Supporting Academic Growth of English Language Learners

The English language Learners (ELL) program in Boston International school is available for primary (G1~G5) and secondary (G6~G10) students who do not speak English as their first language and, therefore, have limited experience in an English-medium school. Under the direction of Dr. Youngmin An, ELL coordinator, students are given opportunities to study in an intensive

Classroom Spotlight | AP and DP Geography at BIS

The AP Human Geography course and the DP Geography course are two geography courses available for students at BIS. Though both are rigorous in nature each course offers its own distinct content, styles, and necessary skills. Both courses allow for interactive classrooms and student-led experiences to fuel the minds of our young learners. Mr. Luke

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

Is Eileen Gu’s Education Available?

The ongoing 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics attracts the sights of the whole world. The game not only embodies the Olympics motto of Faster, Higher, Stronger and Together, but also inspires us about the concepts of education. Eileen Gu, the gold medalist who also achieved 1580 in SAT test, has brought the concepts like “lifelong learner”,

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