The British College (TBC) is a nationally leading education provider for students of Nepal who are seeking for internationally recognized qualifications from UK universities. It is centrally located in Trade Tower Business Center in Thapathali, Kathmandu, and was established in 2012 A.D. It offers internationally recognized degrees and courses which are relevant to the current job market, enhancing every student’s employability. Thus, the college leads its quality through distinctive and spearheading approach of learning as a pioneering International college in Nepal.
The British College (TBC) has been improvising in its every exchange of learning through the advancement of teaching methodologies as well as equipping with infrastructures that will help in preparing its students in the competitive market. It thus attracts the best and brightest students offering extraordinary academic experiences transcending international boundaries with a provocative cut. Being the pioneering International College in Nepal, it also provides its students with unparalleled international exposure and experiences.
The institution has its local-to-global approach defining characteristic methodology in the arrangement of its degrees and courses. A few of the highlights of the college approach of learning include student exchange programmes and internships with multinational companies as its exceptional students experience. It provides the best global training in Nepal through unmatched coaches and managerial faculty staff from the UK and Nepal. The British College offers Undergraduate Programmes and Postgraduate Programmes which are granted by two UK colleges:
I) The University of the West of England (UWE) and
ii) Leeds Beckett University (LBU).
Partner Universities
UWE Bristol UWE Bristol is one of the popular universities in Britain, with almost 30,000 students from over 140 countries worldwide. To accommodate this wealth of national and international students, UWE boasts over 3000 staff members, who work together to facilitate a total of 600 courses. As well a range of short courses, UWE offers both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees - two of which the college is proud to offer at TBC. The BBA (Hons) and the MSc in International Business Management (MIBM) are both awarded by the University of the West of England, and by joining one of them its students could have the opportunity to be a part of the 96% of UWE Bristol graduates who are in work or further studies six months after graduating.
Leeds Beckett University
With a history dating back to 1824, Leeds Beckett is a world-class university that was featured in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019. The University works with a host of businesses to ensure their research and courses are contemporary, rich, and relevant, and meet the career ambitions of their students. Their reputation for excellence is reflected in their 23,000 strong student body, which is made up of students from 143 countries worldwide. LBU offers the opportunity to select institutions around the globe to teach their courses, and the college is very proud to be one of them. TBC thus offers the BSc (Hons) Computing, BSc (Hons) Hospitality Business Management, MBA (Graduate), MBA (Executive), and MSc Information Technology which are all awarded by Leeds Beckett University (LBU).
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Message from Prof. Mary Bishop
Executive Principal
The British College (TBC) offers a real opportunity to develop through education. Offering courses that provide the knowledge and skills needed by employers, TBC has successfully delivered British degrees for almost 10 years and 1510 students have successfully graduated from the college.
TBC prides itself on giving an excellent student experience in partnership with British universities with high quality ratings and strong student support. Students have the opportunity to study for part of the course in the UK and TBC is known for its alignment with industry and employability and teaching global perspectives.
I am delighted to welcome our students as executive Principal and congratulate our graduates. I look forward to meeting you all in Nepal.
Professor Mary Bishop
Executive Principal, The British College
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Features of The British College
The British college encourages its students to challenge ideas where students get exposed into stirring environment of wide perspectives to help them think differently, have reasoning sensibility and learn in an effective manner. The students in this manner get toned with a extended version in the best possible skills in extracurricular activities as well,
TBC aims to inspire and guide its students through outstanding learning experience, as well as through partnership with national and international universities and organizations in presence of exceptional student facilities that ensures a wide range of opportunities, both academically and professionally.
- Get value for money with a quality UK Degree at a local cost.
- Gain the same prestigious UK degree at one-fifth of the price.
- Our overall quality (student experience, academic standards, and programme delivery) is underpinned by adherence to the UK Quality Assurance Agency’s Quality Code.
- The student will earn a direct university degree rather than a degree awarded through a third party.
- To ensure that students get the education they deserve we have staff with international academic qualifications from the UK, USA, Australia, and India. The college is dedicated to providing students with a complete international learning experience.
- Linked with various academic institutions, TBC students have access to regular guest lecturers and speakers from the UK and other countries as well as from reputed corporate houses and public institutions in Nepal.
- Scholarships are provided for deserving students.
Why Study at The British College?
- Partner Universities : TBC offers Undergraduate Programme and Postgraduate Programme which is awarded by University of the West of England (UWE) and Leeds Beckett University (LBU).
- Extracurricular Activities (ECA) : The college believes development through extracurricular activities and encourages its students to take such opportunities in building their personal and interpersonal skills such as development of health and happiness, physical skills, emotional maturity, social competence, moral values, and teamwork.
- ACCA Exam Centre: It has established itself as a center for the ACCA exam centre and ACCA Exam Centre Information.
- Computer Forensics Lab: It provides a wide range of computing resources and support services with approximately 100 computer available and leased line with high-speed bandwidth. The lab is also equipped with HD Multimedia facilities.
- IT Facilities: IT Services offer a wide range of services and facilities relating to Computing.
- Business Services and Graduate Careers: The British College aims to potentially open doors for joint ventures or business partnerships.
- International Mobility Programme (IMP): The programme is designed to help students enhance their skills and capabilities through international trips. IMP aims to offer students an opportunity to gain experience-based learning via visits to schools and industries, corporations and cultural arenas. IMP includes programmes such as:
- 1 Week Trip to Dubai
- 12 Weeks Comprehensive Study Abroad Programme in Dubai
- Executive Training in London
- 2 Weeks English Programme In London
- Summer School in London
- College Library: The College Library is fully equipped with paper and digital resources that cannot be found anywhere in the local market accessing its students to all related universities' library materials.
The British College (TBC) Participation
i) Two students from The MSc IT programme, Siya Shrestha and Priyanka Neupane participated in The 2020 International Conference on Future Generation Computing & Technology Innovations – Liverpool, UK, 1st-3rd July 2020 (FGCom'2020) and presented two research papers.
ii) ACCA Students Rukminee Ghimire and Liza KC successfully passed Remotely Proctored ACCA Examination Held in July 2020. Remotely Proctored Examination for ACCA is one of its kind in Nepal and the World.
APPLYING TO The British College (TBC)
The college keeps its application procedure simple and straightforward. It attracts numerous students from all over the world and it is extremely important to the college that each student receives proper assistance in the application process.
Entry Procedure
Students wishing to apply to TBC go through five stages of Admission.
1. An informal meeting with our admissions department and officers to discuss any queries you may have and to assist you with your application, including what documents you need. If you need help certifying your documents, the college can assist you with this.
2. First you must complete an application form. Once you have decided on the course that you wish to study, you simply complete the application form online or fill it out manually by obtaining an application form from the College, for evaluation by Admissions Team of the college. You also need to submit CERTIFIED copies of the documents required.
3. Once you have submitted your application form and all of your required documents, the admission department of the college will then assess your application. If the college requires any further information, it will contact you immediately.
4. You will be invited to take a TBC placement test which will help the college to decide the entry point on your desired course.
5. On acceptance of your application, you will be invited to return to the college within 48 hours for the enrollment process.
Postgraduate Programmes
1. MIBM Programme
Entry Requirements
Pre-Masters : A Bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised university
Duration : Pre-Masters + 3 Semesters
Direct Entry : A pass in TBC’s Pre-Masters degree and IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5
(Students meeting university entry criteria can join directly to the University programme)
Work Experience : At least 2 years managerial work experience following completion of Bachelors
2. MSc IT
Entry Requirements
Pre-Masters : A Bachelor degree from a recognised university.
Duration : Pre-Masters + 3 Semesters
Direct Entry : A pass in TBC’s Pre-Masters degree and IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5 (Students meeting university entry criteria can join directly to the University programme)
Work Experience : Students who do not have an IT background require 2 years of work experience. However, if students have an Undergraduate IT degree (e.g. BSc Computing, BIT, or a BE in Computers) than no work experience is required.
3. MBA (Graduate)
Entry Requirements
Pre-Masters : A Bachelor degree or equivalent in any academic discipline from a recognised institution with an aggregate score of at least 50% or equivalent.
Duration : Pre-Masters + 4 Semesters
Direct Entry : A pass in TBC’s Pre-Masters degree. If English is not the first language, applicants will need to fulfill the English language requirements of IELTS minimum level 6.0 (with no skills below 5.5) or equivalent. (Students meeting university entry criteria can join directly to the University programme)
4. MBA (Executive)
Entry Requirements
Pre-Masters : A Bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised university
Duration : Pre-Masters + 4 Semesters
Direct Entry : A pass in TBC’s Pre-Masters degree and IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5
(Students meeting university entry criteria can join directly to the University programme)
Work Experience : At least 2 years managerial work experience following completion of Bachelors
Undergraduate Programmes:
1.BBA (Hons)
Entry Requirements
Academic : 10+2/A Level/CBSE or equivalent 55% and above aggregate score
University Entry : 70% and above with a minimum of 65% in each subject for Direct Entry to Level 4
Language : Minimum 70% in English and an IELTS Score of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band.
2. BSc (Hons) Computing
Entry Requirements
Academic : 10+2/A Level/CBSE or equivalent 55% and above aggregate score
University Entry : 70% and above with a minimum of 65% in each subject for Direct Entry to Level 4
Language : Minimum 70% in English and an IELTS Score of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band.
3. BSc (Hons) Hospitality Business Management
Entry Requirements Foundation Entry
10+2/CBSE or equivalent 55% and above aggregate score
A Level - Minimum 3.5 credits with 3 full credits
University Entry
Overall 75% & above with a minimum of 70% in each subject for direct entry to Level 4
Cambridge GCE A Level
Entry Requirements
Students who have taken the SEE/GCSE/CBSE or equivalent exams at the time of admission can apply. The main requirement is a sound academic ability to fulfill the rigours of this challenging programme. British Model College Kathmandu uses a comprehensive evaluation system to select a highly motivated group of students to join the A-level programme.
1. Non-science
SEE Board Nepal with a MINIMUM overall of 2.4 GPA
2. Science
SEE Board Nepal with a MINIMUM overall of 2.8 GPA
In addition, all students must pass The British College A Level Entrance Exam, held in the college building Thapathali, Kathmandu.
ACCA
Entry Requirements
Applied Knowledge Level /FIA :
10+2/SEE (A-C) (in five separate subjects including Mathematics & English)
+ 2 passes at GCE / VCE A-Level (grades A-E)
Applied Skills Level :
FIA/ACCA Applied Knowledge level papers passed or exempted
Strategic Professional Level :
ACCA Applied Knowledge and Applied Skills level papers passed or exempted.
Undergraduate Programmes Scholarship Policy
| Course | 60% -70% in +2/CBSE/ISCE | 70% -79% in +2/CBSE/ISCE | 80% - 89% in +2/CBSE/ISCE | Over 90% +2/CBSE/ISCE |
| Only for Foundation Year (Level 3) | 15% Scholarship in 1st Semester college tuition fees only | 25% Scholarship in 1st Semester college tuition fees only | 35% Scholarship in 1st Semester college tuition fees only | 50% Scholarship in 1st Year college tuition fees only |
- Direct Entry: 20% Scholarship in 1st Semester tuition fees only.
- Girls Seat: 20% Scholarship in 1st Semester tuition fees only for BSc (Hons) computing course not for BBA Programme.
- Outside Valley: 20% Scholarship in 1st Semester tuition fees.
- Sports and other topic as previous year.
*Not applicable for direct entry students into university programme.
Master's Scholarship Policy
MBA (Graduate), MSc IBM, MSc IT & Executive MBA TBC Scholarships Policy Apr 2020 - Jan 2021
Academic Scholarship on the basis of students Bachelor Percentile
- 60%-70% 15% scholarship on pre-master fees only
- 71%-80% 30% scholarship on pre-master fees only
- 81% above 50% scholarship on pre-master fees only
- Direct entry onto University Level: 15% scholarship one semester fees only
- Completed Bachelor from Outside Valley: 20% scholarship one semester fees only
- Staff Referral Discount: 20% Discount on DE Semester 1 Or 25% on Pre-Master tuition fees only
A Level Scholarship Policy
| SN | Scholarship Category | Minimum Criteria | Scholarship Amount | Continuation of Scholarship |
| 1 | Computer-Based Exam | 90% or above | 100 % in Tuition Fee | Must maintain at least “a” in each term exam |
| 80% or above | 50% in Tuition Fee | Must maintain at least “b” in each term exam | ||
| 70% or above | 25% in Tuition Fee | Must maintain at least “c” in each term exam | ||
| 2 | SEE final result | 3.8 GPA or above | 100% in Tuition Fee | Must maintain at least “a” in each term exam |
| 3.6 GPA or above | 50% in Tuition Fee | Must maintain at least “b” in each term exam | ||
| 3.4 GPA or above | 25% in Tuition Fee | Must maintain at least “c” in each term exam | ||
| 3 | Sports: National Player (1 Male & 1 Female) | 50% in Tuition Fee | Must maintain at least an “a” in each term exam | |
| 4 | Economically Unprivileged, (5 seats) | “B” or above in SEE exams | 50% in Tuition Fee | Must maintain at least “b” in each term exam |
| 5 | Staff Referral | “B” or above in SEE exams | 25% in Tuition | Must maintain at least “c” in each term exam |
Offers and Schemes
- Free Laptop Offer*: Students who enroll for any of our undergraduate programme will receive a FREE laptop.(Conditions Apply).
- Free Sim Card and 6 months Internet Offer: Students enrolling for any of the programmes will be provided a free sim card with 6 months of FREE internet package. (Without any conditions).
