Behind the impressive columned entrance of the beautiful Mill Hill School lies a truly warm and welcoming boarding school community right in London. Academically strong, versatile, and extraordinarily friendly!
To enjoy stunning natural surroundings right in the middle of London is no small thing. And yet Mill Hill provides exactly that for its students. It is not just its idyllic setting that has earned Mill Hill School a fantastic reputation well beyond London. The extensive range of subjects, a wealth of extracurricular activities, and an exceptionally strong arts programme all contribute significantly.
And it seems we are not the only ones who appreciate the school’s versatility and supportive atmosphere — our students also feel remarkably at home here. In fact, it is not unusual for them to express a wish to extend their stay!
Akademis makes history – A Triple Award-Winning Consultancy (2023, 2024 & 2025) 🏆
Akademis has been recognised three years in a row by StudyTravel for excellence in the education sector:
2025 & 2024: Winners of the StudyTravel Secondary School Award (Best Western European Agency)
2023: Winner of the StudyTravel Star Award
(Best Western European Agency)
The StudyTravel Awards are among the most prestigious honours in international education, recognising outstanding quality, client focus and trusted partnerships. Being the first consultancy ever to win for three consecutive years is something we are deeply proud of. For us, these awards highlight our commitment to offering the very best guidance, personal service and long-term support for families embarking on this exciting journey.
Quick Overview
Student Age: 13–18
Number of Students: 850
Boarding Students: 110
International Students: 15%
Boarding Fees for Sixth Form per Term: £17,440
Key Sports Offerings (in addition to traditional team sports): Tennis, sailing, football, horse riding, golf, hockey
https://www.millhill.org.uk
Key Strengths at a Glance
Located in central London
30 minutes to the city center
Wide range of subjects
Strong arts program
Mill Hill School – Photo Highlights
Mill Hill School in Detail
Idyllic Campus in London
The park-like school grounds sit atop a hill on the edge of London, offering a truly enviable location. The spectacular view of the surrounding area left us quite speechless. In just 30 minutes, students can reach central London by bus — making regular excursions for sightseeing, shopping and enrichment very easy indeed. The school’s Heritage Garden, too, is well worth a visit. Dedicated to the famous botanist Peter Collinson, who once lived and worked on the site, it still nurtures some of the rare species he introduced to England in the 18th century — much to the delight of today’s biologists.
Extracurricular Life
Not only academically, but also outside of the curriculum, the range on offer is impressive. Sporty students enjoy a swimming pool, numerous playing fields, and dedicated coaches who support them with passion in hockey, netball, rounders, taekwondo, and swimming. If your child is creatively inclined, they can immerse themselves in music, dance, or drama. The school is renowned nationwide for its creative offering. Trips into London and a range of artistic projects are just a few of the ways students’ creativity is sparked. In the Big Idea House Competition, for example, pupils develop innovative projects to improve school life — showcasing their ingenuity in a friendly spirit of competition.
Academics
Today Mill Hill School is part of a network of some of London’s best schools. Despite its long history, this internationally minded school stands out for its forward-thinking approach. The innovative curriculum includes subjects such as Computer Science, Design Technology, and Psychology. The breadth of academic options is truly impressive. Inspiration and motivation here lead to excellent results, and the school is well-known for sending students on to prestigious universities. Nearly half of all students achieve A*–A grades at A-level. Outside regular lessons, enrichment courses are offered in a variety of areas — from body awareness to travel, to cancer awareness.
Instilling Responsibility
The school remains true to its original roots: to develop responsible young people with a global perspective, treating each child as an individual and offering encouragement and support at every level. All sixth formers have the chance to engage in community service. “Pupils make a very positive contribution to the lives of others and to the local community,” writes the ISI inspection team. Community programmes include swimming lessons for children with learning difficulties, serving lunches to elderly residents, and assisting at the nearby Junior School playgrounds. We were especially impressed by the pupil-led computer classes for “mature learners” aged 70!
Photos From Our Visit
Our Visit
This is a campus that truly feels collegiate! As we walked across Mill Hill’s spacious grounds, we felt transported to one of England’s elite universities. On the vast central lawn, confident and independent students of all ages and backgrounds created an atmosphere that felt remarkably vibrant. On our tour, we were able to admire the fantastic swimming pool, state-of-the-art fitness facilities, and the brand-new Humanities building. We also rated the excellent connectivity to London airports as a major plus.
Fees at Mill Hill School
Fees at Mill Hill School are £17,440 per term, or £52,320 per school year. There is a one-off registration fee of £200.
This is Mill Hill
What our clients say about us
Get a free consultation and find out more about Mill Hill School
Conclusion: Mill Hill School
Mill Hill School is a versatile London school with a very broad academic and creative offering.
However, it is by no means the only school in Britain with outstanding creative and academic programmes.
We would encourage you to learn more about other British boarding schools as well. Do get in touch with us for a consultation.
Thanks to our years of direct contact with the schools, we know their unique qualities and can offer genuine, insightful advice.
We are confident we can help you find the right school for your child.
You can find an overview on our Boarding Schools in England page.
Benefit from:
- authentic first-hand insights
- our excellent relationships with admissions offices
- years of experience in placements
- help with visa questions
What Makes Akademis Stand Out?
- We remain your trusted contact throughout your child’s stay, well beyond the placement process.
- We provide support with guardianship, visa applications and recognition of qualifications within the German school system.
- We offer fully tailored advice. Our school recommendations are unique to each child and can run to 40 pages in length.
- Families receive our 30+ page boarding school guide, packed with practical tips and insights.
- We prepare your child thoroughly for entrance exams and interviews to maximise their chances of success.
- We arrange school visits, ensuring you have the opportunity to experience each school first-hand.
Every boarding school has its own character and ethos. Having personally visited more than 100 schools, we understand these nuances. We also work with schools that do not pay commission, ensuring that our advice remains independent and always in the best interest of your child.
Our roots lie in the UK. For years, we have placed 200–300 families annually into British boarding schools. While our portfolio now includes schools beyond Britain, the UK remains at the heart of what we do.
Our tailored approach results in exceptional acceptance rates. For example, in 2022/23, all seven students we placed at the highly selective Malvern College received offers – a 100% success rate.
We arrange for prospective families to speak with our current students to hear first-hand accounts of life at a UK boarding school.
