# North London Collegiate School

> North London Collegiate School (NLCS) is an independent girls' day school in Edgware, north London, educating girls from age 4 to 18. Named The Sunday Times Independent Secondary School of the Year 2026 and ranked among the top three independent day schools for girls in the UK. In the sixth form, students choose between A Levels and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma; the school's average IB score of 42.94 places it second highest of any IB school in the world. Entry points are at 4+, 7+, 11+ and 16+.

## About the school

- [About NLCS](https://www.nlcs.org.uk/about/): Overview of the school's history, ethos, leadership and values.
- [Senior School](https://www.nlcs.org.uk/senior/): Academic programme, curriculum and school life for girls aged 11 to 18.
- [Junior School](https://www.nlcs.org.uk/junior/): Education for girls aged 4 to 11, including the 4+ and 7+ year groups.
- [Sixth Form](https://www.nlcs.org.uk/sixth-form/): Sixth form life, courses and university preparation for students aged 16 to 18.
- [International Baccalaureate](https://www.nlcs.org.uk/sixth-form/ib/): Details of the IB Diploma programme at NLCS, including subject choices and results.

## Admissions

- [Admissions overview](https://www.nlcs.org.uk/admissions/): How to apply to NLCS, entry points, key dates and the admissions process.
- [How to apply](https://www.nlcs.org.uk/admissions/how-to-apply/): Step-by-step guide to the application and assessment process at each entry point.
- [Visit us](https://www.nlcs.org.uk/admissions/visit-us/): Upcoming open days and events for prospective families to visit the school.
- [FAQs](https://www.nlcs.org.uk/admissions/faqs/): Answers to common questions from prospective parents and students.

## Fees

- [Fees](https://www.nlcs.org.uk/admissions/fees/): Tuition fees for 2026/27 are £8,925 per term for the Junior School and £10,365 per term for the Senior School. Also covers payment schedules, bursaries and scholarships.

## Results and destinations

- [Results and destinations](https://www.nlcs.org.uk/about/results-destinations/): GCSE, A Level and IB results for 2025, plus university destinations including Oxbridge and international universities.

## School life and facilities

- [Canons Sports Centre](https://www.nlcs.org.uk/canons-sports-centre/): The school's sports and leisure facility, open to the wider community.
- [NLCS Thinking](https://www.nlcs.org.uk/news/nlcs-thinking/): Academic articles and essays written by students and staff.
- [Ideas Hub](https://www.nlcs.org.uk/ideas-hub/): NLCS's dedicated innovation and research building, featuring student showcases, academic articles, events and enrichment resources from across the school community.

## Contact and location

- [Contact NLCS](https://www.nlcs.org.uk/contact/): School address, telephone numbers for the Senior and Junior schools, main office email, media enquiries contact, and a general contact form covering admissions, finance, coaching and other departments.
- [Travelling to school](https://www.nlcs.org.uk/admissions/travelling-to-school/): Transport options for getting to NLCS, including the school's coach and minibus network, free shuttle buses from Canons Park, Stanmore and Edgware tube stations, and a postcode route planning tool.