India, Bengaluru
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BIS focuses on the all-round development of children within a close-knit community and provides individual attention to each student, making learning accessible to all. The Early Years program emphasizes building self-esteem, confidence, independence, and collaborative skills. The Elementary School environment celebrates diversity and provides a warm, nurturing atmosphere for learners. The High School offers Cambridge IGCSE in Grades 9–10 and a choice between Cambridge A-Levels or the IB Diploma Programme in Grades 11–12, supporting broad intellectual and personal growth. The overall approach includes emotional well-being as part of holistic development.
The Learning Centre is BIS's inclusive education feature with a robust Special Education Needs (SEN) section. Established in 2003, it offers inclusive education along a continuum from partial to full general classroom placement depending on each student's needs. The school values each learner and provides services to support learning and growth, aiming to offer an inclusive learning experience and to sensitise the BIS community to accepting and celebrating differences.
There is an explicit emphasis on emotional well-being as part of BIS's holistic development focus, with equal emphasis on academics, arts, sports, and emotional well-being.
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.