Compare EYFS International Schools in United Kingdom

AZBUKA Russian-English International School & Nursery is a London-based independent bilingual school offering EYFS and the British Curriculum for ages 2 to 11. The nursery is registered with Ofsted as the UK's first pre-school with a Russian curriculum for bilingual children, and the primary school at Studland Hall (Hammersmith) teaches a bilingual programme with English and Russian as the main languages. Class sizes are small, 8–10 pupils, with two teachers per class, each native in their language, ensuring balanced language distribution. The rotating specialist approach covers maths, English, science, Geography, History, Arts, Music, Design & Technology, PE, Spanish, Philosophy for Children, ICT and PSHE. The school emphasizes culture-rich learning, with school trips, productions, and community events, and prepares pupils for seamless transition to UK secondary education or abroad. Extra features include AZBUKA Saturday School, Cultural Centre and Bilingual Education Resource. The programme supports a culture-rich creative ethos and family engagement opportunities.

Bassett House School is a co-educational independent prep in Notting Hill, London, welcoming children aged 2–11. It runs EYFS, the British Curriculum, Montessori and a bespoke curriculum delivered by teachers, drawing on international practices to balance flexibility with high standards. Core subjects include English, Phonics, Mathematics, Science, Geography, History, Religious Education, PSHE, Computing, French and Latin. French is taught with immersion, including a Form 6 week at a French château where staff speak only French; Latin enriches vocabulary and cross‑curricular links. Computing classrooms are equipped with iMacs and interactive whiteboards; pupils use iPads, MacBook Air laptops and Chromebooks in class. The school is co-educational throughout and part of the Dukes Education family. Facilities include the main building with ten classrooms, Bassett Bear House for Early Years, a music and drama studio, and Westway Sports Centre and Kensington Memorial Park nearby. The motto is Be the best you can be, always.

Boundary Oak School is a co-educational day and boarding school in Fareham, Hampshire, for pupils aged 2 to 16. The school is organised into Early Years, Junior School and Senior School, with boarding available for children aged 10 to 16. Its curriculum follows a British pathway: Early Years uses the EYFS, while Senior pupils study towards GCSEs or IGCSEs in Years 10 and 11, usually taking seven to nine subjects. The campus is based at Roche Court on Wickham Road and is set in 30 acres of grounds, which are used for outdoor learning. A distinctive feature is the outdoor programme, covering ecology, horticulture and bushcraft, with activities such as foraging, fire lighting, toolwork and beekeeping. The school also offers STEAM learning through programming, robotics and LEGO education, plus clubs such as debating, dissection, orchestra, creative writing, sports, Minecraft and 3D printing. Boundary Oak joined Globeducate in 2023.

Located in Kew Village, Broomfield House School is a co-educational preparatory day school for children aged 2 to 11. It teaches the Early Years Foundation Stage and the British Curriculum across English, Maths and Science, with Creative Arts, Humanities, Computing and Languages forming a broad programme. Spanish begins in Kindergarten, with Language Gym from Year 3 and a Year 6 Murcia residential to deepen language skills. The school operates in a Victorian setting with spaces for music, drama and art, plus computing facilities that support Micro:Bits, Python and online-safety learning. The ILP programme personalises teaching, allowing students to progress at their own pace, while 11+ preparation and tailored guidance run through Dukes Education. Outdoor education features prominently with Syon Park Forest School and field visits to Kew Gardens, Old Deer Sports Ground and Pools on the Park. The school celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2026 and maintains an alumni network.

Broomwood Pre-Prep and Little Broomwood, part of the Dukes Education family, offer early-years and pre-prep education in southwest London for children aged 3 to 7. Little Broomwood is the co-educational pre-school (ages 3–4) at The Vicarage, Ramsden Road, while Broomwood Pre-Prep (ages 3–7) operates at Ramsden Road and Nightingale Lane; Broomwood Prep is gender-separated (Boys and Girls). The curriculum follows the Early Years Foundation Stage and the British framework, with a thematic approach to English, Maths, History, Geography, Science, Art and ICT. The school promotes a growth mindset, linked to the five Learning Powers: Communication, Curiosity, Resilience, Independence and Confidence. Facilities include modern, multi-sensory spaces at Little Broomwood and well-equipped buildings for Pre-Prep, with free-flow classrooms and direct garden access. Specialist teaching in music, French, sport and art complements outdoor learning and a broad program of trips and events. A BeYourBEST ethos, pastoral care and outdoor time distinguish the school.

Devonshire House Preparatory School is a co-educational day school in Hampstead for ages 2–13, following the British curriculum. In the Early Years, the EYFS framework supports a play-based, scaffolded approach emphasising communication, personal and social development, physical development, and literacy and numeracy through integrated topics and expressive arts. French is timetabled from Nursery, with continued language learning across the age range. From Year 4, specialist teachers deliver the core curriculum, with a focus on reading, writing, and study skills. Read Write Inc. supports phonics from Nursery to Year 2. The STEM and Arts programmes cover science, IT, and the arts; science is taught as a single subject through Year 6 and then split into Biology, Chemistry and Physics from Year 7, with opportunities such as music scholarships and Art Scholars. The school has a strong arts offer (art, drama, music) with ensembles and theatre productions, including collaborations with venues like The Tabernacle Theatre. Devonshire House is affiliated with the United States Embassy, part of Dukes Education since 2022, and operates across four age-specific sites with extensive facilities and a broad Co-Curricular Programme.

Eaton House Schools operate across sites in Belgravia and Clapham, serving ages 2 to 13 with EYFS through to Year 2 adaptations and a co-educational Nursery at The Manor. Belgravia is a boys' campus with a co-ed Nursery, while The Manor houses separate boys' and girls' schools and a co-educational nursery. The curriculum follows the Early Years Foundation Stage and builds on the Primary National Curriculum, with specialist teaching in French, Music, PE, Drama and Forest School. From Year 1, core subjects are taught by class teachers, with specialist staff supporting PE, languages, drama, music and outdoor learning. The Early Years and Prep spaces include a KG playground, a gym and an enrichment room. The schools offer after-school clubs (up to 40), trips and a program in music, drama, sport, and art. They prepare pupils for selective 7+/8+ entrances to London day schools, with emphasis on wellbeing and individual talents.

Located in Belgravia, Eaton Square Prep School is a coeducational independent preparatory school for Pre‑Nursery to Year 6, welcoming pupils aged two to eleven. The curriculum follows the British system, combining EYFS foundations with Key Stages 1 and 2 to prepare pupils for senior schools and beyond. A standout feature is the STEAM Centre, The Launch Pad, an interactive space with a LU Wall, an interactive sandbox, an augmented reality sandpit, a draw alive wall, a dynamic floor, interactive projector displays and a tablet wall, designed to enrich cross‑curricular learning. AI supports learning with one‑to‑one devices for Years 4 to 6 and a bank of iPads for pupil use, plus programmable robots and Merge Cubes. Facilities include an Art and Design studio, a computing suite and Launch Pad. The school prioritises public speaking, PSHE, service and well‑being, and offers sport, music, drama and clubs, including a Swim Squad and scholarships.

Located at The Fonthill Centre in north Bristol, Ecole Francaise de Bristol teaches French and English within an immersion framework for children aged 1 to 16. The Early Years Foundation Stage and a bespoke French Education Nationale-inspired curriculum support reading, writing and grammar in French, with a focus on four tenses, across three cycles: Reception/Grande Section, CP–CE2, and CM1–CM2. By CM2, pupils are prepared for Secondary and GCSE pathways. Class sizes are small and resources reflect French culture through events and partnerships. The school is a member of the AEFE network and operates as a non-profit charity with funding from fees, not French government subsidies. The campus features bright, purpose-built classrooms, a garden, and year-round access to a dedicated Early Years area with its own outdoor space and a vegetable patch, plus a primary/secondary block with reading corners and interactive whiteboards. Outdoor play, weekly yoga and other activities support wellbeing. Extra features include native-language support (Français Langue Maternelle), exchanges with France, and family-led activities via the PTA.

Europa School UK is a UK state-funded Free School and IB World School on Culham campus for pupils aged 4 to 18. The curriculum blends Early Years Foundation Stage, British curriculum, and the International Baccalaureate through MYP and DP, with a distinctive multilingual, immersion-based approach. In Primary, every pupil spends half the week in English and half in a stream language (French, German, or Spanish), taught by bilingual staff in an immersion environment. In Secondary, History and Geography are studied in a second language. The Sixth Form offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, free for all students. The campus houses Mediathéque, Language Lab, a Sixth Form Study Centre, and a digital learning space, with an Auditorium and an Art Gallery supporting the arts. Capital developments include a Performance Studio and science-lab upgrades. A programme of after-school activities, language exchanges and Duke of Edinburgh Awards enriches academic life and intercultural understanding.

Located on Hampton Court Palace's doorstep, Hampton Court House School is an independent, co-educational day school for ages 2 to 18. The campus sits in nine acres of parkland with on-site Forest School, science and IT labs, art studios, an amphitheatre, a community garden, and multiple sports pitches and courts. The curriculum blends EYFS, the British Curriculum, and a French Curriculum, with language learning central from entry. Nursery activities include English, French and Spanish; from Year 4, at least half of lessons are taught in French; older pupils study French, Spanish, Mandarin and Latin and take at least one to GCSE. The Sixth Form offers A Levels in facilitating subjects. The school partners with Dukes Education for careers guidance. Distinctive features include a bilingual environment, a DELF centre, and a heart-shaped lake with historic grounds. Extracurriculars exceed 50 clubs across Arts, Languages, STEM, Sports and service, including Duke of Edinburgh.

Instituto Español Vicente Cañada Blanch is a public international school in London affiliated with Spain and governed by the Embassy Educational Attache. It serves students aged 3 to 18, offering a Bespoke Curriculum alongside the British Curriculum and the Early Years Foundation Stage. A distinctive feature is the Linguistic Project, a cross‑curricular framework that develops communicative competence and plurilingualism across all subjects and levels, guiding didactic-methodological and organizational practice as part of the Centre Project. The campus at 317 Portobello Road provides classrooms, a dedicated library, a laboratory, eight desdoble classrooms, and two ICT rooms that house desktops, laptops and tablets. On-site spaces include a staff room, reception, and offices for the director and head of studies, plus a dining hall with external catering and a packed-lunch option. Morning care is available, and a broad programme of after-school activities and language clubs complements academic study, supported by AMPA involvement throughout.

Knightsbridge School is an independent co‑educational day school in London offering a British curriculum from Nursery to GCSE. The school teaches in English with a framework aligned to the Early Years Foundation Stage, and the Junior and Senior Curricula build English, Mathematics, Science and Humanities alongside a broad modern language programme. Pupils study a language from early years, with Year 4 broadening to Italian or Mandarin, and Latin introduced in the Senior years. The Lennox Gardens campus provides reception classrooms, an Assembly Hall, a science laboratory and an art studio, with 1:1 music practice rooms and Place2Be counselling. A rich enrichment programme includes a range of co‑curricular clubs and trips, and a Performing Arts focus from drama and dance to music. The school also partners with venues around Chelsea and Knightsbridge for specialist spaces, and runs Duke of Edinburgh, guest talks, university tours and residential trips to support post‑16 progression.

Liberty Woodland School sits on a 4.5-acre campus, with the primary site at Morden Lodge and the secondary space at Ivy Lodge. It offers the Early Years Foundation Stage and the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme for its secondary students, welcoming pupils from age 3 to 18. The curriculum pairs the IB framework with a strong emphasis on outdoor learning; nature-immersed classrooms, learning dens and a nineteenth-century stable-block art studio provide spaces for hands-on, cross-curricular projects. The Primary Curriculum is framed around Roots, Trunk and Crown, focusing on personal and social development, communication, mathematical thinking, creative arts and environmental awareness. Spanish is taught as Language Acquisition, supporting inquiry, collaboration and intercultural understanding. The school runs a Service in Action programme in the secondary, and the LWS Foundation promotes outdoor education and environmental stewardship through residential trips and community projects. Extracurriculars include Music, Drama, Forest skills, Gardening and Book club.

North London Collegiate School is an independent day school for girls aged 4 to 18 near London. The curriculum combines national formats with international options: in Years 7–9 the National Curriculum; Years 10–11 follow Edexcel IGCSE including IGCSE Language and Literature; Sixth Form offers either A Levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, with Cambridge Pre-U also available. In the Sixth Form, about three-quarters of students take Mathematics at A Level or IB, with some pursuing Further Mathematics or IB HL. The school teaches six modern languages—French, Spanish, German, Russian, Mandarin and Italian—with exchanges and Polyglot Society. The 30-acre campus includes a Sports Hall, gym, pitches, a swimming pool and playing fields, plus the NLCS Drawing School, CAD/3D printing facilities, and a 38,000-volume library with the IDEAS Hub for interdisciplinary work. The Performing Arts Centre supports music and drama, including Edinburgh Fringe performances, and a vibrant Senior Societies programme.

Orchard House School is a co-educational preparatory for ages 3 to 11 in West London. It follows The Learning Orchard curriculum, a programme blending Powerful Knowledge, Holistic Learning, Leadership and World Readiness with EYFS, Montessori, and a British-style framework. From Year 1, specialist teaching supports Art, Computing, Dance, Design & Technology, Drama, French, Music, PE, PSHE and Science, with STEAM projects in the Innovation Hub. Reading Explorer and Reading Scholar place reading at the heart of progress, supported by termly English, Maths and Science assessments. The school maintains small classes and a high staff-to-pupil ratio to tailor learning. In Year 6, Senior Schools & 11+ programme guides entry to senior schools, with cohorts achieving 150 offers and over 40 scholarships across day and boarding schools, including priority entry to Dukes senior schools within network. Facilities include a purpose-built early years centre, specialist rooms, libraries, and wraparound care from 7:30am to 6pm.

Prospect House is a co-educational independent preparatory school for ages 3 to 11, with two nearby sites on Putney Hill in south-west London. The Lower School houses Nursery to Year 2, and the Upper School covers Years 3 to 6, offering a continuous education from early years through the end of primary. The curriculum follows the British system and includes English, Maths, Science, Languages (French from age 3 and Latin in Years 5-6), History, Geography, PSHE, and well-being, with specialist staff in sport, music and French. The Early Years blend Curiosity Approach, Reggio Emilia and Montessori principles, with a strong emphasis on outdoor learning and nature connection. From Reception onwards, children have sport, drama and music taught by specialists, and robotics and computing are integrated in later years. The school is part of Dukes Education, supporting a pathway to senior schools and an active parental community and a welcoming environment.

Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate is a co-educational independent day and boarding school at Thorpe Underwood Hall near York, England, comprising Explorers Nursery, Chapter House, King's Magna and College on a 220-acre site. The school serves learners from infancy to around 19 years, offering EYFS, the British Curriculum and BTEC qualifications, with GCSEs, BTECs and A Levels in the senior phase. English is taught at Chapter House with dedicated support for English as an additional language. A weekly Personal Development and Wellbeing programme supports holistic growth, while a Super-Curricular programme adds a one-hour slot in Key Stage 5 to deepen knowledge beyond the classroom. Facilities include Sports Village with a 25-metre pool, triple-court hall, gym and studios; a new gym with ice baths. The King's Theatre hosts performances for school and community. The college offers over 60 GCSE/BTEC/A Level subjects and more than 70 enrichment activities weekly, plus clubs and service opportunities.

Sancton Wood School sits in Cambridge with a Nursery campus at 17 Station Road and Prep and Senior campuses at 2 St. Pauls Road and 57 Bateman Street. The school delivers EYFS and British Curriculum for ages 0 to 16. The Nursery welcomes children from age 1 to 4 in Squirrel, Otter and Robin classes, with hours 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, 48 weeks a year, and progress via Famly App. A smooth transition into Reception supports continuity of learning. Victorian building provides environment, and Sancton Wood is part of the Dukes Education group with Early Years arm Little Dukes, offering EY conferences to improve staff performance and pupil outcomes. Outdoor learning is central through a garden and a Forest School program, with enrichment including Makaton, Spanish, music, STEM, yoga, baking and more. The school emphasises personal, social and emotional development alongside literacy and maths, within a safe, supportive setting.

SIAL.school is bilingual Italian–English primary school with a nursery, located at 154-156 Holland Park Avenue, London. It teaches all subjects in both languages from nursery through Year 6, with native Italian and English teachers delivering a bilingual curriculum that integrates Italian standards with the EYFS framework and the National Curriculum. The school is part of Sistema della Formazione Italiana nel Mondo and is recognised by both British and Italian governments. Classes are small—Reception up to 16 pupils and Nursery up to 20—with a 1:5 ratio in EYFS and 1:8 in KS1/KS2, plus extra language support and full-time Wellbeing Supervisor. The program covers Italian, English, Maths, Science, French, History, Geography, Religious Studies, ICT, Sport, Art, Music and Drama, with PSHE and Civics. Specialist music, art, drama and PE teachers, swimming from Year 1, and a forest school enrich learning. Outdoor spaces include a patio, terrace, nature area, mini-library and sand/water play.

Southbank International School's Kensington campus provides the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme for children aged two to eleven. Located in the Notting Hill district of West London, the school utilizes its proximity to major cultural sites through its "London as a Classroom" initiative. This program integrates visits to nearby museums, galleries, and parks directly into the curriculum, allowing students to learn from the city’s resources. With a student body representing nearly 40 different nationalities, the campus maintains small class sizes typically ranging from 12 to 18 pupils. The school focuses on inquiry-led learning, where students are encouraged to ask questions and explore subjects across various disciplines. Facilities include dedicated spaces for music and art, along with a "living moss wall" designed to incorporate nature into the indoor learning environment. Spanish and French are introduced as additional languages, fostering early multilingual development within a multi-national community.

Stonar School is a co-educational day and boarding school in Atworth, Wiltshire, for pupils aged 2 to 18. Its stages run from Nursery and Prep through Senior School and Sixth Form, with boarding available from age 9. The school follows a British pathway: pupils work towards GCSEs, A Levels and Level 3 Diploma/BTEC-style courses, including Equine Management, Business, Fashion & Textiles, and Sport & Exercise Science. Stonar’s campus is set in countryside at Cottles Park, within walking distance of Atworth village and around 20 minutes by bus from Bath. A distinctive feature is its on-site equestrian provision; the school describes riding as available for pupils of all abilities and identifies Stonar as especially known for equestrian education. Facilities and programmes also include STEM, creative arts, supervised prep, more than 20 senior clubs per term, school buses from nearby towns, and EAL group lessons for international boarders.

The Lyceum School is a co-educational independent school in the City of London serving children from early years through ages 0–11. The curriculum blends a British framework with an integrated topic-based approach, across all year groups, linking English, Maths, Geography, History and Art to real-world contexts. English, Maths, Spanish and Latin are taught alongside Science and Drama, with Maths taught through Times Tables Rock Stars and Singapore mastery strategies. Digital and AI-powered platforms support personalised learning and 11+ preparation, alongside traditional resources. A distinctive feature is The Owlery, a STEAM room that acts as a free-flowing classroom inspired by Minecraft, plus weekly outdoor learning in the Lyceum Garden at Spitalfields City Farm. Sport and outdoor education are supported by off-site facilities including Mile End Stadium, Shoreditch Power League and York Hall swimming pool. The school is part of the Dukes Education network, with governance and leadership drawn from its community.

The Pointer School is a co-educational independent primary in Blackheath, London, for ages 3 to 11. It operates within a Christian framework and offers a blended curriculum of EYFS, the British Curriculum and a Singaporean Maths approach. In the early years, Maths follows the Singapore model; Years 4–6 develop mastery for 11‑plus exams with added non‑verbal and verbal reasoning. English is taught to National Curriculum standards with cross‑curricular links, a well‑stocked library and World Book Day activities. Science follows a KS1 topic program and a deeper KS2 curriculum with field trips, while Humanities are taught in three phases to ease the secondary transition. RE, Art & Design and Computing are core, with Visual and Creative Arts contributing to creativity and literacy through project work. The school provides front and rear playgrounds, a pavilion, wraparound care (Breakfast Club and Late Class) and a school chef serving organic, responsibly sourced meals including Rhug Estate meat. There are up to 55 after‑school clubs, Chess Club and residential trips for Years 3–6; in 2022 it joined the Dukes Education family.

The Roche School is a private, family-owned day school in London that educates children from 2 to 11. It follows the English National Curriculum, with Nursery to Year 6, teaching core subjects across year groups in English and offering Spanish immersion for bilingual learners. The school also integrates EYFS and Montessori-inspired elements to support early development. The Roche School prioritises pupil wellbeing through a daily wellbeing room staffed by a pastoral team and an engaging, enriched English-centric curriculum. Its facilities include a main building with a library, three computer suites, a sprung-floor dance studio, an in-house pottery kiln, a raised stage, and a kitchen, plus access to outdoor spaces such as Wandsworth Park playing fields, nearby tennis courts, and a 33m swimming pool. Regular Forest School sessions use Wimbledon Common and Richmond Park. A broad extracurricular offer includes sport, arts, and specialist clubs, underpinned by student leadership and community projects.

Stewart Bilingual School offers a dual British and French curriculum for ages 2 to 11, from nursery to primary. Program combines the National Curriculum of England with the Education Nationale French syllabus, with pedagogical coordinators bridging the two for coherent planning. Each class has two qualified teachers, English and French, and a teaching assistant; lessons run with morning sessions in one language and afternoon sessions in the other, giving equal hours to each curriculum. The school emphasises reading, writing and numeracy, enriched by cross-curricular work in science, history, geography and arts, and aims for accelerated progress and a thorough grasp of fundamentals. Small class sizes and varied extra-curricular activities support learning. Family-owned network dating back to 1978–1995, Stewart Bilingual School operates campuses in London, Paris and Bordeaux. Facilities include the school library, kitchen, and after-school care until 6:30 pm; progression to British secondary schools or Lycée is anticipated.

Windermere School, Infant and Junior, is a co-educational day and boarding community serving the early years to Year 6. The Junior School delivers EYFS and a varied prep curriculum with specialist teaching in French, Art, Music and PE. Upper Key Stage 2 adds Drama and Computing to prepare for Senior School. Pupils perform on the Crampton Hall stage as part of Production, and participate in inter-House events including Performing Arts, debating and the Spelling Bee. Outdoor learning is central: Forest School, sailing and canoeing at Hodge Howe, climbing and orienteering on the fells, den building, and singing in caves by candlelight. The Junior School on Ambleside Road will relocate in 2025 to refurbished facilities on Senior School site; Years 3–6 will be based in Browhead with access to Crampton Hall theatre, Ceramics Studio, Science labs, ICT suite and DT. Pre-Prep has its own space in the former Head Teacher's house.