Cheltenham Ladies' College

Think Smart

IB Courses

IB Languages

IB Services

Admissions

For Schools

Book Trial Lesson

Think Smart

Think Smart

Back to IB schools

Back to IB schools

Back to IB schools

Cheltenham Ladies' College

Cheltenham Ladies' College

Cheltenham Ladies' College

Average IB score in 2025

Average IB score in 2025

38.9

38.9

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Cheltenham Ladies' College, Bayshill Road, Cheltenham, GL50 3EP

Cheltenham Ladies' College, Bayshill Road, Cheltenham, GL50 3EP

Official Website

Official Website

Average IB score in 2025

38.9

School profile

Cheltenham Ladies’ College (CLC), located in Regency Cheltenham near the Cotswolds, is a renowned institution with a 175-year history of pioneering girls' education. CLC is distinguished as the top girls' boarding school globally for the International Baccalaureate (IB), ranked 15th worldwide for IB results. The college offers a broad curriculum, including unique subjects like engineering and psychology, and emphasizes developing fearless, inquisitive individuals. Its extensive co-curricular programme includes award-winning arts facilities, a strong sports department with international tours, and a vibrant outdoor education programme. CLC's commitment to community engagement is evident through initiatives like the Cheltenham Education Partnership and the Wellbeing Hub.

School profile

Cheltenham Ladies’ College (CLC), located in Regency Cheltenham near the Cotswolds, is a renowned institution with a 175-year history of pioneering girls' education. CLC is distinguished as the top girls' boarding school globally for the International Baccalaureate (IB), ranked 15th worldwide for IB results. The college offers a broad curriculum, including unique subjects like engineering and psychology, and emphasizes developing fearless, inquisitive individuals. Its extensive co-curricular programme includes award-winning arts facilities, a strong sports department with international tours, and a vibrant outdoor education programme. CLC's commitment to community engagement is evident through initiatives like the Cheltenham Education Partnership and the Wellbeing Hub.

Head of school:

Head of school:

Ms Eve Jardine-Young

Ms Eve Jardine-Young

Type:

Type:

private

private

Contact Info

Contact Info

ADMISSIONS

ADMISSIONS

enquiries@cheltladiescollege.org

enquiries@cheltladiescollege.org

GENERAL

GENERAL

enquiries@cheltladiescollege.org

enquiries@cheltladiescollege.org

+44 1242 520691

+44 1242 520691

More information -> Contact Page

Boarding

Boarding

Boarding

Boarding Available

Boarding Available

More information -> Boarding page

IB Fees

IB Fees

TUITION FEES

£20,100 - Boarding - per term 2025-26 (incl. VAT) £12,660 - Day - per term 2025-26 (incl. VAT) £22,290 - Boarding - per term 2025-26 (incl. VAT) £14,340 - Day - per term 2025-26 (incl. VAT)

£20,100 - Boarding - per term 2025-26 (incl. VAT) £12,660 - Day - per term 2025-26 (incl. VAT) £22,290 - Boarding - per term 2025-26 (incl. VAT) £14,340 - Day - per term 2025-26 (incl. VAT)

£20,100 - Boarding - per term 2025-26 (incl. VAT) £12,660 - Day - per term 2025-26 (incl. VAT) £22,290 - Boarding - per term 2025-26 (incl. VAT) £14,340 - Day - per term 2025-26 (incl. VAT)

APPLICATION FEE

£360

ENROLLEMENT FEE

-

-

IB Subjects Covered

Biology

Chemistry

Chinese B

Economics

English A Lit

French B

Geography

German B

History

Italian Ab.

Japanese Ab.

Math Analysis

Math Apps

Music

Philosophy

Physics

Psychology

Spanish B

Theory Knowl.

Visual Arts

Admissions

Admissions

Admissions

Application opens

year-round

year-round

year-round

Recruitment process

Recruitment process

Recruitment process

- Submit a Registration Form by 1st July of Year 10 (or 1st June for bursary applicants).

- Write and submit a handwritten essay in response to a title provided by the College during the May half-term.

- Attend a virtual follow-up interview if invited to discuss the essay.

- Participate in entrance examinations in November at Cheltenham Ladies’ College.

- Take written papers on two chosen Sixth Form subjects.

- Complete an adaptive verbal reasoning test and an adaptive test in either Maths/Science or Art/Humanities.

- Attend a 1-2-1 interview with a member of the Sixth Form Team or Senior Leadership.

- Engage in a small, group-based activity with other candidates.

- Short-listed candidates for Scholarships will take part in an assessment programme during the same week as the entrance exams.

Address

Address

Address

Subjects

IB Subjects Covered

Math Analysis

Biology

Music

Visual Arts

Math Apps

Psychology

Economics

Physics

Spanish B

French B

Chemistry

English A Lit

History

Philosophy

German B

Theory Knowl.

Geography

Italian Ab.

Chinese B

Japanese Ab.

Biology

Chemistry

Chinese B

Economics

English A Lit

French B

Geography

German B

History

Italian Ab.

Japanese Ab.

Math Analysis

Math Apps

Music

Philosophy

Physics

Psychology

Spanish B

Theory Knowl.

Visual Arts

Do you work at this school? Help us keep this profile accurate - or let's talk about working together. Chat with us on WhatsApp

Links:

IB Exam Schedules

Terms of Service

Our Locations:

To get in touch, call:

+31 (6) 1158 0 776

Mon - Sun, 8:00-22:00

© 2026 Think Smart Tutoring. Not affiliated with the International Baccalaureate Organization. Information is provided for reference only.

Links:

IB Exam Schedules

Terms of Service

Our Locations:

To get in touch, call:

+31 (6) 1158 0 776

Mon - Sun, 8:00-22:00

© 2026 Think Smart Tutoring. Not affiliated with the International Baccalaureate Organization. Information is provided for reference only.

Links:

IB Exam Schedules

Terms of Service

Our Locations:

To get in touch, call:

+31 (6) 1158 0 776

Mon - Sun, 8:00-22:00

© 2026 Think Smart Tutoring. Not affiliated with the International Baccalaureate Organization. Information is provided for reference only.

Create a free website with Framer, the website builder loved by startups, designers and agencies.