ACS International School Cobham
Leading international boarding school for students aged 2—18 in picturesque Surrey — 20 minutes from London
Portsmouth Road · Cobham · Surrey KT11 1BL
Reception during the year
Boarding house from
12
rocks
2
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18
years
1300
128
Acre
1975
IB·AP·HSD
Mr. Robert Crowther
CONTENT · IBO · CIS
Board+Daily (full · weekly · flexi)
1300
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Disciples
80
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Nationalities
128
Acre
Campus Acres
94
%
IB Pass Rate
50
+
Years of IB experience
1975
Year of foundation
Where the path to the world's leading universities begins
ACS Cobham is one of the most prestigious international boarding houses in the suburbs of London. The school is located on a 128-acre campus in Surrey and is part of the non-profit group ACS International Schools — a registered UK-charity since 2018.
More than 1,300 students from 80+ countries are educated here in IB and AP programs. ACS's teaching approach is “how to learn” rather than “what to teach”: the school educates independent thinkers capable of excelling in the global arena.
The school is proud of its charitable status and runs partnership programs in Namibia, supports the Disaster Relief Fund and develops students' leadership qualities through service learning.
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One of the most experienced IB schools in the UK — since 1986 · Apple Distinguished School 2022—2025 (Lower School) · Certified Google Educators in the teaching staff · Powerful EAL support: mini-groups and a communicative approach · Counseling on admission to universities from grades 9 to 12 · Rolling Admissions — taking applications throughout the year
🍎 Apple Distinguished School · 🏛️ IB World School · 📋 ISI Inspected
Address
Portsmouth Road · Cobham · Surrey KT11 1BL
Airport
Heathrow (LHR) — 15 miles · 20 min
To London
25 miles · ~40 min
Type of training
Board+Daily (full · weekly · flexi)
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ACS Cobham offers a full virtual tour of the campus — buildings, classrooms, gyms, boarding houses and Surrey's green alleys. This is the best way to feel the atmosphere before arrival. The school also runs open days and in-person tours for families where children can attend classes, meet peers and the team.
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ACS Cobham offers a full virtual tour of the campus — buildings, classrooms, gyms, boarding houses and Surrey's green alleys. This is the best way to feel the atmosphere before arrival. The school also runs open days and in-person tours for families where children can attend classes, meet peers and the team.
230
places in the boarding house
Boarding house — like home, but better
Two buildings are Woodlands (new · 2017 · £15m) and Fields (after renovation). Single rooms with their own bathroom and workspace for all high school students. Boards' own dining room · recreation areas · games rooms · kitchen areas · Wi-Fi. Boarders from 40+ countries — cultural events · International Night · sports competitions between buildings · formal lunches · October international trips are included in the program. Full · weekly and flexi boarding are available.
Age from
12
up to 18 years
Separate blocks for different age groups
Private bathroom
In-suite for every high school student
Boards' own dining room
Breakfast + dinner daily, kitchen areas
40+ nationalities
International Night · formal dining · Duke of Edinburgh
October International Trips
Included in the boarding program
Everything that awaits your child in
ACS International School Cobham
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ACS Cobham builds learning around the philosophy of “how to learn · not what to teach”. The school offers IB Diploma and Advanced Placement — two of the most prestigious programs in the world, opening doors to top universities in the UK, USA and Canada. The assessment approach is formative: the results are used as feedback for growth, not just as a final assessment. Students master critical thinking, research skills, and independent work — something valued at Oxford and Harvard.
94
%
IB Pass Rate
33
Average IB Score
6
%
AP — score 3+
Graduates enter Oxford · Cambridge · LSE · Harvard · Georgetown · Johns Hopkins and other QS top 50 universities each year
ACS Cobham understands sport as part of the integral development of the individual. The 128-acre campus provides space for a full-fledged sports environment: from the Olympic track to a 6-hole golf course. Students participate in indoor inter-building competitions and outdoor tournaments. The Duke of Edinburgh program is available to senior school students and develops leadership · physical endurance and social responsibility.
! 12
+
Sports
! 128
Campus Acres
! 6
Tennis courts
International arena · gym · Dance Studio and 25m swimming pool open to all students daily
Performing Arts Centre with its own stage and music studios is the heart of ACS Cobham's cultural life. Students put on performances · record music · shoot short films and publish a school journal. Art here is not an elective; it is an equal part of education. The Home Language Enrichment program supports the native languages of learners from 40+ countries. Creative Writing · Graphics and Textiles are available as elective courses within the AP and HSD.
! 1
Own theater with stage
! 12
+
Art directions
! 40
+
Languages in Home Language
Students perform regularly in front of the public — from chamber concerts to large school productions at the Performing Arts Centre
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Student life at ACS Cobham goes far beyond classrooms and sports grounds. The students themselves initiate and organize most of the events — from International Night · where each nation prepares food · music and traditions · to Talent Night and charity events in support of Namibia. Pensioners have a rich program of trips to London — theaters · museums · cultural events. October vacation trips are included in the program — students visit different parts of Europe together with the school.
! 100
+
Student Initiatives
! 40
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Nationalities in the boarding house
! 3
International Assistance Programs
ACS Cobham is a registered UK-charity since 2018. Part of the school's mission is to form in children the habit of giving more than taking; and to make a real contribution to the global community
Cobham, Surrey
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The tranquility of the suburbs, the power of London
District
Elmbridge · Surrey
UK
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Where the greenery of England meets the world
Cobham is a quiet but very lively suburb southwest of London. Located in the county of Surrey, it combines security, nature, developed infrastructure and quick access to the British capital. It is here on 128 acres of picturesque landscape that ACS Cobham campus sprawls — surrounded by woods and grass fields, and at the same time 20 minutes from Heathrow Airport.
Safety is not a word, but a standard
Elmbridge, the county that includes Cobham, is consistently among the top five safest counties in the UK. The low crime rate, the well-groomed streets and the neighborhood culture — it is felt immediately. For parents who send a child abroad, this is one of the most compelling arguments: the student walks outside the campus gates into a fully controlled and safe environment.
One of the lowest crime rates in the UK · Closed and protected campus area · Active local policing Surrey Police
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London is always nearby
Cobham has excellent transport links with London and international airports
✈️
Heathrow (LHR)
🚗
Centre de Londres
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Cobham & Stoke D'Abernon → Waterloo
🛣️
Route M25/A3
🚌
ACS School Bus
Nature as part of the daily experience
Cobham is located in the heart of the Surrey Hills — one of England's most beautiful protected natural areas (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). Hills, woods, the Mull River, and green meadows surround the campus. For students, this means not only a beautiful view outside the window, but also regular outings, cycling and hiking trails. The Duke of Edinburgh Award — part of the school program — takes place in these places.
The River Mull and Cobham Mill are an 18th-century landmark. · Pineshill Park - Landscape Garden Reserve · Surrey Hills Cycling & Walking Trails · RHS Wisley Garden - 15 min from campus
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What to do in your free time
Despite its size, Cobham and surrounding Surrey offer a rich leisure experience. Every Saturday school students go to London — West End, museums, concerts, shopping. Nearby there is local entertainment for every taste.
Sandown Park Racecourse - horse racing and concerts (Esher, 5 min) · Guildford and Kingston upon Thames - major shopping malls · Chelsea FC Training Centre in Cobham · Thorpe Park - amusement park · 10 min from campus · Cobham Wave - local water park and sports centre · Cinemas and restaurants in Esher and Weybridge
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Climate of Surrey
Temperate marine — mild winter · warm summer. Students from Ukraine adapt quickly. Snow is rare; rains are uniform throughout the year.
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