The British School Kathmandu is an independent, co-educational day school for students from age 3 to age 18. TBS was established in 1967. It has over 350 students.
Mission
The school mission is to provide a safe, caring community where students can reach their maximum potential in all areas of their lives and become responsible, global citizens.
Facilities
Among the school facilities are basketball courts, an Astroturf soccer pitch, a library, table tennis tables, 2 ICT suites, science labs, an art room and well-equipped classrooms. TBS is committed to become a green school and has an action plan to become eco-friendly.
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The school uses a British-style curriculum modified for use in an international setting. Students at the end of Year 9 take the National Curriculum Tests in English, Math and Science. An English as an Additional Language program is offered for students that need to improve their English language skills. Senior students take the IGCSE, and the Cambridge International Examinations A-levels.
Extracurricular Activities
The school offers a variety of activities for Primary and Secondary students. Primary activities include chess, tennis, cricket, golf, calligraphy, girl’s football, story telling and much more. Secondary activities include creative writing, golf, school newspaper, mixed badminton, eco club, tennis, karate, football and more.
Technology
TBS has 2 ICT suites with PC’s, as well as laptops that are available for use in the classrooms. Most of the school has wireless network and internet access. ICT is taught as part of the regular curriculum.
Professional Development
No information is available on the school PD program.
Employment
TBS recruits teachers who have UK/international experience, are organized, have at least five years of teaching experience, are flexible and able to adapt to living in a developing country and are willing to sponsor extracurricular activities. The school lists openings on the website and holds interviews in the UK and Nepal. Interested teachers should submit an application form that is available online, along with a letter of application to Principal@tbs.edu.np.
While salaries are not listed, the school website notes that they are closely linked to UK pay scales. Benefits include annual airfare, medical coverage and more that is not noted unfortunately.
About Kathmandu
For those of us who were around in the ’60s, Nepal and Kathmandu are part of the fabled hippy trail. But, what is it like to live there these days? From the section on the school website that discusses this, it sounds pretty much like living in Pakistan or India. Servants at home to cook, do the gardening, watch the kids, act as security – all at a very reasonable cost.
Kathmandu is nestled in a valley between the Mahabarrat mountains. While Kathmandu has most of the problems associated with developing countries – air pollution, water problems and traffic, the area is breathtaking.
Kathmandu has many restaurants serving all types of cuisine from fine dining to the local street vendors. You can shop for fresh products in the local markets or you can buy Western goods in the supermarkets. Some of the local highlights include: the Kathmandu Durbar Square, the Buddhist Temple of Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, and the Western backpackers and trekkers.
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