British School in Baku

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

Primary and Secondary.

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

The school is committed to inclusive education.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The school provides English and Russian departments; additional foreign language options include English, French, Russian and German.

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

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.

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. For assistance, contact the school by email at [email protected] or by phone at (99412) 465-80-86, (99412) 447-40-81, or 10 325 00 12.