A school as wonderfully diverse as London itself
Just like London itself, LPS Clapham’s community is wonderfully diverse. British and international students learn side by side, forming friendships that cross cultures and perspectives. We are proud to welcome students, and their families, from a rich spectrum of international backgrounds.
Though families join LPS Clapham from all over the world, our community is connected, warm and personal. Every student is known as an individual, and every family becomes part of a community that values kindness, respect, and shared experience.
Admissions designed for international families
Joining a new school, particularly when moving to a new country, is an important moment for any family. Our Admissions Team is highly experienced in supporting international applicants and ensures that the process is clear, thoughtful, and welcoming from the very start.
To help us understand your child’s learning journey so far, we ask families to submit their most recent school report, with an English translation if needed. This allows our academic team to make an informed decision and plan appropriate support where helpful.
How places are allocated
Children applying to LPS Clapham are considered holistically. Places are allocated based on:
- A recent school report
- A confidential reference from your child’s current school
- A taster day at LPS Clapham and / or an interview with our Head
- An EAL (English as an additional language) assessment when relevant
If it is more convenient for families, interviews and assessments can be carried out online, ensuring accessibility for pupils who may still be overseas or relocating.
Personalised academic support, stretch and challenge
Students join LPS Clapham from a wide range of educational systems, bringing with them different experiences, strengths and ways of learning. Our personalised approach to teaching allows us to understand each student’s academic journey and adapt our support to help them thrive from the outset.
Whether a student needs time to adjust to a new curriculum or is ready for greater academic stretch and challenge, our teachers respond to them as an individual. The result is an experience that is both supportive and ambitious, helping students develop confidence in their learning while quickly gaining a strong sense of belonging within the school community.
English as an additional language (EAL)
For pupils who are new to English or continuing to build their confidence, we offer a well-structured English as an Additional Language programme.
Every child joining us is assessed individually so we can provide the right level of support from the outset. This may include one-to-one teaching, small-group sessions, or in-class support to help pupils access the curriculum with confidence. Above all, our aim is to help every child feel secure, expressive and happy in their use of English, academically, socially and creatively.
Support for diplomatic families
Our school has extensive experience welcoming and supporting diplomatic families. We understand that relocating to London can involve navigating a new education system alongside specific visa and immigration requirements. Our admissions team is experienced in supporting families through this process, including those who may be exempt from standard UK immigration requirements, and works closely with parents to ensure every child enjoys a smooth and positive transition into school life.
Child student visa sponsorship
LPS is licensed to sponsor Child Student visas for pupils aged 11 to 18. Any visa application must be made prior to a student turning 18. Families who require visa sponsorship are warmly encouraged to speak with our Admissions Team early in their application.
In keeping with sponsorship guidelines, families must demonstrate that they have the financial means to support the child while living in the UK, as an accompanying parent is not eligible to work during this period. Families will also be required to evidence their child’s care arrangements in line with UKVI guidelines whilst living in the UK.
- LPS Clapham does not charge for the administration of visas.
- It is expected that sponsored students will complete their course of study, specified as the ‘Course End Date’ in the CAS request form.
- Once a place is accepted, it is not possible to defer the start date, unless there are exceptional circumstances.
- Once we confirm financial capability, and suitable care arrangements, we can issue the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) required for the visa application.
Proud to belong to Dukes Education
As part of the Dukes Education family, LPS Clapham benefits from a wide network of educational expertise. International families can access additional services, such as tutoring and language support, which can be particularly helpful for children preparing to join a new school and a new community.
As a school, we are committed to the UK Agent Quality Framework and pledge to create and maintain the highest standards of agent management, ensuring the UK remains a leading study destination for international students.
Why LPS Clapham is the top choice for international families
- Learn like a Londoner: LPS Clapham offers an exciting new approach to secondary schooling, one that is dynamic, forward-thinking, and deliberately designed around a tight-knit school community. By ensuring every child is deeply known, fully supported, and consistently stretched, LPS Clapham unlocks new levels of confidence and capability in students, so they can thrive thanks to LPS’ unique, experiential approach to learning, students are equipped not only with strong academic foundations, but also with the skills, self-belief, and adaptability they need to succeed in their future endeavours.
- Assured entry: Under the Dukes Education Assured Place Scheme, all students moving to LPS Clapham from another Dukes school have an assured place, and students in LPS Clapham for years 7-11 have an assured place at our Sixth Form for years 12 and 13.
- London school experience, global outlook: We celebrate our diverse community while providing a traditional “English school experience” based on our four ‘Cs’ of success; creativity, compassion, courage, and collaboration.
- Exceptional pastoral care, a school that feels like a family: Students describe LPS Clapham as feeling like a family. The tight-knit community that LPS Clapham fosters is thanks to our award-winning pastoral care, which is the golden thread running through everything we do. At LPS Clapham every student is known, and every voice is heard. Key to our family feeling is the vertical tutoring and house system.
- Visa sponsorship: LPS holds a Child Student Visa Licence to sponsor international students aged 11 – 18.