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Model United Nations conferences allow BIS students to debate as ambassadors from UN member states, draft resolutions, and negotiate to resolve global issues. The BIS team receives invitations from schools across India and beyond to participate in these conferences. Students prepare for conferences through practice sessions and by researching their country's stance for each committee. Participation in MUN conferences is an asset for university applications.
MADDFEST is BIS's annual performing arts festival featuring Shakespeare and contemporary plays, international and local dance, solo performances, choir and band showcases, and an extensive art display. Drama, dance, and music classes are taught by professional instructors; BIS has two sound-proof music rooms, a student band, and Elementary, Middle and High School choirs. Fine Arts emphasizes creativity with drawing, painting, and pottery, and student artwork is displayed in exhibitions. BIS Slam is an annual Spoken Word poetry competition for high schoolers.
Round Square promotes international understanding and leadership, based on Internationalism, Democracy, Environmental Stewardship, Adventure, Leadership and Service. The school hosts and participates in Round Square regional conferences, bringing together students from multiple schools. Delegates participate in team-building activities and Barazza sessions, and cultural programs are part of the conference experience. The Round Square conference BIS hosted in 2018 carried the theme Transcending borders, extending our worlds.
BIS Slam is an annual Spoken Word poetry competition. BISON RADIO provides student podcasts that connect BIS students with researchers and scientists, expanding learning beyond the classroom. Festival of Lights, Music Festival and School Plays showcase student talent in dance, music, drama, and production.
Round Square programs guide students to become well-rounded, informed, responsible, principled, and confident global citizens through Internationalism, Democracy, Environmental Stewardship, Adventure, Leadership and Service. BIS participates in regional Round Square conferences and has hosted BIS-hosted events, fostering leadership and service-oriented initiatives. These activities emphasize collaboration, cultural exchange, and community engagement as part of school life.
Round Square emphasizes leadership and service as core ideals. Model United Nations conferences develop public speaking, negotiation, and teamwork skills. Participation in these events is described as an asset for university applications.
Sports Day is a major BIS event where students exhibit athletic skills, with four BIS houses and emphasis on teamwork, creativity and sportsmanship. TAISI is a three-day inter-school sports event featuring football, basketball, tennis, swimming, badminton, cricket, table tennis and athletics. Round Square programs also include adventure activities and field trips to promote outdoor learning and wellbeing.
Bangalore International School, Bengaluru, is a private, non-profit, parent-owned day school serving students aged 3 to 18. Located on Hennur Bagalur Road, BIS offers Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, the IB Diploma Programme, and the Indian Curriculum. The school structure spans Elementary Grades 1–5, Middle Grades 6–8, and High School Grades 9–12. In High School, Grades 9–10 follow Cambridge IGCSE, and Grades 11–12 may pursue Cambridge A-Levels or the IB Diploma; the BIS Diploma is awarded on completion of Grade 12 and is recognized by the AIU and universities abroad. The campus features a library, science and home economics labs, a music lab, three computer labs, drama and dance studios, pottery, fine arts spaces, a cafeteria, infirmary, and Learning Centre. Extensive sports facilities include BISON Arena, 200m track, cricket pitch, football and basketball; swimming pools. Notable programs include Round Square, Model United Nations, and MADDFEST programs.
