Philippines, Manila
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Understanding by Design (UbD) guides BIS's learning units. The curriculum is based on international standards and topics are clearly articulated to ensure progression. The school uses thematically organized units to foster relational understanding rather than merely memorizing facts. BIS aims to prepare students for college and career through progressive learning and teaching approaches.
Visual Arts is a core subject across grade levels, supporting creative development within the curriculum. The arts experiences are integrated into BIS's broader learning program to enhance creativity. Students engage in visual arts as part of an integrated approach to education.
BIS aims to prepare students for a global society and competence within diverse contexts. The curriculum follows international standards, with alignment to core subject benchmarks. Family involvement links learning between home and school to support global-minded education.
Extra-curricular events are part of BIS's student experience. Involvement includes family participation in school activities and events. The school fosters social interaction and collaborative learning through activities beyond class time.
BIS aims to develop future leaders and entrepreneurs. Business Management, Entrepreneurship and Technology are integrated across the curriculum to support professional skills. The school emphasizes leadership development as part of its international education program.
The school fosters self-efficacy, integrity and resilience in students. It emphasizes a safe and supportive learning environment with family involvement. The mission and vision stress preparing students for life beyond school and for responsible global citizenship.
Britesparks International School (BIS) is a progressive international day school in Quezon City, Philippines, offering preschool through senior high. The school traces its roots to 2000 as a progressive preschool and moved to its Metropoli Drive campus in 2013, placing it in the heart of Quezon City. BIS follows an international standards-based curriculum planning approach (Understanding by Design) and aims to implement Cambridge and International Baccalaureate programs, with ongoing consideration for regular membership in WASC and CIS. The BIS program spans Preschool (Toddler to Kinder 2), Grade School (Grade 1–6), Junior High School (Grade 7–10), and Senior High School (Grade 11–12). Core subjects align with Common Core English Arts, English National Curriculum Social Studies, and the Singapore Curriculum Framework for Science and Mathematics, with additional offerings in Visual Arts, Physical Education, Information and Communication Technology, and Entrepreneurship/Technology. This structure supports college preparedness, career readiness, and opportunities for experiential learning and leadership development.