International School of Creative Arts

The school appoints a designated senior person for child protection and names Robert Hunter as the Designated Safeguarding Lead.

“The DSL receives minimal information – only that an incident has taken place – and this is treated in the strictest confidence.”

School has a Child Protection policy underpinned by 5 common-sense tenets covering observation, individual treatment, approachability, listening, and knowing where to get help.

“Child Protection at ISCA is the responsibility of everyone and can be broken down into 5, common-sense tenets: 1. Be observant and notice things 2. Treat students as individuals 3. Be approachable 4. Listen to them and take what they say seriously 5. Know when and where to get help if it is needed”

CAP provides specialist art and design teaching and can lead to a Level 2 Cambridge Technicals qualification.

“Solid foundation skills are taught across a range of specialist art and design areas and students complete work that can lead to a qualification for the Level 2 Cambridge Technicals.”

New Academic English area implemented to support Art & Design students in attaining strong grades

“We have also implemented a new area dedicated to Academic English, as we recognise its importance in supporting Art & Design, and attaining those strong grades.”

Weekly recreational activities including sports (circuit-training, football, tennis, basketball, swimming), film nights and evening lectures

“Students have the opportunity to participate in different sports including circuit-training, football, tennis, basketball and swimming. A full calendar of weekly activities includes regular film nights and evening lectures.”

Students take part in CLASP, a programme run in partnership with Central Saint Martins.

“Second year students can look forward to a busy year studying for A-Levels in their subject specialisms and also CLASP at Central Saint Martins.”

School emphasises a strong and caring community spirit and holistic development beyond academics

“We believe in the importance of providing students with a variety of positive experiences that encourage holistic development.”

ISCA's teaching philosophy for the Study Abroad programme is student-centred art and design education, encouraging broad creative exploration alongside core practical skills.

“Study Abroad encapsulates ISCA’s philosophy of student-centred art and design teaching, whereby participants explore the creative arts in a broad and conceptual way while building core practical skills.”

ISCA offers a Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media alongside the A Level programme, giving students two qualifications

“ISCA offers a Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media which is designed to equip our students with the essential skills required for university success.”

Second year students supported through university applications by a dedicated Coordinator for Curriculum Development and Progression

“All second year students will make an early start on applying for higher education and be supported through the process by Mr Richard Solomon in his new role as Coordinator Curriculum Development and Progression.”

ISCA reports a 100% progression success rate to leading art and design universities including UAL in 2026

“In 2026 ISCA achieved a 100% progression success rate.”

Strong reputation for progression to leading art and design universities including University of the Arts London (UAL)

“ISCA has established a strong reputation for highly successful student progression to leading art and design universities around the world, including University of the Arts London (UAL)”

Returning A-Level students had strong results, with congratulations to top scorers and aim to build on success in A2 year

“it was great to see all your hard work rewarded on A-Level results day. Our congratulations goes to those students who achieved the highest grades”