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British International School of Charlotte

United States, Charlotte

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The school at a glance
Fees $17,290 - 35,800
Ages 1 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 200
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, IPC (International Primary Curriculum), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
Taught languages Spanish, French
Typical class size 15
Strengths STEM, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, High School, Sixth Form
Introduction

The British International School of Charlotte (BIS Charlotte) on the Ballantyne campus serves students from 18 months to 18 years and is part of Nord Anglia Education. It uses a blended curriculum: Primary follows the English National Curriculum with IPC; Lower Secondary combines EN with IMYC; Upper Secondary offers the IB Diploma. In Years 12–13, students take six IB subjects (three Higher Level and three Standard Level), including a literature-based language course, a second language, social science, science, mathematics, and an elective. Classes are small—about ten students per teacher and taught by UK-trained staff. Facilities include a Maker Space with 3D printers, VR, drones, Spheros, and programmable robots; the IB Suite for Years 12–13; a dance studio and a Black Box Drama Studio; a gym, tennis and basketball courts, and an athletics field. MIT STEAM activities and performing arts enrich the extracurricular program. Nord Anglia programs with Juilliard, MIT, and UNICEF provide opportunities.

The Essentials

British International School of Charlotte has 200 pupils, typical class sizes of 15.

Location
The British International School of Charlotte is located in the Ballantyne area of Charlotte, North Carolina. The campus sits in a verdant, family‑friendly suburb of Ballantyne, and the street address is 7000 Endhaven Lane, Charlotte, NC 28277, USA. The school serves students from 18 months to 18 years old and is part of the Nord Anglia Education family.

Stages
Early Years (18 months–5 years); Primary School (5–11 years); Lower Secondary School (11–14 years); Upper Secondary School (14–18 years).

Type
Private international day school.

Additional learning support
English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is provided to English language learners.

Country affiliation
United Kingdom (British international school following the English National Curriculum).

School day structure
A typical day includes activities such as Wake Up, Shake Up; Storytime; Quiet Time; Imagination Garden in Early Years; and Circle Time. Languages are taught (Spanish and French) and students study across the English National Curriculum and the International Middle Years/IGCSE/IB programs. The school day on campus runs roughly from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms are worn daily. Uniform requirements are listed by year group in the BISC Uniform Policy. Optional items are available, and lunch boxes and backpacks may be chosen by parents without school-color or logo requirements; Lands' End orders can take up to three weeks.

Food Options
A lunch may be provided by BIS Charlotte's catering company, with meals starting at $5.50. Lunch is scheduled for about an hour midday (12:30 pm; 12:00–1:15 pm for Early Years) and is designed to be a healthy option.

Governance and Ownership
The British International School of Charlotte is part of Nord Anglia Education. This global network provides access to international resources and collaboration for BIS Charlotte.
Fees

Annual tuition at British International School of Charlotte ranges from USD 17,290 to USD 35,800 for 2026/27.

Application and one‑off fees

- Online Application Fee: USD 150 (one‑off, non‑refundable).
- New Family Fee (one‑off): USD 1,750 (non‑refundable).

Annual tuition by year group (2026–2027) and equivalent per‑term amount

The school year is divided into three terms (Autumn, Spring, Summer). Per‑term figures shown below are the published annual fee divided by three (annual ÷ 3) to give the term‑level value.

- Pre‑Nursery — Full Day: USD 24,700 per year · USD 8,233.33 per term.
- Pre‑Nursery — Half Day: USD 17,290 per year · USD 5,763.33 per term.
- Nursery — Full Day: USD 24,700 per year · USD 8,233.33 per term.
- Nursery — Half Day: USD 17,290 per year · USD 5,763.33 per term.
- Foundations (Pre‑K) Found 1 — Full Day: USD 25,900 per year · USD 8,633.33 per term.
- Foundations (Pre‑K) Found 2 — Full Day: USD 25,900 per year · USD 8,633.33 per term.
- Year 1 (Kindergarten) — Full Day: USD 27,900 per year · USD 9,300.00 per term.
- Year 2 — Full Day: USD 27,900 per year · USD 9,300.00 per term.
- Year 3 — Full Day: USD 30,500 per year · USD 10,166.67 per term.
- Year 4 — Full Day: USD 30,900 per year · USD 10,300.00 per term.
- Year 5 — Full Day: USD 30,900 per year · USD 10,300.00 per term.
- Year 6 — Full Day: USD 30,900 per year · USD 10,300.00 per term.
- Year 7 — Full Day: USD 33,900 per year · USD 11,300.00 per term.
- Year 8 — Full Day: USD 33,900 per year · USD 11,300.00 per term.
- Year 9 — Full Day: USD 33,900 per year · USD 11,300.00 per term.
- Year 10 — Full Day: USD 35,250 per year · USD 11,750.00 per term.
- Year 11 — Full Day: USD 35,250 per year · USD 11,750.00 per term.
- Year 12 — Full Day: USD 35,800 per year · USD 11,933.33 per term.
- Year 13 — Full Day: USD 35,800 per year · USD 11,933.33 per term.

Billing schedule and payment terms (practical summary)

- The academic year is broken into three terms: Autumn, Spring and Summer with published term start and end dates.
- Mid‑year starters are charged on a prorated basis according to a Tuition Prorate Schedule (month‑based percentages are published for mid‑year starts). Example prorate guidance is provided for October–June.
- The school accepts online payments through a secure parent payment portal. The application process also collects credit card details for payment of the application fee.

Sibling discounts

- 2.5% discount for the first sibling.
- 5% discount for the second sibling.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable; the school operates as a day school (regular school day and term calendar published).

Other costs and recurring charges to anticipate

- School lunches.
- School uniforms (published guidance applies for 18 months–Year 11).
- School trips and visits; residential trips (Years 3–13).
- Textbooks (Years 9–13).
- IB examination charge for Year 13: USD 1,500.

Refunds and non‑refundables

- The Online Application Fee (USD 150) and the New Family Fee (USD 1,750) are listed as one‑time non‑refundable fees.
- Refunds of other fees (where applicable) are handled in accordance with the school's admissions/fee terms and conditions; Nord Anglia's admissions terms note that refunds are processed to the payer's bank account in line with those terms.

Fee payment options

- Online parent payment portal is available for electronic payments.
- The application form accepts credit card details for payment of the application fee.
- Invoicing and refund processing follow the school's admissions and fees terms and conditions. For practical payment setup and accepted transaction types, parents use the school's secure online payment portal and the admissions billing contacts.

Contact for billing inquiries

- Admissions / billing telephone: +1 (704) 341‑3236; admissions email: admissions@bischarlotte.org. Use these contacts for invoice queries and payment arrangements.
Academics

British International School of Charlotte teaches EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, IPC (International Primary Curriculum), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP) for students aged 1 to 18.

Curriculum
The British International School of Charlotte uses a blended curriculum across school stages. The Primary School program combines the English National Curriculum with the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). Lower Secondary blends elements of the English National Curriculum with the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC). The Upper Secondary School offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). In Years 12 and 13, students study six IB Diploma subjects, three at Higher Level and three at Standard Level, including a literature-based language course, a second language, a social science, a science, a math course, and an elective. Small classes of about ten students per teacher support personalised learning.

Student Teacher Ratio
About ten students per teacher
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides personalized learning within a globally minded community. Well-being is given equal importance to academics, strengthening resilience and curiosity so students can navigate a changing world. Academics are balanced with life skills and wellness initiatives to foster emotional intelligence and social adaptability. Personal goals and essential life skills are emphasized through a Personalized Success Plan (PSP), with about 50% of the PSP focusing on skills such as time management, problem solving, and resilience. The school nurtures a strong sense of self, international mindedness, resilience, and empathy as part of daily learning.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is integrated with academic learning to help students thrive in a holistic education. The school creates dynamic learning environments that empower individuals to take risks, experience personal success, and feel in control of their futures. There is a clear emphasis on balancing studies with social and emotional wellness, helping students develop resilience, self‑awareness, and empathy. Personal goals and life‑skills development underpin wellbeing through the PSP framework. The school fosters international mindedness and a supportive community to promote emotional health as part of daily learning.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding is maintained to the highest international standards. Nord Anglia Education's Global Education Team ensures safeguarding alongside academics, quality assurance, and accreditation. The safeguarding standards are described as among the best in the world. The school applies Nord Anglia safeguarding guidance across its practices to protect all students. The networked safeguarding framework supports a safe, inclusive learning environment for BIS Charlotte students.
Parent Experience

History
The British International School of Charlotte is part of Nord Anglia Education, a global family of over 80 premium private international schools spanning more than 30 countries. From its Ballantyne campus in Charlotte, BIS Charlotte serves students from 18 months to 18 years with small classes taught by UK-trained teachers who are deeply invested in students' growth. Being part of Nord Anglia Education gives students incredible opportunities to participate in global programs and activities with Juilliard, MIT, and UNICEF, and to join international trips. The school balances academics with life skills and wellness initiatives to nurture resilience and social adaptability.

Community
BIS Charlotte fosters a global-minded community through extensive extracurricular activities and social purpose programs. The Extracurricular Activities program offers a wide range of options, with many provided free and featuring professional partners such as Charlotte Soccer Academy, Hero Martial Arts, RugbyTots, OT Athletics, Yes I Can Basketball, Peripatetic Music Lessons, and British Swim School, plus activities in art, drama, robotics, and more. Our social purpose initiatives include international service trips (such as Tanzania) and Creativity, Activity, and Service projects connected to the IB, alongside local charity fundraising for Ronald McDonald House, Toys for Tots, Mitten Tree, Servants with a Heart, and animal shelters. IB students also participate in Model United Nations conferences, including events at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Our spacious facilities support social and emotional wellness alongside academic growth. A Maker Space enables STEAM discovery with worktables, 3D printers, virtual reality sets, drones, Spheros, and programmable robots. The IB Suite for Years 12–13 provides private cubicles, meeting spaces, and a reference area to study and collaborate. Arts facilities include a bright dance studio with a professional floor, ballet barres, and floor-to-ceiling mirrors, plus a Black Box Drama Studio for IB Film. Sports and wellness spaces include a spacious gym, tennis courts, basketball courts, and an athletics field with goals for soccer, football, and rugby, available year-round.

Sports Facilities
There is a spacious gym for physical education and fitness. Tennis courts and basketball courts are on site for year-round play. An athletics field is equipped with goals for soccer, football, and rugby. Facilities are available year-round to support students' fitness and wellness goals.

Academic Facilities
A Maker Space is designed to encourage STEAM discovery. It is equipped with worktables for construction projects, 3D printers, virtual reality sets, drones, Spheros, and programmable robots. The IB Suite provides private cubicles, meeting spaces, and a reference area for IB Years 12–13. Flexible spaces allow students to move between quiet study, assignments, and collaboration with teachers.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Performing arts facilities support creativity and expression through dance, drama, and film. The dance studio has a professional-grade floor, ballet barres, and floor-to-ceiling mirrors. Dance is integrated into Early Years through Primary and offered as an elective in Upper Secondary. The Black Box Drama Studio supports IB Film productions with lighting and a green screen. MIT STEAM activities are part of the extracurricular program.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers a wide variety of extracurricular and after-school activities that span academic subjects and problem-solving. Activities include Math, Minecraft, MIT/VEX Robotics, Model UN Preparation, Chess, and Current Affairs Round Table. Some activities are provided free of charge; others incur fees for equipment or external experts.

Arts & Creative
Art, Drawing, Drama Club for the Y4-9 Performance, Dance/Tap/Ballet, Musical Theater, Theatre and Acting, Singing, and Movie Maker are offered. Peripatetic music lessons are provided in guitar, piano, voice, and violin.

Cultural & Language
French Cooking and Movies is offered as a cultural/language activity.

Social & Hobbies
Basketball, Cricket, Flag football, Gardening, Martial Arts, Rugby, Soccer, Singing, Theatre and Acting, and Yoga and Mindfulness are among the after-school activities.

Community & Service
Social Impact/Environment is offered to engage in community service and environmental initiatives.

Leadership & Professional
Model UN Preparation and Current Affairs Round Table help develop leadership, communication, and debate skills, while Student Magazine offers opportunities in writing and editing.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Yoga and Mindfulness supports wellbeing, alongside a range of sport and fitness activities such as Swim and team sports.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction. Spanish and French are taught as additional languages at BIS Charlotte. Primary combines the English National Curriculum and the IPC, with Spanish and French available. Upper Secondary offers IGCSE with French and Spanish as options and leads to the IB Diploma Programme.
Admissions

Admissions
Open to students aged 18 months to 18 years. The admissions process has four steps: 1. complete an online application form (one per family), which acts as a placeholder for available class seats and may place the child on current wait lists if the class is full; 2) submit school records (transcripts/grade reports) and teacher evaluation forms as requested; younger children without school records can skip this step but a teacher evaluation may be requested if the child attends a current school or daycare; 3) schedule a student assessment visit (School Day Assessment Visits for Foundation Stages 4–5 years through High School level 18 years; Discovery Assessment Meetings for ages 18 months–3 years; virtual assessments available); 4) secure official enrollment by signing the enrollment contract and paying a non-refundable tuition deposit of $2,000 per student (deposit deducted from total tuition). There are no set enrollment periods; February is the re-enrollment period for current students; fall enrollment contracts are issued between March and September; mid-year contracts are issued after September. Classes are waitlisted once they reach capacity. A Tuition Prorate Schedule applies for mid-year starts; other costs remain the same.

Waitlist
Classes are waitlisted once capacity is reached. The online application form acts as a placeholder for available class seats, and your child will be added to current wait lists if the class you applied for has reached capacity.
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