ICS London

What ICS London does

ICS London is a private independent international school operating from two adjacent Marylebone campuses in Central London (7B Wyndham Place for Early Years and Primary; 21 Star Street for Secondary and Diploma), serving approximately 160 students aged 3-18 drawn from over 50 nationalities, with maximum stated capacity of 200. The school delivers the full International Baccalaureate continuum — Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) — supplemented by iGCSE preparation through Cambridge Assessment International Education and Pearson Edexcel, and is one of only two Central London schools offering the full IB continuum on a single site. Educational delivery is supported by a 1:1 device programme (Apple iPads in Primary, Microsoft Surface Pro in Secondary), ManageBac / Google Classroom / Toddle learning platforms, Kognity digital textbooks, and an enterprise-grade Smoothwall safeguarding stack.

The school operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market with rolling admissions via the OpenApply portal, personalised in-person and virtual campus tours, Open Days, and an Agent Quality Framework-endorsed international agent channel. Revenue is generated primarily through recurring annual tuition fees (£23,355–£34,860 per student, plus 20% VAT from January 2025), with ancillary streams from EAL support, external examinations, registration and deposit flows, and an optional London-wide transport service. Auxiliary programmes — including Forest School outdoor learning, after-school clubs, SEN support via a Whole School SENCO, and language provision in French, Spanish and Mandarin — broaden the product surface. The school is an IB World School, ISI-accredited, ISA and IBSCA member, and Child Student Visa sponsor.

ICS London was founded in 1979 by the Toettcher family and adopted the IB curriculum in 2006. In 2017 it joined the Spain-based NACE Schools group, which rebranded as Globeducate in 2019; ICS London was itself rebranded from International Community School to ICS London in 2020 as part of a pan-European ICS brand roll-out alongside siblings in Paris, Milan, Rome and Nice. ICS London sits within a Globeducate network of 65+ premium schools educating 40,000 students across 11 countries, and was recognised as the leading IB school in the Globeducate group. Globeducate's Chief Education Officer chairs ICS London's Advisory Board. Academic outcomes are strong: a five-year average IB Diploma point score of 30.08 (vs. 24 pass threshold), 89% average pass rate, 100% first-choice university placement, and 40% of destinations ranked in the Top 100 globally (Times Higher Education 2021).

Name

ICS London

Legal name

International Community School London

Website

https://icslondon.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Short description

ICS London is a private Marylebone-based international school delivering the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) plus iGCSE to about 160 students aged 3-18 from 50+ nationalities, operating within the Globeducate network of 65+ schools.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education (IB Continuum)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Schools & Life Skills Programs (EDAKAAAD)

Keywords

• International baccalaureate education
• Private school education
• Ib diploma programme
• K-12 international curriculum
• Independent school services

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Annual tuition fees charged to families for student enrolment across three academic programmes: Primary Years Programme (Nursery to Year 6), Middle Years Programme/IGCSE (Years 7-11), and Diploma Programme (Years 12-13). Fees are charged per term (Autumn, Spring, Summer) with annual totals ranging from £23,355 to £34,860 depending on year group. Revenue is recurring on an annual basis with rolling admissions throughout the year.
2. Registration and Setup Fees: One-time non-refundable registration fee of £250 for new students, plus a £1,500 refundable deposit and £1,880 School Development Fee for first year.
3. Examination Fees: Additional fees for external examinations including IGCSE examinations at £700 and Diploma Programme examinations at £800, charged as one-off payments.
4. Optional Support Services: Additional revenue from optional services including Intensive EAL Support (£8,850 annually), Intermediate EAL Support (£4,800 annually), Additional Language Tuition (£4,650 annually), and Online Diploma Course fees (£1,000 annually).
5. Transport Service: Optional door-to-door bus service serving most of central London, available for morning pick-up and afternoon drop-off (fee details not publicly disclosed).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ICS London is a private international school delivering the full International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum plus iGCSE qualifications for students aged 3-18 across two Central London campuses. The school provides Primary Years (PYP), Middle Years (MYP) and Diploma (DP) Programmes, complemented by language courses (French, Spanish, Mandarin), English as an Additional Language (EAL) support, Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision, outdoor learning, and after-school clubs, all delivered with a 5:1 student-teacher ratio.

Product overview

ICS London is an IB World School offering a full International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum for students aged 3-18, comprising the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). The school supplements the IB curriculum with iGCSE preparation courses and language provision (French, Spanish, Mandarin, and EAL support). Educational delivery is supported by a digital learning platform integrating Google Classroom, ManageBac, and Toddle. Additional services include after-school clubs, outdoor learning with Forest School, SEN support, and optional transport. The school operates across two campuses in Marylebone, Westminster, serving approximately 160 students from over 50 nationalities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IB Primary Years Programme (PYP)
• IB Middle Years Programme (MYP)
• IB Diploma Programme (IBDP)
• iGCSE Programme

Quantifiable outcome

• 89% average IB Diploma pass rate over 5 years, with 30.8 point average (vs 24 point pass threshold)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration26 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and supporting.

• GlobeducatecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICS London is an integral member of the Globeducate network, one of the world's largest international K12 education groups with 65+ premium bilingual and international schools educating 40,000 students across 11 countries. The partnership provides access to international events, professional development, student exchange opportunities, and shared educational standards. ICS London was recognised as the leading IB school in the Globeducate Group. Globeducate's Chief Education Officer (Mr. Daniel Jones) chairs ICS London's Advisory Board.
• WWF (World Wildlife Fund)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobeducate's global partnership with WWF, the leading conservation charity, enables sustainability education across the network of schools. Through this partnership, students participate in WWF Wild Wisdom Global Challenge, awareness-raising events, and environmental initiatives impacting over 40,000 young people annually. WWF played a key role in identifying the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
• Eco-SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEco-Schools is the world's largest sustainability education programme. All Globeducate schools, including ICS London, are committed to being certified Eco-Schools. Students and teachers find inspiring and innovative ways to take action on sustainability, marking globally recognised events such as Earth Hour.
• LEGO EducationsupportingTechnology or IntegrationGlobeducate's STEAM programme is supported by LEGO Education, providing collaborative learning tools for hands-on play, real-life curriculum-aligned projects for critical thinking, and advanced coding and robotics opportunities for older students. Used across ICS schools in the network.
• Arts InternationalsupportingTechnology or IntegrationArts International supports the Globeducate STEAM Programme at ICS schools, providing arts education integration alongside LEGO Education's STEM components for a holistic arts and sciences curriculum.
• SmoothwallcoreTechnology or IntegrationSmoothwall provides enterprise-grade web filtering and monitoring systems for ICS London's school network. The system scans content and context of web pages across 120 filtering categories, blocks harmful content (child sexual abuse, terrorism, illegal content, drugs, adult content), and generates instant alerts for safeguarding team review. High-risk alerts are monitored by external Smoothwall staff who contact the school immediately.
• Globeducate Academic OlympicssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual academic competition bringing together students from Globeducate schools across the world to compete in academic challenges, fostering international collaboration and friendly competition.
• Globeducate Model United Nations (MUN)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual Model United Nations conference held in France, bringing together students from across the Globeducate network to develop diplomatic skills, international awareness, and public speaking abilities.
• Globeducate DebatesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual debate competition among Globeducate schools, enabling students to develop argumentation, critical thinking, and cross-cultural communication skills.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Marymount International School London: Independent Catholic international school in Kingston upon Thames offering IB programmes from Early Years through Diploma. Comparable IB curriculum delivery and internationally diverse student population.
• École Jeannine Manuel: London-based French-English bilingual international school offering IB programmes. Direct competitor for internationally mobile families seeking multilingual international education with similar premium positioning and central London location.
• International School of London London: London-based international school offering IB programmes to a diverse multinational student body. Directly comparable in target segment (internationally mobile families), curriculum (IB), and central London positioning.
• ACS International Schools: Network of international schools in the London area and globally offering IB and American curricula. Direct competitor for internationally mobile families seeking premium international education with multiple campus options.
• The American School in London: St John's Wood-based American international school serving a globally diverse community. Comparable target market (international families in London) and similar premium positioning despite different curriculum framework.
• Southbank International School: London-based international school offering the IB continuum across multiple campuses. Directly competes with ICS London for the same internationally mobile families seeking IB education in central London.

Broad incumbents

• Dulwich College: Large, established London independent school with international profile and strong university placement. Operates in the same premium London independent school segment as ICS London but with much larger scale and a UK national curriculum approach.
• North London Collegiate School: Top-ranked UK independent girls' school in Edgware/Canterbury with international branches. Competes for academically ambitious families in London though delivers a UK curriculum rather than IB.
• King's College School, Wimbledon: One of London's most academically selective independent boys' schools with strong Oxbridge outcomes. Competes for high-achieving London families though via the UK curriculum rather than IB.

Regional players

• Wetherby-Pembridge School: London-based premium prep school (Early Years through secondary) serving affluent families in the same Marylebone catchment. Comparable on small-class premium positioning though not an IB school.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ICSLondon
• Facebookfacebook.com/ICSLondonUK
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ics-london
• Instagraminstagram.com/ics_london

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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