievements of our students in the IBDP results.
Out of the 86 diploma students who participated, one of our biggest cohorts to date, 100% successfully passed and 86% scored higher than the world average (30.32), our Southbank average is 36. This is a remarkable feat and something we are extremely proud of.
*A score of 34-37 in the IB is roughly equivalent to AAA at A-Level. These comparisons are approximations and can vary by subject and university.
Congratualtions to our Class of 2024 for achieving such fantastic IB Diploma results which reflect their phenomenal academic performance.
A different approach to academic excellence.
"A school for students who think differently, challenge confidently, dream bigger, question more, explore further."
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We’re proud to announce that our Westminster campus has been awarded the 2025 School Guide Certificate of Excellence!
This prestigious 5-star recognition highlights our commitment to academic excellence and celebrates the incredible progress we’ve made over the past year.
#ExcellenceInEducation #SchoolGuide2025 #ProudMoment #WestminsterCampus #5StarSchool
We’re proud to announce that our Westminster campus has been awarded the 2025 School Guide Certificate of Excellence!
This prestigious 5-star recognition highlights our commitment to academic excellence and celebrates the incredible progress we’ve made over the past year.
#ExcellenceInEducation #SchoolGuide2025 #ProudMoment #WestminsterCampus #5StarSchool
Last week, our #Kensington campus came together for a joyful Home Language Town Meeting — a whole-school celebration of the amazing linguistic diversity within our community!
Students from all grade levels gathered in their home language groups to play board games, share laughs, and connect through the languages they speak at home.
Why play games? 🎲 🗣
Because play is powerful…
✔️Games are universal
Every culture plays and every language has its own way of doing it, from clapping rhymes to riddles to board games
✔️Games are joyful
When children are having fun, they want to speak, share and participate in any language!
✔️Games build language naturally
Turn-taking, instructions, asking questions, cheering! Games are full of real, meaningful communication
✔️Games connect generations.
Many home language games are passed down from parents or grandparents. They are a perfect way to celebrate family traditions
✔️Games include everyone.
Whether students are fluent speakers or just starting to explore their home language, there’s a way to join in and feel successful
🎉, Bonus fun fact:
Children are 100% more likely to speak if they think they’re just playing and not being taught 😉
Overall, it was a wonderful reminder that home languages are not only a vital part of identity, but also powerful tools for learning, collaboration and fun. Moments like these highlight the strength of our multicultural community and the many ways in which language can bring us together.
Thank you to all the parents who made this event possible!
#SouthbankInternational #HomeLanguages #MultilingualMatters #GlobalCitizens
Last week, our #Kensington campus came together for a joyful Home Language Town Meeting — a whole-school celebration of the amazing linguistic diversity within our community!
Students from all grade levels gathered in their home language groups to play board games, share laughs, and connect through the languages they speak at home.
Why play games? 🎲 🗣
Because play is powerful…
✔️Games are universal
Every culture plays and every language has its own way of doing it, from clapping rhymes to riddles to board games
✔️Games are joyful
When children are having fun, they want to speak, share and participate in any language!
✔️Games build language naturally
Turn-taking, instructions, asking questions, cheering! Games are full of real, meaningful communication
✔️Games connect generations.
Many home language games are passed down from parents or grandparents. They are a perfect way to celebrate family traditions
✔️Games include everyone.
Whether students are fluent speakers or just starting to explore their home language, there’s a way to join in and feel successful
🎉, Bonus fun fact:
Children are 100% more likely to speak if they think they’re just playing and not being taught 😉
Overall, it was a wonderful reminder that home languages are not only a vital part of identity, but also powerful tools for learning, collaboration and fun. Moments like these highlight the strength of our multicultural community and the many ways in which language can bring us together.
Thank you to all the parents who made this event possible!
#SouthbankInternational #HomeLanguages #MultilingualMatters #GlobalCitizens
That’s a wrap on International Nights for this academic year! Our #Hampstead campus recently hosted a fantastic evening filled with global flavours, music, and community spirit.
International Night is one of the highlights of the Southbank calendar — a celebration of what makes our school truly special: our diverse and vibrant international community. 💙
A huge thank you to all the students, parents, faculty, and staff who came together to share incredible food, drinks, and performances from around the world. We left with full hearts — and even fuller stomachs!
#SouthbankInternational #InternationalNight #GlobalCommunity
That’s a wrap on International Nights for this academic year! Our #Hampstead campus recently hosted a fantastic evening filled with global flavours, music, and community spirit.
International Night is one of the highlights of the Southbank calendar — a celebration of what makes our school truly special: our diverse and vibrant international community. 💙
A huge thank you to all the students, parents, faculty, and staff who came together to share incredible food, drinks, and performances from around the world. We left with full hearts — and even fuller stomachs!
#SouthbankInternational #InternationalNight #GlobalCommunity
This term, our #Westminster Grade 11 IBDP English students have shown incredible focus, maturity, and teamwork as they prepare for their end-of-year assessments.
Through thoughtful discussions and peer collaboration, they’ve been exploring big global issues—identity, power, inequality, and cultural conflict—across both literary and non-literary texts.
It’s been inspiring to see them challenge ideas, ask insightful questions, and support each other in deepening their understanding. Their dedication truly reflects the spirit of the IB and the academic values we hold dear.
We’re proud of their progress and can’t wait to see all their hard work come to life in their final assessments!
#IBDP #StudentSuccess #GlobalThinking #AcademicIntegrity #IB #IBDP #InternationalBaccalaureate #IBWorldSchool #cognitaschools #internationalschoolinlondon #independentschool #InternationalCommunity #WoldClassEducation
This term, our #Westminster Grade 11 IBDP English students have shown incredible focus, maturity, and teamwork as they prepare for their end-of-year assessments.
Through thoughtful discussions and peer collaboration, they’ve been exploring big global issues—identity, power, inequality, and cultural conflict—across both literary and non-literary texts.
It’s been inspiring to see them challenge ideas, ask insightful questions, and support each other in deepening their understanding. Their dedication truly reflects the spirit of the IB and the academic values we hold dear.
We’re proud of their progress and can’t wait to see all their hard work come to life in their final assessments!
#IBDP #StudentSuccess #GlobalThinking #AcademicIntegrity #IB #IBDP #InternationalBaccalaureate #IBWorldSchool #cognitaschools #internationalschoolinlondon #independentschool #InternationalCommunity #WoldClassEducation
As part of their exploration of the Arts as an Area of Knowledge, Grade 11 Theory of Knowledge (ToK) students recently engaged in a dynamic, hands-on art experience that deepened their understanding of artistic value, meaning, and interpretation. In a creative and lively classroom session, students were challenged to create a work of art using only materials available in the room. Working individually or in small groups, they had just 30 minutes to construct their pieces, followed by a brief rationale explaining why their creation could be considered “art” and what message or meaning it conveyed.
The session culminated in a student-led art show, where all artworks were displayed and appreciated. Peers voted on the most impactful piece, sparking meaningful conversation about what constitutes “good” art and how we judge its worth. The follow-up discussion addressed key questions in the ToK curriculum, such as: How do we know something is art? What makes art valuable? Who decides what is ‘good’ art?
Many of the student pieces carried powerful social and emotional messages, which made the experience especially engaging. Students reflected on how the underlying meanings and intentions behind the artworks heightened their appreciation and connection to the pieces. This experiential lesson not only brought the theoretical aspects of art into a real-world context but also encouraged students to think critically and creatively about the ways in which art communicates knowledge and emotion.
#TheoryOfKnowledge #IBDP #ArtAsKnowledge #StudentVoices #CreativeThinking #TOKinAction
As part of their exploration of the Arts as an Area of Knowledge, Grade 11 Theory of Knowledge (ToK) students recently engaged in a dynamic, hands-on art experience that deepened their understanding of artistic value, meaning, and interpretation. In a creative and lively classroom session, students were challenged to create a work of art using only materials available in the room. Working individually or in small groups, they had just 30 minutes to construct their pieces, followed by a brief rationale explaining why their creation could be considered “art” and what message or meaning it conveyed.
The session culminated in a student-led art show, where all artworks were displayed and appreciated. Peers voted on the most impactful piece, sparking meaningful conversation about what constitutes “good” art and how we judge its worth. The follow-up discussion addressed key questions in the ToK curriculum, such as: How do we know something is art? What makes art valuable? Who decides what is ‘good’ art?
Many of the student pieces carried powerful social and emotional messages, which made the experience especially engaging. Students reflected on how the underlying meanings and intentions behind the artworks heightened their appreciation and connection to the pieces. This experiential lesson not only brought the theoretical aspects of art into a real-world context but also encouraged students to think critically and creatively about the ways in which art communicates knowledge and emotion.
#TheoryOfKnowledge #IBDP #ArtAsKnowledge #StudentVoices #CreativeThinking #TOKinAction
Huge Congratulations to our G6–9 #Westminster Track & Field Team!
Our athletes made history at the recent Westminster Track & Field competition, bringing home our biggest medal haul ever! 🙌
The boys impressed, with 17 of them taking home 22 medals across multiple events.
The girls showed incredible grit and determination, going all out against tough competition. Their team spirit was unmatched, with special shoutouts to our Grade 6 & 8 girls for their non-stop cheering and support 💪👏
Our total medal haul included
🥇 7 Gold
🥈 6 Silver
🥉 9 Bronze
Every student was a fantastic ambassador for our school. We couldn’t be prouder!
#TrackAndField #SchoolPride #TeamWestminster #SouthbankInternationalSchool #IB #InternationalBaccalaureate #IBWorldSchool #cognitaschools #internationalschoolinlondon #independentschool #InternationalCommunity #WoldClassEducation
Huge Congratulations to our G6–9 #Westminster Track & Field Team!
Our athletes made history at the recent Westminster Track & Field competition, bringing home our biggest medal haul ever! 🙌
The boys impressed, with 17 of them taking home 22 medals across multiple events.
The girls showed incredible grit and determination, going all out against tough competition. Their team spirit was unmatched, with special shoutouts to our Grade 6 & 8 girls for their non-stop cheering and support 💪👏
Our total medal haul included
🥇 7 Gold
🥈 6 Silver
🥉 9 Bronze
Every student was a fantastic ambassador for our school. We couldn’t be prouder!
#TrackAndField #SchoolPride #TeamWestminster #SouthbankInternationalSchool #IB #InternationalBaccalaureate #IBWorldSchool #cognitaschools #internationalschoolinlondon #independentschool #InternationalCommunity #WoldClassEducation
Congratulations to the Class of 2025! 🎉
Last Friday, we celebrated our incredible graduates on a beautiful day filled with joy, reflection, and well-deserved recognition. It marked the end of their IB Diploma journey and the beginning of exciting new adventures ahead.
The ceremony featured heartfelt speeches from students, Grade Leaders, and our Principal — with a special guest appearance by Southbank alum Mr. Hardy Hewson (Class of 2015)! Musical performances, awards, and a fun-filled prom made the day unforgettable.
Though we’re sad to see them go, remember: once a Southbanker, always a Southbanker!
Wishing our graduates all the best for the future — and good luck on results day!
#SouthbankGraduation #ClassOf2025 #IBDiploma #OnceASouthbankerAlwaysASouthbanker #SouthbankPride
Congratulations to the Class of 2025! 🎉
Last Friday, we celebrated our incredible graduates on a beautiful day filled with joy, reflection, and well-deserved recognition. It marked the end of their IB Diploma journey and the beginning of exciting new adventures ahead.
The ceremony featured heartfelt speeches from students, Grade Leaders, and our Principal — with a special guest appearance by Southbank alum Mr. Hardy Hewson (Class of 2015)! Musical performances, awards, and a fun-filled prom made the day unforgettable.
Though we’re sad to see them go, remember: once a Southbanker, always a Southbanker!
Wishing our graduates all the best for the future — and good luck on results day!
#SouthbankGraduation #ClassOf2025 #IBDiploma #OnceASouthbankerAlwaysASouthbanker #SouthbankPride
Last Friday, our #Kensington campus came alive with the sights, sounds, and flavours of over 15 countries at our annual International Night!
The Southbank community came together to celebrate the incredible diversity of our school with delicious food & drinks, live music, kids` activities, raffles, and a dazzling Bollywood dance performance!
Thank you to everyone who made the night so special — we loved every moment and can’t wait to do it all again next year! 💙🌐
#SouthbankInternational #InternationalNight #CommunityCelebration #CulturalDiversity
Last Friday, our #Kensington campus came alive with the sights, sounds, and flavours of over 15 countries at our annual International Night!
The Southbank community came together to celebrate the incredible diversity of our school with delicious food & drinks, live music, kids` activities, raffles, and a dazzling Bollywood dance performance!
Thank you to everyone who made the night so special — we loved every moment and can’t wait to do it all again next year! 💙🌐
#SouthbankInternational #InternationalNight #CommunityCelebration #CulturalDiversity
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A vibrant international experience
Southbank private school offers world-class teaching in a dynamic and exciting multi-national private school that’s perfect for preparing your child for university, their career, and the rest of their life.
As well as offering an internationally recognised qualification through the International Baccalaureate, our supportive community and outstanding extra-curricular programme will significantly build your child’s confidence and skills during their time with us.
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Enter one of our Central London classrooms at our Hampstead, Kensington or Westminster campuses, and we’re sure you’ll be impressed by the confidence and creativity of our students as well as our exceptional teaching staff.
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