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Azerbaijan British College

Azerbaijan, Baku

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 750
Type Co-educational
Opened 2012
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Taught languages Afrikaans, Albanian, Arabic, Armenian, Bengali, Bislama, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Burmese, Cantonese, Chamorro, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Fijian, Filipino, Finnish, French, Georgian, German, Gujarati, Hausa, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Igbo, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Javanese, Kazakh, Khmer, Kiribati, Korean, Kyrgyz, Lao, Latin, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malagasy, Malay, Malayalam, Mandarin, Marathi, Marshallese, Mongolian, Nepali, Niuean, Norwegian, Palauan, Pashto, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Samoan, Serbian, Sesotho, Sinhala, Slovak, Slovenian, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish, Tagalog, Tajik, Tamil, Telugu, Tetum, Thai, Tongan, Turkish, Turkmen, Tuvaluan, Ukrainian, Urdu, Uzbek, Vietnamese, Xhosa, Yoruba, Zulu
Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form, Preschool
Introduction

Located in Baku, Azerbaijan, Azerbaijan British College offers a through-school program spanning ages 3 to 18 in a British-style framework. The curriculum blends the English National Curriculum with Azerbaijani language and culture, delivering Cambridge Core content for core subjects in Primary, Cambridge IGCSE in Secondary, and Cambridge A Levels alongside the Edexcel IGCSE. The school also administers a Cambridge Foundation Programme that includes Azerbaijani language and a Global Student Development strand that broadens learning for local and global contexts. ABC is accredited as an Edexcel Centre and a Cambridge International School, and in 2021 became the only school in Azerbaijan and the wider region with fully accredited COBIS and CIS member status. Facilities include two on-site swimming pools, on-site catering, and transport. The campus houses a library, clubs, and an enrichment programme, with an emphasis on sport, arts, STEM, languages, and leadership through clubs like Junior MUN Programme and programming.

67 Mikayil Aliyev Street, Baku, Azerbaijan

The Essentials

Azerbaijan British College has 750 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Located in Baku, Azerbaijan. Address: 67 Mikayil Aliyev Street, AZ1096, Baku, Azerbaijan. The campus is accessible from central areas of Baku via major roads and offers a private bus service that covers all areas of the city (Safe Shuttle MMC) with GPS tracking, seat belts, and an adult supervisor for Preschool and Primary routes.

Stages
Preschool (EYFS); Primary School (Year 1–6, ages 5–11); Secondary School (KS3: Years 7–8; KS4 & KS5: Years 10–13, including IGCSE and A-Level).

Type
International, British-style through-school.

Additional learning support
Inclusive Learning provides differentiation in lessons; English as an Additional Language support; pastoral care; an Inclusion Plan when required, coordinated by a Director of Inclusion, with involvement from external agencies if needed.

Country affiliation
British/UK-aligned; follows the National Curriculum for England and Wales alongside Azerbaijani language and culture.

School day structure
The school day runs 08:00–16:00, with Registration 08:00–08:15, eight lesson periods, a lunch break (13:00–13:45), and after-school clubs starting at 15:15.

Bus service
The school bus service is run by Safe Shuttle MMC, covering all areas of Baku. Buses have seat belts, surveillance and GPS tracking; Preschool and Primary routes have an adult supervisor. Contact Mr. Emin for details (email and phone provided on site).
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school has a formal uniform. All students wear the official school uniform daily; on PE days the PE uniform is worn; during colder months long-sleeved T-shirts and jackets with the school logo are worn. A-Level students are not required to wear a uniform but must dress in professional business attire. Uniforms are supplied through Ela Uniform (contact +994557496998) and orders should be placed at least three months in advance.

Food Options
The school provides healthy school meals and snacks through its catering service. The Menu lists breakfast, lunch and supper options; more than 1,000,000 meals are served each year and the catering team comprises over six staff members. Nutritional and allergen information is available, and the school can accommodate special diets with a prescription written in English by a physician.

Governance and Ownership
ABC is governed by the ABC Board of Governance, with a Principal and Vice-Principals (Head of Secondary and Head of Primary) and a General Manager leading the leadership team. The school is modelled on the British curriculum and was established by the Azerbaijan International Education Center Public Union (AIEC) with financial support from SOCAR. ABC holds COBIS and CIS accreditation.
Academics

Azerbaijan British College teaches British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The curriculum is a synthesis of the UK National Curriculum and the Azerbaijan National Curriculum. Cambridge Core Curriculum is used for core subjects (English, Mathematics, Sciences) in Key Stage 2, with a Cambridge Foundation Programme that includes Azerbaijani language; Global Student Development enriches learning to prepare students for local and global contexts. The Cambridge Core framework also supports Checkpoint preparation in Year 6, and the curriculum is delivered alongside a broader range of subjects and learning activities across the Primary School.

Student Teacher Ratio
Class sizes are capped at 20 students per class (EYSF and Primary School). Each class is led by one teacher and two teaching assistants, ensuring small-group support.

Exam Results
ABC is accredited by the Ministry of Education of Azerbaijan and approved to deliver Edexcel and Cambridge international examinations. Students have continued to achieve excellent results in Cambridge/Edexcel IGCSE and A Level examinations, enabling university placements worldwide.

Higher Education Progression
ABC provides a University & Careers Coordinator who works with each student through Year 11 and beyond to support university applications. Destinations for recent cohorts include UCLA, Berkeley, Toronto, London, Brunel and Exeter; about 30% of students gained places at Russell Group universities, 40% at Ivy League institutions, and 30% at top-100 world universities.

Gifted and Talented
Gifted and Talented students are identified and extended; staff provide additional challenges and targeted work so these learners can progress at their own pace.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
ABC has a holistic pastoral care program focused on the academic, social, emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing of every student. Form Tutors in Secondary and Class Teachers in Primary and Preschool provide daily contact and act as the main link between school and home. A team of specialists provides additional support within the pastoral framework. PSHCE addresses personal, social, health, community and emotional education, coordinated by the PSHCE Coordinator in Primary and by Heads of Key Stages in Secondary. Student voice is supported through class representatives and dedicated Student Voice Coordinators in the Primary and Secondary stages.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Inclusive Learning ensures universal learning with differentiation in the classroom. For students needing additional help, targeted support and inclusive education plans are provided, led by a Director of Inclusion and SEN coordinators, with reviews involving parents. English as an Additional Language is identified and supported with in-class materials tailored to the learner, in-class support from staff, or English intervention sessions, and decisions require parental consent and rationale. Up to 15% of the community are identified as having learning difficulties, and inclusive practices aim to remove barriers to learning. Access provisions, such as lifts, support practical participation, and where needed external agencies may be involved to support a learner.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Information is mainly delivered in English. Additional support for EAL students is provided to enable access and improve English language skills, including in-class adaptations, in-class support, or targeted English intervention sessions. No decision on these supports is made without full parental consent and rationale.

Mental Wellbeing
Pastoral care includes a focus on emotional wellbeing, with daily or tutorial-time discussions to support students' moods and progress. The pastoral team and the School Counsellor are available to help students, and there are pathways to access a school psychologist and other support networks as needed.

Safeguarding
There are designated safeguarding leads for Preschool, Primary and Secondary: Gunel Mammadli (Preschool), Gunay Huseynli (Primary), and Nargiz Mammadova (Secondary). They respond to safeguarding concerns, raise awareness of conduct, maintain confidential records and liaise with external agencies as required. Staff are trained in safeguarding policies, and a culture of open communication ensures students feel safe, heard and valued; safeguarding procedures are coordinated with SENCo and counselors to support vulnerable students.
Parent Experience

History
The Azerbaijan British College Educational Complex (ABC) was officially established as an international school in 2012 on a site west of central Baku. Its foundation was facilitated by the Azerbaijan International Education Center Public Union (AIEC) and received financial support from SOCAR. After three months of intensive staff training, the EYFS department and Year 1 opened on 1 November 2012 with 14 teachers and 20 children. In 2015, ABC was accredited as both an Edexcel Centre and a Cambridge International School, enabling Primary and Secondary Checkpoints as well as IGCSE and A-Level examinations. In 2021, ABC achieved the status as Azerbaijan's and Central Asia's/Caucasus region's sole school with fully accredited member status with COBIS and CIS.

Community
Open Day events welcome families and provide opportunities to explore classrooms and lessons. ABC publishes monthly newsletters for parents and students, and offers ABC Workshops for parents and students to develop skills and engage with the school community. The school provides a range of extracurricular activities, including school clubs, Arts & Clubs, and sports such as basketball, with Safe Transport arrangements in place. The strategic plan also calls for re-introducing an annual show and increasing parental involvement in the school.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
PTA established; there is a parent board representative.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
ABC operates across early years Preschool, Primary and Secondary in Baku, Azerbaijan. The campus features two on-site swimming pools used for weekly lessons for Reception and above, with the pools described as featuring the latest technology. On-site catering provides healthy meals and snacks for students and staff; more than 1,000,000 meals are prepared each year and menus and allergen information are available. Transport for students uses the newest and most modern vehicles to ensure safety. The school supports a library and a broad extra-curricular program including clubs and enrichment activities.

Sports Facilities
Sport is a core part of student development at ABC. The sport program uses a range of curricular activities including games, dance, gymnastics, swimming, fitness and athletics to build skills and well-being. An extra-curricular sport program offers activities beyond lessons. Football, basketball and swimming are the main sports in competitive programs. All Reception and above participate in weekly on-site swimming lessons with a qualified coach in the two on-site pools.

Academic Facilities
ABC teaches the Cambridge Core Curriculum as the core for Key Stage 3. The Foundation Curriculum covers the arts, physical exercise and the humanities, while the Global Student Development strand develops the whole child. In Primary the curriculum combines Cambridge Core content with the ABC Foundation Programme and Global Student Development, with subjects including English, Mathematics, Sciences, ICT, Azerbaijani Language & Humanities, Geography, History, Visual Arts, Performing Arts and Sport/Swimming. In Secondary the school delivers Cambridge IGCSE Programme for Years 10 and 11 and Cambridge A-Level Programme for Years 12 and 13 with a range of option blocks. The school runs 40 academic periods per week. ABC centers Teaching and Leadership activities through the Centre for Teaching & Leadership, with licences to Tes-Educare and National College and partnerships with COBIS, the British Council, UNESCO and other organizations.

Extra Curricular Facilities
ABC offers a range of after-school enrichment programmes for Primary and Secondary including Creative Explorers Graphic Design, Exploring the Colours of Creativity Art Enrichment, Exploring Maths Marvels Primary Maths Enrichment, Young Scholars' Maths Olympiad Enrichment, Maths Checkpoint Enrichment, Fast Phonics Enrichment, Splash into Success Swimming Enrichment, Art of Persuasion Debating, Exploring Tales in the Library, Super Handwriters, STEAM Enrichment, Junior MUN Programme, Virtual Travel Enrichment, Life Skills Enrichment, Web 3.0 Enrichment, Programming Enrichment, Student Council Enrichment, Dance Enrichment, Origami Enrichment, Art Club Enrichment, French Support Enrichment, Choir Enrichment, Story Writing and Green Thumbs Gardening Enrichment Programme. Paid for clubs (outside instructors) include Chess, Taekwondo, Capoeira, Gymnastics, Robomonte, Foosball, Basketball, Water Polo, Azerbaijan Dance, Hip Hop, Latin Dance, Guitar and Violin.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Enrichment programmes include Young Scholars Maths Olympiad Enrichment Programme, IGCSE Chemistry and Biology Enrichment Programme, IGCSE Computer Science Support, and MUN Senior Enrichment Programme. The Global Student Development and STEAM Enrichment Programme broaden academic and problem solving skills beyond the core curriculum. The Junior MUN Programme and Programming Enrichment Programme provide opportunities in debate, diplomacy and coding. An after-school enrichment block runs 3:30-4:30 daily, and paid clubs extend learning with STEM and technology activities.

Arts & Creative
Creative Explorers: Graphic Design Enrichment Programme and Exploring the Colours of Creativity: Art Enrichment Programme are offered. Art Club Enrichment Programme and Theatre/Drama Enrichment Programme provide hands-on creative experiences. The Story Writing Enrichment Programme supports writing and literary exploration, and Library time/Golden Hour is included in the programme. Paid-for clubs extend opportunities with STEAM, music and performance, including Guitar and Violin, as well as a range of dance options.

Cultural & Language
Junior MUN Programme provides model diplomacy and public speaking experience. French Support Enrichment Programme helps students practice language skills and develop conversational ability. Attestat Preparation Russian, German and French Enrichment Programme supports exam readiness in multiple languages. Modern Foreign Languages are offered in Russian, German and French.

Social & Hobbies
Student Council Enrichment Programme supports student leadership and governance experience. Life Skills Enrichment Programme covers social, emotional and practical skills. The Art of Persuasion is a Debate Enrichment Programme. Library and writing activities such as the Story Writing Enrichment Programme and Literature Group foster collaboration and creative expression.

Leadership & Professional
Student Council Enrichment Programme supports leadership development. Junior MUN Programme provides diplomacy, public speaking and teamwork experience. Debates and related enrichment programmes such as the Art of Persuasion contribute to professional and civic skills.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Splash into Success: Swimming Enrichment Programme promotes fitness and coordination. Dance Enrichment Programme offers movement-based activity. A broad range of sports is available including Gymnastics, Water Polo and Basketball. Paid-for clubs extend fitness and wellbeing options with activities such as Chess, STEM Engineering, Robomonte, Taekwondo, Capoeira, Azerbaijan Dance, Hip Hop, Latin dance, Guitar and Violin.
Languages

Language Provision
English is taught as a core subject. Azerbaijani Language is taught as part of the ABC Foundation Programme and in KS3. Modern Foreign Languages include Russian, German, and French.

Bilingual Teaching
The school teaches the National Curriculum for England and Wales and Azerbaijani language and culture according to national plans.
Reputation

Awards
Global School Alliance Silver Award (ABC)

Accreditations
ABC is an international school modelled on the British educational system. It is registered and recognised by the Ministry of Science & Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan and teaches the National Curriculum for England and Wales alongside Azerbaijani language and culture per national plans. It is an Edexcel and Cambridge International examination centre and undergoes annual inspections by Cambridge and Edexcel. In 2021, ABC became Azerbaijan's and Central Asia's/Caucasus region's sole school with fully accredited member status with both COBIS and CIS, and it is an invited member of the Black Sea Schools Group. ABC has also received the Global School Alliance Silver Award.
Admissions

Waitlist
If an applicant is accepted but there is no space in the appropriate class, the learner is placed on a waiting list and the parents are informed. When a place becomes available, it is offered to a learner on the waiting list. Criteria used to decide which learner on the waiting list is offered a place include the admission criteria, whether a sibling is already in or applying to the school, the existing gender/language balance of the class, background/experience in a British National Curriculum/English-medium education, and the family's planned length of stay.
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