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Nationalities
| Number of students |
130 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
21 |
| Most common nationality |
British |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
10% local - 90% international |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic, French and Spanish |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
16 |
| Average number of students per class |
10 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
High speed Internet, Computers, multi-touch flat panel monitors. Full photography studio |
| 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 |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
A Prayer Room |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
British curriculum IGCSE and A-Level |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Dependent on lesson |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
95% |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
Educational testing and testing for examination access arrangements, and follow up of individual support. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We have a talented university support team enabling all students can apply to the best university they expect to go to |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
A basic English exam, along with a basic entry exam |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
September |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
8.30 |
| School finish time |
2pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
No, however, we are located near to the metro station |
| School provided lunches |
Yes, we have a cafeteria |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
No, but there is a dress code |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Various Sports, Photography and Spanish |
| Sports activities included |
Football, Basketball, Gym |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities
| Sports facilities at the school |
Sports Hall-Gym, Basketball and Football Pitch |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Highly qualified British trained teachers
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| Teaching approach of the school |
Belgravia British School offers outstanding teaching of British curriculum AS and A2 subjects in a calm, friendly and supportive learning environment. The combination of small teaching groups, quality academic delivery and the superb purpose built School facilities will help your son or daughter settle quickly into life at Belgravia and prepare them for the independent learning and living that they will need at Universities. |