Around 30% of our children are from overseas, from over 50 countries worldwide, creating a diverse, non-denominational and inclusive community, reflective of our location in a global city. Yet, the warmth of this community spirit has a village feel, bringing belonging, connection and a network for the whole family.
Our Admissions team is very experienced in working with international families and is able to guide them smoothly through the process.
For all applications to our school, we require the latest current school’s reports, translated in English if relevant. That way, our academic team will be able to make a decision to offer a place into our school.
For entry to Year 7 and Year 8 only, children are invited to an online ‘Get to Know You’ session with our Head of School, before we are able to offer a place.
For entry into our Year 4 and above (age 8+), our Head of School or Deputy Head will assess the level of English of children through a casual conversation in an online call, once the offer has been accepted by the parents.
Once at school, we offer English as an Additional Language (EAL) specialist support where needed.
Our full-time, dedicated EAL teacher is part of the SEN (Special Educational Needs) department and specialises in helping pupils with little or no English make accelerated progress in reading, writing, grammar, and spelling. This includes focused 1:1 or small group lessons, as well as tailored support to help pupils access the wider curriculum. Our aim is to ensure every child quickly develops the academic, conversational, and social language skills needed to be happy and successful across the school day.
Read about our recent EAL Success Story: From EAL Learner to Top Senior School Offers
Devonshire House School holds a licence to sponsor Child Student visas. Please inform our Admissions team as soon as possible if you require visa sponsorship. We will be delighted to support you throughout your application and your time in the UK.
Admissions requirements
International students requiring visa sponsorship will undergo the same admissions process as all other applicants. However, an online interview must take place before an offer is made, even for Reception entry, with the child and the parent who will accompany the child for the duration of the visa sponsorship in the UK.
Upon acceptance, we ask families to pay the full academic year’s fees in advance, along with our standard acceptance deposit of £4,000. Please note that we do not charge an administration fee for issuing the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS).
We can support children aged 4 to 11 years old who wish to join our school through the Child Student visa route, along with one of their parents under the Parent of a Child Student visa route.
Fees for international sponsored students
Devonshire House School is working with the Community Liaison Office (CLO) of the U.S. Embassy London, after an official visit from the Regional Education Officer from the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Overseas Schools.
Many diplomatic families from the U.S. Embassy have chosen Devonshire House for their children, whether it is for a long or short period of time. Our staff is very familiar with the American education system and its discrepancies with the British one, and will be able to guide you through the application process with ease.
Dukes Education is a family of nurseries, schools, and colleges in the UK and Europe. As part of Dukes Education, we have a collection of complementary education offerings for our parents, including private tutoring. We often recommend parents of young non-English speakers to work with Dukes Education prior to their entry into our school. This helps children who might feel nervous about joining a new school in a new country for the first time.
For any enquiries please contact the Admissions team directly for an informal conversation. We would be happy to work with you in helping your families finding the right school for them.
