Joining our International School
The best way to discover what it’s like to be part of our global school community is to attend one of our open events. We run a range of online International School open events throughout the year for families all over the world. These are usually led by our International School Senior Leadership Team and include presentations from key members of staff, a student panel session and live Q&A to answer any questions you may have.

"At my old school it felt like they were trying to finish the syllabus and force it on us. I feel like at d'Overbroeck's, it's more enjoyable and educational at the same time."

Entry requirements
Each of our five International School programmes have specific entry points and academic requirements:
The Discovery Years applicants
- September, January and April entry available
- IELTS 3+ or equivalent
Two-Year IGCSE applicants
- September entry only
- IELTS 4+ or equivalent
4 or 5-term IGCSE applicants
- January or April entry available
- IELTS 4.5+ or equivalent
One-Year IGCSE applicants
- September entry only
- IELTS 5+ or equivalent
UK Study Abroad applicants
- September, January or April entry available
- IELTS 4.5+ or equivalent
Friendship Ambassador Awards
Friendship Ambassadors are students who add to the life of the International School. They should enjoy meeting visiting families and representing their countries and the school.
They may have:
- already had positions of responsibility at their school, or
- taken part in competitions or awards abroad, or
- taken part in community or charity work, or
- have a particular skill or talent (e.g. in music or sport)
How to apply
All students need to do is show on the application form that they are interested in a Friendship Ambassador Award by ticking the relevant box on the application form. In their personal statement they should explain briefly what they can offer the school by telling us what they have achieved.
All applicants will be interviewed but the interview can be by Skype. In the interview we will ask students about why they think they would be a good ambassador for the school.
The Awards
These are generous awards from £1500 to £6000 a year are for the first year of a student’s time at d’Overbroeck’s International School. If you have students who are excited by the idea of studying in the UK and who want to play an active role in school life, this award could be for them.