Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
300 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
75 |
| Most common nationality |
British |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
1:8 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, English as an Additional Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian |
| Max. number of students per class |
BSG limits its class groups to a maximum of 18 students (10 in A-Level classes). |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online during emergencies) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No, we are open to all religions (and none) |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels |
| Results in these examinations |
97% A Level pass rate with 84% at Grades A*-C |
| 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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| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Almost all |
| 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. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
No |
| Waiting list |
In many classes, yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| 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 or clubs offered |
Sports, arts and crafts, music, debating, drama |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, science labs, dedicated Sixth Form College, IT room |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Playground and a large outdoor sports complex nearby (off school grounds) |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The British School of Geneva (BSG) was founded in response to an ever-growing need in Geneva for private, anglophone education and a specific demand for the English National programme. We offer the cohesive English National Curriculum from Reception 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. |