Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
400 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
60 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
English |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
ESL Programme |
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
17 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Cambridge International Curriculum and French Curriculum |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Language Proficiency Testing |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8.00am |
| School finish time |
3.30pm |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Teaching approach of the school |
In today's complicated world, it is more important than ever that our children understand what it means to be a global citizen. At BCIS we pride ourselves on our multicultural learning environment and community. Our students don’t just become bilingual they become immersed in a number of diverse cultures and communities. Our student body comprises close to 60 different nationalities which allows students to learn and appreciate all cultures and ethnicities from around the world, while our teachers and staff are globally minded and encourage our students to become inter-culturally adept global citizens. |