Around 175,000 Americans live in London — one of the largest expat communities in the city.
American children typically transition well into UK state schools. The main differences are curriculum terminology (Key Stage vs Grade), the absence of letter grades in favour of descriptors, and the Ofsted inspection system. Most American families prioritise academic outcomes — look for schools with KS2 scores above 70% and Outstanding or Good Ofsted ratings. UK state schools are generally smaller than US public schools, which many families find preferable.
American School in London (private, Swiss Cottage) · International Community School · Various Saturday school programmes