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British School in Baku

Azerbaijan, Baku

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Russian
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 367
Type Co-educational
Opened 2007
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages English, French, German, Russian, Spanish
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Primary School, Secondary School, Preschool, Kindergarten
Introduction

British School in Baku (BSB) offers a Cambridge-based education aligned with the Azerbaijani national plan for learners aged 1 to 18. The curriculum includes EYFS, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, and Pearson Edexcel IGCSE. The Primary School serves ages 4 to 11 and Secondary 11 to 18, with Foundation Stage, Cambridge Checkpoint testing, and IGCSE/AS/A‑Levels pathways. BSB is the first accredited school in Azerbaijan by COBIS and CIS. It is accredited by Cambridge and Edexcel to deliver programs from Primary through IGCSE, AS and A‑Levels. Students graduate with British diplomas and Azerbaijani certificates and gain access to universities worldwide. The campus includes redesigned classrooms, art rooms, science labs, computer labs, a library, an indoor sports hall, and a large outdoor field. The school runs camps abroad and maintains partnerships with Cambridge, Pearson, NCUK, UCAS, ISDC, ECIS, and the British Council IELTS. These features support teaching and global opportunities.

13 Koroğlu Rəhimov küçəsi, Bakı 1072, Azerbaijan

The Essentials

British School in Baku has 367 pupils, instruction in English, Russian.

Location
13 Koroglu Rahimov Street, Baku 1072, Azerbaijan; located on the Odlar Yurdu University campus.

Stages
Primary and Secondary.

Type
The school follows the British Curriculum and Azerbaijani national education plan.

Additional learning support
The school is committed to inclusive education.

Country affiliation
The school follows a British curriculum and the Azerbaijani national education plan.

School day structure
Primary day: six lessons per day (up to 30 per week) with three breaks for Reception and Year 1 and two breaks for Years 3–6; Registration is 8:25–8:40; morning break, lunch break (40 minutes), and afternoon sessions are scheduled. Secondary day: eight lessons per day (40 minutes each, 40 lessons per week) with two breaks and a 50-minute lunch; Registration 8:30–8:40; periods run through 15:10 with a lunch from 13:00–13:40.
Academics

British School in Baku teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
Key Stage 3 uses the Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme for learners aged 11-14, with Maths, English and Science as core focuses. Subjects include English Language, Maths, Science, Art, Computer Science, MFL, Geography, History, Physical Education, Azeri and PSHE, taught by specialist teachers. Cambridge Checkpoint tests are available in English, Maths and Science to track progress toward IGCSE. Key Stage 4 is Cambridge Upper Secondary (IGCSE) for 14-16 year olds, a globally recognised qualification, with English Language, Maths and Physical Education as compulsory, and five additional subjects drawn from groups such as sciences, modern languages, and humanities. In Years 12-13, students can study Cambridge AS & A‑Levels, Pre-U or the International Foundation Year (NCUK). This suite of programmes prepares students for universities worldwide.

Exam Results
BSB publishes IGCSE results; 2023 IGCSE results were announced as outstanding. A student, Mukhammed Mamedov, was awarded the Pearson Outstanding Learner Award for achieving the highest results in IGCSE Russian Language in Azerbaijan and Asia. Maths Checkpoint results exceeded the international average in 2023.

Higher Education Progression
British School in Baku graduates continue their education at top colleges and universities in the United Kingdom, United States, Europe and Azerbaijan. Destinations include institutions such as the University of Oxford, MIT, University of British Columbia and Khazar University, among others.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school embraces positive discipline and uses mindfulness. The Deputy Principal is responsible for the pastoral care system, and the school develops a caring community that models international understanding and respects diversity. The mission emphasises collaboration with parents to involve them in their children's education.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school provides English and Russian departments; additional foreign language options include English, French, Russian and German.

Mental Wellbeing
Pastoral care is led by the Deputy Principal. The school fosters a caring community and uses mindfulness to support wellbeing and behaviour.

Safeguarding
The school has a Child Protection (Safeguarding) policy. It complies with UK safeguarding guidance; safe recruitment procedures are in place; staff receive Child Protection training on appointment and updated every three years, and designated Child Protection Officers receive training every two years. The policy is reviewed annually and applies to all staff, governors and volunteers.
Parent Experience

History
The British School in Baku (BSB) offers a full schooling program for 4 to 18-year-olds with the Cambridge Advanced Level as part of the senior curriculum. BSB provides a Cambridge International Curriculum adapted from the English National Curriculum in Baku. It is the first school in Azerbaijan to be accredited by COBIS and CIS. Cambridge and Edexcel accredit BSB to offer international programs from Primary through IGCSE, AS, and A-Level courses in the Secondary. The Primary School serves ages 4 to 11 and the Secondary School serves ages 11 to 18, with Foundation Stage, Key Stages 1–2 in Primary and Key Stages 3–5 in Secondary, including Cambridge checkpoints and IGCSE/AS/A-Level pathways.

Community
The Mission emphasizes a stimulating and caring environment that enables students to realize their potential and develop the skills for lifelong learning. It also promotes a social climate that models international understanding and the enjoyment of the diverse cultures represented by the school community. Collaboration between parents and the school is encouraged so that parents are actively involved in their children's education. Students have opportunities to participate in international Olympiads and competitions, and additional foreign language options include English, French, Russian, and German.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
PTAs are formal bodies composed of parents, teachers, and staff intended to facilitate parental participation in a school and to encourage closer links between home and school. They are best known for fundraising work, but they also serve a social function by bringing together parents, staff, and pupils at fundraising events. Parents can contribute their ideas and efforts within PTA guidelines to assist with school functions. There are PTA pages for both Primary and Secondary to support involvement and ongoing parent engagement across the school.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school provides extensive indoor and outdoor facilities. New facilities include redesigned classrooms, art rooms, sports halls, and computer, physics, chemistry, and biology laboratories. Indoor facilities include well-equipped classrooms with laptops, a student-friendly library, and a spacious art room. An indoor sports hall is used for drama productions, concerts, and daily morning assemblies. The Chemistry and Physics labs are equipped with appropriate apparatus and safety features, including a separate chemical storage area.

Sports Facilities
Outdoor facilities include a large sports field for organized sport. A dedicated indoor sports hall is available for physical education. The indoor hall is used for drama productions and concerts. The space also hosts morning assemblies. Together, these facilities support a broad range of physical education and school events.

Academic Facilities
New school facilities include redesigned classrooms. There are dedicated art rooms and science labs for chemistry, physics, and biology. Computer laboratories support technology-enabled teaching. Classrooms are equipped with laptops. A student-friendly library supports reading and research.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Primary extra-curricular activities offer a wide variety of options to help students discover new skills and interests. Students can participate in gymnastics, knitting, chess, art, languages, drama, and other creative and sporting activities. Most clubs are run by school staff, and the program also cooperates with external groups to provide additional activities. These activities support hands-on learning beyond the classroom.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school follows the British Curriculum alongside the national education plan. It is the first internationally accredited school in Azerbaijan by the British government. Seventy percent of teaching staff are international educators, and the school partners with Cambridge, Pearson, NCUK, ISDC, ECIS, UCAS, College Board SAT, and British Council IELTS. Graduates receive British diplomas and Azerbaijani certificates and have access to over 3,000 universities worldwide.

Arts & Creative
The Secondary School offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including creative activities, sport, art, and drama. Most clubs are run by staff, with some activities provided in collaboration with external groups. These activities help students explore new skills and interests.

Cultural & Language
Additional foreign language options include English, French, Russian, and German. Students participate in cultural events and international opportunities such as participation in international Olympiads and competitions. The school also participates in regional cultural events such as the OIC Cultural Festival.

Social & Hobbies
Students can participate in a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including creative activities, sport, gymnastics, knitting, chess, art, languages, and drama. Most clubs are run by staff, with collaboration from external groups. These activities support personal interests and social development.

Community & Service
The school fosters a social climate that models international understanding and encourages students to contribute to the life of the school and the wider community.

Leadership & Professional
The Secondary School operates a House System. Students earn House Points for hard work, high-quality work, courtesy, helping others, and leading by example. Regular House Meetings promote teamwork and leadership.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sport and fitness activities are offered through the after-school program, including gymnastics and other recreational activities. The extracurricular program also includes artistic and cultural activities. The school runs summer and winter camps in America and England.
Languages

Language Provision
BSB is an English Medium School. Primary students follow a combination of the Cambridge Primary Curriculum and the National Curriculum of England and Wales, with Azeri studies mandatory for Azeri Nationals and additional Literacy support for Non-Azeri pupils. Early Years follow the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). For children whose home language is not English, the school provides language support to help reach a good standard of English by Year 1. Besides English, languages offered include German, French, Russian, Azerbaijani, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Applications are accepted at any time. There are set testing times that follow a pattern throughout the year. The first application period is at the end of February, with testing then in June and, if places remain, in August. These testing windows determine when pupils are assessed for admission.

2. When applying, complete and return to the school office the following documents: the Application Form and the Health Form; photos; evidence of the date of birth (passport copy or birth certificate); school reports from previous schools (translated into English if necessary); and the application fee. These documents should accompany the application. If you have already decided to apply and know which stream, please complete the details as above.

3. The Application Form and Health Form are available to download. The documents should be submitted to the school office. If you have already decided which stream to apply for, complete the details accordingly.
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