The King's School International College

King's School in Canterbury is one of the oldest and most prestigious boarding schools in England. The school is located next to the grounds of Canterbury Cathedral within this World Heritage site and the picturesque setting can’t help but impress. Equally impressive are the school’s academic results, with its A-level results featuring within the top 20 of our co-ed boarding schools table pretty much every year. Despite being very much an academic school, The King’s School follows the ethos of developing “the whole child”, with success celebrated across sports and the arts, and extra-curricular involvement given an equal weighting to academic achievement.

The International College is a brand-new facility which includes exceptional teaching and accommodation in one place, in an impressive specially designed building where students can live and study with everything they could need. The college caters for children in Years 9-11 and offers a range of courses to suit the needs of each student and to prepare them for the next stage of their education. The International College is an integral part of King's School and shares its site with the newly renovated Theatre and Arts Centre. Sport and extra-curricular activities are shared with students from the main school. Students at the International College come from a range of countries, with the majority from Hong Kong and China with others from France, Russia, Spain and Korea. 

The Pre-6th Form Course

Students can join the equivalent of Year 11 to take a one year GCSE course. They will study Maths, English (first or second language), Science, and Global Perspectives. Optional subjects include Music, Art, History, Business Studies, Computer Science and Media Studies, In total students take 5-9 courses depending on their English level and academic ability. 

Admission is selective and students will sit an online Password test in Maths and English and will be expected to have an IELTS level of 5.0 - 5.5

Progression to the 6th form at King's School is not automatic but the top 10% of students on the course are likely to gain entry. We can support students with 6th form progression to other schools. 

How can I apply to King's School International College?

Please submit an enquiry to discuss your child's suitability for this and other international study centres.