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The British School Kathmandu

Nepal, Kathmandu

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 500
Type Co-educational
Opened 1966
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Cambridge IGCSE
Taught languages French, Spanish, Mandarin, Nepali
Typical class size 22
Strengths Performing Arts, Languages, Outdoor Education
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Kindergarten
Introduction

The British School Kathmandu is a fee-paying, not-for-profit, independent international school in Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur, Nepal, serving students aged 3 to 18. It delivers the English National Curriculum with the International Primary Curriculum in the Primary School (Foundation 1 to Year 6) and Cambridge IGCSE and Edexcel syllabi for IGCSE and A Levels. English is the language of instruction. The school has British affiliation and is under the patronage of the British Embassy. Established in 1966, it now educates around 585 students from over 40 countries and is governed by a Board of Governors. The campus offers a Music Department with a Recording Studio and weekly instrumental lessons, formal drama, and a Performing Arts Workshops. Outdoor learning includes Forest School at Chobar and primary expedition trips. Co-curricular activities are extensive, including Model United Nations and the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, with a broad programme across primary and secondary.

www.tbskathmandu.org

Bakhundole, Lalitpur 44600, Nepal

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The Essentials

The British School Kathmandu has 500 pupils, typical class sizes of 22, instruction in English.

Location
Located in Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur, Nepal. Jhamsikhel is a neighbourhood in Lalitpur within the Kathmandu Valley. The mailing address is PO Box 566 Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur. The school can be contacted at +977-1-5421794.

Stages
Primary School (Foundation 1 to Year 6). Secondary School (Year 7 to A Levels).

Type
The British School Kathmandu is a fee-paying, not-for-profit, independent, international school delivering the English National Curriculum.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Approximately 500 students from over 40 nationalities; the largest international group is British nationals.

Additional learning support
A large proportion of students are multilingual and learn English as an Additional Language (EAL). A Supported Immersive Model (SIM) is used for EAL. The school provides Learning Support for a range of needs, including Speech and Language Therapy, school counselling, and a dedicated ALN team.

Country affiliation
British affiliation; patronage by the British Embassy in Nepal.

School day structure
Arrival is between 8:00 and 8:15 am. Foundation 1 to Year 1 go straight to their classroom, while Years 2–6 line up in front of the primary buildings. Secondary students go to their lockers and mentor rooms for mentor time. Children should not be left unsupervised anywhere on the school grounds before 8:00 am.

Bus service
Yes. A transportation service covers most areas of Kathmandu and Patan. For routes and seat availability, contact the Finance department.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application and one‑off enrolment fees
- Registration (non‑refundable): £200 per child.
- Capital Development Fee (one‑off on enrolment): £3,500 for Foundation 1, Foundation 2/KS1 & KS2 and KS3 & KS4; £2,150 for KS5.
- Security deposit (refundable): £2,800 per child (paid on enrolment). The security deposit is refundable subject to the school receiving a formal withdrawal notice by the term‑specific deadline and after any deductions for loss or damage.

Tuition fees — per term and annual totals by year group
- Foundation 1
- Per term: £1,345.
- Annual total (4 terms): £5,380.
- Foundation 2 / KS1 & KS2 (Y1–Y6)
- Per term: £2,565.
- Annual total (4 terms): £10,260.
- KS3 & KS4 (Y7–Y11)
- Per term: £3,239.
- Annual total (4 terms): £12,956.
- KS5 (Y12–Y13)
- Per term: £3,426.
- Annual total (4 terms): £13,704.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition is invoiced and charged by term (Term 1, Term 2, Term 3 and Term 4). Parents receive a separate invoice for each term; fees are due before the start of the relevant term.
- Preferred currency for international payments is UK pounds sterling (GBP); please ensure you cover all bank and transfer charges so the school receives the full invoice amount. Shortfalls will be notified and can be settled in cash at the finance office.
- Nepalese parents without access to a foreign‑currency account may pay in Nepali Rupees with prior approval from the Finance Department; exchange‑rate method and bank details are provided by the Finance Department on request.
- Late payment penalty: a daily administrative charge of GBP 2 per day is applied to overdue tuition until payment is received (applies where deadlines are missed). Parents are asked to include pupil name, year group and invoice number on all payments.

Boarding fees
- Boarding: not applicable. No boarding fees are listed in the school's published fee schedule. The school operates as a day school and does not publish an annual boarding charge.

Other costs and additional charges
- Additional, separate charges may apply for: Special Educational Needs (SEN) / Additional Learning Needs (ALN) support, English as an Additional Language (EAL) support, co‑curricular clubs, external examination fees, educational trips and events outside the normal curriculum, and other optional activities. Parents will be notified in advance of any such charges.
- School uniform items and selected school merchandise are sold via the school's community shop; uniform costs are payable separately and are not included in the tuition figures.
- Transport (school bus) is offered; bus charges are invoiced separately through the Finance Department.

Refund information
- The security deposit (£2,800) is refundable in full provided formal written notice of withdrawal is received by the school on or before the term‑specific deadline for the term in which the pupil is leaving:
- Term I deadline: 15 September.
- Term II deadline: 15 November.
- Term III deadline: 11 March.
- Term IV deadline: Last day of May (31st).
Failure to provide formal notice by the relevant deadline may result in forfeiture of the security deposit; the school may also deduct amounts from the deposit to cover loss or damage to school property.
- Withdrawal notices and the clearance procedure are required to process refunds of the security deposit; late notice or failure to complete the clearance process can fully or partially affect refunding the deposit.
Academics

The British School Kathmandu teaches British Curriculum, IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
English is the language of instruction and the school delivers the English National Curriculum. The International Primary Curriculum is followed in the Primary School from Foundation 1 to Year 6, alongside the English National Curriculum in Mathematics and English. Cambridge International Examinations and Edexcel syllabi are followed for IGCSE and A Level examinations. The school accommodates students from Foundation 1 in Primary to A Levels in Secondary. The primary years combine the International Primary Curriculum with the English National Curriculum, while the secondary years follow UK qualifications through IGCSE and A Levels. [turn0search1]

Student Teacher Ratio
Most primary classes are around 22–23 students; secondary classes are smaller. There is a learning support to student ratio of 1 academic professional to every 4 learners. [turn0search0]

Higher Education Progression
North American destinations include the University of British Columbia (UBC), Brown University, New York University, Rhode Island School of Design, and the University of Michigan. United Kingdom destinations include University College London (UCL), Bristol, Kent, University of the Arts London, Leeds Art College, Chester and UWE Bristol. In Europe, destinations include ESMOD Paris and LCI Barcelona; in Australia, universities include the University of Sydney, UNSW, University of Melbourne and Monash University. [turn1search0]
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Complete the Online Registration forms, Medical information forms and EAL Pupil Profile (only for those students whose first language is other than English), which can be downloaded from the Registration Form section.

2. Provide a copy of the child's birth certificate and passport.

3. If the child has been to school before, submit copies of the last two years' reports and the contact details of the previous school's Principal or relevant class teacher.

4. Pay the non-refundable registration fee of £200 per child.

5. This process places the child on the waiting list; the date of registration is used for awarding places as and when they become available. When a place becomes available, the TBS Admissions Manager will contact the parents.

7. Children of all ages will be invited to participate in an age-appropriate entry assessment to ensure a smooth and supported transition into TBS.

8. If there are English as an Additional Language (EAL) needs, a further assessment may be required by the Learning Support Coordinator to ensure the school can meet the child's needs.

Scholarships
The school offers scholarships for those joining us for A-levels. The application process for scholarships is advertised annually and further details can be found in the admissions materials. A Scholarship Financial Declaration is part of the Online Registration Forms. In addition, current families experiencing temporary financial hardship may contact the school to discuss bursary options.

Waitlist
All registered children are placed on a waiting list maintained by the Admissions Manager, and parents are informed once places become available. Where demand exceeds the number of places, priority is given as follows:

1) United Kingdom, British Overseas Territory and Crown Dependency passport holders;

2) Sibling of current TBS child(ren);

3) Child(ren) of serving British Gurkhas Nepal staff;

4) Commonwealth country passport holders;

5) Passport holders of countries with no national school provision in Kathmandu;

6) Passport holders of countries with a national school provision in Kathmandu;

7) Nepali passport holders (Nepali passport holders must obtain a No Objection Letter from the Ministry of Education and submit it at registration);

8) Children are accepted throughout the academic year (subject to availability).

9) Children need to be registered and assessed before a place is offered.

10) For those outside Nepal or Kathmandu, an interim assessment may be arranged to consider a provisional place subject to on-site testing when in Kathmandu.
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