About British School of Houston


Welcome to the British School of Houston

Houston Welcome to the British School of Houston. I am delighted that you are considering our school for your child.

Our school offers a broad based academic curriculum with a positive, nurturing, child centered environment in which each pupil is valued as an individual. Our children flourish, grow in confidence and self esteem, are happy to be here and above all, are supported in striving to reach their true potential. I am privileged in working with a superb, highly qualified team of teachers who offer our children the absolute best and who, like me, are committed to developing strong partnerships between home and school. Please come and visit us - I am proud to show our school to prospective families and my children and staff share that pride in our unique community.

I look forward to welcoming you to the British School of Houston and getting to know you and your family.

Alison Norris
Head of School

The School

The British School of Houston provides British primary and secondary school education for children of all nationalities. The school opened in September 2000 and is part of the British Schools of America, a division of The WCLS Group, a British company which also operates Fieldwork Education and Overseas Schools, Ltd. The British Schools of America also operates sister schools in Chicago, Boston, Charlotte, and Washington D.C.

The British School of Houston accepts children from 3 to 18 years old (Nursery to Year 13). We will enroll pupils in our first Year 13 class in September 2006 and have our first graduating class in the spring of 2007.

Nursery and Reception (Foundation Stage) children follow the Foundation Curriculum, based on the UK Early Learning Goals.

All children at the British School of Houston follow the National Curriculum for England up through Year 11 followed by the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in Years 12 and 13. This means they follow nationally agreed programmes of study in English, Mathematics, Science, Design & Technology (DT), Information & Communication Technology (ICT), History, Geography, Modern Foreign Languages, Art & Design, Music, Physical Education (PE) and Personal, Social & Health Education (PSHE). For more details go to Our Curriculum.

It is school policy to assess all children following entry to the school and to monitor their progress with a series of standardised assessment tests.

Aim of the School

In striving for excellence in education we aim to:

  • Enable children to reach their full potential in all aspects of the school's curriculum
  • Provide children with an education appropriate to the world in which they live
  • Develop in children a love of learning and a desire to expand their knowledge and skills throughout their lives
  • Foster an atmosphere of mutual respect wherein children learn to live together in a community and recognise others' strengths
  • Encourage children to become responsible, independent people with a sense of moral responsibility and self-discipline

Mission Statement

The British School of Houston provides high quality education in a structured, positive and caring environment designed to meet the individual needs of pupils. The school community draws strength from both its British identity and its American home. It welcomes all nationalities, engenders respect for all cultures, and a sense of discipline is naturally achieved. The British School of Houston offers a challenging, broad curriculum based on the National Curriculum of England, and focuses on the development of the whole child, aiming to equip every pupil with the essential skills for lifelong learning.

Teachers

Our teachers are recruited from the UK or international schools worldwide and are of the highest calibre. Every teacher is experienced in the delivery of the National Curriculum (England). Our teachers have a variety of academic specialist skills, which are fully utilised in the school setting.

All our teachers at the British School of Houston take part in a continuous programme of In Service Training (INSET).

Teaching in the U.S. is an attractive prospect, not open to many British teachers, thus providing the British School of Houston with a unique opportunity to select from an extensive source of professional teachers. This has enabled the British School of Houston to be highly selective in offering teaching positions to the most experienced, highly qualified and committed of teachers.

Professional Associations

The School is a member of the European Council for International Schools (ECIS) and the Council of International Schools in the Americas (CIS). 

General Information

Foundation

  • 5 Mornings or 3 full days for 3-4 year olds (Nursery)
  • 5 days a week (This option will need discussion with the Head before a final decision can be made)
  • Start 8.45 a.m. - finish 12.00 noon or 3.20 p.m.
  • Entry after third birthday

Lower School

  • Full day for 5 -10 year olds (Year 1 - Year 2)
  • Start 8.45 a.m.- finish 3.20 p.m.
  • Year round enrolment at age appropriate entry point. Age cut-off for determining Year Group placement is August 31st

Middle School

  • Full day for 7 -11 year olds (Year 3 - Year 6)
  • Start 8.45 a.m.- finish 3.20 p.m.
  • Year round enrolment at age appropriate entry point. Age cut-off for determining Year Group placement is August 31st.

Upper School

  • Full day for 11 year olds and upward (Year 7 to Year 12)
  • Start 8.20 a.m. - finish 3.30 p.m.
  • Year round enrolment at age appropriate entry point. Age cut-off for determining Year Group placement is August 31st

Extra-Curricular Activities

Teachers organise a variety of clubs for the children after school 3.45 p.m. - 4.45 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

After-School Care

After-school care 3.30pm - 6.00pm is available by appointment.

Contact Information

British School of Houston 
Emma McDonald
Director of Admissions 
4211 Watonga Blvd
Houston, TX 77092
Tel: 713.290.9025
Fax: 713.290.9014
E-mail: admissionsbsh@britishschool.org

Head Teacher: Alison Norris
Admissions: Emma McDonald