The British School of Kathmandu
URN: 149814 • Nepal
Overview
- Name
- The British School of Kathmandu
- URN
- 149814
- Type
- British schools overseas
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 40.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Caroline Drumm (since 2025)
- Telephone
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Jhamsikhel, Nepal
Summary
The British School of Kathmandu, established in 1966, offers a British-style education to students aged 3-18 from diverse backgrounds, including local and expatriate families. Located in Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where each student is known and valued by expert teachers. The ethos of the school emphasises kindness, excellence, and wellbeing, encouraging students to develop positive relationships and embrace challenges in their learning journey.
The curriculum is broad and rich, integrating academic and co-curricular programmes that promote leadership and community engagement. The school has a strong focus on individualised learning, with teachers providing tailored feedback to help students achieve their potential. Notably, TBS has expanded its offerings over the years, including A Levels and Key Stage 3, and currently educates approximately 585 students from over 40 countries.
The British School of Kathmandu is a not-for-profit institution overseen by an elected Board of Governors, ensuring a community-driven approach to education. The school values continuous self-improvement and encourages students to explore their interests and creativity in a nurturing environment.
The curriculum is broad and rich, integrating academic and co-curricular programmes that promote leadership and community engagement. The school has a strong focus on individualised learning, with teachers providing tailored feedback to help students achieve their potential. Notably, TBS has expanded its offerings over the years, including A Levels and Key Stage 3, and currently educates approximately 585 students from over 40 countries.
The British School of Kathmandu is a not-for-profit institution overseen by an elected Board of Governors, ensuring a community-driven approach to education. The school values continuous self-improvement and encourages students to explore their interests and creativity in a nurturing environment.
Useful links
- Board of Governors (governance)
- Senior Management Team (sen)
- Book a Tour (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- This term in KS3 Textiles club, students are desig (other)
- Home (other)
- Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions Overview (other)
- Policy and Procedures (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Does not apply
- Age range
- 3 - 18
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2022-09-07
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | |||||
| 2024-09-11 | |||||
| 2023-09-11 |
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