The British School

The British School Kathmandu (TBS) is a not-for-profit, independent international school in Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur, established in 1966 by British and Commonwealth parents seeking a British-style education in Nepal. The school now serves students aged 3–18 from more than 40 nationalities.

TBS follows the English National Curriculum, with the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) used alongside English National Curriculum Mathematics and English in the primary years. Students later follow Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International A Level syllabi.

The school places strong emphasis on academic excellence, creativity, confidence, compassion, leadership and community involvement, with a broad extracurricular program and opportunities for students to participate in sports, arts, expeditions and international activities.

Academic Structure

• Foundation 1–2

• Primary School

• Secondary School

• IGCSE

• A Level — Science and Non-Science

• Education through age 18

Key Features

• British/English National Curriculum

• Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels

• International Primary Curriculum

• UK-trained teaching staff

• Students from 40+ nationalities

• Extensive extracurricular activities

• Sports and athletics

• Music, drama and creative arts

• Community-service programs

• Student leadership opportunities

• University/career preparation

• Strong safeguarding and student-support systems

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• International curriculum education

• English medium instruction

• Preparation for overseas higher education

• Extracurricular and enrichment programmes

• Multicultural learning environment

• Transport and dining services where offered