The Schools Index

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EditorFiona McKenzie
CategoriesSchools
Private schools
International schools
FrequencyAnnual
PublisherCarfax Education
The Schools Index
EditorFiona McKenzie
CategoriesSchools
Private schools
International schools
FrequencyAnnual
PublisherCarfax Education
FounderAlexander Nikitich
First issue2020; 6 years ago (2020) (contract-published by Spear's)
2023; 3 years ago (2023) (on its own)
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Websitehttps://www.schools-index.com/

The Schools Index is an annual publication that lists internationally notable private schools and international schools.[1][2][3] Published by Carfax Education,[4][5] it is often considered a global list of the most prestigious schools of the world.[6][7] In 2025 Time Out called the Index "one of the most respected rankings"[8] and "a prestigious list of the very best private schools in the world".[9]

The index is intended as a resource for parents in choosing schools for their children.[10] The publication includes information on each school's curriculum and fees. It also provides logistical details such as travel time to local airports.[11][1]

The Schools Index was started in 2020 by Carfax Education and initially contract-published by Spear's. Until 2023 it was also sometimes known as the Spear's Schools Index.[2][12]

In 2022, the Schools Index incorporated an assessment of how effectively schools managed the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic over the previous two years.[13]

Selection criteria

The Schools Index lists schools based on factors such as academic performance, facilities, university preparation, and overall educational ethos.[2][14][15] Additionally, the guide evaluates schools on their ability to prepare pupils for life beyond academia.[11]

The Schools Index

The Schools Index categorizes schools by region, covering areas such as the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Europe, the U.S., Middle East, China, Southeast Asia, and other regions.[11][16][17] For 2023, it lists the top 125 schools in these areas in its main list.[11] A supplementary list of 25 "schools to watch" was introduced in the 2023 edition of the Index, taking the total number of schools included in the Index to 150. The Schools to Watch List is separated into four categories: Ones to Watch, Small Gems, Something Different, and New Schools.[18]

Main List

Schools included in Main List of The Schools Index throughout the years
SchoolCountryMost Recent Category 20242023202220212020
Benenden SchoolEnglandUK Senior Schools Yes[19]Yes[20]Yes[21]
Brighton CollegeEnglandUK Senior Schools Yes[19]Yes[20]Yes[21]Yes[22]
CharterhouseEnglandUK Senior Schools Yes[19]Yes[20]Yes[21]Yes[22]Yes[23]
Cheltenham Ladies' CollegeEnglandUK Senior Schools Yes[19]Yes[20]Yes[21]Yes[22]Yes[23]
Concord CollegeEnglandUK Senior Schools Yes[20]
Down House SchoolEnglandUK Senior Schools Yes[19]Yes[20]Yes[22]Yes[23]
Dulwich CollegeEnglandUK Senior Schools Yes[19]Yes[20]
Eton CollegeEnglandUK Senior Schools Yes[19]Yes[20]Yes[21]Yes[22]Yes[23]
Fettes CollegeScotlandUK Senior Schools Yes[19]Yes[20]Yes[23]
GordonstounScotlandUK Senior Schools Yes[19]Yes[20]Yes[21]Yes[22]
Haileybury and Imperial Service College England UK Senior Schools Yes[19]
Harrow SchoolEnglandUK Senior Schools Yes[19]Yes[20]Yes[21]Yes[22]Yes[23]
The King's School, CanterburyEnglandUK Senior Schools Yes[19]Yes[20]Yes[21]Yes[22]Yes[23]
Marlborough CollegeEnglandUK Senior Schools Yes[19]Yes[20]Yes[21]Yes[22]Yes[23]
Millfield SchoolEnglandUK Senior Schools Yes[19]Yes[20]Yes[21]Yes[22]Yes[23]
Milton AbbeyEnglandUK Senior Schools Yes[22]Yes[23]
Oundle SchoolEnglandUK Senior Schools Yes[19]Yes[20]Yes[21]Yes[22]Yes[23]
Radley CollegeEnglandUK Senior Schools Yes[19]Yes[20]
Rugby SchoolEnglandUK Senior Schools Yes[19]Yes[20]Yes[21]Yes[22]Yes[23]
Sevenoaks SchoolEnglandUK Senior Schools Yes[19]Yes[20]Yes[21]Yes[22]Yes[23]
Shrewsbury SchoolEnglandUK Senior Schools Yes[19]Yes[20]
St. Mary's School, Ascot England UK Senior Schools Yes[19]
The Perse SchoolEnglandUK Senior Schools Yes[20]
Tonbridge SchoolEnglandUK Senior Schools Yes[19]Yes[20]
Uppingham SchoolEnglandUK Senior Schools Yes[19]Yes[20]Yes[21]
Wellington CollegeEnglandUK Senior Schools Yes[19]Yes[20]Yes[21]Yes[22]Yes[23]
Winchester CollegeEnglandUK Senior Schools Yes[19]Yes[20]Yes[21]Yes[22]Yes[23]
Wycombe Abbey SchoolEnglandUK Senior Schools Yes[19]Yes[20]Yes[21]Yes[22]Yes[23]
King's College School, WimbledonEnglandLondon Schools Yes[24]Yes[20]
Latymer Upper SchoolEnglandLondon Schools Yes[23]
North London Collegiate SchoolEnglandLondon Schools Yes[24]Yes[20]
St. Paul's SchoolEnglandLondon Schools Yes[24]Yes[20]Yes[21]Yes[22]Yes[23]
St. Paul's Girls' SchoolEnglandLondon Schools Yes[24]Yes[20]Yes[21]Yes[22]Yes[23]
Westminster SchoolEnglandLondon Schools Yes[24]Yes[20]Yes[21]Yes[22]Yes[23]
Ardvreck SchoolScotlandUK Prep Schools Yes[25]
Cothill HouseEnglandUK Prep Schools Yes[25]Yes[26]
Cottesmore SchoolEnglandUK Prep Schools Yes[27]Yes[28]Yes[29]Yes[25]
Dragon SchoolEnglandUK Prep Schools Yes[28]Yes[29]Yes[26]
Elstree School England UK Prep Schools Yes[27]
Godstowe School England UK Prep Schools Yes[27]
Hanford SchoolEnglandUK Prep Schools Yes[27]Yes[28]Yes[29]Yes[25]
Lambrook SchoolEnglandUK Prep Schools Yes[27]Yes[28]Yes[29]
Ludgrove SchoolEnglandUK Prep Schools Yes[27]Yes[28]Yes[29]Yes[25]Yes[26]
Port Regis SchoolEnglandUK Prep Schools Yes[27]Yes[28]Yes[26]
Summer FieldsEnglandUK Prep Schools Yes[27]Yes[28]Yes[29]Yes[25]Yes[26]
Sunningdale School England UK Prep Schools Yes[27]
Windlesham House School England UK Prep Schools Yes[27]
Arnold House School England London Prep Schools Yes[24]
Falkner House (Girls Section)EnglandLondon Prep Schools Yes[24]Yes[28]Yes[29]Yes[25]Yes[26]
Glendower Preparatory School England London Prep Schools Yes[24]
The Hall England London Prep Schools Yes[24]
Knightsbridge School, LondonEnglandLondon Prep Schools Yes[28]Yes[29]Yes[25]Yes[26]
Sussex House SchoolEnglandLondon Prep Schools Yes[24]Yes[28]Yes[29]Yes[25]Yes[26]
Thomas's School BatterseaEnglandLondon Prep Schools Yes[29]Yes[25]Yes[26]
Wetherby Preparatory SchoolEnglandLondon Prep Schools Yes[26]
Aiglon CollegeSwitzerlandSwiss Schools Yes[30]Yes[31]Yes[32]Yes[33]Yes[34]
Collège Alpin Beau SoleilSwitzerlandSwiss Schools Yes[30]Yes[31]Yes[32]Yes[34]
Brillantmont International SchoolSwitzerlandSwiss Schools Yes[33]Yes[34]
Collège ChampittetSwitzerlandSwiss Schools Yes[30]Yes[31]Yes[32]Yes[33]
Ecole Internationale de GenèveSwitzerlandSwiss Schools Yes[30]Yes[31]Yes[32]Yes[33]Yes[34]
La Garenne International SchoolSwitzerlandSwiss Schools Yes[30]Yes[31]Yes[32]Yes[33]Yes[34]
Inter-community School ZurichSwitzerlandSwiss Schools Yes[31]Yes[32]Yes[33]Yes[34]
Leysin American SchoolSwitzerlandSwiss Schools Yes[34]
Lyceum Alpinum ZuozSwitzerlandSwiss Schools Yes[30]Yes[31]Yes[32]Yes[33]Yes[34]
Le Régent International SchoolSwitzerlandSwiss Schools Yes[30]Yes[32]Yes[33]
Institut auf dem RosenbergSwitzerlandSwiss Schools Yes[30]Yes[31]Yes[32]Yes[33]Yes[34]
Institut Le RoseySwitzerlandSwiss Schools Yes[30]Yes[31]Yes[32]Yes[33]Yes[34]
St. George's International SchoolSwitzerlandSwiss Schools Yes[30]Yes[31]
Aloha CollegeSpainEurope Yes[35]Yes[36]Yes[37]
Amadeus SchoolAustriaEurope Yes[38]Yes[39]
Ermitage International SchoolFranceEurope Yes[35]Yes[38]
ICS Milan International SchoolItalyEurope Yes[35]Yes[38]
International School of MonacoMonacoEurope Yes[35]Yes[38]Yes[36]Yes[39]Yes[37]
International School of NiceFranceEurope Yes[35]Yes[38]Yes[37]
The International School of ParisFranceEurope Yes[36]Yes[39]Yes[37]
King's College, Soto de ViñuelasSpainEurope Yes[35]Yes[38]
The English International CollegeSpainEurope Yes[39]
Mougins British International SchoolFranceEurope Yes[36]Yes[39]Yes[37]
Schule Schloss SalemGermanyEurope Yes[35]Yes[38]Yes[36]Yes[37]
Sotogrande International SchoolSpainEurope Yes[38]
St. George's British International SchoolItalyEurope Yes[35]Yes[38]Yes[36]Yes[39]Yes[37]
St. John's International SchoolBelgiumEurope Yes[38]
St. Julian's SchoolPortugalEurope Yes[35]Yes[38]Yes[36]
Letovo SchoolRussiaEurope Yes[35]Yes[40]Yes[41]Yes[42]Yes[37]
St. Louis SchoolItalyEurope Yes[36]Yes[39]
St. Peter's International SchoolPortugalEurope Yes[35]Yes[38]
The British School of BrusselsBelgiumEurope Yes[35]Yes[38]Yes[36]Yes[39]Yes[37]
The British School of MilanItalyEurope Yes[35]Yes[38]Yes[36]Yes[39]Yes[37]
The British School of ParisFranceEurope Yes[35]Yes[38]
Vienna International School Austria Europe Yes[35]
Brighton College, Abu DhabiUAEMiddle East Yes[43]Yes[44]Yes[45]Yes[46]
British International School, RiyadhSaudi ArabiaMiddle East Yes[43]Yes[44]Yes[45]
The British School Al KhubairatUAEMiddle East Yes[43]Yes[44]Yes[45]
British School of Bahrain Bahrain Middle East Yes[43]
British School MuscatOmanMiddle East Yes[43]Yes[44]Yes[45]Yes[46]
Brummana High SchoolLebanonMiddle East Yes[46]Yes[47]
Cranleigh School Abu DhabiUAEMiddle East Yes[43]Yes[44]Yes[45]Yes[46]Yes[47]
Doha CollegeQatarMiddle East Yes[43]Yes[44]Yes[45]Yes[46]Yes[47]
Dubai CollegeUAEMiddle East Yes[43]Yes[44]Yes[45]Yes[46]Yes[47]
Jumeirah CollegeUAEMiddle East Yes[43]Yes[44]Yes[45]
Jumeirah English Speaking School (Arabian Ranches)UAEMiddle East Yes[43]Yes[44]Yes[45]Yes[46]
King's AcademyJordanMiddle East Yes[44]Yes[45]Yes[46]Yes[47]
Misk School Saudi Arabia Middle East Yes[43]
Nord Anglia International School DubaiUAEMiddle East Yes[43]Yes[44]Yes[45]
North London Collegiate School DubaiUAEMiddle East Yes[43]Yes[44]Yes[45]
Repton School DubaiUAEMiddle East Yes[43]Yes[44]Yes[45]Yes[46]
St. Christopher's School, BahrainBahrainMiddle East Yes[44]Yes[45]Yes[46]
Swiss International Scientific School in DubaiUAEMiddle East Yes[43]Yes[44]Yes[45]
Diocesan Boys' School Hong Kong China & Hong Kong Yes[48]
Diocesan Girls' School Hong Kong China & Hong Kong Yes[48]
Dulwich College BeijingChinaChina & Hong Kong Yes[48]Yes[49]Yes[50]Yes[51]
Harrow International School Hong KongHong KongChina & Hong Kong Yes[48]Yes[49]Yes[52]Yes[50]Yes[53]
International School of BeijingChinaChina & Hong Kong Yes[48]Yes[49]Yes[52]Yes[51]
Kellett SchoolHong KongChina & Hong Kong Yes[48]Yes[49]Yes[52]Yes[50]Yes[53]
St. Paul's Co-educational College Hong Kong China & Hong Kong Yes[48]
Utahloy International School Guangzhou China China & Hong Kong Yes[48]
Wellington College International ShanghaiChinaChina & Hong Kong Yes[48]Yes[50]Yes[51]
Wycombe Abbey School ChangzhouChinaChina & Hong Kong Yes[48]Yes[52]Yes[50]Yes[51]
The American School of Japan Japan South-East Asia Yes[54]
Epsom College in Malaysia Malaysia South-East Asia Yes[54]
Hwa Chong Institution Singapore South-East Asia Yes[54]
Marlborough College MalaysiaMalaysiaSouth-East Asia Yes[54]Yes[49]Yes[52]Yes[50]Yes[53]
New International School of ThailandThailandSouth-East Asia Yes[54]Yes[53]
North London Collegiate School JejuSouth KoreaSouth-East Asia Yes[54]Yes[52]Yes[50]
Raffles Institution Singapore South-East Asia Yes[54]
Shrewsbury International SchoolThailandSouth-East Asia Yes[54]Yes[49]Yes[52]
Tanglin Trust SchoolSingaporeSouth-East Asia Yes[54]Yes[49]Yes[52]Yes[50]Yes[53]
United World College of South East AsiaSingaporeSouth-East Asia Yes[54]Yes[49]Yes[52]Yes[50]Yes[53]
The Alice Smith SchoolMalaysiaChina & South East Asia Yes[49]Yes[52]Yes[50]Yes[53]
American International School of GuangzhouChinaChina & South East Asia Yes[49]Yes[51]
Bangkok Patana SchoolThailandChina & South East Asia Yes[49]Yes[52]Yes[50]Yes[53]
Hong Kong International SchoolHong KongChina & South East Asia Yes[49]Yes[52]Yes[50]Yes[53]
International School of TianjinChinaChina & South East Asia Yes[51]
St. Joseph's InstitutionSingaporeChina & South East Asia Yes[52]Yes[50]Yes[53]
Shanghai High School International DivisionChinaChina & South East Asia Yes[51]
Seoul International SchoolSouth KoreaChina & South East Asia Yes[49]
Shenzhen College of International EducationChinaChina & South East Asia Yes[49]Yes[52]Yes[50]Yes[51]
Tianjin International SchoolChinaChina & South East Asia Yes[51]
Western Academy of BeijingChinaChina & South East Asia Yes[51]
YK Pao SchoolChinaChina & South East Asia Yes[49]Yes[52]Yes[50]
Cate School USA North America Yes[55]
Choate Rosemary HallUSANorth America Yes[55]Yes[56]Yes[57]Yes[58]Yes[12]
The College Preparatory School USA North America Yes[55]
Deerfield AcademyUSANorth America Yes[55]Yes[56]Yes[57]Yes[58]Yes[12]
Groton SchoolUSANorth America Yes[55]Yes[57]Yes[58]
Harvard-Westlake SchoolUSANorth America Yes[55]Yes[56]Yes[57]Yes[58]Yes[12]
The Hotchkiss SchoolUSANorth America Yes[55]Yes[56]Yes[57]Yes[58]Yes[12]
Lakeside School USA North America Yes[55]
Latin School of Chicago USA North America Yes[55]
The Lawrenceville SchoolUSANorth America Yes[55]Yes[56]Yes[12]
Lick-Wilmerding High School USA North America Yes[55]
St. Mark's School of Texas USA North America Yes[55]
St. Paul's SchoolUSANorth America Yes[55]Yes[56]Yes[12]
Philips Exeter AcademyUSANorth America Yes[55]Yes[56]Yes[57]Yes[58]Yes[12]
Phillips Academy AndoverUSANorth America Yes[55]Yes[56]Yes[57]Yes[58]Yes[12]
Ransom Everglades School USA North America Yes[55]
Shawnigan Lake School Canada North America Yes[55]
Sidwell Friends SchoolUSANorth America Yes[55]Yes[56]Yes[57]Yes[58]Yes[12]
St. Stephen's Episcopal School USA North America Yes[55]
Upper Canada CollegeCanadaNorth America Yes[55]Yes[40]Yes[42]Yes[59]
The Brearley SchoolUSANew York Schools Yes[60]Yes[56]Yes[57]Yes[58]Yes[12]
The Collegiate SchoolUSANew York Schools Yes[60]Yes[56]
The Dalton SchoolUSANew York Schools Yes[60]Yes[56]Yes[12]
The Spence SchoolUSANew York Schools Yes[60]Yes[56]
Trinity SchoolUSANew York Schools Yes[60]Yes[56]Yes[57]Yes[58]Yes[12]
Horace Mann SchoolUSAUnited States Yes[56]Yes[12]
American International School of Lagos Nigeria Africa Yes[61]
Bishops Diocesan CollegeSouth AfricaAfrica Yes[61]Yes[40]Yes[42]Yes[59]
The British International School, Cairo Egypt Africa Yes[61]
MichaelhouseSouth AfricaAfrica Yes[61]Yes[40]Yes[41]Yes[42]
Pembroke House SchoolKenyaAfrica Yes[61]Yes[40]Yes[41]Yes[42]Yes[59]
Geelong Grammar SchoolAustraliaAustralasia Yes[62]Yes[40]Yes[41]Yes[42]Yes[59]
King's College, Auckland New Zealand Australasia Yes[62]
Pymble Ladies' College Australia Australasia Yes[62]
St. Andrew's College, Christchurch New Zealand Australasia Yes[62]
The King's School, Parramatta Australia Australasia Yes[62]
St. Andrew's Scots School Argentina Latin America Yes[63]
The Edron Academy Mexico Latin America Yes[63]
Graded School Brazil Latin America Yes[63]
The Grange School Chile Latin America Yes[63]
St. Paul's SchoolBrazilLatin America Yes[63]Yes[40]Yes[41]Yes[42]Yes[59]
Aitchison CollegePakistanSouth Asia Yes[64]Yes[40]Yes[41]Yes[42]Yes[59]
The British School, New DelhiIndiaSouth Asia Yes[64]Yes[40]
The Doon SchoolIndiaSouth Asia Yes[64]Yes[40]Yes[41]Yes[42]Yes[59]
S. Thomas' College, Mount Lavinia Sri Lanka South Asia Yes[64]
Welham Girls' School India South Asia Yes[64]
Lakefield College SchoolCanadaRest of the World Yes[40]Yes[41]Yes[42]Yes[59]
Mayo College Girls SchoolIndiaRest of the World Yes[41]Yes[42]
Primakov GymnasiumRussiaRest of the World Yes[42]
Scots CollegeNew ZealandRest of the World Yes[40]Yes[42]
St. George's CollegeArgentinaRest of the World Yes[40]Yes[41]Yes[42]Yes[59]
The Scots CollegeAustraliaRest of the World Yes[40]Yes[42]Yes[59]
Woodstock SchoolIndiaRest of the World Yes[40]

Schools to Watch List

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