British Schools Foundation

Schools Overview

Member Schools The British Schools Foundation is one of the largest networks of British international schools in the world; sharing not only common management and objectives, but also a passion for delivering high standards in all aspects of school life; from academic performance, to high-quality facilities, excellent conditions for staff and a commitment to provide the very best British style education in an international context.

The Head Teacher in each school is responsible for the day-to-day management, and reports to a central Board of Directors. This ensures that decisions at all levels of the organisation relate to the quality of teaching and learning in the schools and promote the interests of our pupils above all other considerations.

We firmly believe that this style of management is a key contributor to the rapid growth in student numbers experienced since the inception of the Foundation.

Kuala-Lumpur - Sao Paulo - Manila - Moscow - Kiev Nanjing - Tashkent - Pamplona - Marbella -Yangon

Network and Expansion

Organisation

Ournetwork of schools is one of the largest in the world today, with 10 schools spanning 3 continents and 9 countries. BSF was established in 2003 with the opening of the British School of Beijing. BSF is now made up of schools in Nanjing in China; Moscow in Russia; Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia; Marbella and Pamplona in Spain; Tashkent in Uzbekistan, Sao Paulo in Brazil, Manilla in the Philippines, Kiev in Ukraine and Yangon in Myanmar.

Students and Academic Results

BSF schools provide a world class education to more than 2,000 students with 95% of students gaining exam results equal to or above the UK national average.

Staffing and Reputation

The British Schools Foundation now has more than 600 employees and enjoys a high retention rate due to the Foundation having an established reputation for high academic, managerial and employment standards.

Accreditation and Affiliation

All BSF schools are registered with the UK Qualifications & Curriculum Authority (QCA) and licensed by local authorities. They are also members of an appropriate standards association for their location, such as East Asian Association of British International Schools (EABBIS), Council of British International Schools (COBIS) and the National Association of British Schools in Spain (NABSS).

Policy

It is the policy of the Foundation that every school be inspected by the British Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) every 5 years. ISI is the leading international inspection body for British Schools and ensures all BSF schools maintain highest standards as compared to thousands of other British curriculum schools around the world.

Broad and Vibrant

Curriculum

Our staff recognise that academic achievement is central to school life, but rather than focusing on preparing for tests we believe that a broad and vibrant curriculum creates the enthusiasm for learning that will lead to success.

Examinations

Pupils will sit the same public tests and examinations that are administered in most schools in England and will typically perform well above the UK average.

International

The English National Curriculum is a standardised curriculum and is applied by hundreds of international schools around the world, making it easy for pupils to move and continue their studies within the same system.

IGCSE and A Level qualifications are recognised by all the top universities in the world including all those in the UK and the USA.

Developing the Whole Student

BSF schools go beyond the requirements of the standardised curriculum and provide many additional opportunities for personal development. Sports, music, drama and educational trips are all an integral part of the programme offered at our schools.

Useful Websites Qualifications and Curriculum Authority www.qca.org.uk National Curriculum www.nc.uk.net

Operation

Management

Schools are managed at a local level by the Head Teachers, whose principal aim is the provision of exceptional educational based on the English National Curriculum.

Strategy

Strategic management, development and planning are undertaken by the Board of Directors.

High Standards

The Board of Directors support and ensure that consistent high standards are achieved across all schools.

Staff Development

Training and development is shared amongst schools.

Teaching staff undergo a rigorous and on-going personal development programme to ensure the continual maintenance and improvement of high academic standards. Senior academic specialists from each school deliver regular training courses throughout the Foundation to ensure the most up-todate teaching methods are applied in all areas.

Operating Standards

The performance of each school is benchmarked to ensure high standards of operation. The Head Teachers principal aim is the provision of exceptional educational based on the English National Curriculum.

The British Schools Foundation strives to ensure all the schools within the organisation stand-out for the quality of education being provided, and no effort is spared in the pursuit of this objective.

Mission

Core Values

To provide World Class Education.

Personal Development

To motivate our students to explore the extent of their intellectual and physical abilities.

Values

To uphold the values of honesty, integrity and respect for others.

Environment

To provide a vibrant, happy and secure environment.

Staff

To recruit, retain and develop high calibre professionals.

Social Responsibility

To promote the general good within our community.

Governance

To safeguard the long term development and reputation of the organisation.

The International School of Moscow ISM is located in Krylatskaya Olympic park, a unique setting in one of Moscow’s top areas. Surrounded by parkland the two campuses provide education from K to 12 to almost 600 pupils.

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The International School of Moscow

The school is in high demand with waiting lists in all age groups. A selective admissions process enables the school to ensure the highest standards of education.

The British International School Kuala Lumpur The British International School opened in Kuala Lumpur in September 2009. It has since grown to more than 600 students. The school is housed in a brand new primary facility and saw a purpose built Secondary campus open for the academic year 2013-14.

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The British International School Kuala Lumpur

With waiting lists throughout almost all age groups the school has quickly established itself as one of the top schools in the country and indeed Asia.

The British College of Brazil

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The British College of Brazil

The British College of Brazil occupies two sites in prime areas of Sao Paulo. The first school is in the elite neighbourhood of Cidade Jardim and offers Early Years and Primary education. The second school, opened in 2013 in the popular residential neighbourhood of Characa Floras, caters to students from K to 12, is. The British College of Brazil is unique in Sao Paulo with its predominantly expat student population.

The King’s School Manila The King’s School opened in the Philippines in 2012. The school campus is located within a large residential and commercial development along Manila Bay.

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The King’s School Manila

The school caters for Foundation, Primary and Secondary students and continues to expand rapidly.

The British School of Nanjing The British School of Nanjing opened it’s doors in August 2007.

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The British School of Nanjing

Commencing with a modest enrolment of 23 students the school has expanded over three campuses to house more than 300 students from Nursery to Year 10 and will be moving to a brand new, purpose-built, 20,000m2 facility in 2015.

The British School of Tashkent The British School of Tashkent opened in September 2010, growing to more than 200 students. The school offers education for Foundation and Primary students.

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The British School of Tashkent

The British School of Tashkent occupies two large mansions and surrounding grounds in the suburbs of Uzbekistan’s capital city. and a new Upper School Campus, initially for Years 2-6 (ages 6-11) the school expanded in 2013 to offer Secondary education. The campuses are modern and with excellent facilities and offer the top education in the Uzbek capital.

The British School of Navarra The British School of Navarra opened in September, 2010 in a reconverted old catholic school building in the centre of Pamplona. The school is the only international school in the city and is the first port of call for expats arriving to the city and for Spaniards looking for a top-quality international school experience.

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The British School of Navarra

The school currently offers primary education and will expand to offer secondary schooling in September 2014.

The British School of Marbella The British School of Marbella opened in August 2010 and has rapidly become once of the leading international schools on the Costa del Sol.

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The British School of Marbella

The schools privileged location allows it to offer a unique extra-curricular programme that includes golf, sailing and horse riding, to complement the top-quality curriculum programme.

The British Schools Foundation is one of the largest networks of British International Schools in the world. Our network of 10 schools spans 3 continents and 9 countries. BSF’s mission is to provide excellent British style education in an international context.

Our Foundation

Each school in the Foundation shares common management, principles and policies aimed at ensuring high standards in all aspects of school life; from academic performance, to high quality facilities and excellent conditions for staff.

British Schools Foundation Schools List The British International School Kuala Lumpur www.britishschool.edu.my

The British School of Tashkent www.britishschool.uz

The British School of Nanjing www.bsn.org.cn

The Ukraine International School www.ukraineinternationalschool.com

The International School of Moscow www.internationalschool.ru

The British College of Brazil www.britishcollegebrazil.org

The British School of Marbella www.bsm.org.es

The King’s School Manila www.kings.org.ph

The British School of Navarra www.bsn.org.es

The British International School Yangon www.britishschoolyangon.org

British Schools Foundation, Devonshire House, 60, Goswell Road, London, EC1M 7AD, UK. Tel: +44-(0)20-76085177 - www.britishschools.co.uk