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PARENT ESSENTIALS

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At the British International School of Houston, parents, teachers, students, and staff collaborate as one strong community. Please review all important resources for parents and families here, so your child will be prepared to thrive with us, every day.
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THE 2023–24 SCHOOL YEAR: KEY DATES

These are the most important upcoming dates in the school year for your family calendar.

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CONNECT WITH STUDENT LIFE

By following the information below, parents may stay connected to their child’s diet, health, academic progress, transport to and from school, and daily dressing in uniform.
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LUNCH MENU
Provided by Flik Independent School Dining, BIS Houston’s lunch menu features a nutritious range of delicious foods that have been cooked to fuel your child throughout the day.
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BUS SERVICES
BIS Houston offers premium school bus service. Our luxury buses pick up and drop off students from 18 different locations in the Houston area and include air conditioning and three-point safety belts.
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UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODE
BIS Houston’s uniforms and dress code showcase our school identity, strengthen our community, and represent our core values of pride, unity, and respect. Review our dress code for each age group by clicking below and downloading our guides.
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OUR HOUSE SYSTEM
BIS Houston’s House system brings together our community of learners, teachers, and staff through a common identity, cause, and activity. Every BIS Houston student belongs to one of our four houses – Earth, Air, Water, and Fire – based on the elements. Through fun competitions across all year groups, they collaborate and build relationships.
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QUICK LINKS FOR PARENTS

Parents may access important information at the British International School of Houston, below.
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PARENT PORTAL
Log in to learn more about your child’s progress or to read messages from their teachers.
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FORMS AND GUIDES
Select and download different forms or guides you may need to reference and complete for your child.
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OUR STRATEGIC PLAN
Stay informed about the British International School of Houston’s Strategic Plan. This plan guides our educational direction until 2026 and features a framework of goals across key areas of development.
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OPPORTUNITIES BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

British International School of Houston encourages every child to get immersed in their skills and talents across the arts, athletics, leadership, and beyond. Discover our activities to help your child build their knowledge, confidence, and independence.

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ATHLETICS
As a BIS Houston Bulldog, your child may participate in a range of physical activities and sports that keep their body and mind active. 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 will especially nurture their 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 will inspire your child to get immersed in a wide variety of genres, styles, and cultures.
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CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
From Early Years through High School, BIS Houston offers 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 may include basketball, soccer, Lego, robotics, tennis, gymnastics, fencing, Karate, or dance.
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MODEL UNITED NATIONS
Model United Nations (MUN) will challenge your child to explore international issues, build their knowledge around global topics, and understand different perspectives, as they collaborate with delegates. During our annual MUN conference, your child can 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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BIS HOUSTON’S PARENT COMMUNITY

BIS Houston recognises the importance of parent and family support for nurturing each child’s happiness and success throughout their learning journey.


Our Parent Teacher Organisation (PTO) helps to foster a supportive community and builds relationships across families. PTO organises events throughout the year that bring everyone together, including whole-school fairs, welcoming events (especially for new families to Houston), casual coffee mornings, and courses or events specifically for parents.

OUR PARENT COMMUNITY
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SHAPING THE NEXT GENERATION

BIS Houston features world-class teaching that’s boosted by globally recognised curricula, cutting-edge technology, and first-rate facilities. Our teachers are passionate about inspiring young minds – and because of our professional development opportunities, they also never stop learning.

HOW WE TEACH
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