Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
700 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
More than 30 nationalities are represented at BOS. |
| Most common nationality |
UK, Turkey, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Spain, France, India, Kazakhstan, Germany, USA etc. |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
Around 25% of students are international students. |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Most of the teachers are locals, international teachers represent 15% of the total academic staff and teach different subjects across the school. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
The school offers English as an Additional Language (EAL) for non-native speakers with weaker English. In addition, there is a learning support department supporting students with mild learning support needs. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Azerbaijani, Russian, French, German, Spanish, PSHE |
| Max. number of students per class |
The maximum number of students in the classroom is 20-22 students. |
| Average number of students per class |
16-18 an average |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
From 3 years old (Nursery) up to grade 2 (year3), all classes have one mainstream teacher, teaching all core subjects and one full-time assistant. |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
All the lessons at BOS are integrated with IT. All classrooms are utilized with modern smartboards, projectors, wifi. There are designated computer labs for students' use, and school Ipdas and MacBooks are available for students' use. In addition, from grade 6 and upwards students are following Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy. The school has purchased an Isams program for the school management system. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
All students have their school account and use Google Classroom. Online classes are available through the GSuit Platform. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
BOS is a multicultural community and internationalism is respected across the school. We respect all cultures, religions, and nationalities, and there is no particular religion practiced at school. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
We accommodate all students, either religious or non-religious. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A-Levels and Compulsory State Examination for local students |
| Results in these examinations |
A*, A, B, C |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
The school follows the Homework policy, and assigns an appropriate amount of homework for students starting from Grade 3 and upwards. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
The following times serve as a guideline for daily homework periods:
Secondary School
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| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
99% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes, we accommodate students with mild learning support needs. |
| Learning support offered |
SEN students with mild issues, such as concentration, dyslexia, and others, if the capacity of the school allows. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We have a department of gifted and talented students and arrange a set of activities and motivation programs for them. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment and interviews, as well as tests, are conducted before admission. We also make a screening of students, like inquiry from the previous school if any concern may arise. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
We conduct interaction in Early Years, Assessment/Interviews in primary school, and diagnostic tests in secondary school, mainly in Match and English. It is important to provide the previous school and grade confirmation for every student, except for Early Years. |
| Waiting list |
Our admissions continue throughout the year for international students. Those who cannot join due to lack of required documents or visa issues, or not meeting the admission assessment requirements can be placed on a waiting list for another try. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Enrollment is open throughout the year, except for high school which ends in May. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, with condition that the student provides school confirmation for the previous weeks/months in order to continue the same class at BOS. |
| School start time |
The latest start time for school is 8:45 Azerbaijan time |
| School finish time |
Early Years finish at 14:45
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| Supervised care before/after school |
Late picked-up students can wait in the school library to wait for their drivers or parents with an adult supervisor. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes, the uniform is mandatory at BOS. |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
BOS offers a comprehensive after-school activity program, including full use of the gymnasium. |
| Sports activities included |
PE classes and afterschool activity options, including swimming and tennis. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, theater, science labs, art rooms, pottery classes, canteen, open-spaced playground, IT labs. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Football, basketball, tennis, swimming, boxing, and some others upon need. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Baku-Oxford School was founded in 1998 and quickly established itself as one of the leading international schools in Baku. Since then the school has gone from strength to strength increasing enrollment year on year while improving facilities and learning opportunities for students. BOS is accredited by the Council of International School (CIS), and a Member of ECIS. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Our mission: We raise empowered, compassionate and creative thinkers of the global community!
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