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The school places wellbeing at the center of its approach with a Welcoming, Connected Community. From day one, families are supported to feel at home through activities and a warm community. The school fosters Respect, Inclusion and Every Child Feeling Seen, drawing on a diverse community of over 40 nationalities. The small student–teacher ratios, dedicated form teachers, division leaders and specialist staff provide trusted adults who know each child well. Regular communication between families and leadership ensures a transparent, supportive environment where students feel safe to speak up and seek help. Daily safeguarding practices are underpinned by the Affinitas Culture of Care to support student wellbeing.
The school has a dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) team that supports students with diverse needs and helps them access learning. The SEN team collaborates with other staff to provide appropriate support and inclusion across divisions. The EAL specialists and other specialist staff coordinate with the SEN team as part of the overall inclusion approach. The SEN provision sits within BIS-NY's holistic wellbeing framework and safeguarding approach.
The EAL program offers focused small-group and in-class support from Nursery through Year 9. This support helps students build English skills to access the curriculum with confidence. EAL specialists are part of the staff to provide targeted language assistance within lessons. Learners are supported socially and academically to feel included within BIS-NY's multilingual community.
Wellbeing comes first at BIS-NY with a welcoming and connected community. A full-time Nurse and a School Counselor support student welfare and access to care. The school maintains structures for student wellbeing and regular communication with families. The Affinitas Culture of Care informs daily practices to keep students safe, heard and thriving. Respect and inclusion are central to mental wellbeing in the BIS-NY community.
The school maintains a strong safeguarding framework with a full-time Nurse, a School Counselor, a Special Educational Needs team and EAL specialists. These roles collaborate to prioritise student safety and welfare. Daily practices reflect international safeguarding standards. The Affinitas Culture of Care informs staff responses to safeguarding concerns. Staff receive regular welfare training to keep students safe, heard, and supported to thrive.
Located on the East River in Kips Bay, The British International School of New York educates students from age 3 to 18 on a campus. The school offers a blended curriculum that combines the English National Curriculum with IB approaches in the Primary and Middle Years, and Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels in Upper School. Early Years integrates the UK Early Years Foundation Stage with the IB Primary Years Programme; Lower School uses the EN Curriculum within an IB framework; Middle School provides IB-based inquiry alongside IGCSE preparation; Upper School follows IGCSE and A Levels. Opened in 2006, BIS-NY launched its Upper School in 2018. Facilities include outdoor play areas, onsite swimming pool, science labs, art studios, libraries, dedicated spaces for music, languages, STEM and design. Additional strengths include a truly robust performing arts program, language clubs, and after-school activities led by groups such as Green Team and BIS-NY Bulldogs.
