Founded in 1967, ACS International Schools serve the needs of global and local families across four campuses, three in the UK and one in Doha. ACS Hillingdon is a co-educational day school where diversity, innovation, academic excellence and global awareness come together to deliver an exceptional school experience. The school currently has 560 students aged 4 to 18 years and represent almost 50 nationalities. The school year comprises of two semesters from late August to mid-June.
School Mission Statement: The goal is as simple as it is inspiring: to make students ready for the challenges of tomorrow, so they thrive at every stage of their lives.
Organization: ACS International Schools is governed by a board of non-executive trustees; each trustee is elected for a three-year term. The board appoints the Chief Executive Officer for the organization with an executive team reporting directly to the CEO. This team consists of a Marketing, Development & Admissions Director, HR Director, Chief Finance & Estates Officer, Director of Education & Integrated Technology, Partnerships Director and the four Heads of Schools.
Curriculum: The robust curriculum is built on international standards and a world-renowned program of studies is offered, including the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBDP), IB Career-related Program (CP), AP Capstone Diploma and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, as well as the new Global Citizens Diploma. The expert teachers and staff members not only educate but provide personalized pastoral care to students in early childhood ages 4 to 5 (pre-kindergarten and kindergarten), lower school ages 6 to 9 (grades 1-4), middle school ages 10-13 (grades 5-8) and high school ages 14-18 (grades 9-12). Alongside the core subjects, a wide range of study options are available including drama, art, music, STEAM, health and PE and engagement with communities at the local, national and international level.
Co-curricular: There are a wide range of activities, including visual, music and performing arts, after-school activities such as sports, cooking, chess, dance, digital art, a number of sports teams and overseas projects.
Accreditation: The school is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), International Baccalaureate, Independent Schools Association (ISA), ECIS, Global Citizens Diploma, ISTA, and The College Board.
Faculty: In the 2022-2023 school year, ACS Hillingdon has 157 total staff including 93 teachers, 23 of whom are U.S. citizens, 32 host-country nationals, and 38 third-country nationals.
Enrollment: As of September 2022, enrolment is 588. Of the total, 144 are U.S. citizens, 176 are host-country nationals, and 268 are third-country nationals.
Facilities: The historic 11-acre campus is less than 14 miles from central London, enabling students to benefit from opportunities in both the city and countryside, an extensive busing service with door-to-door and express shuttle services into the capital available. The school has three libraries, science and IT labs, art studios, gym, auditorium and music centre complete with recording studio. The grounds feature an all-weather 4G playing field, tennis and basketball courts. Offsite facilities include a 14 acres site to support football, rugby, and track and field as well as access to local amenities including a swimming pool and indoor sports halls.
Finances: The current annual tuition fees are as follows (these ranges include all grades): Day tuition from £11,690 to £26,810. Tuition fees by grade are available on the website or from the Admissions Team.
Special Needs: Download the Special Needs Profile (2023 Special Needs Profile UK, London Hillingdon [146 KB])for this school to learn more about their capability to support students with exceptionalities.
This Fact Sheet is intended to provide general information. Prospective users of the schools may wish to inquire further of A/OPR/OS or contact the school directly for more specific and up-to-the-minute information. Information and statistics are current as of September 2022 and are provided by the school.