Bright World Partner School Profile

ACS International Schools based in London were founded in 1967 and serve international and local communitieis. The schools enrol 2,600 students aged 2 – 18 from more than 70 countries, speaking over 30 languages at three campuses; ACS Cobham, ACS Egham and ACS Hillingdon. The schools are non-sectarian and co-educational. Boarding is available at ACS Cobham. The academic programmes include the International Baccalaureate Diploma, American based curriculum and Advanced Placement courses. ACS International Schools offer a comprehensive and robust academic programme built upon the principles and standards of the American education system. All students who graduate from an ACS International School automatically earn an American High School Diploma. The Advanced Placement courses are designed to expose able and motivated High School students to college-level academic material. ACS Cobham promotes a high standard of scholarship, responsibility, and citizenship in a supportive, international community. They implement a student-centred approach to instruction following an inquiry-based and interdisciplinary curriculum. The ethos of the school is to inspire students to become successful lifelong learners and responsible global citizens. In addition to academic achievement ACS Cobham strives to provide experiences that contribute to the physical, social, and emotional development of all students. Offering a broad range of after-school clubs, social functions and competitive sport regularly competing against other international schools at cross-country running, volleyball, basketball, swimming, track & field, soccer, tennis, baseball, and softball. . There is an extensive field trip programme and overnight trips to historic or scientific sites around the UK The ACS Cobham Dormitory is an integral part of the school community, offering separate-wing accommodation for over 100 boys and girls aged between 12 and 18. Cultural diversity and internationalism is celebrated.