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Nepal, Kathmandu
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The British School Kathmandu is located in Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur, Nepal. The campus offers outdoor learning experiences, including Forest School at Chobar and primary expedition trips that build independence, teamwork and cultural awareness. The Music Department provides a Recording Studio and offers weekly instrumental lessons; it follows the London College of Music exams and acts as an on-site exam centre. Drama is a formal part of the curriculum, with a dedicated drama team and opportunities to participate in school productions. The school emphasizes inclusive learning and a broad co‑curricular programme.
The school runs a Physical Education and Sports programme led by a Head of Faculty - Sports. Primary pupils have two PE lessons per week, with swimming included for students from Foundation 2 to Year 6. The sport programme includes activities such as Zumba/Yoga, Rounders and Basketball across different year groups. In KS4, students can follow either a Sports Leadership pathway or a ‘Performing at Maximum Levels' route. The school also offers IGCSE PE and A Level PE, covering both practical and theoretical aspects of physical education.
The school follows the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) alongside English National Curriculum Mathematics and English from Foundation 1 to Year 6, with Cambridge IGCSE and Edexcel syllabi for IGCSE and A Level examinations. The London College of Music (LCM) exams are offered at TBS, with the school acting as an LCM examination centre. The Music Department includes a Recording Studio and weekly Instrumental Lessons, supported by specialist staff. Drama is taught as a subject from Years 7–11, with a dedicated team and a curriculum that develops devising, performance and evaluation skills. The campus supports these artistic disciplines with a music production and performance emphasis, underscored by a broad co-curricular drama and music programme.
The school offers a wide range of clubs and activities, typically around 65–70 for primary and 50–55 for secondary each term. Clubs are voluntary and sign-ups are managed through the Parent Portal, with a lottery system for choices when demand exceeds places. There is a Performing Arts Workshops (PAWS) programme that extends music, drama and performance beyond lessons. The Music Department provides weekly instrumental lessons (Year 3–Year 13) and offers performances, concerts and exportable opportunities beyond the classroom. The school is committed to providing opportunities that foster creativity, collaboration and leadership through its extensive co‑curricular activities.
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.
