OUTSTANDING EXPERIENCES

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EYE-OPENING EXPERIENCES IN THE WORLD
BIS Houston’s transformative experiences will stimulate your child’s growth and nourish their mind.

SHAPING YOUR CHILD’S WORLDVIEW

British International School of Houston’s international curricula feature a variety of experiences that encourage your child to connect everything they’re learning in the classroom with a greater understanding of the world.

Our students regularly engage with Houston and other parts of the globe. Whether your child goes camping, visits Tanzania to contribute hands-on service, or fundraises for UNICEF to take the lead in upholding the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), these varied experiences alongside peers will enhance your child’s international mindset and strengthen their global citizenship.

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OUR WORLD-CLASS COLLABORATIONS

BIS Houston’s collaborations with top organisations of STEAM, the arts, and social impact inspire our students to follow their interests and talents to make a difference.

The Juilliard School
Our collaboration with the world’s most renowned arts institution enriches our students’ love of dance, drama and music.
MIT
The MIT-Nord Anglia STEAM programme helps our students to develop their creativity and problem-solving skills by tackling interdisciplinary challenges facing the world today.
UNICEF
Students are challenged to make a difference locally and globally by tackling the Sustainable Development Goals.
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DISCOVERING TALENTS. IGNITING PASSIONS.

The British International School of Houston stimulates all children’s skills and talents across creativity and the arts, athletics, leadership opportunities, and beyond.

As each child grows into a confident, capable, and independent young adult, they’ll strive to make a positive impact among others, from our school to the world.

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ATHLETICS
As BIS Houston Bulldogs, students may participate in a range of physical activities and sports that keep their bodies and minds active. For example, they may strengthen their skills and abilities through cross-country, volleyball, soccer, swimming, basketball, track and field, tennis, golf, or esports.
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THE ARTS
Your child may select from a variety of visual and performing arts extracurricular activities at BIS Houston, ranging from dance, to craft, to photography. Our Juilliard-Nord Anglia Performing Arts Programme especially nurtures your child’s abilities in music, drama, and dance.
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MUSIC
BIS Houston has vibrant musical activity, with options to participate in vocal groups or ensembles. Developed in collaboration with Juilliard, our extensive music programme inspires students to get immersed in a wide variety of genres, styles, and cultures.
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CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
From the Early Years through High School at the British International School of Houston, we offer a rich selection of Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs) after school that extend your child's learning and encourage them to pursue their interests alongside peers with common interests. Activities include basketball, soccer, Lego, robotics, tennis, gymnastics, fencing, Karate, and dance.
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MODEL UNITED NATIONS
Model United Nations (MUN) challenges BIS Houston’s students to explore international issues, build their knowledge around global topics, and understand different perspectives as they collaborate with other delegates. During our annual MUN conference, students simulate the work of the UN General Assembly and various subsidiary committees.
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BEFORE- AND AFTER-SCHOOL CARE
Students in the Early Years through Year 6 at BIS Houston may participate in enriching before- and after-school care activities. These have been designed to encourage positive interactions among peers and teachers while boosting their physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and creative growth.

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EXHILARATING TRIPS BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

Learning at the British International School of Houston truly comes alive during exciting trips that expand our students’ understanding. Whether your child is completing geography fieldwork, visiting museums, competing in athletics, or contributing service, these memorable experiences will renew their self-reliance and teamwork skills.
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ARUSHA, TANZANIA
Every year, BIS Houston’s high schoolers can travel internationally to our Nord Anglia camp in Arusha, Tanzania to contribute service and learn about the environment, in collaboration with other peers of the Nord Anglia international family. Students work together on practical tasks needed to build a school and maintain village housing in Arusha.
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ARUSHA, TANZANIA
Every year, BIS Houston’s high schoolers can travel internationally to our Nord Anglia camp in Arusha, Tanzania to contribute service and learn about the environment, in collaboration with other peers of the Nord Anglia international family. Students work together on practical tasks needed to build a school and maintain village housing in Arusha.
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GLOBAL GAMES
The Global Games make up a five-day sporting event at BIS Houston’s sister Nord Anglia school in Orlando, Florida (for Years 8 and 9) or Costa Rica (for Year 7). Students from Nord Anglia international schools across North, Central, and South America all come together to compete in flag football, track and field, swimming, volleyball, and more to build their teamwork and resilience through these exciting activities.
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GLOBAL GAMES
The Global Games make up a five-day sporting event at BIS Houston’s sister Nord Anglia school in Orlando, Florida (for Years 8 and 9) or Costa Rica (for Year 7). Students from Nord Anglia international schools across North, Central, and South America all come together to compete in flag football, track and field, swimming, volleyball, and more to build their teamwork and resilience through these exciting activities.
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THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S INTERNATIONAL AWARD
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is a global, personalised youth programme for students aged 14+ that encourages them to get active, volunteer in their communities, and step outside their comfort zones. The British International School of Houston students may participate in this impressive programme, which is structured around goals of resilience, confidence, creativity, leadership, civic competence, and communication.
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THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S INTERNATIONAL AWARD
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is a global, personalised youth programme for students aged 14+ that encourages them to get active, volunteer in their communities, and step outside their comfort zones. The British International School of Houston students may participate in this impressive programme, which is structured around goals of resilience, confidence, creativity, leadership, civic competence, and communication.
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OUR HEALTH AND WELLNESS

NOURISHING WELL-BEING

The British International School of Houston recognises well-being as an important part of each student’s experience in and beyond the classroom. We strive to cultivate the whole child, strengthening their resilience alongside all their personal attributes, to build a firm foundation for their success – from the very beginning of their journey in the Early Years through Graduation Day and adult life beyond. 

Through our Personal Social Health and Emotional (PSHE) curriculum at BIS Houston, students also explore topics like psychology, relationships, general health, emotional literacy, mindfulness, social skills, and spiritual development, using interactions and demonstrations in their lessons and activities.  

BIS Houston also hosts school-wide assemblies that encourage student agency, building students’ confidence through their voice and choice around a variety of topics.
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PURPOSEFUL LEARNING

CREATING IMPACT

From a young age at the British International School of Houston, students discover that what they do matters and can make a positive impact in the life of another.

Through our inspiring Social Impact Programme on Global Campus, students learn about the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Using these sources of inspiration, students go on to participate in UNICEF’s Global Challenge, where they create solutions to some of the biggest issues facing the world today. 

Students also participate in our ‘Share a Dream’ programme that focuses on social outreach activities and events from BIS Houston to beyond. These initiatives, alongside UNICEF’s Global Challenge, allow our students to apply their skills and talents as change makers who collaborate with peers around the world. 
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CAMP BULLDOG

SUMMER CAMP AT BIS HOUSTON

The British International School of Houston nourishes every student’s love for learning inside and outside the classroom, and this also continues through stimulating summer activities at Camp Bulldog. Students enjoy a great variety of recreation activities at Camp Bulldog, while pursuing their interests and creating vibrant friendships on campus.  

Students may sign up for one week or all five weeks of camp. Each week has a specific focus and includes activities like arts and crafts, athletics, dance, or swimming.
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OUR STATE-OF-THE ART LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

BIS Houston’s campus is unlike any other. We feel like a buzzing collegiate environment – filled with young learners of all ages who drive their own learning and want to continuously explore more. Across our thoroughly enriching spaces and facilities, your child will build all their aspirations.

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