Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
480 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
63 |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
30% : 70% |
| Native English speaking teachers |
yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language support is offered. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
German, French, Spanish and Hungarian |
| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Projectors, interactive whiteboards, Chromebooks and IPADs are used in the classroom. We also run a successful BYOD policy from Upper KS2 through Sixth Form. |
| 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) |
Yes. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
A Level, IGCSE, PTM/PTE and CAT4s |
| Results in these examinations |
The standards at Britannica continue to rise and our results are consistently above the UK average at both IGCSE and A Level. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
95% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes. |
| Learning support offered |
This is assessed on an individual basis - support may be anything from short daily interventions through to specialist 1:1 LSA support, depending on the needs of the individual student. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
By providing differentiated support and personalised learning plans. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
A SENCo and School Psychologist are employed within the school. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Prior to enrolment, students are required to complete a CAT4 assessment as well as an interview with the relevant Head of School. |
| Waiting list |
Waiting pools operate in certain year groups. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
There is no deadline for registration, as an international school, we welcome new starters throughout the academic year. However, we encourage families to apply as early as possible to secure a place. Once capacity has been reached, accepted students will join the waiting pool for their particular year group. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:20 |
| School finish time |
15:30 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes. Morning supervision starts at 8am and we offer a rich after-school programme for our students. |
| School bus service available |
Yes. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes, school lunch is included in the tuition fees. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes. |
| Uniform required |
Yes. |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
After-school clubs vary each Term, however we aim to offer a wide range of activities, for example: coding, drama, film-making, football, hockey, volleyball, tennis, art, photography, hiking, craft, cookery and dance as well as a number of academic clubs. Swimming is also offered as part of the PE curriculum throughout the year. |
| Sports activities included |
Students participate in regular PE lessons, including swimming using our on-site pool. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes. |
| Facilities at the school |
Science labs, library, theatre, art studio, music suite, outdoor play areas. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Indoor gymnasium, outdoor sports fields, swimming pool. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Our motto is: Inspire, Excel, Exceed. Students come to Britannica for our nurturing and personalised learning environment. This ensures that every student gets individual attention and can be challenged and supported be it academically, creatively or physically via sports. We are proud of our high quality, fully trained teachers from the UK, all of whom are specially selected for their experience and excellence. A child-centred approach is emphasised thorough out the whole school. There is quality pastoral care as well as a nurturing and positive learning environment, but it is the excellent community that makes the school so special and welcoming. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Our approach is to provide a well-rounded education for all students, focusing on both academic and non-academic areas. Learning opportunities are designed to give students more than just textbook knowledge, but also the tools to apply this knowledge in the real world. Critical thinking, interdisciplinary thinking, problem solving, and conflict resolution are all part of the “big picture” of a holistic education at Britannica. |