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Pakistan, Karachi
Let the school know you're thinking of applying — they can share their prerequisites and help you through the process.
It's best to ask — circumstances can change at any time.
1. Inquiry Submission. Submit an inquiry form to express interest in the school. This begins the BOS admissions journey, which is supported by the British accreditation, international memberships, and a diverse community. An inquiry leads to an initial consultation with the Admissions team.
2. Initial Consultation. Schedule a call or meeting with the Admissions team for more information. You will receive guidance on entry requirements, the school's British curriculum, and the admissions timeline. The Admissions team outlines next steps and required documentation.
3. Application Form. Complete the online application with the required documents: a fully completed Application form; a fully completed Pre-interview form; a non-refundable registration fee; all school records for the preceding three years; a birth certificate or passport; two photographs of the child; parents' NIC/passport copy; one passport-sized photo of each parent. Before the child may be considered, the above documentation must be provided. The school may review the submission and decide on further action. If proceeding, the assessment procedures will be used to determine the next steps.
4. Document Review. The Admissions team reviews the submitted documents. The school may decide not to take the application further, place the application on the waiting list, or proceed with the Assessment Procedures if a place is available.
5. Assessment. The student will be invited for an entrance assessment or interview. The assessment considers the interview with parents/guardians, entrance assessment results, and the strength and merit of past school reports.
6. Offer of Admission. Successful candidates receive a formal offer of admission.
7. Acceptance & Fee Payment. Parents confirm acceptance and pay the fees to secure a place. Fees include a one-time registration and entrance fees, annual and security fees payable in installments, and a 3% sales tax. Fees are non-refundable under normal circumstances, except for the books deposit.
8. Orientation & Enrolment. Attend an orientation session and complete the final enrolment formalities.
If a place is not available in the child's year group, the application may be placed on a waiting list. The assessment procedures will take effect when a place becomes available or is expected to become available.
British Overseas School (BOS) in Karachi was founded in 1958 as a non-profit institution for the children of expatriates. It relocated to purpose-built facilities in Karachi's Defence Housing Authority (DHA) and, in 2000, began admitting local families while maintaining its British ethos. By 2004 BOS introduced secondary education, becoming the only school in Karachi offering a British curriculum from pre-school to IGCSE, with the secondary school moving to new facilities in 2005 to support growth. BOS is accredited as a British Schools Overseas (BSO) school and is an Edexcel member delivering IGCSEs. English is the medium of instruction, and BOS offers modern foreign languages: Urdu, French and Mandarin Chinese (French is compulsory in some stages and IGCSE options exist). The campus is in Phase 7 of DHA, at 7/8, 14 Lane, Khayaban-e-Hilal. The school describes itself as small with a family feel and operates a Duke of Edinburgh Award, international trips, and Round Square membership that broadens opportunities beyond the classroom.
