News - Governors News

Our Thoughts are with You

7th February 2023

Our hearts go out to those members of our community and to the Turkish people whose lives have been touched so tragically by the events on Monday 6th February.  As a mark of respect the school's flag has been lowered this morning in memory of those who have lost their... Read more »

Shortlisted - International School of the Year

6th July 2022

We are proud to announce that BESA has been shortlisted for the prestigious award of "International School of the Year."  It is a wonderful achievement to get to this stage and is due to the dediction, hard work and fantastic support of the whole community.

Queen's Piper

22nd February 2022

Our morning started with the children lined up along the school driveway. Then, drifting through the cold morning air came the unmistakable sound of bagpipes as PSgt. Garry Grant, attired in his dress uniform, walked down through the collected children. Throughout the rest... Read more »

E-Safety Week

22nd February 2022

The students at BESA have been thinking more aboutonline safety this week. The younger classes have focussed on      Age Restrictions & Appropriateness of content in games and film. Our older classes have been looking in detail at their DigitalFootprint... Read more »

BESA Award Winning School

26th January 2020

BESA wins "Ethical Values" award at the International School Awards! One of our school aims is to 'encourage independence, responsibility and consideration for others' so it is particularly rewarding to be able to recognise the tremendous effort made by our staff and pupils... Read more »

BESA Shortlisted for the 2020 International School Awards

29th November 2019

We are honoured to have been shortlisted for the 2020 International School Awards. This is a tremendous achievement for our students and staff and reward for their commitment to developing global citizenship. You can find out more by clicking the following link: International... Read more »

BESA JMUN 2019 - 'Together we can'

20th November 2019

The end of October witnessed the first BESA JMUN hosted here in Ankara. We were very pleased to welcome HMA Sir Dominick Chilcott, UNHCR Deputy Representative Jean Marie Garelli and Aysa Varbonova from UN Women as keynote speakers.  Schools from around Turkey and... Read more »

Valerie Bloom visits during our Poetry Week

20th November 2019

During our poetry we were very excited to welcome Jamiacan born poet and novelist Valerie Bloom to BESA. Valerie spent the week inspiring the children with her poetry and also led an engaging workshop for our parents.

Nicola Morgan Visit

26th November 2018

Nicola Morgan, award winning author and authority on the teenage years will be in BESA on 14th, 15th and 16th January, to give advice about the stresses teenagers go through, their well being, friendships and the teenage brain. Date for your Diary:  Nicola Morgan will... Read more »

Visit to Anitkabir

19th January 2018

This week the students of the School Council, Head Boy and Head Girl were honoured to be invited to attend a wreath laying ceremony at Anitkabir with Sir Dominick Chilcott KCMG, the new British Ambassador to Turkey. Following the ceremony the Head Boy and Girl, along with... Read more »