The International Community School opened in 1979 and is a non-selective school offering education for pupils aged three to 18. It is situated on two sites in Central London for primary and secondary provision respectively. There are currently 245 pupils on roll, including 16 children in the Early Years Foundation Stage. The primary school shares its space with a self-funding organisation called International Students House, which provides residential accommodation for British and overseas students aged over 18. A high proportion of pupils speak English as an additional language. Pupils, many of whom are foreign nationals resident in London, follow a curriculum based around the International Baccalaureate. An important aspect of the school’s ethos is the off-site learning. This programme aims to support pupils’ learning through local and international trips. The proportion of pupils with special educational needs and those with disabilities supported through school action is typical of the majority of schools nationally. The proportion supported through school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is above average. Seven pupils have a statement. These are for behaviour and communication needs associated with autism. The school offers boarding accommodation for up to 12 boarders . At the time of the inspection four boarders were residing at the school. The boarding accommodation is provided off campus in a large town house. The boarding provision is due to close at the end of June 2014. The last inspection of the school and boarding was carried out 9 and 10 December 2013. It was an emergency inspection at the request of the Department for Education. The two proprietors and a Director of Education constitute the governing body of the school.