ACS Hillingdon International School bursaries.

Means-tested bursaries worth up to 100% of fees.

Ickenham, Hillingdon

Key facts

Support: Up to 100% of fees
Means-tested: Yes, on household income and assets
Awards made: 40

Who qualifies

Offered to students with exceptional personal and academic potential who require financial assistance and live within the school’s busing catchment area… Read more

Offered to students with exceptional personal and academic potential who require financial assistance and live within the school’s busing catchment area. Bursaries are strictly means-tested with awards up to 100% tuition fees. The bursary programme is suspended for 2026/2027 academic year; candidates must meet residency and UK right to remain requirements and must be aged 11+, 13+, or 16+ at entry.

Source: acs-schools.com, checked 10 May 2026

Who can apply, and how

From ACS Hillingdon International School's own published policy, read on 10 Nov 2026. The school decides every award.

ACS Bursary Programme

Up to 100% of fees

Means-tested bursaries for students with exceptional potential whose families cannot meet full fees, covering up to 100% of tuition fees.

Who can apply

Open at 11+, 13+ and 16+ entry. school's words
“Must be aged 11+ (Grade 6/UK Yr7), 13+ (Grade 8/UK Yr9), or 16+ (Grade 11/UK Yr12) by start date”
Your child must meet the normal entrance standard. school's words
“Must be able to understand, engage with, and successfully meet ACS curriculum objectives”
Both parents' finances are assessed, including separated parents. school's words
“The application requests details of both parents’ income, outgoings, assets and liabilities.”

How it works

Apply by November deadline.
The means test counts equity in your home, savings, investments and pensions and cars. school's words
“Assets include but are not limited to full current value of any properties owned, banking, savings, business and digital currency accounts, investments, vehicles and other assets offset”
Expect a home visit or video interview. school's words
“A home visit by BAA will be arranged to verify applications.”
Applications are assessed by Bursary Assessment Associates (BAA). school's words
“All parents are required to complete a financial application conducted by Bursary Assessment Associates (BAA), a third party assessor”
You hear In early March. school's words
“In early March, the offer of place will be made subject to availability”
Awards are reassessed every year. school's words
“Each award will be subject to annual review to reflect both any changes in a parent's financial position and the school’s ability to fund the award.”

Your checklist

1Check you meet the eligibility criteria, then submit the school application with required documents.By the November deadline
2If the school accepts your application, complete the BAA financial application.After school application accepted
3Attend student and parent interviews with the Bursary Committee and any assessments if invited.In January
4Review the offer documents before accepting any award and place.Early March

Source: the school's bursary policy

Deadlines by entry point

Entry	Opens	Closes	Means-test forms	Decision
Year 72027-28	—	—	—	—

Frequently asked questions

How much bursary support does ACS Hillingdon International School offer?

Bursaries at ACS Hillingdon International School are worth up to 100% of fees, depending on household income and assets. It made 40 awards. Full-fee places go to families on the lowest incomes.

Who qualifies for a bursary at ACS Hillingdon International School?

How do I apply for a bursary at ACS Hillingdon International School?

Register for a place, then return the school's financial form with P60s or tax returns and bank statements before the bursary deadline. Many schools make a home visit, and awards are reviewed each year.

Can I get a scholarship and a bursary at ACS Hillingdon International School?

Yes, the two are assessed separately: ACS Hillingdon International School lists 1 merit scholarship, and a bursary can be added on top where a family qualifies financially.