Counselling, behaviour and target setting at The British School of Tashkent

2026-11-13 · The British School of Tashkent · 11 sources

In short

The British School of Tashkent says it has dedicated counsellors, a positive behaviour policy with rewards and house points, and a termly process in which students use their academic reports to set SMART targets.

Overview

The British School of Tashkent (BST) was founded in 2010 and offers education from Early Years through to Year 13. The school states that it is home to nearly 600 students representing more than 40 nationalities.

On 13 April, 2026 the school published posts on student support. One covers teacher–student relationships; its title describes them as supporting confidence and progress. Another covers how students build confidence through learning and experience. A third covers learning beyond the classroom. This article sets out what those posts, and related school publications, say about counselling, behaviour, target setting, recognition and activities.

Counselling

The school writes: "We have dedicated counsellors who support students with a range of challenges, from adjusting to a new school to managing academic pressure." This appears in the post on teacher–student relationships.

Pastoral leadership

Kari Ellis is Deputy Head of Secondary (Pastoral). She is quoted in a post published on 18 June, 2026 on why student wellbeing matters for academic success. In that post, written as the school prepared to open its new campus in August 2026, the school stated that "creating an environment where students feel supported, connected and able to thrive remains a key priority."

Rebecca Wolfe is Head of Secondary. The principal of the school is Dr Andre Nel.

Behaviour expectations

The school states: "At BST, expectations are clear and supported by a positive behaviour policy."

It also describes its recognition systems: "Recognition systems, such as rewards and house points, reinforce positive behaviour and celebrate student success."

Target setting each term

The post on student confidence describes a termly cycle of review. According to the school, "At the beginning of each term, students review their academic performance and set clear, achievable goals."

The same post explains the method used: "Students use their academic reports to set SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound) targets, helping them take ownership of their learning from an early stage."

The post also refers to weekly assemblies and end-of-term celebrations, which it says "reinforce this message."

Activities and tutoring

The post on learning beyond the classroom states that "Activities span creative arts, sport, STEM, languages and more, helping students build confidence and independence."

The school also offers tutoring. In its words: "Our tutoring sessions strengthen core skills and build steady, long-term confidence."

Inspection findings on personal development

BST was inspected in October 2025 by Penta International and retained full accreditation as a British School Overseas (BSO). The school reports that in this inspection the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of students was rated outstanding, and leadership and management were rated outstanding. The curriculum was judged good with outstanding elements, offering a complete academic pathway from EYFS to A Levels.

Campus setting

The school opened a purpose-built campus in August. According to the school, its Early Years, Primary and Secondary communities are now together in one location, having previously been based across two separate campuses. The school's 2025 announcement of the campus stated that it would serve students from 18 months to 18 years and is located just steps from the earlier Sayram site.

Points the posts do not cover

The posts do not state how many counsellors the school employs or how students are referred to them.

Questions parents ask

Does The British School of Tashkent have school counsellors?

Yes. The school states that it has dedicated counsellors who support students with a range of challenges, from adjusting to a new school to managing academic pressure.

How do students set academic goals at BST?

At the beginning of each term, students review their academic performance and set clear, achievable goals. They use their academic reports to set SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound) targets.

How does the school approach behaviour?

The school says expectations are clear and supported by a positive behaviour policy. Recognition systems such as rewards and house points are used to reinforce positive behaviour and celebrate student success.

Who leads pastoral care in the secondary school?

Kari Ellis is Deputy Head of Secondary (Pastoral). Rebecca Wolfe is Head of Secondary, and Dr Andre Nel is the principal.

What support is offered outside lessons?

The school lists after-school activities spanning creative arts, sport, STEM, languages and more, and also offers tutoring sessions, which it says strengthen core skills.

Location	Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Programmes	A Level
Year groups	Pre-Nursery – Year 13
Annual tuition	UZS 149,588,000 – 301,203,000 per year (2026/27) source