The British School
Jhamsikhel , Lalitpur
Caroline Drumm
Principal
Our students enjoy coming to school each day because they know they will be cared for and supported in their learning. Each student is recognised and ‘known’ by their expert teachers, allowing them to develop the confidence required to embrace the challenges that will be skillfully and carefully placed before them.
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Jhamsikhel , Lalitpur
+977-1-5421794, +977-1-5422012, +977-1-544444
About Us
We were established in Nepal in 1966 by a group of British and Commonwealth parents who wanted a British-style education for their children. The school received official recognition from His Majesty’s Government of Nepal on the 7th July 1967 and has subsequently been under the patronage of the British Embassy. In 1997, it was decided to extend the school to include Key Stage 3 students and we moved to our present site, here in Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur. In February 1998, His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales officially opened our new school site. In August 2004, we extended our school again to offer A Levels, with our first graduating cohort of students going to universities in 2006. The British School Kathmandu now educates 585 students from ages 3-18 from over 40 different countries, from both local and expatriate families, who trust us to care for and educate their children.
TBS is a not-for-profit and a non-selective school, overseen by a Board of Governors that is elected from the parent body. The school has a growing reputation for excellence. In February 2013, the Governors commissioned a BSO inspection, which was repeated in February 2016; the summary was that “TBS Kathmandu is an excellent school: it provides an outstanding quality of education and demonstrates an exceptional flexibility in meeting the learning and personal needs of its students”. 2016 also marked TBS’s 50th anniversary and our success has been recognised with numerous international awards. The school was awarded British International School Initiative of the Year at the 2016 Times Educational Supplement Independent School Awards for its student-led community project in Dhading. The strength of TBS community work was further recognised as the Community Initiative of the Year at the British International School Awards 2017 and the school was also recognised with further awards for Senior Leadership Team of the Year and British International School of the Year.
The school is a member of the Council of British International Schools (COBIS) and the Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA) as well as Quality Kathmandu Schools (QKS).
Admission FAQ
It is best to apply as soon as you know that ……….. is an option for you. While there is no deadline for applications, we have limited vacancies and we follow a first come first serve policy, so apply early for your best chance of being admitted.
We are open from grade …………..
Admission is given on the basis of an Entrance Examination which is mandatory, comprehensive, and has to be cleared on the basis of marks secured in the exam. A personal interview closely conducted by the School Management is compulsory for all students accompanied by their parents.
Forms can be collected from the school office or can be downloaded from our school website ……………. Completed forms can then either be handed in person in the school or email in …………………..
As part of the application approval process, all children have to participate in an age-appropriate entry assessment for basic math, languages (English and Nepali) and social interaction. This is needed to ensure a smooth and fully supported transition to the school and is by no means a “pass/fail” test. Parent interviews will also take place to ensure that their outlook towards education is in alignment with the school’s values and learning goals.
No. The school believes that every child should have a right to apply to KWS, and does not seek any form of monetary reimbursement for the process.
- A completed application form along with a latest Passport sized photograph.
- A Copy of student’s birth certificate
- Most recent Marks Sheet/Award/Certificate from the student’s previous or current school
Once the admission committee finalizes the entrance dates, you will receive a call and an email with the details.
The official admission process begins from 1st Chaitra every year but as the seats are limited, you will be able to reserve seats prior to the date once you are notified of your child’s selection.
Yes, our school offers varied scholarships to students on a need-cum-merit basis.
Scholarships are provided on the basis of merit as well as criteria set by NEB. Student candidates are required to appear in scholarship exams held by the school for which the school admission desk provides you with the dates and time of exam. Selection is transparent and fair and thus, it is mandatory to pass out the scholarship exams.
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Located at ........... near ......., our School is served by regular & quick public transport – buses, micro-vans, and tempos.
Admission is given on the basis of an Entrance Examination which is mandatory, comprehensive, and has to be cleared or on the basis of previous grades. A personal interview closely conducted by the School Management is compulsory for all students accompanied by their parents.
Yes, our school offers varied scholarships to students on a need-cum-merit basis.
Some of our co-curricular activities include debating, elocution, essay writing, painting, drama, project, and excursions.
we have most of the sports facilities for our students.
Our Library is full of text-books, reference books/encyclopedias, and journals/ newspapers/magazines to keep the students well-informed. We have transportation facility as well.
