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Nepal, Kathmandu
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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.
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.
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.
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.
