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 from Year 1 (age 5), we require the latest current school’s reports, translated in English if relevant, and we ask to meet you during an online call to understand your child’s level of English.
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:
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 in partnership with the Office of Overseas Schools and the Community Liaison Office of the U.S. Embassy London, to provide educational opportunities for US Embassy students.
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.
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