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British International School of Boston

United States, Boston

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees $25,468 - 51,291
Ages 1 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 500
Type Co-educational
Opened 2000
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), British Curriculum, IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
Taught languages French, Spanish
Strengths STEM, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

British International School of Boston is a private day school serving students from 18 months to 18 years on a spacious campus in Jamaica Plain, Boston. The school delivers a throughline of international curricula, integrating the IEYC and English National Curriculum from early years through primary, with Cambridge IGCSE in the middle years and the IB Diploma Programme in the final two years. Preschool emphasizes play-based learning aligned with the IEYC and EYFS, including Forest School, with specialist French and music. Lower School uses a cross‑curricular approach with English National Curriculum and IPC, and Middle School prepares for IGCSEs and the IB DP. The campus centers on a STEAM hub, theatres, and dance and music studios, plus four age-appropriate outdoor spaces. Students participate in Global Campus collaborations with MIT, Juilliard, and UNICEF via Nord Anglia Education, enriching studies with real-world projects, service learning, and international opportunities across local and global.

www.nordangliaeducation.com

416 Pond St, Boston, MA 02130, United States

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The Essentials

British International School of Boston has 500 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
The BISB campus is in Boston's Jamaica Plain neighborhood, on the border with Brookline. The address is 416 Pond Street, Boston, MA 02130. The campus spans 40 acres of green woodland with a purpose-built school building and dedicated year-group floors.

Stages
Ages 18 months–18 years. Early Years: 18 months–4 years; Lower School: 5–10; Middle School: 11–13; High School: 14–18.

Type
The school is a private day school.

Pupil Nationality Mix
More than 80 nationalities represented. Approximately 75% of students are local to Boston; 25% are expatriates from England, Spain, Russia, the Netherlands, Brazil, and China. More than 20 languages spoken by families.

Additional learning support
English-language support is available for students.

School day structure
The school day runs 8:20 am–3:30 pm. Early drop-off starts at 7:30 am, and after-school care runs from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm.

Bus service
Bus transportation is offered from multiple spots in greater Boston, including downtown Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Chestnut Hill, Needham, Waltham, Dedham, and Wellesley.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at British International School of Boston ranges from USD 25,468 to USD 51,291 for 2026/27.

Summary — 2026–2027 school fees (British International School of Boston)

Annual tuition by year group (2026–2027)
- Toddler (5 full days): USD 37,933.
- Toddler (5 half days, 8:20–11:45 am): USD 25,468.
- Nursery (5 full days): USD 38,833.
- Nursery (5 half days, 8:20–11:45 am): USD 25,584.
- Reception (Pre‑Kindergarten): USD 41,531.
- Year 1 (Kindergarten) & Year 2 (1st grade): USD 46,040.
- Year 3 & Year 4 (2nd & 3rd grade): USD 47,341.
- Year 5 & Year 6 (4th & 5th grade): USD 48,228.
- Year 7 to Year 9 (6th–8th grade): USD 49,650.
- Year 10 & Year 11 (9th & 10th grade): USD 51,291.
- Year 12 & Year 13 (11th & 12th grade): USD 51,291.

Per‑term tuition (three terms: Fall, Winter, Spring) — amounts rounded to nearest USD
- The school operates on a three‑term academic calendar (Fall, Winter, Spring); the per‑term figures below are the annual tuition divided by three and rounded to the nearest dollar.
- Toddler (5 full days): USD 12,644 per term.
- Toddler (5 half days): USD 8,489 per term.
- Nursery (5 full days): USD 12,944 per term.
- Nursery (5 half days): USD 8,528 per term.
- Reception: USD 13,844 per term.
- Year 1 & Year 2: USD 15,347 per term.
- Year 3 & Year 4: USD 15,780 per term.
- Year 5 & Year 6: USD 16,076 per term.
- Year 7–9: USD 16,550 per term.
- Year 10 & Year 11: USD 17,097 per term.
- Year 12 & Year 13: USD 17,097 per term.

Application and one‑time fees
- Application fee: USD 100 (one‑time, non‑refundable).
- Contract deposit: USD 2,000 (non‑refundable but applied directly to the year's first tuition payment).
- New student fee (one‑time): USD 3,000 (non‑refundable).
- Exam fees: USD 1,850 (charged for Year 11) and USD 1,850 (charged for Year 13).

Sibling discounts
- Second oldest enrolled child: 2.5% tuition discount.
- Third oldest enrolled child: 5% tuition discount.
- Fourth oldest (and subsequent) enrolled child: 10% tuition discount.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Payment frequency choices: one payment (annual), two instalments, or monthly instalments. The first payment is due by June 1 (or upon enrollment if after June 1). For two instalments, the second instalment is due by November 1. For monthly instalments, payments are due on the first of each month beginning June 1 (or upon enrollment if after June 1) with final payments completed by March 1.
- Contract deposit (USD 2,000) is applied to the year's first tuition payment and is non‑refundable.

Fee payment options
- Accepted payment methods: credit card, check, or wire transfer. An online payment portal is available for credit card and ACH/eCheck payments; ACH/direct bank transfers and domestic/international wire transfer instructions are provided.

Other costs that parents should expect
- Early care: USD 10 per day (early care is available; charges applied via the school's payment system). Aftercare (3:30–6:00 pm) and many after‑school clubs and activities carry additional charges; parents are billed for actual sign‑ups and usage. School Buddy (the school's payment system) is used for sign‑ups and payments for lunch, clubs, early/after care, and trips.
- School lunch: school lunch is available for purchase; families may alternatively provide packed lunches. Lunch is signed up and paid for through the school's payment portal.
- Uniform: uniforms are mandatory for Toddlers through Year 11; Lands' End is the uniform provider for general uniform items and BSN Sports supplies PE kit. Families purchase uniforms directly from those suppliers. Costs for uniforms vary by item and are paid by families.
- School bus / transportation: the school operates multiple bus routes; a separate bus fee applies when families use the school bus (specific route fees and registration details are administered through the school).
- Field trips, certain extra‑curricular external providers, individual instrument tuition or optional external exam fees (beyond the stated exam charges) may incur additional charges; these are billed separately when applicable.

Boarding
- The British International School of Boston is a private day school; boarding is not offered.

Refund information (items specifically stated as non‑refundable)
- Application fee: non‑refundable. Contract deposit: non‑refundable (but credited toward the first tuition payment). New student fee: non‑refundable. These non‑refundable items are applied as described above at enrollment.

Notes on billing mechanics and chargeable items
- Many optional services (early care, aftercare, clubs, lunch, trips) are charged through the school's payment system on an as‑used or sign‑up basis. Parents receive invoices and statements from the school's billing office; payment routing and wire/ACH instructions are supplied by the school's business office.

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Academics

British International School of Boston teaches IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), British Curriculum, IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP) for students aged 1 to 18.

Curriculum
Preschool follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) of the English National Curriculum and is aligned with the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC). Learning is play-based and includes Forest School experiences; specialist French and music are delivered within the program. Lower School (ages 5–10) teaches a combination of the National Curriculum of England and the International Primary Curriculum, with a cross-curricular, thematic approach and specialist language lessons (French or Spanish). Middle School (ages 11–13) follows the National Curriculum of England, offering a broad range of subjects and an enrichment program that links to international experiences; it prepares students for IGCSEs and the IB Diploma Programme in High School. High School (ages 14–18) offers IGCSEs in Years 10–11 and the IB Diploma Programme in Years 12–13; the IGCSE is a two-year, ten-subject program, and the IB Diploma core includes service, an extended essay, and critical thinking. BISB integrates global opportunities through Nord Anglia Education, with collaborations via Global Campus and partners such as MIT and Juilliard.

Student Teacher Ratio
1:5

Exam Results
IB Diploma results for Class of 2025: 96% pass rate; average 34.4 points; 16% of students achieved 40+ points. These results significantly exceed global averages.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates go on to attend leading universities around the world, including Harvard University, the University of Oxford, McGill University, and University College London, among others.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Contact BISB. Submit the inquiry form online, email the Admissions team, or call the Admissions office to begin the process. The Admissions team is available to answer questions and guide families through BISB's admissions process. They will help you understand the documents required and what happens next.

2. Discover our school. Visit BISB in person or join a Virtual Discovery Meeting with the Director of Admissions, who will share BISB's personalized approach to learning and answer your questions. You'll tell BISB more about your child, your family, and what you're looking for. The Director will provide details about BISB's programs and admissions steps.

3. Apply for a place. Submit the online application form and the required supporting documents for your child. These documents include your child's report cards and evaluations, and, for Middle and High Schoolers, standardized test results. There are key admissions dates for 2026-27: Application Deadline January 15, 2026; Admissions Decisions Released March 10, 2026; Enrollment Deadline April 10, 2026. We also continue accepting applications throughout the school year to fill spaces that remain open.

Scholarships
BISB's 2025 graduating class received offers from more than 100 top universities and was awarded $2.53 million in scholarships.
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