For years, the Thames British School Group has been a leading provider of world-class education to students from all corners of the world. With a commitment to excellence and a strong track record of delivering outstanding academic programmes, this distinguished chain of international schools has earned a reputation for its effective management practices and comprehensive learning experiences.
With a wide network of schools across Europe, the Thames British School Group is a popular choice for parents looking for the highest standard of education for their children. The school offers a broad range of educational programmes catering for students from early years up to 19 years, imparting the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to succeed in today’s global community.
At the heart of the Thames British School Group success story is its strategic acquisition of and partnering with schools across Europe, through which it is able to leverage the expertise of experienced educators, share best practices, and offer a wide range of programmes that meet the diverse needs of its students.
The Thames British School Group now manages eight schools in the UK, Spain, and Poland. These schools are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and staffed by highly qualified educators who are passionate about their work and devoted to providing their students with the best possible learning experience.
Thames British School Mission Statement
To provide a British Education of the highest quality by using a stimulating, safe and positive learning environment, with high expectations of achievement and behaviour. To provide and maintain an inclusive culture of learning where all children will be challenged in their thinking, to achieve to the best of their abilities and strive to become lifelong learners. We will empower our pupils to become respected citizens to enable them to make valuable contributions locally, globally and to contribute to our world’s sustainable future.
An Engaging and Diverse Educational Platform
The Thames British School Group is committed to delivering a diverse and engaging curriculum to all its students. It is tailored to suit students of all ages and levels, from the Early Years Foundation Stage to the Cambridge Primary and Secondary programmes and IGCSEs. In Years 12/13, students can choose to take either the IBDP (International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme) or Cambridge International A/AS Levels. The school’s curriculum is forged to challenge and inspire students while providing dynamic and innovative learning opportunities for students of all backgrounds and nationalities.
At Thames British School we create a safe, stable, and nurturing environment for students, fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust. We promote the students’ holistic development, laying considerable emphasis on both academic and life skills. The school is focused on creating an environment that encourages intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and a passion for lifelong learning.
Thames British School in Poland
Thames British School Warsaw is a private international school located in the bustling heart of Poland’s capital city. As an accredited Cambridge and IBDP school, Thames British School Warsaw prepares its students for the demands of the 21st century with globally recognised qualifications that provide a gateway to the world’s best universities.
Thames British School Warsaw employs teaching professionals who hold postgraduate degrees and Qualified Teacher Status, many of whom have prior teaching experience in the UK or international schools worldwide that follow the British curriculum.
Teachers are focused on empowering their students to discover their interests, nurture their talents, and take ownership of their learning journey, whilst encouraging the development of self-confidence, critical thinking skills, and values such as resilience, integrity, and compassion.
Thames British School in Spain
Thames British School Madrid is located in Madrid’s leafy Majadahonda district. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers the National Curriculum for England and the Cambridge International School programme, providing students with a rich and engaging educational experience. The school employs highly qualified teaching professionals who stay up-to-date with the latest developments in education and are at the forefront of their profession. Teachers are focused on providing a high-quality British education in a secure, stimulating, and positive learning environment, fostering a culture of excellence and promoting values such as curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking, preparing students for the challenges and rigours of the modern world.
Thames British School Madrid is excited to announce that it will soon offer the highly regarded International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) as an alternative to A Levels, providing students with a wider choice of options for their academic pursuits.
Breaking Geographical Barriers
Thames British Online School provides a flexible and convenient learning experience, combining the excellence of British education with the accessibility of online learning. This opens up opportunities for students to take the highly-respected IGCSE and A Level exams, irrespective of their location.
The school acknowledges the significance of these qualifications in securing admission to the most prestigious universities globally and strives to ensure that all students have equal access to these opportunities. Highly experienced teaching professionals provide in-depth and comprehensive lessons designed to inspire and motivate students to attain their full potential.
About the Leadership
Raymond Finch, Managing Director of Thames British School Warsaw, is a seasoned international school Principal with extensive recruitment experience across diverse contexts. He has recruited staff for schools in locations such as the UK, Europe, the CIS, The Middle East, China, West Africa, and Central Asia.
Between 2017 and 2021, Raymond led the restaffing and improvement of a chain of international schools in the Republic of Azerbaijan. In 2019, he also managed the setup of a British & IB curriculum school in Uzbekistan, successfully recruiting thirty staff within three months.
As a Principal in 2014, Raymond recruited fifty-seven staff for a school startup in Russia, which received an excellent rating from the ISI in all areas just two years after opening. Prior to this, he was the founding Principal of a British International School in Uzbekistan, which he led from 2010 until 2013.
Raymond completed the National Professional Qualification for Headship (NCTL) in 2012 and obtained an MBA in Educational Leadership (UCL) in 2018. He is a certified school inspector with the Independent Schools Inspectorate and is fluent in Russian.
