British international school
A school outside the UK that follows the English national curriculum and qualifications such as IGCSE and A levels.
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Related terms
- International school International
- A school that follows an international curriculum or another country's curriculum, often serving expatriate and local families.
- BSO (British Schools Overseas) International
- A voluntary DfE-accredited inspection scheme for British schools overseas.
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