The British School Caracas

What The British School Caracas does

The British School Caracas (TBSC) is a private international school founded in 1950 and located in the Altamira district of Caracas, Venezuela, where it has operated since 1954. The school serves 324 students from Preschool through Year 13 (ages 3-18) with 78 teaching staff across a single campus, maintaining an intimate co-educational environment with average class sizes of 16 (maximum 20). TBSC delivers a unified three-stage curriculum: the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and British National Curriculum for primary years; the Cambridge IGCSE programme for Years 10-11, making TBSC the only school in Venezuela authorized to offer IGCSE examinations; and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Years 12-13, delivered under its IB World School authorization held since 2013. Supporting services include a Learning Support Unit (EAL, SEND, More Able), dedicated university and careers counselling, and a broad extracurricular portfolio covering sports, performing arts, robotics, Model UN, and environmental clubs. Technology infrastructure comprises iSAMS school administration with parent and staff portals, Venezuela's reportedly fastest school WiFi supporting ~300 concurrent users, interactive whiteboards in every classroom, BYOL/BYOD programmes, and on-campus SAT testing.

TBSC's revenue model is direct-to-consumer tuition-based, with annual recurring fees paid by individual families. The school markets to families of all nationalities seeking internationally recognized qualifications and English-medium instruction, and operates a year-round rolling admissions process handled by a dedicated Admissions Officer. The school holds multiple accreditations — British Schools Overseas (last inspected February 2024), Council of British International Schools (COBIS), Council of International Schools (CIS), Latin American Heads Conference (LAHC), and International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO). TBSC does not disclose tuition pricing publicly and does not publish financial statements.

Name

The British School Caracas

Legal name

The British School Caracas

Website

https://tbscaracas.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The British School Caracas is a private international school in Caracas, Venezuela, serving 324 students from Preschool to Year 13. It delivers the IPC, Cambridge IGCSE, and IB Diploma programmes, and is the only school in Venezuela authorized to offer IGCSE examinations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

Keywords

• International school education
• British national curriculum
• IB diploma programme
• IGCSE secondary education
• Primary international curriculum

Headquarters

HQ city

Caracas

HQ country

Venezuela

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: The school generates revenue primarily through tuition fees paid by families. As a private international school, tuition is the core revenue stream. The school offers an internationally recognized education from Preschool through Year 13, with programs including IPC, British National Curriculum, IGCSE, and IB Diploma.

Pricing tiers

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Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The British School Caracas is a private co-educational international school that delivers full-time schooling from Preschool through Year 13, anchored in the International Primary Curriculum, British National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, and the IB Diploma Programme. It charges tuition to enrolled families, supports them with a Learning Support Unit, university and careers counselling, SAT testing on campus, and a wide extracurricular programme in sports, performing arts, robotics, MUN, and community service.

Product overview

The British School Caracas is an intimate co-educational private international school providing rigorous, holistic education from Preschool to Year 13. The school offers a unified educational programme built around three core academic products: the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) for Primary students, the Cambridge IGCSE Programme for Years 10-11 (the only school in Venezuela offering this qualification), and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Years 12-13. Supporting these core programmes are specialized services including a Learning Support Unit (EAL, SEND, More Able), university guidance counselling, and a diverse range of after school clubs spanning sports, performing arts, robotics, Model United Nations, and environmental initiatives. The school also maintains dedicated technology infrastructure including BYOL/iPad programmes, computer labs, and campus wifi to support digital learning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• International Primary Curriculum (IPC) Comprehensive international curriculum framework for TBSC Primary students (Preschool through Year 6) covering Science, Geography, History, Art, ICT, Design and Technology, Music, and International Studies, mapped to English National Curriculum learning outcomes and adapted for an international school context.
• Cambridge IGCSE Programme Two-year Cambridge IGCSE course of study for Years 10 and 11 at TBSC, the only school in Venezuela offering these examinations, providing academically rigorous, internationally recognized qualifications for university admission worldwide.
• IB Diploma Programme International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for TBSC Years 12 and 13 students, covering subjects across Language and Literature, Language Acquisition, Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, and the Arts, including Theory of Knowledge; recognized by universities worldwide.
• Learning Support Unit Specialized Learning Support service at TBSC providing English as an Additional Language (EAL), Special Educational Needs (SEND), and More Able student programmes for enrolled pupils across the school.
• University and Careers Guidance Dedicated university and careers counselling service at TBSC, staffed by the IB University & Careers Counsellor, supporting students with applications to universities in the USA, UK, EU, and worldwide.
• After School Clubs Programme Extracurricular after-school clubs at TBSC covering sports (Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Dancing, Gymnastics), performing arts (Drama, Rock Band, Art), academic enrichment (Maths, Debate, Model United Nations, Robotics), and environmental clubs (Eco-Club, Garden).
• Performing Arts Programme TBSC Performing Arts programme of musical theatre and drama productions featuring works such as Hairspray, West Side Story, and Mamma Mia!, delivered as part of the school's extracurricular and arts curriculum.
• Sports Programme TBSC Sports programme delivered by specialist PE teachers, offering team sports, athletic competitions, and physical education for enrolled students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% university placement rate for graduates
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Fundación Madre María Luisa CasarcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015The 'Sponsor a Child' programme is a 10-year partnership between TBSC and Fundación Madre María Luisa Casar. Together they provide high school scholarships to students from Colegio U.E. Jenaro Aguirre Elorriaga in the 24 de Marzo barrio of Petare, Caracas. Over the past decade, the TBSC community has united to financially support and sponsor 105 students, ensuring they can finish secondary education.
• International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTBSC became an IB World School in 2013, offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme to students in Years 12 and 13. The IB is recognised worldwide and offers high-quality programmes of international education. TBSC offers a wide range of IB subjects including English, Spanish, Mathematics, Geography, History, Business Management, Art, Drama, Music, Economics, French, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Theory of Knowledge.
• Cambridge International Education (CIE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTBSC is the only school in Venezuela offering the IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) examinations from Cambridge. Students in Years 10 and 11 study for IGCSE examinations which are academically rigorous and recognised by universities worldwide.
• International Primary Curriculum (IPC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTBSC uses the International Primary Curriculum for subjects including Science, Geography, History, Art and Design, ICT, Design and Technology, Music and International studies. The IPC covers learning outcomes from the English National Curriculum with flexibility appropriate for an international setting.
• British Schools Overseas (BSO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTBSC is inspected by British School Overseas (BSO), a UK government scheme that inspects British schools overseas. TBSC is on a regular inspection cycle with BSO, with the last inspection occurring in February 2024.
• iSAMS (Internet School Administration Management System)coreTechnology or IntegrationTBSC utilizes iSAMS for school administration, providing parent portal and staff access. The platform manages student records, academic information, and communication between school and families.
• Council of British International Schools (COBIS)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTBSC is an accredited member of COBIS, which represents British international schools worldwide and supports quality standards in British international education.
• Latin American Heads Conference (LAHC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTBSC is a member of LAHC, a professional network connecting educational leaders across Latin America and supporting excellence in international education in the region.
• Council of International Schools (CIS)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTBSC is accredited by CIS, an organisation supporting quality assurance and improvement in international education worldwide.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• Colegio Mayor Secundario / Anglo Peruano (Peru): Peru's leading British-influenced private schools offering IGCSE/IB or Cambridge-style programmes. Useful proxy for the broader Andean-region British international-school model that TBSC embodies.

Direct peers

• St. George's College Caracas: Long-established private school in Caracas with international curriculum offerings targeting similar upper-middle-class and expatriate families. Competes directly for the same premium K-12 market in Caracas.
• Colegio San Ignacio (Jesuit school): Premium Catholic private school in Caracas with an international-baccalaureate track. Competes with TBSC for Venezuelan families seeking rigorous, internationally-recognised secondary credentials in the Caracas market.
• The International School of Caracas: Co-located premium private international school in Caracas serving expatriate and Venezuelan families across K-12. Most direct competitor: same city, same target customer profile, similar tuition-driven business model, also offering internationally recognised curricula.
• Birmingham School Caracas: Large private school in Caracas offering British-style and international curricula (IGCSE/IB) to a similar premium family segment. Direct competitor for premium international-school enrollees in the Caracas market.

Broad incumbents

• The British School Quito: Quito-based British international school offering IGCSE and IB programmes to premium families in Ecuador. Closely comparable in curriculum, accreditations, and target segment within the Andean/Latin American regional market.
• Colegio Anglo Colombiano: Large, established British-style international school in Bogotá offering IPC, IGCSE and IB programmes. Comparable in curriculum and premium positioning; useful regional benchmark for TBSC's brand and operating model in Latin America.
• Northlands School (Buenos Aires): Large, established international school in Argentina delivering IB programmes (and earlier Cambridge curricula) to premium families in the Southern Cone. Comparable in programme architecture and premium positioning.
• The British School Rio de Janeiro: Long-established British international school in Brazil delivering the same curriculum stack (IPC, IGCSE, IB) to premium families. Comparable business model, accreditation footprint, and Latin American market context.

Others

• COBIS (Council of British International Schools): Accrediting body for British international schools of which TBSC is itself a member. Functions as a peer-ecosystem reference: COBIS membership and pattern data indicate the cohort of schools TBSC benchmarks against for quality, accreditation, and curriculum standards.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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