ECIS is a non-profit global membership organisation founded in 1965, originally as the European Council of International Schools. Now operating worldwide, it focuses on the professional growth of educators and the advancement of international education. The association provides professional learning, qualifications, and conferences designed to foster leadership, inclusion, and pedagogical excellence. ECIS connects member schools and partners to share best practices and innovative strategies, aiming to "transform lives through international education" by supporting the specific needs of the international school community.
ECIS Member Schools (7)
ACS Cobham International School is a co-educational day and boarding school situated on a 128-acre woodland campus in Cobham, Surrey. Located approximately 20 miles from Central London, the school enrols students aged 2 to 18 from over 60 nationalities. The curriculum includes the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma and an American curriculum, offering Advanced Placement (AP) courses and leading to a US high school diploma. The school claims to focus on innovation, academic excellence, and global awareness. Facilities include extensive sports amenities and a performing arts centre.
ACS Egham International School is a co-educational institution situated in the Surrey countryside, near The Savill Garden and approximately 25-30 miles from central London. The school claims to offer a world-class personalized learning approach within a diverse international community of over 50 nationalities. It is an IB World School, notably one of two in the UK to provide all four International Baccalaureate programmes for students aged 4-18. The campus, set in extensive parkland, features state-of-the-art facilities.
Dwight School London is an independent, co-educational international school situated across multiple campuses in North London, including the North Finchley and Friern Barnet areas. It caters to students aged 2 to 18, offering the full International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum at all three levels (PYP, MYP, DP). The school claims to focus on personalised learning, aiming to "ignite the spark of genius in every child," alongside fostering community and a global vision. As an academically non-selective institution, it is part of the wider Dwight global network of schools. The urban setting includes various school sites, sports fields, and a forest school area.
Established in 1979, ICS London is a co-educational independent day school for students aged 3 to 18. Situated across two central London campuses in Marylebone and Paddington, the school offers the full International Baccalaureate (IB) programme, alongside IGCSEs. The school claims to focus on nurturing confident global citizens and welcomes students from over 65 nationalities. ICS London is an accredited IB World School and part of the Globeducate group.
Jeannine Manuel School is a co-educational bilingual international French school, catering to students aged 3 to 18. Situated in the heart of London, with campuses across Bloomsbury, the school opened in 2015 as a sister institution to its Parisian namesake, which is ranked among French lycées. The school claims to focus on promoting international understanding through the bilingual education of a multicultural student community and fostering pedagogical innovation. Students follow an enriched bilingual curriculum, with options for the French International Baccalaureate or the International Baccalaureate Diploma.
Southbank International School (Westminster) is a co-educational day school situated across three urban sites in Central London, near Regent's Park. It offers the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) for students aged 11-18. The school emphasizes internationalism, with a diverse student body representing over 60 nationalities. It was previously awarded an "Outstanding" rating by Ofsted in 2017.
Situated in London's Notting Hill area, Southbank International School (Kensington) is a co-educational private international day school for students aged 2 to 11. Housed in two adjoining Victorian villas, the campus offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP). The school claims to embrace a liberal ethos, fostering academic excellence and a global outlook through inquiry-based learning. English is the language of instruction, with Spanish offered as a second language, and English as an Additional Language (EAL) support available. It serves an international student body from approximately 40 countries.