Egham, Surrey · TW20 0HS
ACS Egham is a large, cosmopolitan day-only international school set across 36 acres of Surrey countryside, serving ages 3–18 with a distinctly global outlook. The school is the first in the UK to offer all four International Baccalaureate programmes (PYP, MYP, DP, CP), positioning itself at the premium end of the international school market. Its ethos emphasizes academic rigour, innovation, and global citizenship, underpinned by a substantial international cohort (50+ nationalities) and partnerships with prestigious organisations like the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Who thrives here
Families seeking a rigorous, globally-minded IB curriculum who value innovation and international perspective; expatriate families and those with international mobility; pupils with strong independent learning skills who thrive in inquiry-based, progressive environments.
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Woodlee, London Road
Egham, Surrey
TW20 0HS
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ACS Egham International School admits pupils at 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
ACS Egham International School is a day school in Egham and does not offer boarding.
ISI rated ACS Egham International School “Excellent” (2020).
Frequently praised
✓Genuinely international ethos and 50+ nationalities create cosmopolitan environment
✓Modern facilities and spacious rural setting on 36-acre campus
✓Rigorous, well-regarded IB curriculum differentiation and innovation
✓Strong EAL and home-language support for international families
Common concerns
!Not yet Ofsted-inspected; limited independent validation of teaching quality and safeguarding
!Day-only model limits boarding option for expat families requiring residency
!Emerging school status means limited alumni network and university destination track record relative to legacy independents
!Annual fees not publicly stated; likely premium pricing limits accessibility