United States, Houston
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Heritage Language Programmes are offered for Dutch, German, French, and Spanish. Dutch and German heritage programmes are available for native-speaking students from Years 1 to 11; French heritage language programme is available for students in Years 1 to 11 who can read and write in French; Spanish heritage language programme serves Spanish-speaking students from Years 1 to 9. In Primary and Middle School, heritage language and cultural enrichment is provided for at least one hour per week. The school also runs an EAL (English as an Additional Language) programme with 1–10 hours of instruction per week, depending on level, with proficiency assessed against CEFR levels.
British International School of Houston is an international day school providing education for ages 3 to 18 in Katy, Texas. The school offers a British-inspired curriculum within a global framework, combining the English National Curriculum (including the Early Years Foundation Stage) with the International Primary Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, and the IB Diploma or Career-related Programme. BIS Houston serves a community of more than 75 nationalities and is part of Nord Anglia Education, known for its globally connected curricula and international partnerships. The campus spans 33 acres and features glass-encased spaces designed for collaboration. Facilities include a MIT-inspired Maker Space, a Juilliard-influenced Performing Arts Centre with a 600-seat theatre, an Agora library, and a BOMA cafeteria. Sports facilities include two NCAA-sized gyms, a six-lane swimming pool, FIFA-pitch soccer fields, and a fitness suite. The school emphasizes technology with an Apple Distinguished School designation and a 1:1 device program across year groups.