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Nationalities
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
40 |
Languages
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
BSG limits its class groups to a maximum of 18 students (10 in A-Level classes). |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels |
| Results in these examinations |
BSG graduating students of 2016 achieved A Level pass rate of 100%. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Here is the recommended time allowance for each year group
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Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Some special needs can be catered for but these should be discussed in detail and in advance with the Principal. |
Admissions
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
Primary: 8:45
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| School finish time |
Primary: 15:30, Wednesdays: 12:15
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| Supervised care before/after school |
BSG offers an after-school care programme for younger students until 17:30. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Sports, arts and crafts, music, astronomy. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education |
Facilities
| Sports facilities at the school |
Playground |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The British School of Geneva was created in response to an ever-growing need in Geneva for private, anglophone education and a specific demand for the English National programme. BSG is the only school in the area to offer the cohesive English National Curriculum from Year 1 through to A-Levels. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
BSG offers a single and coherent curriculum leading to A-Levels in contrast to other schools with different curricula in the different sections. Core subjects are taught in English and BSG does not impose bilingual education on its students, though the French language is an important and compulsory part of the syllabus. |