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More than a school...

Welcome to BIS-NY, a leading private school
for children from Nursery to University offering a
highly portable, globally recognised curriculum
and a warm and welcoming community in the
heart of Manhattan.

Welcome to BIS-NY…

Choosing the right school is about so much more than academics.
It is about finding an environment within which children can thrive,
explore and develop new areas of interest, and build the friendships and
foundation for learning that will last a lifetime.

Thank you for considering The British International School of New York - affectionately known
as BIS-NY - for your family. Despite our name, we are delighted to serve families locally here
in New York, from the UK and from across the globe. Above all we are confident in the
portability and quality of the education we provide, wherever and whenever that next stage
might be.

We hope this virtual visit will help you as you explore our curriculum, culture and community
at your leisure. When you’re ready, our admissions team is here to help you take the next
steps in your journey.

Jason Morrow
Head of School

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...Let the adventure begin!

Welcome...
We hope this document will
give you some preliminary
insight into life at BIS-NY.

● Introducing BIS-NY
● School Structure
● Early Years,
● Lower School,
● Middle School,
● Upper School
● Subjects & specialist teaching
● Beyond the classroom
● The admissions process
● Practical information

Throughout this document the red links will
take you to relevant website pages where you
can explore more information at your leisure.

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Early Lower Middle Upper School Structure
Years School School School
At BIS-NY we follow the
Nursery (3 - 4 yrs)* Year 1 (5 - 6 yrs) Year 5 (9 - 10 yrs) Year 10 (14 - 15 yrs) British “Year group” system,
split into school divisions &
Reception (4 - 5 Year 2 (6 - 7 yrs) Year 6 (10 - 11 yrs) Year 11 (15 - 16 yrs) use a September 1st cut off
date to determine the correct
yrs) Year 7 (11 - 12 yrs) Year 12 (16 - 17 yrs year group for students.

Year 3 (7 - 8 yrs) At BIS-NY our student’s social and emotional
growth is equally as important as their
Year 4 (8 - 9 yrs) Year 8 (12 - 13 yrs) Year 13 (17 - 18 yrs) academic development. With this in mind, our
teachers are motivated to ensure that all
Year 9 (13 - 14 yrs) children are both stretched and supported in
class, differentiating the learning to enabling
We deliver the content of the English National Curriculum, delivered We offer the IGCSE’s them to reach their academic potential and
through the framework of the I.B. approach to teaching and learning. and A Levels make visible progress, as they develop
physically, socially and emotionally alongside
their peers.

We may occasionally admit rising 3’s (aged 3
by Dec 31st). Please speak to Admissions
regarding progression & requirements

Early Years Welcome to our Early Years, a
programme designed for a time
Nursery (3-4 yrs), Reception (4-5 yrs) where the bridge between
home and school is just being
formed, and where a careful
balance of support, structure
and nurture can make all the
difference.

Our Nursery and Reception (Pre-K) students
thrive in a bustling, colourful space, with direct
access to fresh air, physical play and outdoor
learning. A carefully balanced timetable of
play-based, and child-initiated activities is
underpinned by a robust and inspiring
curriculum. Weekly swimming at our onsite
pool combined with specialist in class
teaching of Languages, Sports, Art, Drama and

EarlyMusic provide a lifelong foundation for

learning.

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Lower School Welcome to our Lower School
where young minds develop and
Year 1 (5 - 6 yrs), Year 2 (6 - 7 yrs), Year 3 (7 - 8 yrs), Year 4 (8 - 9 yrs) grow, challenged and
stimulated every day as they
explore and discover more and
more about the world around
them.

In these early years, children’s personal, social and
emotional development underpins all aspects of
curriculum planning. Throughout the Lower School,
children are immersed in a variety play-based, and
practical learning experiences to bring their
learning to life.

Literacy and numeracy skills are consolidated daily.
Specialist subjects are also incorporated in the
weekly timetable in Science, Sports., Drama, Art
Languages, and Music. These subjects allow the
students to develop breadth and depth from the
very earliest age, to explore new areas of skill and
interest every day.

Middle School Our Middle School students
are at a crucial period of
Year 5 (9 - 10 yrs), Year 6 (10 -11 yrs), Year 7 (11 - 12 yrs), Year 8 (12 -13 yrs), Year 9 (13 -14 yrs) personal, social, physical and
intellectual development.

Our programme successfully blends the
creativity and inquiry based approach of the
International Baccalaureate (I.B.) with the depth
and rigor of the English National Curriculum.
This is complimented by elective subjects which
collectively aim to develop skills through
experiential learning and doing, keeping
students engaged, challenged and supported.

Students explore this curriculum through a
global lens, engaging with how these subjects
manifest themselves in the real world, enabling
them to make meaningful connections, whilst
developing critical and reflective thinking skills
in the process.

Upper School Welcome to our Upper School,
where young minds develop and
Year 10 (14 - 15 yrs), Year 11 (15 -16 yrs), Year 12 (16 - 17 yrs), Year 13 (17 -18 yrs) grow, challenged and stimulated
every day as they explore and
discover more and more about
the world around them.

BIS-NY Upper School offers a robust and
international respected Cambridge International
Examinations, culminating in the IGCSE (16 yrs)
and A Level (18 yrs) examinations.

Taken in over 160 countries worldwide, these
courses are recognised globally and highly
regarded by leading universities in the USA, UK and
internationally. Successful completion of A Levels
can even qualify students for up to one year’s credit
at some of America’s leading institutions.

Guidance and counselling system is an equally
important piece of supporting our students and
preparing them for further education and their next
steps, wherever and whatever it might be.

Staff & Faculty At BIS-NY we know that it's our
highly qualified, passionate and
Faculty - Teaching & Subjects - EAL - Learning Support- Pastoral Care specialist teachers whose
breadth and expertise bring
their subjects to life and make
all the difference.

At just under 300 students, BIS-NY is small by
design, allowing each student to have the
opportunity to build relationships with teacher, all
of whom share a common goal; to ensure their
happiness and success across the curriculum.

Throughout their journey, BIS-NY students are
stretched and supported by their specialist
teachers, Divisional Heads and the Senior
Leadership Team. Alongside teaching staff our full
time Nurse, Learning Support Team, English as an
Additional Language team and School Counselor
add another dimension of support where needed.

Please explore our subjects here and how they are
delivered across the divisions in the school.

School Life At BIS-NY we know each
milestone matters; and that it's
Teams, Clubs & After School, Pastoral Care, The House System, Summer Camp not just about academic success,
but exploring and enjoying every
aspect of the school day.

Instilling confidence and nurturing happiness in our
students is our first priority; knowing that when a
child is well settled emotionally, academic success
will follow.

Beyond the classroom students enjoy countless
opportunities to explore their creativity whether in
the School Play, School Choir and Student Voice, or
through the range of Clubs and After School
Activities, Trips, Community Outreach Programs
and Team Sports. Our House System, promotes
friendship and shared experience across year
groups, and is just one facet of the vital
commitment to Pastoral Care which underpins a
BIS-NY education.

We also offer an exceptional Summer Camp with
daily swimming blending play with educational
experiences.

Admissions With families joining BIS-NY
from NYC - and from all over the
Admissions - Visit - Future Schools - Tuition & Affordability - International world - it is our aim to make the
admissions process as simple as
possible…

APPLICATION STEPS IN BRIEF
1. APPLY ONLINE

2. SEND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
3. TEACHER RECOMMENDATIONS
4. DECISION

Our application process and requirements vary by
age group, whether or not you are applying mid-year,
and whether you are applying internationally, or from
here in New York.

Please explore our admissions process in more
detail and get in touch with our admissions team
where we can answer your questions in the context
of your family’s individual needs and requirements.

Please explore the
practical information
below, and keep this as a
reference as you explore
the school and consider
your options:

● Transportation
● Term Dates & Timing of the Day
● Fees & affordability
● Meet our team
● Explore Our Campus
● Lunch Program
● After School Clubs & Care

Information We hope this virtual visit has given you a greater

General Information - FAQ - Contact - Visit our School insight into life at BIS-NY but this is just the

beginning. Please keep in touch with our

admissions team as you explore your options

and feel free to call, visit, and ask questions as

needed. We’re here to help

...it’s a ...it’s an
campus adventure
...it’s an
education

...it’s their future