History of the School
ACS Cobham opened in 1975 with 175 Kindergarten to 9th Grade students. The Heywood Estate made a perfect campus location with historic buildings and 128-acres of grounds situated only 30 minutes by train from central London
Pre-16 qualifications
ACS High School Diploma (US).
Post 16 qualifications
High School students benefit from the following options, which are recognised at universities across the globe.International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)
Advanced Placement Capstone Diploma (APCP)
Advanced Placement International Diploma (APID)
Advanced Placement (AP) courses
ACS High School Diploma (US).ACS Cobham is most proud of the fact that it enables students to attend a top choice university around the globe. Based on the principle of genuine mutual respect, we strive to bring out the best in each student, guiding all to achieve beyond expectation, and to enjoy the many friendships and advantages of our truly international learning experience.
Academic performance
Boarding accommodation
They champion internationalism, with over 70 nationalities represented. Everyone in our community has one thing in common – what makes them all different is ultimately what makes them all the same and binds us together. Our very foundation is international, and their boarding experience encompasses everything your child would wish for.
Pastoral care
They have a fully supported pastoral care programme with an assistant principal who oversees all aspects of pastoral care, two dedicated personal counsellors and a visiting therapeutic counsellor each week.There is a consistency of support within each grade level with students receiving the day-to-day support of their homeroom teacher. Their heads of year work closely with school counsellors and the assistant principal to support the emotional and behavioural needs of our students.
Extra-curricular activities
ACS Cobham they understand the value of co-curricular activities in helping to provide a well-rounded and balanced school experience. Together they shape the young hearts and minds that grow to respect cultural differences, and choose to make a difference to the lives of others.This is most clearly seen in their many student-led outreach programmes. It is also highlighted by our long-standing commitment to create brighter learning opportunities in Namibia, and the international works of our Disaster Relief Fund to help alleviate the impact of sudden tragedy wherever it may occur in the world.Students drive the many events that draw together artistic, cultural, interpersonal, intellectual, and compassionate leadership to extend learning beyond the classroom,
General school facilities