Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, Spanish |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, IB Diploma |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Standardized testing and interview |
| School start time |
8:20 |
| School finish time |
15:30 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Early drop-off is available from 7:30 and the after-school care program runs from 15:30 to 18:00. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Students can either bring in a packed lunch from home or purchase the school’s lunch program. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Duke of Edinburgh, Model UN, biology, community service club, dance, field hockey, girl scouts, martial arts, physics, tennis, yoga, art, Bollywood dance, cricket, drama, financial investing club, Lego, robotics, ultimate frisbee, basketball, chess, cross country, photography, soccer, volleyball |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
- The STEAM Center, which includes new biology, chemistry, and physics labs, alongside math and computer science classrooms.
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| Sports facilities at the school |
- Four playgrounds scaled to different age groups (from Toddlers through Lower School), encouraging fun outdoor learning and play-based activities.
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| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
British International School of Boston is one of the finest international, private schools in Massachusetts. Sharpened by its British heritage and globally benchmarked curricula, BISB offers outstanding learning experiences from its vibrantly green Jamaica Plain campus — preparing your child for success on the world stage. As part of the Nord Anglia international family, BISB’s world-class teachers and collaborations with MIT, Juilliard, and UNICEF will motivate your child’s excellent performance and enrich their character as a global citizen. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
BISB offers a private learning-focused environment, where it centers experiences around every student’s uniqueness, strengths, and talents, as part of their personal journey of growth. BISB caters to what fascinates its students, allowing their curiosities to nurture a mindset of lifelong learning and commitment to their passion. BISB's talented teachers deliver differentiated lessons and specific, individualized feedback, which guide your child’s strategic next steps — so they can accelerate where they’re ready to be challenged or give extra care where your child needs the boost. BISB follows the globally renowned English National Curricula and other international curricula, like the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, the most prestigious qualification of global education. As a significant part of your child’s journey, BISB also helps them move confidently toward an internationally connected future. |