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Introduction to BIS High School Graduation Program

Last year, BIS adopted a new high school graduation program as part of its ongoing development. Students who successfully complete the Boston International School four-year High School program are awarded a High School diploma. As is common with most high school graduation programs, students build up academic credits based on passing scores earned in classes

Classroom Spotlight | AP and DP History

BIS offers various classes that prepare students for university level courses. DP History is a two year course available for Grade 11 and 12 and AP Modern World History is a one year course available for Grade 9 and 10. Both courses involve the study of political, economic, social and cultural history and encourage students

Director of Xinwu District Teacher Development Center Visited

On the morning of March.17th, Mr. Gu Wanchun, CPC Working Committee Member of Xinwu Education Bureau and the Director of Xinwu District Teacher Development Center visited Boston International School, accompanied by BIS Executive President Ms. Sue Su and Academic Principal Mr. Brian Rotunno. Mr. Gu first emphasized the work on epidemic prevention. The school needs

Classroom Spotlight | G6-G8 Science

The Grade 6-8 Science curriculum at Boston International School is designed to expose students to a wide range of concepts and skills to best prepare them for whatever future Science classes they may pursue. Students entering the middle years programme from elementary will begin by discovering the techniques that allow us to ask Scientific questions

Pi Day – Another Way to Study Mathematics

On March 14th, Boston International School celebrated the Pi Day, an annual celebration of the mathematical constant π (pi). The day was filled with fun learning opportunities, aiming to encourage and inspire students to study math. Mathlete Competitions  Both elementary students and secondary students competed in Mathlete competitions for their houses. Through an interactive engaging

Classroom Spotlight | Grade 6 – English Language Arts

Grade 6 English Language Arts is a course filled with foundational experiences and activities that prepares students for their ongoing journey through the MYP English programme. It does this primarily through the use of the SpringBoard curriculum that offers a unique, TEKs standards aligned, continuous syllabus, ensuring students are fully prepared for their next year

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
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