The Best Performing British Schools in Europe 2023

www.theknowledgereview.com Vol. 05 | Issue 05 | 2023 Vol. 05 | Issue 05 | 2023 Vol. 05 | Issue 05 | 2023 A Global Educational Oasis Exploring the Presence and Impact of Bri?sh Schools in Europe Bright Horizoos Learning Beyond the Tradi?onal Defini?on of Schooling The Best Performing SCHOOLS in E Eu ur ro op pe e,, 2023 Excellence Knows No Boundaries Bri?sh Schools in Europe Nurturing Future Global Leaders Thames British School Warsaw Campus and Madrid Campus

Editor’s N O T E Celebrating the Best BRITISH SCHOOLS in EUROPE ducation is a universal right experienced staff, and a rich In this edition, we proudly showcase that knows no boundaries. In curriculum that goes beyond textbooks. the best British schools in Europe, E an increasingly globalized Students have access to a wide range applauding their dedication to world, parents and students are of subjects, extracurricular activities, educational excellence, cultural constantly seeking opportunities for and sports, ensuring their holistic integration, and the nurturing of the exceptional educational experiences. development and the nurturing of their next generation of leaders. Join us as talents. we explore these institutions and British schools in Europe have long discover the transformative educational been recognized for their commitment As we navigate an ever-changing experiences they offer to students to providing a well-rounded education world, the importance of global across the continent. that combines academic rigor with a education cannot be overstated. British nurturing environment. schools in Europe continue to be Have an enticing read! beacons of excellence, offering a These schools not only uphold the British education with a touch of standards of the British education European flair. They provide students Gopal Ingole system but also embrace the diverse with the tools to succeed academically, cultures and languages of their host embrace diversity, and become - Gopal Ingole countries. The result is an educational responsible global citizens. Hence, in experience that fosters global this edition, ‘The Best Performing citizenship, preparing students for British Schools in Europe, 2023,’ The success in an interconnected world. Knowledge Review celebrates the best British schools across Europe, where These British Schools boast world- academic excellence meets cultural class facilities, dedicated and diversity.

sales@theknowledgereview.com May, 2023 Editor-in-Chief Mary D'souza Managing Editor Anish David Contributing Writer Gopal Ingole Visualiser David King Art & Design Head Rahul Shinde Co-designers Paul, Sonia CORPORATE OFFICES Name of the School URL Description Assist Vice President Swapnali Vasaikar Sr Sales Manager Samuel Jose Bright Horizons uses a forward-thinking, interna?onal curriculum that focuses on joyful Bright Horizons www.bri?shschool-zagreb.hr/ Business Development Executive Amy Wilson learning while equipping children with the skills needed to thrive in an ever-changing world. Technical Head Jacob Smile Bri?sh School of Barcelona has a well-established and proud reputa?on for providing great Rajeshwari Avhad Assistant Technical Head www.bri?shschoolbarcelona.com/ Bri?sh School of Barcelona educa?on. Its students leave with excellent academic results, ready to live successful lives. Technical Consultants David, Robert Survey No.133/134, Braod Square, Office No. 512, Kuojir Chowk, Pimple Saudagar, Digital Marketing Manager Alina Sege Puoe, Maharashtra 411027 St. George's Bri?sh Interna?onal School's St. George's Bri?sh educa?on is based upon the renowned UK- www.stgeorge.school.it/ na?onal curriculum, enhanced to meet the Interna?onal School needs of its pupils. Digital Marketing Manager Mark Clain SME-SMO Executives Ravindra, Gemson At Thames Bri?sh School, Madrid, children learn Thames Bri?sh School, in a safe environment which fosters respect for Research Analyst Eric Smith www.thamesbri?shschool.es/ others in them and their natural counterpart, Madrid respect for oneself and self-esteem. Circulation Manager Tanaji Fartade Thames Bri?sh School, Warsaw, is commi?ed to Thames Bri?sh School, achieving excellence by nurturing a love of www.thamesbri?shschool.uk/ learning and developing a growth mindset in its Warsaw students.

28 Thames British School, Warsaw SPECIAL PROFILE Reforming 21st Century Educa?on Bright Horizons Learning Beyond the Tradi?onal Defini?on A Global of Schooling Educational Oasis 16 Exploring the Presence and Impact of Bri?sh Schools in Europe 08 Excellence Knows 20 No Boundaries Bri?sh Schools in 24 Europe Nurturing Future Global Leaders Thames British School, Madrid

Special Profile Learning Beyond the Traditional Definition of Schooling he contemporary world is a Though the institute was established in Infrastructurally located amidst the nature and greenery surrounding its they successfully had their first roller coaster ride that the year 2006, the inception idea dates lush greenery of Zagreb, Croatia, the residential area. The building itself was generation of Year 8 pupils. T mankind is enjoying in this back to when the school's current school has been awarded as the Top a purpose-built infrastructure with diversified multiverse of cultures, Principal and Founder – Ms Milena School in the Humanities category to classrooms filled with natural light and Holding the Head High with Mission ideas, and varied standpoints that are Prodanić Tišma, envisioned gifting recognize their venture into additional breathtaking views of the city. and Vision opined through various socio- the world an upbringing and an humanities work. Moreover, it is An organization driven by future economic ideologies. In such a diverse educative system that allows young interesting to note that the programs As the classrooms are very well foresight and goal is one that creates a ecosystem, it is important to find minds to recognize themselves and within Bright Horizons' curriculum, technology equipped, they rightly long-lasting impact. relevance between social theories that their uniqueness. Curating a supportive such as Mindfulness and Well-Being enable up-to-date educational lessons. are being implemented into the day-to- system that makes students active workshops, are successfully driving Ms Milena informs, "To address the To nurture its student's holistic day working mechanism. participants inculcated a sense of change in each and every student. needs of the children and parents development, the International School justice and equality based on the within our kindergarten, we saw the of Zagreb has based its vision on an Inculcating such values helps to widely accepted idea of globalization, Let us dive into the story below to Our mission is to opportunity to continue providing the international approach that is in encompass a broader perspective of making this world a better place to uncover more about this vibrant same international program but partnership with parents' values and nurture the love the globalized community, setting up a live. institution! manifesting it through a school that diversity, encourages risk-taking, and foundation of an ecosystem that is for learning by would provide the holistic approach empowers children to realize their worth living. Apart from valuing traits that imbibe Into the Foundational Years which was also present in the potential in a highly motivated valuing what is diversity, honesty, integrity, and a risk- Bright Horizons- International British kindergarten." environment. This is exactly what Bright Horizons- taking attitude from the beginning of School of Zagreb was introduced as a unique about International British School of schooling, the school immensely continuation to its predecessor Their first school year consisted of five Talking about its short-term aims, Ms each child. Zagreb is striving to inculcate in its kindergarten, which was established in focuses on its mission to nurture the pupils enrolled in the first year. Milena says, "Our mission is to nurture students and whose glimpses can be 2006. Based in Zagreb, Croatia, the love for learning by valuing what is Throughout the years, they felt the the love for learning by valuing what is observed from the holistic learning arc unique about each child. school is blessed with an abundance of need for continuation, and in 2019, unique about each child." To achieve that student enjoy and evolves. MAY, 2023 (8) www.theknowledgereview.com www.theknowledgereview.com (9) MAY, 2023

Reforming 21st Century Education st this, the institution employs dynamic school teacher, Ms Prodanić Tišma was Being children of the 21 century, they Ms Milena international staff who not only take familiarized with the educational have also added the UN Sustainable Prodanić Tišma pleasure in guiding but also learn from process from a very young age. goals throughout their curriculum. Ms Principal and Founder, the children and each other. Milena says, "We would like our pupils Bright Horizons Growing up in this environment, she to become aware and familiar with the International The children at the school learn to got the chance to truly see how the current world situation and how they British School become courageous individuals who educational system works and how to can become active citizens in the future are not afraid to take chances. What develop it to meet the needs of the world." they ultimately strive to build is to children. With this vision imprinted on promote respect for all those involved her, she set out to create a kindergarten Through class work, each teacher adds At the beginning of in school life, uphold the values of and a school that would execute her elements of a chosen Sustainable goal every term, we set a honesty and integrity, provide an vision. and works together with the children environment full of excellence and through the topics to not only new goal for the high achievements, and safeguard the When she set out to open the school, familiarize them with the problem but pupils, which long-term development and reputation her guiding thought was to provide an also to come up with a solution. of the organization. upbringing and an educative system teachers implement that would recognize the individual. It Further, the school adopts The in their work and, Envisioning a Multicultural Value- is a supportive system in which International Primary Curriculum as a Based Education System - Ms students would be active participants way to enrich learning experiences. As more importantly, Milena Prodanić Tišma along with a sense of justice and Ms Milena describes, "The course is promote the The school Principal and Founder – Ms equality among people, where based on the following education Milena Prodanić Tišma, is a leader multiculturalism is their natural goals: Knowledge goals, Competency collaboration who values differences, promotes goals, Inside goals (understanding), environment. between the children equality, and has a vision for the future. International learning goals and With her mother being a primary Personal goals (investigation, respect, This is what she still withholds in her and teacher while cooperation, adaptability, caring, school and which will continue to be teaching them how resilience, ethics, communication)." promoted. to use these goals in School's Prime Teachings And hence, international learning goals everyday life. The school's top priorities in terms of are unique throughout the Bright learning are to provide a stimulating Horizons school curriculum as they and challenging learning environment help young children begin to move for the upcoming school year where within a broad and balanced towards an increasingly sophisticated ideas and suggestions are exchanged curriculum. Another important priority international and intercultural to create a wholesome school plan and is to nurture and develop the perspective. Each thematic IPC units program. Also, at the end of the school psychological well-being of every include an international context to help year, once again, the staff members child. develop an international conscience. gather once more to reflect and recap on how the past school year was; what Elaborating on its learning structure, Aspiring for Quality Education Enjoying with e-Learning were the strengths, what were the Ms Milena informs, "We deliver a Having qualified and experienced staff Milena's response to the pace of weaknesses, and what can we broad, balanced and creative members is one of the primary criteria Pupils also had the option to help with adaptability to e-learning was improve?" curriculum which whilst fulfiling the in order to have a quality education. individual online consultations with inspiring. She says, "It adapted great! school aims is also organized in such a The school promises quality with its teachers or school counsellors if they Our biggest advantage in times of the Apart from this, quality is made way that it delivers on the requirements staff members, who are all qualified needed additional support. Milena past global health emergency situation permanent through various school of the UK national curriculum and the and experienced teachers and who informs, "We had used innovative period has been our complete assessments that take place throughout international primary curriculum." bring many different values, qualities, learning programs to stimulate a adaptability of teaching classes the school year, where the progress of This provides cross-curricular learning and skills to the school. Giving deeper regular school day as faithfully as online." pupils is tracked to make sure that all within an international context and insights into this, Milena says, "At the possible. All the new programs that we pupils are receiving the needed support enables pupils to easily switch to a new beginning of the school year, all staff introduced, including e-learning, go The entire process was coordinated and to be able to achieve their highest school even if they move abroad. members are included in the planning through an evaluation after the initial monitored by a professional service. academic pinnacle. MAY, 2023 (10) www.theknowledgereview.com www.theknowledgereview.com (11) MAY, 2023

stage, which includes all the pupils, which then teachers implement Their main future prospect is to open participants. The evaluation shows us in their work and, more importantly, up a continuation of their primary how successful we were and what promote the collaboration between the school and offer a high school program direction we need to take further." children and teacher while teaching for their pupils where they can them how to use these goals in continue to learn, grow, and become st Inculcating a Growth Mindset everyday life." active citizens of the 21 century. Approach Personal goals are a part of the school's At Bright Horizons, teachers teach In the Global Limelight mainstream curriculum, which assists children about a growth mindset Bright Horizons-International British pupils with preparing for the future. approach and, at the same time, follow School of Zagreb has been awarded as These are the goals that promote the it actively. The philosophy at school is being the 2021/2022 Top Private development of intra-personal based on this, and teachers encourage Humanities School in the World characteristics, help the pupils to learn pupils to take on challenges and push according to Lookup School, a global how to act towards one another and themselves because, according to the registry listing over 5,000 private know what it means to take an active principal of the school, this is the best schools worldwide. part in the multicultural society they way to develop oneself. At the school, find themselves in every day. effort and hard work are always praised Each year, registered schools are in order to promote the growth mindset evaluated for their hard work and Milena shares, "At the beginning of approach. Milena says, "We have also accomplishments in a variety of every term, we set a new goal for the implemented mindfulness workshops at categories. After having qualified, school, which helps pupils with Bright Horizons IBSZ was awarded as a Top School in the Humanities regulating their emotions and lowering stress levels in middle-year pupils." category as they include additional humanities work and programs within Envision a Future of Active Citizens their curriculum, such as Mindfulness Talking about spreading the school's and Well-Being workshops. vision further in the future, Milena says, "With all of the above said, we Elated about these achievements, hope to continue our work that is Milena remarks, "Not only did this based on promoting the well-being of serve to further enhance learning for pupils, developing their personal goals our growing number of Croatian and as a preparation for their future as well international students, but we also as expanding their academic gained the recognition of Lookup knowledge as well." School as being that year's top private school for humanities." MAY, 2023 (12) www.theknowledgereview.com

A Global Educational Oasis ritish schools have a long history of providing quality education to students around the world, and this is no B different in Europe. From primary schools to universities, British schools have established themselves as a global educational oasis, offering students a unique and enriching learning experience. The impact of British schools in Europe extends beyond the classroom and into the broader community influence extending beyond the Americas and into other parts of the world, including Europe itself. Many British schools in Europe are actively involved in EXPLORING community service projects, providing students with opportunities to give back and make a positive impact on the world around them. This emphasis on community service helps THE PRESENCE instill in students a sense of social responsibility and a commitment to making the world a better place. AND IMPACT In this article, we will explore the presence and impact of British schools in Europe, focusing on their academic excellence, holistic approach to education and commitment to OF BRITISH creating responsible global citizens. Education Quality One of the primary reasons for the popularity of British schools SCHOOLS IN in Europe is the quality of education they provide. British schools are known for their rigorous academic standards and emphasis on critical thinking and problem-solving skills. EUROPE MAY, 2023 (16) www.theknowledgereview.com www.theknowledgereview.com (17) MAY, 2023

This focus on academic excellence has positive impact on the world around service, British schools in Europe are a helped British schools establish a them. This emphasis on community shining example of the positive impact reputation for producing well-rounded service helps instill in students a sense education can have on individuals and and highly skilled graduates. of social responsibility and a communities alike. commitment to making the world a Diversity of Student Body better place. The presence and impact of British Another reason for the popularity of schools in Europe are significant, British schools in Europe is the Cost of Tuition providing students with a unique and diversity of their student body. British Despite the many benefits of British enriching learning experience. The schools attract students from all over schools in Europe, there are also some quality of education, diversity of the the world, creating a multicultural and challenges. One of the biggest student body, extracurricular activities inclusive learning environment. This challenges is the cost of tuition, which and community service projects are diversity not only enriches the learning can be prohibitively expensive for some of the factors that make British experience but also prepares students many families. This can limit access to schools in Europe stand out. However, for the globalized world they will enter these schools and create a barrier to it is important to note that the impact after graduation. entry for students who would of education goes beyond the otherwise benefit from the unique classroom and into the broader Extracurricular Activities educational experience they offer. community. Education has the power British schools in Europe also offer a to transform individuals and wide range of extracurricular activities, Language Barrier communities and British schools in from sports to music to drama. Outside Another challenge is the language Europe are playing a crucial role in this of the classroom, these activities allow barrier. While many British schools in transformation. By providing students students to explore their interests and Europe offer instruction in English, not with a globalized context for academic develop their abilities. They also help all students may be fluent in the success, British schools in Europe are students develop important life skills language. This can create difficulties creating a generation of responsible such as teamwork, leadership and time for students who are not native English global citizens who are confident in our speakers and may limit their ability to management. diverse, multicultural world. fully participate in the learning Impacts and Challenges experience. In conclusion, British schools in The impact of British schools in Europe are a global educational oasis, Europe extends beyond the classroom Incentivizing offering students a unique and and into the broader community. Many Despite these challenges, the presence enriching learning experience. From British schools in Europe are actively and impact of British schools in academic excellence to community involved in community service Europe cannot be denied. They offer a service, these schools have established projects, providing students with unique and enriching educational themselves as leaders in the field of opportunities to give back and make a experience that prepares students for education. While there are challenges success in a globalized world. From to overcome, the impact of British academic excellence to community schools in Europe cannot be denied. They are a shining example of the positive impact education can have on individuals and communities alike. MAY, 2023 (18) www.theknowledgereview.com

The Best Performing Bri?sh Schools in Europe, 2023 first academic year started in of the National Curriculum for September of that year. We began with England and the International Early Years and Primary School and Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. gradually expanded our offering to Our broad and balanced learning include Secondary School and Sixth experiences are designed to encourage Form classes. children to take risks and embrace challenges. Tell us about the mission, vision, and Our school encourages fun BRITISH SCHOOL, MADRID core values of your school. We have created a safe, stable, and as well as learning, a Our mission is to provide a British nurturing environment for students, combination that shapes character “The future belongs to those who learn more skills and combine them in creative ways.” Education of the highest quality in a fostering an atmosphere of mutual stimulating, safe and positive learning respect and trust. We promote the in a space where students can environment that delivers academic students' holistic development, explore their unique passions excellence. laying considerable emphasis on both Thames British School is a secure and We interviewed Thames British School s Robert stated, our future and achieve their goals. academic and life skills. highly-motivating learning and spoke with the Director of the depends on how much we We have created an environment where environment that provides students School while searching for ‘The Best A invest in ourselves. children can develop the knowledge Please brief us about the personality with the resources they need to develop Performing British Schools in and skills they will need in the 21st behind the success of the school and the knowledge and skills to succeed in Europe, 2023.’ He talked to The Dive into the ocean of learning and century by encouraging them to how he has helped enhance outreach today's technologically advanced Knowledge Review about how the knowledge, and you will shine like the critically evaluate their experiences and development at the school. society, to become the best they can be school began, its honors and accolades, sun. This is what every parent dreams within the globally respected curricula Our school director is an inherent part and to shine like a star. and plans for the future. for their child, and for that, they seek out a school where their child will Dive down to discover more about the The school's curriculum is designed to obtain an ocean of knowledge and school. encourage students to take risks and skills so that when they emerge from overcome challenges. The school that ocean, they will stand out from the Kindly tell our readers about your environment is safe and supportive, crowd and achieve great success in school, its history, and its facilities. encouraging children to express their endeavors. Our school was built in 2014, and its confidence and exhibit empathy. MAY, 2023 (20) www.theknowledgereview.com www.theknowledgereview.com (21) MAY, 2023

of our family – of the teachers, the accredited to deliver the Cambridge We provide English immersion for students, and the parents. He is fully Curriculum for all our students onsite international students and extra lessons devoted to all of us and understands or online. to help students with Special the needs of every child and every staff Educational needs. member, whatever the situation. All lessons were taught online by the class and subject teachers, from Early Please list your school’s most notable He has worked with British Years to Sixth Form. Children were achievements, accolades, International Schools for over half his also given the opportunity to take part accreditations, and awards. working life and is proud to be a part in assemblies and social sessions • Achievements: Design and of the British international education focusing on PSHE and how they were management competitions and family to which Thames British feeling with the lockdown. also two of our secondary School belongs. students have been recognised as We strive to give everyone the the ‘Best Performing Learners’ in Schools should prepare their students opportunity to obtain the globally Spain. for life after school and beyond. recognised IGCSE certificate or A • Member of the NABSS and Consequently, we take a holistic Level exams and enter the world’s Acade. approach to the children’s education, most prestigious universities. • Cambridge Assessment helping them achieve their maximum International Education. human potential beyond the academic We also offer a more inclusive online • Spanish Ministry of Education. knowledge they acquire in the programme meaning that more classroom. students from across the globe can Thames has a critical friend who not benefit from the very best of a British only monitors our schools to ensure the What are your school’s top priorities education. highest standards are maintained but in terms of learning outcomes and also provides continuous pedagogical support to ensure that our schools course objectives? What kind of extracurricular and remain up to date with the latest Our top priorities are to provide our co-curricular activities and events do developments in British education.’ students with a happy and safe you hold at your school? How do environment that fosters respect for you ensure maximum student others and for oneself and to help them engagement in these events? How do you envision the future of develop and grow every day during We offer a wide range of your school going forward? their academic life. extracurricular activities for our We will soon be offering the IBDP, students after school and during the which will open up new opportunities How do you maintain the quality of lunch break. These include film club, for students who may prefer this option academic education at your school? book club, green screen animation, to A Levels. This will help us adapt to Our school employs highly qualified choir, quiz club, and various sports our student's needs and ensure that teaching staff who regularly take activities from football to roller everyone can take the path that is the professional development courses to skating. best fit for them. keep up to date with the latest developments in education and How do you prepare your students We are extending our international safeguarding. for the future? What extra environment with partnerships and Most of our lessons are taught in resources, arrangements, or exchange programmes across Europe. English, meaning children learn not programmes do you offer to this In the meantime, we hope to continue only to speak English fluently, but also end? providing the highest quality education to think in English, which is an Apart from the Cambridge education to all our students who decide to join invaluable asset in today’s global programme from Preschool to A us and become part of our Thames marketplace. Levels, we also offer Spanish family. University opportunities for interested How did your school adapt to students. e-learning? Thames British School is fully MAY, 2023 (22) www.theknowledgereview.com www.theknowledgereview.com (23) MAY, 2023

ritish schools have a long history of providing Excellence Knows quality education to students around the world, B and this is no different in Europe. From primary No Boundaries schools to universities, British schools have established themselves as a global educational oasis, offering students a unique and enriching learning experience. The impact of British schools in Europe extends beyond the classroom and into the broader community. Many British schools in Europe are actively involved in community service projects, providing students with opportunities to give back and make a positive impact on the world around them. This emphasis on community service helps instill in students a sense of social responsibility and a commitment to making the world a better place. However, the impact of British schools in Europe goes beyond community service. These schools are also nurturing future global leaders by providing students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in a globalized world. Here are some ways in which British schools in Europe are nurturing future global leaders: Academic Excellence British schools in Europe are known for their rigorous academic standards and emphasis on critical thinking and problem-solving skills. This focus on academic excellence has helped British schools establish a reputation for producing well-rounded and highly skilled graduates. By providing students with a strong academic foundation, British schools in Europe are preparing them British for success in a globalized world. Holistic Approach to Education SCHOOLSin British schools in Europe take a holistic approach to education, recognizing that academic success is only one EuropeNurturing part of a student's development. These schools offer a wide range of extracurricular activities, from sports to music to drama, providing students with opportunities to explore their interests and develop their talents outside of Future Global the classroom. They also help students develop important life skills such as teamwork, leadership and time management. Leaders MAY, 2023 (24) www.theknowledgereview.com www.theknowledgereview.com (25) MAY, 2023

Well-Being Project-Based Learning Global Citizenship Education British schools in Europe recognize the British schools in Europe are using British schools in Europe are importance of student well-being and project-based learning to help students promoting global citizenship take steps to promote it. They provide develop critical thinking, problem- education, which is the idea that students with reliable information and solving, and collaboration skills. This education should prepare students to be deepen their understanding of the approach to learning involves students responsible global citizens. This choices they face. They are also working on real-world projects that includes developing an understanding capable of providing kids with the require them to apply their knowledge of global issues, promoting social intellectual abilities needed to critically and skills to solve complex problems. responsibility, and encouraging reflect on these choices and the effects By using project-based learning, students to take action to make a that society places on them, such as British schools in Europe are preparing positive impact on the world. By peer pressure, advertising, social students for success in a globalized promoting global citizenship media, and familial and cultural norms. world where these skills are highly education, British schools in Europe valued. are creating a generation of responsible Global Perspective global citizens who are committed to British schools in Europe offer students making the world a better place. a global perspective, exposing them to School Leadership different cultures and ways of thinking. British schools in Europe are Concluding the topic, British schools Through Global Campus, an online recognizing the importance of school in Europe are nurturing future global learning platform, students work leadership in creating a culture of leaders by providing students with the together across the globe, developing a excellence. They are investing in skills and knowledge they need to broader perspective on life and school leadership development succeed in a globalized world. From learning to appreciate different points programs to help school leaders academic excellence to a holistic develop the skills they need to create a of view. They also participate in large- approach to education, these schools positive learning environment. By scale sports, music, and STEAM are preparing students for success both focusing on school leadership, British festivals, as well as Model United inside and outside the classroom. By Nations events. Local, national and schools in Europe are creating a culture promoting student well-being and a international trips and camps, of excellence that supports student global perspective, British schools in including Tanzania, Switzerland and success. Europe are creating a generation of New York, open students' eyes to the responsible global citizens who are wonders of and issues facing our confident in our diverse, multicultural world. British schools in Europe are world. Excellence knows no focusing on global competency, which boundaries, and British schools in is the ability to understand and engage Europe are a shining example of this. with complex global issues. MAY, 2023 (26) www.theknowledgereview.com

he Knowledge Review came International Baccalaureate Diploma across Thames British School, Programme. T Warsaw, when looking for 'The Best Performing British Schools in The school encompasses five superb Europe, 2023,' where we interviewed campus facilities, mostly in idyllic Mr. Raymond Finch, the Managing locations near the city centre, such as Director of the school's five (and soon Mokotow, Wawelska, Park THAMES to be six) Warsaw-based campuses. Szczęśliwicki, and Włochy, whilst Raymond told us about the school's other facilities, such as Piaseczno, are BRITISH SCHOOL, WARSAW history, outstanding accomplishments in idyllic rural areas. Many of its to date, and future development plans campuses are housed in buildings and ambitions. steeped in Warsaw’s rich history and located in pleasant, leafy parts of the Thames is a UK-owned and managed city. network of British international schools, providing high-quality care Expanding the Horizons of and education to Preschool children Excellence aged two up to Pre-University students The school is committed to achieving aged 18-19. The school currently has excellence by nurturing a love of five campuses in Warsaw, one in learning and developing a growth Madrid and one in the United mindset in its students. Its senior Kingdom, and it is planning to expand students are highly motivated young in Poland and across the EU. adults who are constantly pushing the We’re commi?ed to achieving boundaries of excellence. excellence by nurturing a love of Mr. Finch is proud to lead an learning and developing a growth experienced and highly qualified team The school fosters not only intellectual mindset in our students. who provides excellent continuity year growth but also individual creativity, after year, and this year the team will collaboration skills, and physical, be complemented by new, social and emotional well-being. The accomplished British teachers. The latter will help provide its pupils with Ideal Leader to Pave a Path overwhelming majority of teachers the resilience, commitment and Raymond has twenty-three years of possess British or UK-based enthusiasm that are essential to experience in education, mostly in international school teaching success, along with the willingness to British International and Bilingual experience, having completed either a take risks and embrace challenges. schools. Bachelor's or Postgraduate Degree in Our school fosters not only education; most also hold UK Nurturing Pupils for Turbulent He began his teaching career with a intellectual growth but also Qualified Teacher Status or the Times four-year stint in London in 1999. In individual crea?vity, collabora?on equivalent in their home country. As a British-style Cambridge 2005, Raymond took on the Key Stage International School offering both A skills, and physical, social and Two Leader role in senior management Levels and the International Providing Two High-Quality Pre- at the British International School of emo?onal well-being. University Pathways Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, its Moscow. Since 2010, Raymond has The school’s educational programmes mission is to prepare young adults for a served as Executive Principal and exceed all of the Cambridge world that is exciting but also turbulent Headteacher in various schools. International and English National and where it is difficult to predict the Between 2018 and 2022, Raymond Curriculum requirements from careers and challenges of the future. successfully led the reorganization of a Preschool to Year 11 for ages 2 to 16. With this in mind, the school has Preschool, Primary School, and two From September 2023, the school will designed a curriculum that will equip Secondary Schools in Baku, significantly enhance its A Level offer, its graduates with transferrable 21st- Azerbaijan. He was the founding making it the only school in Warsaw to century skills and provide them with a Headmaster of the British School of offer students a choice of two high- high level of flexibility in their choice Tashkent, Headteacher at the quality pre-university pathways: the of university and future careers. International School of Moscow, and Cambridge International A Level and most recently, Executive Principal at MAY, 2023 (28) www.theknowledgereview.com www.theknowledgereview.com (29) MAY, 2023

The Best Performing Bri?sh Schools in Europe, 2023 more stimulating, interactive and distance learning courses for students intelligence and social skills and highly personalized learning aged 14-19. enhance student well-being. Having experiences and encourage student witnessed the hugely positive impact collaboration. Innovative After-School Activities that RULER has had on students, staff Thames provides a wide selection of and families, Mr. Raymond can’t wait The school plans to use iPads for on-campus after-school clubs with a to get started. Primary and Chromebooks for range of foci: academic, sporting, Secondary students in around 25 musical, computing, etc. Some of the Translating the Aspirations percent of activities in 2024 (this will most popular clubs are Robotics, They are a fast-growing organization vary by age) whilst prioritizing Mental Arithmetic, Brain Fitness, with plans to elevate Thames British e-safety and student well-being. Coding 1 (Programming), Coding 2 School, Warsaw, to the ranks of the Teachers are experimenting with (Minecraft for Education), Chess, Art, finest schools in Europe and to expand myriad innovative digital resources, Judo, Kickboxing, Instrumental Music, into new regions and countries. such as Nearpod, Socrative, Minecraft Dance, Ballet, Acrobatics, Tennis and Raymond is complementing his Education, Kahoot and Flipgrid. The Drama. wonderful team with new teachers who The overwhelming majority school has also implemented Kognity represent the very best of British and of our teachers possess Bri?sh (h?ps://kognity.com/) for IGCSE As of September 2023, it will be the international teaching talent. It or UK-based interna?onal school students, a popular state-of-the-art only school in Warsaw, and one of only includes friends, former colleagues and teaching experience, having platform endorsed both by Cambridge a handful in Europe to implement the top professionals whom he has been completed either a Bachelor's or and the IBO. Yale Centre for Emotional Intelligence fortunate to meet at COBIS and other Postgraduate Degree in educa?on; RULER programme – an innovative events. This will be essential to most also hold UK Qualified Thames British School’s sister social-emotional learning approach translating the school’s aspirations into Teacher Status or the equivalent company, Thames Online, offers high- proven to improve academic concrete action. in their home country. quality Cambridge IGCSE and A Level achievement, increase emotional MTK International School in Baku. The school is making digital and Thirdly, school leadership teams His team in Baku built MTK as a project-based learning, theory of perform internal quality assurance, premier centre for Social-Emotional knowledge and philosophy for which involves observing and Learning, developed a top-notch children, and the expansion of digital evaluating teaching and learning, Cambridge IGCSE and A Level learning all key foci for 2023/24. This reviewing the quality of student work, program, and constructed a distinctive is in tandem with the school’s conferencing with students, staff and bilingual curriculum for primary and introduction of RULER social- parents, and stakeholder surveys. secondary pupils. Raymond also emotional learning. Alongside expressing gratitude and oversees school inspections for the giving the staff credit for their Our educa?onal programmes Independent Schools Inspectorate Secondly, assessments provide achievements, the school supports its exceed all of the Cambridge (ISI). benchmarks to make sure students are staff to augment their strengths and Interna?onal and English Na?onal progressing toward their objectives. address areas for development. Curriculum requirements from Changing the Educational The teachers at Thames British School Preschool to Year 11, for ages 2 to 16. Landscape with New-Age make extensive use of formative Taking Personalized Learning to a Technologies assessment in their lessons, using New Level It's vital to constantly review the software such as Socrative and Thames British School is now focused curricula and enrichment opportunities Nearpod, which provide real-time on digital learning and AI, and it is offered by the school. As a Cambridge snapshots of student learning. investing a great deal in training its International School, Thames British The Cambridge Primary Checkpoint students and teachers and purchasing School receives substantial support in Test, administered in Years 6 and 9, digital educational tools. Technology is terms of ‘the what’ (keeping pace with IGCSE examinations, IBDP and A a great formative assessment tool, new curricula content, reflecting 21st- Level exams are also crucial indicators giving teachers real-time feedback on century requirements and standards), of school performance, as are the the effectiveness of their approaches but 'the how' is very much on the related CEM and other internal and any remaining gaps in student school. benchmarking assessments. learning. The aim is to provide even MAY, 2023 (30) www.theknowledgereview.com www.theknowledgereview.com (31) MAY, 2023

The Best Performing British Schools in Europe 2023

The Best Performing British Schools in Europe 2023

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