Felixstowe International College
Felixstowe, Suffolk · IP11 7NA
Felixstowe International College is a small, Christian-founded coed boarding and day school in coastal Suffolk with just 32 pupils. The school emphasises personal pastoral care and a family atmosphere, explicitly positioning itself as a 'caring community' where every student is individually known. With international boarding alongside local day provision, the college deliberately cultivates cultural diversity and global friendships as part of its educational philosophy.
- →Exceptional pastoral care and attention in a very small community where every pupil is known individually
- →Genuine international boarding option with integrated day and boarding pupils, creating a cosmopolitan environment
- →Christian values-driven education with emphasis on character and wellbeing alongside academics
Who thrives here
Pupils who thrive in intimate, family-like settings; international students seeking English boarding with strong pastoral support; those who value character development and cultural exchange alongside academics; learners who benefit from being known well by staff.
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Contact & visit
Maybush House, Maybush Lane
Felixstowe, Suffolk
IP11 7NA
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Frequently asked questions
How do you get into Felixstowe International College?
Felixstowe International College admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Felixstowe International College's exam results?
At Felixstowe International College, 0% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Felixstowe International College a boarding school?
Felixstowe International College offers boarding as well as day places.
What is Felixstowe International College's latest inspection rating?
Ofsted rated Felixstowe International College “Requires improvement” (2022).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Intimate, caring pastoral environment where pupils are genuinely known by staff
✓International boarding creates genuine cultural diversity and friendship-building across nations
✓Strong emphasis on character, wellbeing and mental health alongside academics
✓Flexible, adaptive approach to teaching supports learners with varied needs
Common concerns
!Very small pupil roll (32) may limit peer choice, specialist facilities, and economies of scale in resourcing
!Not yet Ofsted inspected; limited public accountability data on outcomes
!Lack of information on university destinations and sixth-form progression data
!Geographic isolation in coastal Suffolk may limit access for some families and reduce breadth of co-curricular activities