Admissions

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• How many students are in a class? And what is the student to teacher ratio?

  Our class size varies between 12 to 22 children, depending on the year group. Our student to teacher ratio is 9 to 1.
• Can you tell me more about the school’s approach to pastoral care and well-being?

  Pastoral care scaffolds our academic program from Primary School through High School graduation to ensure that all students also thrive socially and emotionally. 
  
  In Primary School, Personal Goals embedded within the International Primary Curriculum help children develop qualities we believe they will find essential in the 21st century, developing character and attitudes that act positively to self-development and help students contribute to society. Goals encourage students to be Resilient, Ethical, Respectful, Adaptable, and Collaborators. Learners have the opportunity to self-reflect, celebrate, and set aims to improve their demonstration of these Goals. 
  
  As students progress through Middle and High School, they continue to receive daily pastoral check-ins with Advisors, and they have opportunities to meet with School Counselors and participate in a peer mentoring program. 
  
  Through graduation, there remains a focus on embedding values that prepare students to be responsible members of the global community, respecting themselves and others in the world around them. This is highlighted through the IB learner profile embedding values such as being open-minded, principled, caring, risk takers, and reflective. All BISC-SL students also benefit from Personal, Social, Health, & Emotional Education (PSHE) lessons that focus on not only the individual, but also on our internal community and the global environment. 
• How do students interact with other Nord Anglia Education schools?

  As a member of Nord Anglia Education, a family of premium education schools around the world, BISC-SL students benefit from enriched curricular through our collaborations with The Juilliard School, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and UNICEF. 
  
  They also use the Global Campus, an online platform which allows students to explore other countries virtually – in school, online, and worldwide. They can learn from invited experts, take part in various challenges and competitions, or collaborate with peers before and after regional festivals, sports events or global expeditions. The platform caters to students of all ages and includes projects for self-directed learning as well as activities which can be undertaken with the support of teachers and parents. 
  
  All students participate in real-world learning activities, and international trips are offered from High School. An expedition program affords opportunities including service learning in Tanzania and hiking trips to Switzerland. 
• What competitive sports do you offer?

  We offer competitive Middle School and High School Boys' and Girls' Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball, Cross Country, Track, High School Tennis, and Middle School Baseball.
• How will the program benefit my child if they want to attend a US college?

  Starting in Freshman year, our college counseling team works with students to assist their college decision-making process. Whether they choose a US college or an international university, the team creates a personalized journey for each student and regularly meets with them one-to-one through their Junior and Senior years to ensure that they are prepared for success.