British International School of Houston
Katy
2203 North Westgreen Boulevard, Katy, TX 77449Map ↗Established 2000
About this information
$36,950
Tuition · 2026–27
PK3–12
Grades
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Upper School Enrollment
Not published
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Student–teacher
Not published
At a glance
Ninth and tenth graders take two-year British IGCSE courses, then choose the IB Diploma, the IB Career-related Programme or a college-prep diploma built on IB courses.
IGCSE Foundation
Ninth and tenth graders take two-year, externally examined British IGCSE courses, with English, literature and math required.
IB Diploma
About two-thirds of juniors and seniors take the full IB Diploma, with its extended essay, Theory of Knowledge and service.
College Credit
IB Career-related students earn university credit online in Embry-Riddle aeronautics or SCAD art and design courses.
Heritage Languages
Students from 70+ nationalities can study their first language in IB courses toward a bilingual diploma.
Tuition & financial aid
2026–27 Tuition
$36,950
Estimated First-Year Required Cost
$39,450
Enrollment deposit
$2,000
TEFA (Texas Education Freedom Account)
Payment options
Annual
Semi-annual
+2% fee
Monthly
+5% fee
Required general fees — included in $36,950
Digital books · IGCSE and IB exams · Technology fees · Facility and administrative fees
Need-based aid
Partial-tuition awards based on demonstrated need, granted one year at a time. New students are reviewed after acceptance, from February until funds run out.
Merit scholarships
Incoming 9th graders can apply for a $5,000–$10,000 one-year award by video essay, recommendations and interview, renewed by reapplying.
Sources
Source last checked: Oct 11, 2026
Additional & conditional costs
Required and potential costs beyond published tuition
Mandatory freshman fees
Included in estimated first-year required cost
New student fee
One-time charge on joining; non-refundable.
Application / pre-admission costs
Not included in estimated first-year cost
Application fee
Non-refundable.
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Source last checked: Oct 11, 2026
Admissions
Admissions Timeline
2027–28 cycle- Dec 1, 2026
Priority Application Deadline
What's required
Teacher recommendations
English language assessment, if English is not the first language
Good to know
- Openings
- Places offered through the year as space allows
- Priority consideration
- Siblings of current students and transfers from other Nord Anglia schools. These applicants come first, though a place is not guaranteed.
Visits & Events
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Academics
Advanced Coursework
31
IB Courses
22
Honors Courses
Dual Credit
OfferedOnline Embry-Riddle (aeronautics) or SCAD (art and design) courses, built into the IB Career-related Programme for juniors and seniors.
IB Diploma Programme
One of three 11th–12th grade pathways
Six subjects (three at higher level) plus Theory of Knowledge, a 4,000-word Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity, Service, with exams marked externally each May.
93% pass rate · 34 average points
Language Program
Heritage languages · Dutch, German, French and Spanish
Native speakers can take their first language as an IB Language A course toward a bilingual diploma, or prepare for home-country certificates during enrichment time.
Academic Model & Programs
Signature program: IB Career-related Programme — Two IB courses plus an online university sequence in aeronautical engineering (Embry-Riddle) or art and design (SCAD), with a reflective project, service learning and professional-skills work; the university courses carry no extra charge.
Grading
IGCSE +0.5 · IB SL +0.5 · IB HL +1.0
Class Ranking
Not RankedGraduation Requirements
24 credits requiredAcademic Support
Classroom accommodations, small group interventions, 1:1 learning support sessions, and positive behaviour support plans
Good to know
The Learning Support Team may suggest an external evaluation to assess a student’s specific strengths and challenges and will then incorporate any recommendations to ensure the student can fully access the curriculum. Additional learning support services are at an added cost.
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World Languages
French
IGCSE French • IB French Ab Initio (SL) • IB French B (SL/HL)
IGCSE French in 9th–10th grade, then IB French B or ab initio for beginners.
Spanish
IGCSE Spanish • IGCSE Spanish A (first language) • IB Spanish Ab Initio (SL) • IB Spanish B (SL/HL) • IB Spanish A: Language & Literature (SL/HL)
Native speakers can take first-language Spanish at both IGCSE and IB level.
German
IB German Ab Initio (SL) • IB German B (SL/HL) • IB German A: Language & Literature (SL)
Offered in 11th–12th grade.
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College Prep
College Counseling
Counseling for U.S., U.K. and international university applications
A head of college counseling leads two counselors.
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Community & service
Service
Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) in grades 11–12 · Required
Students design and lead their own projects, from blood drives to UNICEF fundraising.
International Travel
Service trip to Tanzania
Students fundraise for the trip and help build a sustainable school in Arusha.
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Athletics
TAPPS
League / Classification
Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools.
9 sports offered
Varsity/interscholastic offerings
Cross Country · Boys & Girls • Volleyball · Girls • Esports • Swimming · Boys & Girls • Basketball · Boys & Girls • Soccer · Boys & Girls • Track & Field · Boys & Girls • Tennis · Boys & Girls • Golf · Boys & Girls
Athletic Facilities
Two NCAA-size gymnasiums • Six-lane aquatics center • Artificial-turf soccer field with varsity stadium • Eight-lane running track • Three tennis courts • Fitness center • Grass multi-purpose fields
Athletic Notables
State champions in 2025-26: Boys Swimming and Varsity Boys Soccer
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Arts
Orchestra / Strings
One of the high school enrichment options.
Music
IGCSE Music, then IB Music; private instrument and voice lessons are extra.
Visual Arts
Fine art, 3D design or ceramics in grades 9–10, then IB Visual Arts.
Theater / Drama
IGCSE Drama, then IB Theatre, plus a school play rehearsed after school.
Choir / Vocal
One of the high school enrichment options.
Digital / Media Arts
Media Studies and IB Film.
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School life
Campus & Setting
Main Campus
PK3–12 on one 33-acre campus · Katy
Glass-walled buildings open onto a central atrium shared by every age group.
Learning Spaces
Central library and makerspaces
Grades 11–12 have their own study lounge overlooking the library.
Arts
Performing arts center with a 600-seat theater
Also a black box theater, choral room, dance studio and visual art and design studios.
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Daily Life
School Day
8:25 AM – 3:30 PM
Six 55-minute class sessions with a morning break and lunch; students may arrive from 8:00.
Uniform
Uniform in grades 9–10; business dress in grades 11–12 · Friday spirit wear
Wednesday is a formal day with tie and blazer; other days a white logo polo or oxford with navy or plaid bottoms.
Lunch & Dining
Cafeteria lunch on a meal plan or à la carte, or bring from home
Meals are cooked on site daily on a nut-free campus, and a coffee shop serves older students before and after school.
Transportation
School bus from Katy, Fulshear, Richmond, Sugar Land, Cypress, The Woodlands, the Heights, the Galleria, Dairy Ashford, Lakes on Eldridge and Twin Lakes
Community Life
4 Houses
Earth, Air, Water and Fire compete across all ages for the House Cup, led by elected student captains.
Community Time
Form time each morning · assembly on Wednesdays
Students check in with their tutor group before the first class.
Phone Policy
Phones put away from arrival until the end of the day
Kept in a backpack or locker, with no earbuds around school; smart glasses and recording wearables are banned.
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Clubs & Activities
6 activities across 5 categories
Academic
- Model United Nations
- Maths Challenge
STEM & Robotics
- Science Olympiad
Special Interest
- Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award
Debate & Speech
- Texas State Mock Trial
Service
- UNICEF Club
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