London remains a global hub for education and it’s one of the key attractions for wealthy overseas families, who want to ensure their children receive a best-in-class education in one of the World’s most popular and vibrant cities. In this post we review some of the highest rated international schools within the capital. As specialist London Property Buyers, Ridgestone Property often find that access to the top schools is at the very top of our client’s requirements, when purchasing a property in London and the UK.
Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle (French Lycée)
Located in the UK’s most expensive borough, the prestigious French Lycée is hugely popular with French and international students, who largely follow the French Baccalaureate programme. The school has several campuses located across London with the main facility found in South Kensington.
This esteemed part of London is hugely popular for European families who enjoy the traditional London architecture, fantastic restaurants and access to Hyde Park as well as quick links into the City. The average cost of a freehold house in South Kensington is £2,300,000.
The American School in London (ASL)
ASL opened in 1951 and is firmly on the map as one of London’s top international schools. It’s located in St John’s Wood which a hugely popular and affluent leafy residential area also known for being home to Lord’s Cricket Ground. ASL attracts students from all over the World but is of course of particular to interest to American families re-locating to the UK, often due to career moves.
ASL uniquely follows a US curriculum, incorporating the Advanced Placement (AP) programme in the high school section. The school focused on academic excellence, key critical thinking and student creativity. The average cost of a freehold house in the St John’s Wood area is £2,600,000.
The German School London
Founded in 1971, the German School London is an independent school located within the grounds of Douglas House in Petersham, which is in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. Richmond was recently named by Rightmove as Britain’s happiest to live and you can see why when you consider the beautiful town setting along the river Thames with immediate access to Richmond Park.
The prized school includes a kindergarten, pre-school, elementary school, middle school and upper school. It’s one of 140 schools that Germany established internationally, to help promote the German culture and language in overseas countries. The team at Ridgestone Property recently helped client’s acquire a home in the school’s catchment area, and were required to go through a sealed-bids process with 2 other parties to secure the property. The average price for a freehold house in Richmond is £1,200,000.
Halcyon London International School
Founded in 2013, Halcyon London International School is a not-for-profit school, offering a co-educational International Baccalaureate curriculum for Grade 6-12 students, (ages 11-18). A central London school, located in the ever-popular area of Marylebone, Halcyon employs innovative teaching methods to ensure a stimulating, high-quality learning environment.
The school’s sole purpose is to realise the full potential of every student. It is achieved through small class sizes, a talented and dedicated team of teachers, encouraging student-led learning and the provision of a wide range of subjects, demanding inquiry, reflection, and collaboration. The average price of a freehold house in Marylebone is £3,050,000.
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