Testimonials - Halcyon London International School

The Halcyon Experience: Our Parents

Halcyon was born from a powerful vision: a school built by parents, for their children, ensuring the very best possible outcomes for every student. Our founders believed that fees should be reinvested directly into the school community, not distributed as profit. This commitment to reinvestment fuels an exceptional education, dedicated to nurturing each child's unique potential.

Ten years later, Halcyon remains steadfastly true to these founding principles. We continue to foster a supportive and inclusive environment where every student feels valued and secure. This is achieved through our values-driven approach and dedication to innovation.

Parent - Dawn

"After graduating from St. Andrews in June with a dual Masters of Economics and International Relations he will be graduating from the London School of Economics with a Masters in European Finance. He often says that Halcyon laid the groundwork for his academic achievement."

Parent - Riccardo

"We found the open-minded environment, lack of judgement and small school population to be very comforting, as opposed to previous schools. I would recommend joining Halcyon.”

Parent - Peter

"Wellbeing and safeguarding is practised by all the faculty, not just talked about by an assigned few. Inside this small campus is a large universe of a school. The parent community is deeply engaged and strengthens the school experience.”

Parent - Heather

“We were given so much freedom as students, and we were handed so many opportunities to take on responsibility that there was no better breeding ground for developing a good sense of purpose and finding one’s true interests than at Halcyon.”

The Halcyon Experience: Our STUDENTS

Halcyon was born from a powerful vision: a school built by parents, for their children, ensuring the very best possible outcomes for every student. Our founders believed that fees should be reinvested directly into the school community, not distributed as profit. This commitment to reinvestment fuels an exceptional education, dedicated to nurturing each child's unique potential.

Ten years later, Halcyon remains steadfastly true to these founding principles. We continue to foster a supportive and inclusive environment where every student feels valued and secure. This is achieved through our values-driven approach and dedication to innovation.

Ally Pancer (2021)

“Halcyon is a small welcoming community and, partly because of its size, it's easier to put yourself forward for lots of different things. It just doesn't feel as scary or intimidating – and that's something that I really liked about the school."

Erin Jensen (2018)

I was most proud of completing the IB and achieving a score well above my expectations. The skills I learnt in the IB helped me throughout university, and now in my job in the NHS.

Daniel Pokaz (2020)

When I joined Halcyon, I was quite a shy kid, and over the course of three years, through debates, Student Council and the school’s nurturing approach, I was transformed into a more confident individual.

Cosmo Vollauscheck (2022)

“We were given so much freedom as students, and we were handed so many opportunities to take on responsibility that there was no better breeding ground for developing a good sense of purpose and finding one’s true interests than at Halcyon.”

Ellie Dyer (2018)

"When I went into “the real world” or even just to university and into a specialist subject, I felt I was able to excel and I think a lot of that came down to the skills that the IB and Halcyon taught me.”

Thomas Beaudet (2022)

“Halcyon offers a world of opportunities, activities and pursuits. At the time, I remember being blown away by the exploration programme, where I tried Political Debate and Virtual Reality experiments. It’s a privilege that the school provides all these possibilities!”

We are proud to hold a diverse range of accreditations that reflect our commitment to excellence in education. They highlight our commitment to rigorous academic standards and the provision of a high-quality learning environment that draws out the unique potential of each student. These accreditations are a testament to our dedication to our values of innovation, collaboration and community.

Eco-Schools

Independent Schools Association Accredited Member

This accredited membership marks a significant milestone in our commitment to educational excellence and innovation. ISA membership provides exciting opportunities to work with, learn from and inspire schools from across the international and independent schools sectors. As an active member of the ISA, we will continue to foster educational innovation; innovation driven by our collaborative practice and underpinned by our unwavering commitment to community values. Accredited membership enables us to further the values of the International Baccalaureate Organisations mission: to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)

Halcyon was one of the first schools to go through NEASC's ACE accreditation protocol. This accreditation moved from the 19th century tick box approach of measuring educational excellence to a growth model, focusing on transforming rather than improving schools; and on the impact of our education on students - rather than commodifying those students in the guise of their outcomes.