The British School, Kathmandu

Last updated
The British School, Kathmandu
The British School, Kathmandu Main Gate.jpg
Main Gate of The British School, Kathmandu
Location

,
Nepal
Information
Other nameTBS
TypeNot for Profit International School
MottoExcellence and Kindness at the top of the world
Religious affiliation(s)None
Established1966 (1966)
PrincipalCaroline Drumm
Years offeredFoundation 1 to Year 13
Gender Co-educational
Age range3-18
LanguageEnglish
Houses
Colour(s)  Blue,White
Website tbskathmandu.org

The British School is a private international school in Sanepa, Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal. It was established in 1966 to serve the British community, [1] but is an inclusive school which has over 40 different nationalities and over 500 students. The British School offers education from foundation up to Year 13.

It delivers the English National Curriculum with full-time UK-recruited staff.

The school has its own artificial turf pitches, two multi-purpose sports areas, science laboratories, and two libraries, one for primary and one for secondary. It also has many small gardens, a duck pond, [1] and parking for staff and students, including bike stands.

History

The British School started in 1966 [1] as a school for British and Commonwealth parents who wanted British-style education for their children. The school originally offered primary education. [1] On the 7th of July 1967, the Government of Nepal gave official recognition to The British School and has since been supported by the British Embassy. [1]

In 1997, the school expanded its curriculum to include Key Stage 3 students and they moved their campus to Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur. [1]

In February 1998, the Prince of Wales opened the new campus. [1]

In August 2004, the school expanded its curriculum to include A-Levels. [1]

As of 2025, the school's most recent inspection was in 2022. [2]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">University of Chester</span> Public university in England

The University of Chester is a public university located in Chester, England. The university originated as the first purpose-built teacher training college in the UK. As a university, it now occupies five campus sites in and around Chester, one in Warrington, and a University Centre in Shrewsbury. It offers a range of foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate courses, as well as undertaking academic research.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hong Kong International School</span> Private international school in Hong Kong

Hong Kong International School (HKIS) is a co-educational private international school in Hong Kong with campuses in Tai Tam and Repulse Bay, serving students from Reception 1 to Grade 12. The Repulse Bay campus houses the Lower and Upper Primary Divisions, while Tai Tam houses the Middle and High School Divisions.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tribhuvan University</span> Public university in Kathmandu, Nepal

Tribhuvan University is a public university located in Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal. Established in 1959, TU is the oldest and the largest university in Nepal. It offers 1,000 undergraduate and 500 postgraduate programs across a wide range of disciplines. Additionally, the institution has 62 constituent campuses and over 1,080 affiliated colleges across the country.

Tanglin Trust School (TTS) is an international school in Singapore that runs as a non-profit organisation. Established in 1925, Tanglin Trust School provides British-based learning with an international perspective for students aged 3–18. There are approximately 2,800 students at Tanglin, with 750 in the Infant School, 750 in the Junior School and 1,300 in the Senior School and Sixth Form. Each school has its own building and facilities within the one campus. This School provides a British Currciculum that offers the IGCSE Curriculum in Years 10 and 11 and is the only school to offer both A-Level and IB Diploma in the Sixth Form

The education system in Qatar is jointly directed and controlled by the Supreme Education Council (SEC) and the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE) at all levels. The SEC is responsible for overseeing independent schools, whereas the MOE is responsible for providing support to private schools. Formal schooling officially began in 1956. Primary schooling is obligatory for every child and is free in public schools.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">International Schools Group</span> School in Saudi Arabia

International Schools Group (ISG), formerly Saudi Arabian International Schools (SAIS), operates five individual schools in the Saudi Arabia: American School Dhahran (ASD), British School Dhahran (BSD), ISG Dammam, ISG Jubail and Sara Village School (SVS). Two schools offer the National Curriculum for England, while the others offer an American curriculum.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Education in Nepal</span>

Education in Nepal has been modeled on the Indian system, which is in turn the legacy of the old British Raj. The National Examinations Board (NEB) supervises all standardized tests. The Ministry of Education is responsible for managing educational activities in Nepal. The National Center for Educational Development (NCED) is Nepal's teacher-training body.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dubai British School</span> Private independent school

Dubai British School is an international school offering a British education to students aged three to eighteen, located in The Springs, Emirates Hills, Dubai. The school is managed by Taaleem, one of largest education providers in Middle East.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">British International School of Houston</span> School in Harris County , Texas, United States

The British International School of Houston (BISH), formerly the British School of Houston (BSOH), is a non-sectarian, co-educational college preparatory day school in the Greater Katy region of the Houston area. BISH, which opened in September 2000, offers education for ages 3 to 18. The British International School of Houston is a part of Nord Anglia Education; previously it was operated by the British Schools of America. It moved to its current campus in fall 2016, and was previously in northwest Houston.

The British International School of Jeddah is an international co-educational school established in 1977 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Little Angels' School</span> Educational school in Hattiban, Laltipur, Nepal

Little Angels' School is a private school system based in Hattiban, Lalitpur District of Nepal, Kathmandu. It offers schooling, A-Levels and +2 facilities, and education up to the SEE.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">St Andrews International School Bangkok</span> Private school, international school in Vadhana District, Bangkok, Thailand

St Andrews International School Bangkok is a British International School founded in 1997 that provides a British-style education and curriculum to children ranging from Foundation Stage 1 to High School. St Andrews is a Nord Anglia Education operated school and part of a network of 78 schools that spans across 31 countries. St Andrews has over 2000 students representing an international community of 50+ nationalities. St Andrews is an inclusive school that welcomes students of all abilities to be ambitious and learn in a diverse and safe environment.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">British International School Istanbul</span> Private, coeducational school in Istanbul, Turkey

The British International School Istanbul (BISI) is a private international primary and secondary school in Istanbul, Turkey, offering a modified English National Curriculum, IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The school comprises three campuses: a city campus in Etiler, Beşiktaş, serving preschool and primary students; a campus in Zekeriyaköy, Sarıyer, accommodating students from preschool to secondary education, including sixth form; and a campus in Bahçeşehir, Başakşehir, providing education at the preschool, primary, and middle school levels. The school is a co-educational community. The student body represents over 55 nationalities, with ages ranging from 2½ to 18 years. As a private international institution, the school prepares its graduates for higher education, with many pursuing university studies. Graduates frequently pursue higher education at institutions in the United Kingdom and the United States.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Zurich International School</span> Non-profit day school in Switzerland

Zurich International School (ZIS) is an independent non-profit day school in Switzerland for students aged 3 to 18 in the greater Zurich area. Over 1,300 students from more than 50 countries are enroled in the school. The school has two campuses: a Primary campus in Wädenswil for Early Childhood and Lower School students aged 3 to 11 and a Secondary Campus in Adliswil for Middle School students aged 11 to 14 and Upper School students aged 14 to 18.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jumeirah English Speaking School</span> Independent school in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Jumeirah English Speaking School is a British private school located in Dubai, UAE. Its original campus on Sheikh Zayed Road is a primary school; A second campus at Arabian Ranches has students from primary, secondary, and high school. As of December 2016, JESS had 2000 students enrolled.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">ACG Parnell College</span> School

ACG Parnell College is an independent co-educational facility and is part of ACG Schools, with its New Zealand branches being members of the Independent Schools of New Zealand (ISNZ). It is situated in the suburb of Parnell in Auckland, New Zealand. The college offers the Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE). Additionally, it is affiliated with the Association of Cambridge Schools in New Zealand. ACG Parnell College consists four campuses: the Early Learning School on 110 Park Road, Primary School Campuses on 39 George Street, Middle School Campus on 2 Titoki Street, and a Senior Campus at 9 Davis Crescent.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">N. K. Singh Memorial English Preparatory School</span> Boarding school in Minbhawan Kathmandu , Nepal

N. K. Singh Memorial English Preparatory School is a private boarding school in Nepal. It is one of the most reputed and renowned school in Nepal with 51 year old history.

Park Lane International School is an independent international day school located in Prague, the Czech Republic. The Park Lane student community consists of 600+ students, representing more than 40 nationalities. The home to foreign student ratio is 54% to 46%.

Gadhimai is a municipality in Rautahat district of Narayani zone, Nepal. It lies at the border of Rautahat district that links Sarlahi District over Bagmati River. It was formed by merging former 6 Village development committees Gamhariya, samanpur, Sangrampur, Bahuwa Madanpur, Dharampur and Bariyarpur just before 2017 Nepalese local elections.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Abu Dhabi International School</span> Private international school in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi International Private School is a private international school licensed by the UAE Ministry of Education located in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. The school offers an American curriculum, as well as the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and the International Baccalaureate (IB) programs. It was founded in 1992 by current superintendent, Jihan Nasr.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "About Us". The British School Kathmandu. Retrieved 2022-04-18.
  2. "Inspection Report: The British School, Kathmandu, Nepal" (PDF). Penta International. 2022. Retrieved 8 January 2025.