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.
* Conditions apply
IBDP Results 2025: Outstanding Achievement across our Southbank Community
We are proud to share the exceptional results of our graduating Class of 2025 in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).
This year, 75 students completed the full Diploma. Their results reflect the hard work, intellectual ambition, and commitment that characterise a Southbank education.
These outcomes place Southbank among the leading IB schools globally. Just as importantly, they reflect the strength of our inclusive, student-centred approach - where academic achievement is balanced with critical thinking, creativity, and global awareness.
We congratulate all our students and thank our dedicated teachers, staff, and families for their continued support.
Key Highlights:
Average diploma score of 35.7 points, compared to the global average of 30.58
Over 25% of our students achieved 40 points or higher demonstrating our academic excellence
Two students scored 44 out of a possible 45 points, an exceptional accomplishment and one student scored 45 out of a possible 45 points, placing them in the top 1% globally
Mean subject grade of 5.6, outperforming the global average of 4.89
Over 60% of our students scored 35 points or higher
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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After relocating from Canada to the UK, this Grade 8 Southbank student brought along a serious passion for speed. ❄️🇨🇦
What began as a once-a-week hobby at age 8 has become a competitive pursuit in short track speed skating — a sport that demands explosive power, balance, and total focus. Now training multiple times a week and competing internationally across Europe, they’ve raced alongside some of the most talented young skaters in the world. 🏁
Balancing elite sport with academics takes serious commitment — from long drives outside London to early morning training. At Southbank, we’re proud to support students who chase their goals both inside and outside the classroom.
#SouthbankProud #StudentSpotlight #IBLearners #GirlsInSport #ShortTrackSpeedSkating #InternationalSchool #FutureChampion #SouthbankSpirit
After relocating from Canada to the UK, this Grade 8 Southbank student brought along a serious passion for speed. ❄️🇨🇦
What began as a once-a-week hobby at age 8 has become a competitive pursuit in short track speed skating — a sport that demands explosive power, balance, and total focus. Now training multiple times a week and competing internationally across Europe, they’ve raced alongside some of the most talented young skaters in the world. 🏁
Balancing elite sport with academics takes serious commitment — from long drives outside London to early morning training. At Southbank, we’re proud to support students who chase their goals both inside and outside the classroom.
#SouthbankProud #StudentSpotlight #IBLearners #GirlsInSport #ShortTrackSpeedSkating #InternationalSchool #FutureChampion #SouthbankSpirit
As part of their cultural exploration, students learned some basic Latin dance steps while moving to Spanish-language music — combining language, culture, and movement in a vibrant and engaging way.
It’s just one of the many ways we make language learning active, meaningful, and fun at Southbank. ¡Vamos a bailar! 🇪🇸🎶
#SouthbankLanguages #SpanishClass #ZumbaTime #MYPInAction #LearningThroughMovement #SouthbankSpirit #IBMiddleYears #LanguageAndCulture #IBLearners
As part of their cultural exploration, students learned some basic Latin dance steps while moving to Spanish-language music — combining language, culture, and movement in a vibrant and engaging way.
It’s just one of the many ways we make language learning active, meaningful, and fun at Southbank. ¡Vamos a bailar! 🇪🇸🎶
#SouthbankLanguages #SpanishClass #ZumbaTime #MYPInAction #LearningThroughMovement #SouthbankSpirit #IBMiddleYears #LanguageAndCulture #IBLearners
🎓 Thinking about the Diploma Programme?
The jump from MYP to DP is exciting — but it can also feel overwhelming. That’s why one of our incredible Grade 11 students has put together this guide, filled with honest advice and practical tips to help you prepare. 💡
From managing your time and choosing subjects, to staying on top of exams and looking after your mental health — this is the kind of advice we wish we had on day one!
➡️ Swipe through for everything you need to know.
🗣️ Save it, share it, and refer back as you begin your DP journey.
#SouthbankVoices #StudentAdvice #DiplomaProgramme #MYPtoDP #IBTips #SouthbankSpirit #DPReady #StudentSupport #StudySmart
🎓 Thinking about the Diploma Programme?
The jump from MYP to DP is exciting — but it can also feel overwhelming. That’s why one of our incredible Grade 11 students has put together this guide, filled with honest advice and practical tips to help you prepare. 💡
From managing your time and choosing subjects, to staying on top of exams and looking after your mental health — this is the kind of advice we wish we had on day one!
➡️ Swipe through for everything you need to know.
🗣️ Save it, share it, and refer back as you begin your DP journey.
#SouthbankVoices #StudentAdvice #DiplomaProgramme #MYPtoDP #IBTips #SouthbankSpirit #DPReady #StudentSupport #StudySmart
Language learning at Southbank is more than just a subject—it’s a gateway to the world.
At our Westminster campus, students can choose from over 20 different languages to study. From Spanish to Japanese, Arabic to Italian, we embrace the power of communication and cultural connection.
💬 What language would you love to learn?
Drop it in the comments! 👇
#DidYouKnow #SouthbankProud #LanguagesAtSouthbank #IBWorldSchool #FunFactSeries
Language learning at Southbank is more than just a subject—it’s a gateway to the world.
At our Westminster campus, students can choose from over 20 different languages to study. From Spanish to Japanese, Arabic to Italian, we embrace the power of communication and cultural connection.
💬 What language would you love to learn?
Drop it in the comments! 👇
#DidYouKnow #SouthbankProud #LanguagesAtSouthbank #IBWorldSchool #FunFactSeries
This term, our young environmentalists at our Hampstead campus have been busy exploring how to care for the world around them.
From observing caterpillars and creating detailed drawings, to researching rainforests and transforming a corner of their classroom into a lush jungle—these curious minds have been leading their own learning with care and creativity.
They’ve also set class agreements to protect living things, nurtured plants, and helped mini-beasts in the garden. A highlight was visiting the London Zoo, where they learned how pollution harms wildlife. Inspired by what they saw, EC4 teamed up with Grade 3 for a forest clean-up, putting their learning into real-world action! 🌍💚
#EC4Inquiries #YoungChangemakers #ResponsibleLearners #RainforestExplorers #CaterpillarChronicles #ForestSchoolAction #LearningThroughPlay #IBPYP #EarlyYearsEducation
This term, our young environmentalists at our Hampstead campus have been busy exploring how to care for the world around them.
From observing caterpillars and creating detailed drawings, to researching rainforests and transforming a corner of their classroom into a lush jungle—these curious minds have been leading their own learning with care and creativity.
They’ve also set class agreements to protect living things, nurtured plants, and helped mini-beasts in the garden. A highlight was visiting the London Zoo, where they learned how pollution harms wildlife. Inspired by what they saw, EC4 teamed up with Grade 3 for a forest clean-up, putting their learning into real-world action! 🌍💚
#EC4Inquiries #YoungChangemakers #ResponsibleLearners #RainforestExplorers #CaterpillarChronicles #ForestSchoolAction #LearningThroughPlay #IBPYP #EarlyYearsEducation
📚 Summer Reads from the Hampstead Library! 🌟
As the holidays approach, our wonderful primary librarian Nicola Feggetter at Southbank Hampstead has curated a fun and engaging summer reading list to keep young minds curious, creative, and full of wonder over the break.
Here are Nicola’s top picks to ignite imagination and inspire a love of reading:
🦴 The Fossil Keeper’s Treasure by Amy Atwater
A stunning scrapbook-style adventure by a real-life paleontologist, showing how fossils help us unlock the mysteries of the past — as precious as gold!
🌳 The Café at the Edge of the Woods by Mikey Please
Winner of this year’s Waterstones Children’s Book Prize! A quirky, magical picture book filled with mythical creatures, monstrous meals, and an unlikely friendship.
⚡ Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun by Tola Okogwu
Action-packed and empowering! A British-Nigerian girl discovers her Afro hair has psychokinetic powers in this superhero adventure — think Black Panther meets Percy Jackson.
🍩 Donut Squad by Neill Cameron
What do doughnuts do when we’re not looking? This hilarious and silly comic-style book serves up chaos, sprinkles, and lots of laughs.
Thank you, Nicola, for inspiring our youngest readers to explore, imagine, and enjoy every page. Happy reading! 🌞📘
#SouthbankHampstead #HampsteadLibrary #PrimaryLibraryPicks #SummerReads #BookRecommendations #LoveReading #KidLit #ThankYouNicola
📚 Summer Reads from the Hampstead Library! 🌟
As the holidays approach, our wonderful primary librarian Nicola Feggetter at Southbank Hampstead has curated a fun and engaging summer reading list to keep young minds curious, creative, and full of wonder over the break.
Here are Nicola’s top picks to ignite imagination and inspire a love of reading:
🦴 The Fossil Keeper’s Treasure by Amy Atwater
A stunning scrapbook-style adventure by a real-life paleontologist, showing how fossils help us unlock the mysteries of the past — as precious as gold!
🌳 The Café at the Edge of the Woods by Mikey Please
Winner of this year’s Waterstones Children’s Book Prize! A quirky, magical picture book filled with mythical creatures, monstrous meals, and an unlikely friendship.
⚡ Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun by Tola Okogwu
Action-packed and empowering! A British-Nigerian girl discovers her Afro hair has psychokinetic powers in this superhero adventure — think Black Panther meets Percy Jackson.
🍩 Donut Squad by Neill Cameron
What do doughnuts do when we’re not looking? This hilarious and silly comic-style book serves up chaos, sprinkles, and lots of laughs.
Thank you, Nicola, for inspiring our youngest readers to explore, imagine, and enjoy every page. Happy reading! 🌞📘
#SouthbankHampstead #HampsteadLibrary #PrimaryLibraryPicks #SummerReads #BookRecommendations #LoveReading #KidLit #ThankYouNicola
London on Our Doorstep 🏙️
One of the best parts of being a Southbank student? Having London as your classroom. 🏛️🌆
This year, our students have taken full advantage of the world just beyond our school gates:
🎭 Watched SIX the Musical live in the West End
🧧 Explored culture and cuisine on a field trip to Chinatown
🏛️ Investigated wartime history at the Imperial War Museum
🎭 Brought Pygmalion to life in Covent Garden
🕊️ Reflected on remembrance and memorials in Westminster
⚽ Got exclusive backstage access at Wembley Stadium
At Southbank, learning doesn’t stop at the classroom door—it steps straight into the city.
#LondonOnOurDoorstep #SouthbankProud #CityLearning #IBInLondon #BeyondTheClassroom
London on Our Doorstep 🏙️
One of the best parts of being a Southbank student? Having London as your classroom. 🏛️🌆
This year, our students have taken full advantage of the world just beyond our school gates:
🎭 Watched SIX the Musical live in the West End
🧧 Explored culture and cuisine on a field trip to Chinatown
🏛️ Investigated wartime history at the Imperial War Museum
🎭 Brought Pygmalion to life in Covent Garden
🕊️ Reflected on remembrance and memorials in Westminster
⚽ Got exclusive backstage access at Wembley Stadium
At Southbank, learning doesn’t stop at the classroom door—it steps straight into the city.
#LondonOnOurDoorstep #SouthbankProud #CityLearning #IBInLondon #BeyondTheClassroom
🎓 Incredible success for our class of 2025! 🌟
We are thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our 2025 IBDP graduates!
Out of 75 diploma students:
✅ Over 25% scored 40+ points
🎯 3 students achieved 44 points – just one point shy of a perfect score!
📊 Our average score: 35.7 (global average: 30.58)
📈 Mean grade: 5.6
🌍 Global IB pass rate: 80%
These results are a testament to the hard work, resilience, and excellence of our students and educators. We couldn’t be prouder! 👏
#IBResults2025 #IBDP #IBSuccess #SouthbankProud #AcademicExcellence #InternationalEducation #IBWorldSchool #ClassOf2025 #IBDiploma #GlobalEducation #StudentSuccess #FutureLeaders
🎓 Incredible success for our class of 2025! 🌟
We are thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our 2025 IBDP graduates!
Out of 75 diploma students:
✅ Over 25% scored 40+ points
🎯 3 students achieved 44 points – just one point shy of a perfect score!
📊 Our average score: 35.7 (global average: 30.58)
📈 Mean grade: 5.6
🌍 Global IB pass rate: 80%
These results are a testament to the hard work, resilience, and excellence of our students and educators. We couldn’t be prouder! 👏
#IBResults2025 #IBDP #IBSuccess #SouthbankProud #AcademicExcellence #InternationalEducation #IBWorldSchool #ClassOf2025 #IBDiploma #GlobalEducation #StudentSuccess #FutureLeaders
International community
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.
Begin your Southbank Journey
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.
2* - 5 yrs old (*Conditions apply)
5 - 11 yrs old
11-16 yrs old
15 - 18 yrs old
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