Romania, Bucharest
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BBIS offers the International Baccalaureate Continuum, including the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). The curriculum is inquiry-based and aligned with the IB Learner Profile to create life-long learners and global citizens.
Arabic is one of the three main languages offered from Kindergarten to High School, and most BBIS students have Arabic as their mother tongue. Lebanese National Syllabus is used, and the materials are produced in Lebanon. English is the language of instruction, with DP language offerings including Arabic B, French Ab Initio, Spanish B, French B and English A: Literature.
After-school clubs are offered to encourage teamwork, leadership and creativity. These clubs support student development and collaboration outside the regular timetable.
Charity activities are part of BBIS and reflect the school's emphasis on community involvement and service.
After-school clubs provide leadership development and opportunities for teamwork through project-based activities and peer collaboration.
Bucharest-Beirut International School (BBIS) offers an IB Continuum education for ages 2 to 18, integrating the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) with the Reggio Emilia approach and a bespoke curriculum. Founded in 2003, BBIS is accredited by the Lebanese Ministry of Education and the Romanian Ministry of Education and authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organisation as an IB World School. In 2017 BBIS earned authorization for the Diploma Programme, and in 2021 for the Primary Years Programme, enabling a smooth progression from Early Years through Year 12. The curriculum emphasizes inquiry-based learning aligned with the IB Learner Profile to develop life-long learners and global citizens. The campus at 14 Vergului Street, District 2, Bucharest, includes House 1 for Early Education and Primary, a library, a boarding facility and an outdoor area for the Secondary School. English is the language of instruction, with Arabic, French and Spanish offered through the DP; Arabic is widely used among students. The Lebanese National Syllabus is used, with materials produced in Lebanon. Charity activities are part of extracurricular life.