Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
Maximum number of students: 600 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
32 |
| Most common nationality |
Uzbek |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Russian, Uzbek, French, Korean |
| Max. number of students per class |
In Primary, class sizes are between 20-24 pupils and in Secondary, 24-26. |
| Average number of students per class |
25 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Learning is supported by up-to-date technology. Every pupil is provided with an iPad or MacBook and Internet access is available throughout the school campus. Lessons incorporate technology where appropriate, and rely on more traditional media where technology does not provide a clear benefit. |
| 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, Google Classroom, Seesaw |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A-Levels |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:30 |
| School finish time |
15:30 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Children can signup for After School Activities |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
BST can cater for students with dietary requirements (whether for health, religious or allergy reasons). Special arrangements will be made to ensure suitable alternatives are available. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
After school activities are compulsory for every child at the school. Parents are asked to choose two clubs per term, usually representing a balance between active/sport and more intellectually inspiring programmes. |
| Sports activities included |
Swimming, Football, Basketball |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
BST has five members of PE staff who run a programme where our school teams complete against schools within Tashkent and Central Asia in Football, Basketball and Athletics. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Kalandar Campus: 3 sports halls, 25 metre swimming pool and a toddler pool. There is also recreational playgrounds and an outdoor 5-a-side football astroturf pitch. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The British School of Tashkent is the only school in Uzbekistan to offer a world-class joint British-Uzbek curriculum, allowing both expatriate and local Uzbek students to receive a top quality, international education. |