ACS International School Cobham (often “ACS Cobham”) is a co-educational, independent day and boarding school in Cobham, Surrey, for students aged 2–18. The school sits on a sprawling 128-acre campus in beautiful Surrey countryside, while still being only about 30 minutes by train from central London.

International community & curriculum

ACS Cobham serves a diverse student body with pupils coming from more than 70 nationalities, creating a multicultural and globally minded environment. Academically, the school offers a rigorous, internationally recognised curriculum: students may follow the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB Diploma) or a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses. All students also graduate with a High School Diploma. This flexible, broad curriculum supports a wide range of future pathways with around 65% of their cohort going onto UK universities, the remaining 35% progressing onto US universities, or other international institutions.

Facilities, arts, and extracurricular life

The facilities at ACS Cobham are outstanding, there is a large sports centre (including a 25-metre competition indoor pool), multiple football and rugby fields, tennis courts, all-weather fully lit athletics track and 4G football pitch, and a four-hole golf course. For the arts and academics, there’s a performing arts centre with a 500+ seat auditorium, music and drama studios, art studios, dedicated science labs that encourage hands-on discovery, and an Innovation Centre equipped with 3D printers and laser cutters for STEM-driven creativity.

Beyond traditional academics, students have numerous opportunities: competitive sports (the school’s teams are called the “Cougars”), music, theatre productions, clubs, community service, and global-citizenship initiatives — reflecting the school’s ethos of preparing their students to be the world’s next thinkers and doers.

Boarding & community environment

For local and international families needing boarding options, ACS Cobham offers flexible arrangements: weekly (5-day) or full (7-day) boarding. The boarding houses are modern and comfortable, including a recently completed senior boarding house with ensuite rooms for final year students. Pastoral care and community are important, fostering a supportive, international environment that helps students from many backgrounds feel at home.