AP or IB, Which is the Better Choice?

Many parents, students, and families debate about AP vs. IB and which curriculum is best for them. A simple search on Baidu or Google will illicit hundreds of responses about these topics. Additionally, many K-12 schools will weigh in with their ideas to discuss which is better. At BIS, we see the value in both programs

Classroom Spotlight | Be A Word Wizard – Handwriting Program

At the beginning of the year, BIS adopted a new handwriting program. This program is based upon Getty-Dubay, a program that has been around for 40 years. Students in grades KG-5 are learning both manuscript printing and cursive. To learn more, we asked Mr. Brian Wallace, Grade 2 teacher, for his insights and experiences into

Competitions & Contests | March-April 2022

As a school prepares students to become global citizens by providing authentic learning experiences, BIS aims to help students clarify their thinking about college options; make intelligent and informed choices; and present themselves and their credentials as accurately and clearly as possible. Among all the factors, we really believe that academic competitions provide a fun

BIS 2022-2023 Academic Excellence Award Announcement

Boston International School nurtures the curiosities and talents of our learners so they grow into confident, internationally-minded citizens in a diverse and inclusive community. To encourage students to pursue their academic achievements, Boston International School proudly provides 2022-2023 Academic Excellence Award for outstanding students who are highly academically potential. Please refer to below information in

High SAT and PSAT Scores Achieved!

Congratulations During the past semester, our students have achieved scores as high as: PSAT/NMSQT Test 99% percentile in total score. 99% percentile in Math. SAT Test 94% percentile in total score. 97% percentile in Math. This year, our G12 students have already received offers from top universities around the world, including the University of Edinburgh (QS

Celebrate Chinese New Year with Temple Fairs!

With the Chinese New Year festival approaching, the whole school is soaking in a joyful atmosphere. This year, we celebrate the lunar new year with a traditional form of gathering called Miao Hui, also known as the Temple Fair.   Early Years The youngest learners celebrated the Chinese New Year on Jan 27th. The celebration

BIS Annual Dinner – A Night of Family Reunion

Chinese New Year is always a time of reunion. The BIS family gathered on Jan 21st for an annual dinner. Due to the pandemic control measures, the dinner was held in the school canteen with a limited number of staff members. Though there is a limitation of equipment and resources, we still enjoyed a warm

Highlights of the Year 2021

The year of 2021 has witnessed so many exciting moments of the school. Please follow us to review the highlights of the year! 1 Excellent Academic Results   DP results  Class of 2021 achieved fantastic results in DP exams and made the school history! 30% of DP candidates achieved 40 points. 70% of DP candidates achieved the Bilingual IB

BIS Mathematics Program – IBDP: Using Mathematics as a tool

The students’ progress in mathematics is a sequential process and a journey. At BIS, we support students with their mathematics learning journey from the beginning in Early Years through to their senior years in IB Diploma. Today, we’ve got the chance to talk with our DP mathematics teachers and students. They are going to share