Argentina, Buenos Aires
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The school provides an exclusive early-years building with ample and luminous classrooms, two playgrounds, a computer lab, a music and movement room, a dining room, a drama room and support facilities. An early immersion English Programme from age two is led by fully bilingual teachers in a warm, friendly and secure environment, fostering active involvement in learning. The double shift is mandatory from K5, with 3- and 4-year-olds offered afternoon Workshops. ICT forms part of daily activities, with all 4- and 5-year-old rooms equipped with interactive smart TVs and K2–K3 classes using mobile interactive screens; tablets and iPads and a wide range of interactive digital materials are available in English and Spanish. Materials are shared with families through the school virtual platform.
The school has Rugby, Hockey, Volleyball and Football teams that participate in interschool matches. Senior teams have toured Great Britain, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Chile. In the latter part of the school year students participate in interschool athletics tournaments. The year closes with the BDS inter-house Sports Day (athletics competition).
ICT is used in daily activities; all 4- and 5-year-old rooms are fully equipped with interactive smart TVs, while K2 and K3 classes use mobile interactive screens. The Kindergarten offers tablets, iPads and a wide variety of rich interactive digital materials, both in English and in Spanish. Materials are shared with families through the school virtual platform.
Extracurricular activities include Musical Theatre, Choir, Music Academy and Art workshops; annual theatre presentations are produced in all sections.
Belgrano Day School is a bilingual, coeducational day school in Belgrano district of Buenos Aires, serving pupils from 1 to 18. The curriculum blends Cambridge Primary, IGCSE, Cambridge International AS and A Levels, International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, and American Curriculum. The IB Diploma Programme is organized into six subject groups with three Higher Level and three Standard Level subjects, plus Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge and CAS, and is graded on a 45-point scale with 24 points as the pass mark. Cambridge CEY accreditation for Early Years and a bilingual English–Spanish immersion model underpin learning, complemented by an early immersion English Programme from age two. The campus features an early-years building, two playgrounds, ICT facilities, a music and drama suite, and a dining room, with ICT integrated into daily learning and a family portal. Extracurriculars include Robotics and Performing Arts; exchanges, BriDgeS service projects, and leadership programs enrich student experiences.