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Discover why resilience and emotional well-being are just as vital as academics at BISC Lincoln Park—especially for our youngest learners, from Pre-Nursery through Year 6.

Lowri Covello-Phillips, Year 2 Teacher and Student Community Director, talks about the exciting re-launch of the Goal Squad and the connection to our values-based curriculum.

Director of STEAM, Libby Hopwood shares thoughts on why STEAM education--Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math—matters more than ever.

Matt Gregory, Deputy Head of Community & Well-Being, discusses how we support students as they wrap up the current school year and transition into the next.

In our latest teacher blog, Athletics Director, Steven Humphreys shares how we instill a lifelong love of physical activity at BISC-LP.

Emily Wright, Year 2 Leader & Teacher, illustrates the impact that history has had on the present and emphasizes its important role in shaping the future of our students and generations to come.

One of the highlights of student life at British International School of Chicago is International Day, a recurring tradition that brings together the diverse and vibrant international community for a full-day celebration.

In our latest blog, Principal John Biggs shares his vision of academic success at BISC Lincoln Park.

In our latest teacher blog, Lucy Selles, Year 1 Leader and Teacher shares steps parents can take towards raising a respectful and responsible child.

How does Model United Nations (MUN) nurture our young learners into future leaders? Find out more about the benefits of MUN club for our students during their time at BISC-LP and beyond from Year 4 Leader & Teacher, Kerry Ross.

Across all NAE schools, we embrace the idea that DEIB is a lens, through which we can understand the world and actively contribute to change. Read more about this in our latest blog by Judith Scholes, Director of Inclusion & DEIB.

In our latest teacher blog, Pre-Nursery Directors, Amy Parker and Courtney Slauter share insights to help parents begin the potty-training journey.

Our latest blog from Year 4 Teacher & Curriculum Director Sophia Knight sheds light on the power of metacognition and how parents can support developing this tool at home. 

Before we can even use language to communicate it is play that supports young children to build connection and create social links. Learn more about this in our latest teacher's blog by Jennifer Partington, Reception Leader and Teacher.

Director of Inclusion, Judith Scholes shares her thoughts on the topic of acceptance and belonging and how parents can create an environment where their children feel safe, valued, and understood.

Learn how to support independence at home with some simple strategies from our Year 6 Leader & Teacher, Katie Miles. 

In a world that’s always moving, learning to pause and embrace boredom is one of the best things we can do for our children’s long-term development.Learn more in our latest teacher blog by Lowri Covello-Phillips.

Danielle Williams, Learning Resource Teacher and Student Community Director illustrates how the strategy of the 10 second rule can expand vocabulary and develop communication skills in early learners.

Year 4 Teacher, Mary Warrillow sheds light on the benefits of reading for pleasure and how we create a reading culture at BISC-LP!

BISC Lincoln Park Director of STEAM, Libby Hopwood shares the benefits of a STEAM curriculum in early years education and helpful tips for parents to initiate STEAM activities at home.