Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
14 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
6 |
| Most common nationality |
British |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
We will be starting EAL lessons in September 2023. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French |
| Max. number of students per class |
16 |
| Average number of students per class |
3 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Each student currently has access to their own laptop and tablet. |
| 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 |
None at present. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
This varies according to year group. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Not currently. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
With additional opportunities in class and beyond. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
No. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Applicants are invited to undertake admissions assessment and interview, appropriate to their age. |
| Waiting list |
Not currently. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
August |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes. |
| School start time |
08:45 |
| School finish time |
16:15 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
BSM offers a range of extra-curricular and co-curricular activities with internal and external partners to ensure its students have opportunities to learn and develop their interests and talents. |
| Sports activities included |
We have timetabled games twice weekly and then following the French system students elect to participate in authorised activities in the community or in school on Wednesday afternoons. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Not yet - our school is only in its second term of operation! |
| Facilities at the school |
Multipurpose space with library, outdoor play terrace. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Like many Monaco schools we use local facilities for sport. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The British School of Monaco's vision is to create an exceptional educational environment in which students are nurtured to become authentic individuals and reflective, resilient and adaptive learners. BSM's teachers are dedicated to the pursuit of excellence, innovative teaching, and helping students reach their full potential. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
BSM's mission is to provide Monaco families with a British curriculum school that offers a nurturing community and an innovative learning environment, enabling students to evolve into their best authentic selves. |