London
The college is located in South Kensington on the historic road of Queen's Gate. The college is spread across three buildings all merged into one building. The Good Schools Guide said that the school is "Huge, efficient, well-run, does exactly what it says it does.". It is known more than others as a 'society' sixth form college, educating the children of European and London high society, and is always mentioned in society guides such as Tatler and the seminal Sloane Ranger's Handbook. Recent students have included Philippa Cadogan, Lily Allen, Ryan Benn, Nina de Roy and Alice Dellal. The college usually accepts about 500 students per year. The current Principal is Steven Boyes. The Vice Principals are Seán Buckley, Sarah Charters and Petroucka Stafford. Fees range from £5,926 to £7,362 per term.
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