Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
140 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
5 |
| Most common nationality |
Chinese |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
90% Local Student，10% international students |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Chinese |
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
18 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Smart TVs, 1-to-1 Device Program, Technology Class |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
MAP Testing 3x per year |
| Results in these examinations |
48% Growth in Math; 41% Growth in Reading |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Varies by Grade Level from 30 minutes to 90 minutes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100 |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No |
| Learning support offered |
Teachers and administration work together to try and meet needs on a case by case basis |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Advanced-level courses on an elective basis |
| Student access to education psychologist |
We provide an on-site Psychologist for students with behavioral issues |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Entry exam and interview |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
English and Mathematics exam for students entering Grades 2 and above. Interview with Admissions team. |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
4 Weeks after start of semester |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:00am |
| School finish time |
4:20pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
After School Activities 4 days per week |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
No |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
BCIS offers a wide range of activities and a variety of learning experiences, led by teachers and staff as well as outcomes-based activities led by outside professionals. Some of the activities offered include sports, music, art, drama, languages, chess, and test prep. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical Education school-wide; After School Activities |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Baseball |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Outdoor Soccer (Football) pitch, running track, basketball court, tennis and badminton courts; Indoor gymnasium |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Buena Vista Concordia is an American-style school using Common Core and California State Standards. We are a 1-to-1 Device Campus (tablets for K-4 and laptops for 5-8). Teachers are hired from all over the world and bring a unique, global perspective to the learning environment. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
BCIS uses a holistic approach to teaching and learning, providing students opportunities to study in areas of academics, arts, and physical education. Teachers provide a nurturing environment to students with an emphasis on the socio-emotional well being of each individual. Technology is embedded across all curricular areas. |