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British International School of Houston is an international day school providing education for ages 3 to 18 in Katy, Texas. The school offers a British-inspired curriculum within a global framework, combining the English National Curriculum (including the Early Years Foundation Stage) with the International Primary Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, and the IB Diploma or Career-related Programme. BIS Houston serves a community of more than 75 nationalities and is part of Nord Anglia Education, known for its globally connected curricula and international partnerships. The campus spans 33 acres and features glass-encased spaces designed for collaboration. Facilities include a MIT-inspired Maker Space, a Juilliard-influenced Performing Arts Centre with a 600-seat theatre, an Agora library, and a BOMA cafeteria. Sports facilities include two NCAA-sized gyms, a six-lane swimming pool, FIFA-pitch soccer fields, and a fitness suite. The school emphasizes technology with an Apple Distinguished School designation and a 1:1 device program across year groups.
Yew Chung International School Silicon Valley (YCIS Silicon Valley) delivers a bilingual Mandarin-English education for ages 2 to 14 within a non-profit American environment. The school offers EYFS, American, Singapore, and bespoke curricula, taught in English and Mandarin through a bilingual co‑teaching model that pairs English‑speaking and Mandarin‑speaking teachers. Students progress from preschool to middle school across two Mountain View campuses: an early childhood campus on East Middlefield Road and a K–8 campus on Easy Street. The program follows the Yew Chung Approach, emphasizing the Twelve Values and inquiry-based learning, with seven integrated areas of learning: Personal, Social and Emotional Development; Physical Development; Communication and Language; Literacy; Mathematics; Understanding the World; Expressive Arts and Design. The school blends Eastern and Western traditions to develop compassionate, bilingual world learners. Facilities include weekly violin instruction, Art and Music, an indoor gym, and extensive field trips and campus-wide events for families and communities.
British International School of Washington BISW is a private international school in DC serving ages 2 to 18 and part of Nord Anglia Education. Opened in 1998, BISW blends a British educational heritage with an international focus. The school offers a curriculum across 2–18: Early Years Foundation Stage; the English National Curriculum supported by the International Primary Curriculum; the International Middle Years Curriculum; IGCSE in Upper Secondary (Years 10–11); and the IB Diploma Programme in Upper Secondary (Years 12–13). English and Mathematics are taught in line with the English National Curriculum. The campus is a single building housing facilities for the sciences, arts, music, dance, computer science and design technology, plus a learning hub, library, and counseling space. BISW uses Seesaw in Primary and ManageBac in Secondary to track progress. Juilliard and MIT collaborations enrich arts and STEAM, alongside Nord Anglia's Global Campus programs. Preparing students for a global career.
Located in a historic townhouse on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, La Scuola d’Italia Guglielmo Marconi provides a bilingual educational journey from preschool through high school. The school is the only institution in North America to hold "Scuola Paritaria" status, meaning it is fully accredited by the Italian Ministry of Education and offers an authentic Italian curriculum. Students in the High School division, or Liceo Scientifico, can pursue the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, graduating with dual certifications recognized by universities worldwide. Notable for its deep cultural roots, the school organizes annual traditions like Carnevale and student choir performances for Festa della Repubblica. Facilities include an art studio and science labs, with physical education held at the nearby Fastbreak sports center. This model prepares students for international higher education, blending the intellectual heritage of Italy with the local resources of New York City.
Yew Chung International School Silicon Valley (YCIS Silicon Valley) delivers a bilingual Mandarin-English education for ages 2 to 14 within a non-profit American environment. The school offers EYFS, American, Singapore, and bespoke curricula, taught in English and Mandarin through a bilingual co‑teaching model that pairs English‑speaking and Mandarin‑speaking teachers. Students progress from preschool to middle school across two Mountain View campuses: an early childhood campus on East Middlefield Road and a K–8 campus on Easy Street. The program follows the Yew Chung Approach, emphasizing the Twelve Values and inquiry-based learning, with seven integrated areas of learning: Personal, Social and Emotional Development; Physical Development; Communication and Language; Literacy; Mathematics; Understanding the World; Expressive Arts and Design. The school blends Eastern and Western traditions to develop compassionate, bilingual world learners. Facilities include weekly violin instruction, Art and Music, an indoor gym, and extensive field trips and campus-wide events for families and communities.
The British International School of Chicago, South Loop serves students aged 3 to 18 as a private K–12 institution aligned with the English National Curriculum. In the Primary Years, the school combines the English National Curriculum with the International Primary Curriculum, while the Middle and High Schools offer IGCSE examinations and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The campus features a 9,000-square-foot gymnasium and a technology-enhanced learning environment underpinned by metacognition and a Virtual School Experience that supports transitions between classroom and remote learning. Expeditions and global collaborations extend learning beyond the classroom, including trips and partnerships through Nord Anglia Education, UNICEF, and the United Nations SDGs. Signature programs include Juilliard–Nord Anglia collaborations in performing arts and the Global Campus network for cross‑school collaboration. Distinctive opportunities also include a Share A Dream volunteering initiative and international fieldwork such as projects in Tanzania and Switzerland. The school emphasizes citizenship alongside academic study.
Located on the East River in Kips Bay, The British International School of New York educates students from age 3 to 18 on a campus. The school offers a blended curriculum that combines the English National Curriculum with IB approaches in the Primary and Middle Years, and Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels in Upper School. Early Years integrates the UK Early Years Foundation Stage with the IB Primary Years Programme; Lower School uses the EN Curriculum within an IB framework; Middle School provides IB-based inquiry alongside IGCSE preparation; Upper School follows IGCSE and A Levels. Opened in 2006, BIS-NY launched its Upper School in 2018. Facilities include outdoor play areas, onsite swimming pool, science labs, art studios, libraries, dedicated spaces for music, languages, STEM and design. Additional strengths include a truly robust performing arts program, language clubs, and after-school activities led by groups such as Green Team and BIS-NY Bulldogs.
Harrow International School New York sits on a 170-acre campus with 1,000 feet of waterfront on Long Island, home to the Bourne Mansion and 21st-century learning spaces. The school offers an international curriculum framework spanning British, American, and International Baccalaureate programmes, including MYP and the Diploma Programme for which it is an IB Candidate School. From Pre Shell (Grade 6) to Sixth Form (Grade 12), students graduate with the IB Diploma alongside a Harrow New York Diploma and a New York State High School Diploma. Lessons are delivered in English, with language offerings for modern and classical languages as appropriate. Three competencies—digital, social, and cognitive—shape learning and its real-world application. The campus supports extensive on-site sport and performing arts facilities, with further facilities planned, including a STEM building and an on-site athletic center. Rich co-curriculars, a Careers programme, and a House system foster leadership and community. A global community worldwide.
Nord Anglia International School New York (NAIS NY) serves ages 2 to 14 with a globally minded, seamless international program. The school follows a tiered curriculum: Early Years uses the UK EYFS; Lower School applies the International Primary Curriculum (IPC); Upper School combines the English National Curriculum with the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC). Students have access to Spanish, French, and Mandarin from early years onward. Early Years class sizes are small, with a teacher-student ratio of 1:6, while Lower and Upper School averages hover around 10 students per class, enabling personalized learning. The campus features an on-site dining facility with in-house chefs, a rooftop playground for outdoor activity, and a full-size gymnasium for indoor PE. Specialist lessons include dance, drama, music, and languages, with Juilliard-based performing arts lessons as a distinctive offering. After-school CCAs include Drama Club, Coding Club, and Model United Nations, fostering creativity, collaboration, and leadership opportunities.
British International School of Boston is a private day school serving students from 18 months to 18 years on a spacious campus in Jamaica Plain, Boston. The school delivers a throughline of international curricula, integrating the IEYC and English National Curriculum from early years through primary, with Cambridge IGCSE in the middle years and the IB Diploma Programme in the final two years. Preschool emphasizes play-based learning aligned with the IEYC and EYFS, including Forest School, with specialist French and music. Lower School uses a cross‑curricular approach with English National Curriculum and IPC, and Middle School prepares for IGCSEs and the IB DP. The campus centers on a STEAM hub, theatres, and dance and music studios, plus four age-appropriate outdoor spaces. Students participate in Global Campus collaborations with MIT, Juilliard, and UNICEF via Nord Anglia Education, enriching studies with real-world projects, service learning, and international opportunities across local and global.
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