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Founder's Award

To mark our continued commitment to excellence and our local community, ISL is proud to announce the launch of the Founder’s Award, in memory of Nadim Makarem who established ISL in 1972.

This exclusive initiative is designed to welcome local families into our world-class learning environment by providing a significant, long-term reduction in fees.

We believe in transparent, accessible education. The Founder’s Award offers a fixed tuition fee based on your child's year group.

 

 

Founder's Award Fees

Phase Founder's Award Fee*
Application fee Nil
Primary £21,000 per annum
Secondary £25,000 per annum
Sixth Form £26,000 per annum
The above fees include VAT.
*This rate is not a one-off. The Founder’s Award fees will apply for the entirety of your child’s education at ISL, adjusted annually by cost-of-living (or inflationary) increases.
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Additional fees

The following fees are not included in the Founder's Award:

Enrolment deposit: £1,800 (new students only)  The enrolment deposit is only refunded when the student leaves the school and if a full term’s written notice is given.

Capital Development fee: £2,000 for first year, then £300 per year thereafter

English level testing prior to admission: £90  Students applying for Grade 9 - 12 for whom English is not their first language will need to take a test, in person or online. 

Home Language: Fees are bespoke depending on the size of the language class. Precise costs will be confirmed at the time of enrolment.

Intensive English (Grade 9 - 12 students requiring a specialised EAL programme only): £2,370 per year

IB Assessment: £996  For students entering G12 the one-off Diploma Programme Exam Fee or the Careers-related Programme fee covers the cost of registration and examination fees charged by the International Baccalaureate. This does not cover the costs of November re-sits.

Lunch: £1,820 per year (optional)  A hot meal cooked in school is available for all students but it's not compulsory. Students are allowed to bring a packed lunch if they prefer. One-half term’s written notice is required for cancellation of the service. Lunch is not provided to Grades 11 & 12.

Transport: £3,750 (optional)  Transport can only be offered on a two-way basis. Please note transport is not available for students taking part in extra-curricular activities after school. One half term’s written notice is required for the cancellation of the service. There is no transport available for G11 & 12 students.

Extra-curricular: Most activities and clubs are provided free of charge by ISL staff. Some activities provided by external specialists may incur an extra charge and will be presented termly.

Eligibility & criteria

To qualify, families must meet the following criteria:

  • Local residency:  You must demonstrate that you have lived in the UK for at least the last 5 years (since 2021).  
  • Documentation:  Evidence can include your child’s UK school records for this period or copies of utility bills dating back to 2021.
  • No entrance tests:  Admission under this award is based on eligibility and availability, not competitive testing.

How to apply

How to apply

  1. Submit your evidence: Send your proof of residency (school records or utility bills) directly to FoundersAward@isllondon.org
  2. Submit your application: Use the ISL admissions portal via OpenApply
  3. Application fee waiver: There is no fee to apply for the Founder’s Award

We encourage interested families to submit their documentation as soon as possible to secure one of the 60 available awards.

If you have any questions please email us at FoundersAward@isllondon.org

We look forward to welcoming you to ISL!
 

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