British School Of Houston

4211 Watonga Blvd, Houston, TX, 77092-0770
Tel: (713)290-9025
Grades: NS - 12 | 567 students
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The British School of Houston provides high quality education in a structured, positive and caring environment designed to meet the individual needs of students. The school welcomes all nationalities, engenders respect for all cultures, and a sense of discipline is naturally achieved.

School Overview:
British School Of Houston
School Membership(s) European Council for International Schools
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Nursery/Preschool - 12
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Language- based and Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded 2000
Student Body
Total Students 567 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 14% (TX School Avg.: 30%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 55 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 11:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 100%
Average Class Size 17 students
Number of AP Courses 8 courses
Advanced Courses
Art Biology
Chemistry English
French History
Physics Spanish
Classroom dress code Formal
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $18,000
Tuition Notes Tuition includes books and supplies.
Admissions Director Tami Riggs
Sports
Total Sports Offered 4 sports
Sports
Cross Country Dance
Rugby Soccer

School Notes:

  • The British School of Houston was the third of the British Schools of America to open, opening its doors in September 2000. The unique and international style of the school has proven popular and attractive to a wide variety of American, British and international families in the Houston metro area. Today, BSH's enrolment comprises of approximately 565 students, with the majority being American and British. Over forty nationalities are represented. The British School of Houston 14 acre campus is located west of downtown Houston, with easy access from 1-610, I-290 and other thoroughfares. The British School of Houston aims to provide a broadly based and tailored British style education for students from Nursery to Year 13. Delivered by youthful, energetic teachers and staff, BSH's curriculum represents the very best of current practice in the United Kingdom with an international perspective appropriate to its American home. The diversity of the student body is not merely respected but cherished and celebrated. The school is part of the British Schools of America, a division of the WCL Group, a British company which also operates Fieldwork Education and Compass International Schools. The British Schools of America also operates sister schools in Washington, D.C., Charlotte, Chicago and Boston. Aim of the School: The British School of Houston aims to provide a broad, balanced education for all the students in its care. By intending to create a happy, caring and stimulating learning environment, students are able to grow academically, develop self-esteem and reach their full potential. The school's goals include to:
  • Strive for excellence in education
  • Enable children to reach their full potential in every aspect of the school's curriculum
  • Provide children with an education appropriate to the world outside the classroom
  • Develop a love of learning in all students and a desire to continue to expand their knowledge and skills throughout their lives
  • Help children to learn to live together in a community and to show sensitivity to the differences between people
  • Encourage children to become responsible, independent people who are able to reflect deeply upon the world around them
  • To develop in children a positive sense of moral responsibility and self-discipline

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