Southbank International School

Southbank International School is a prestigious IB World School with three campuses across Central London: Hampstead, Kensington, and Westminster. Established in 1979, the school was a pioneer in bringing the International Baccalaureate to the United Kingdom. It caters to a highly international community, with students from over 70 countries, fostering a global outlook and a commitment to lifelong learning.

The school offers the full IB continuum, including the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the Diploma Programme (DP). Southbank’s educational philosophy centers on student agency, inquiry-based learning, and the development of the IB Learner Profile attributes. The Westminster campus serves the older students and is located in the heart of London’s cultural and political district, utilizing the city itself as an extension of the classroom.

Southbank is notable for its exceptional DP results, with students consistently scoring well above the global average. The school provides a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including music, drama, and sports, and places a strong emphasis on community service and social responsibility through the CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) component of the IB.