British International School (Moscow)

The British International School of Moscow is a private international school in Moscow, Russia. The school was founded in 1994 to meet the needs of expatriate or Russian parents who wished for their children to be taught in English using the English National Curriculum, as adapted to meet the needs of international pupils. The school consists of seven different campuses and offers a British style education across the full age range as well as the full Russian curriculum. Tuition fees differs per age group, but average around €24,000 per year. No refunds.

Overview

The majority of students are the children of diplomats, petroleum company employees and rich Russians. The school takes a great deal of pride in their academic track record, BISM is one of the most successful school offering the IB Diploma Programme in Moscow's southern region and the British A-level Programme of study in our new building (BIS 8) in the Northern campus .

The school is split into two regions, with some schools being in the 'North' and the others in the 'South'. These campuses are based in many cases are directly adjacent to or close to large industrial areas.

Campuses

The British International School of Moscow has 7 campuses.

BISM 1 (Infant Education-Voikovskaya region of Moscow). The Northern Infant School caters for children between the ages of 3 and 7. The school employs a comprehensive programme that incorporates all subjects according to the English Curriculum Foundation Stage (Nursery/Reception classes) and Key Stage One (Years 1 & 2). The school also has a Russian language programme that begins at Year 1 and is taught by Russian teachers on three levels that accommodate for native and non-native Russian students.

BISM 2 (Primary Education-Voikovskaya region of Moscow). The Northern Campus Junior School caters for children between the ages of 7 and 11. It delivers a holistic educational experience, enabling children to develop academically, socially, emotionally and morally. The school follows the English National Curriculum adapting and improving it to meet the needs of a mobile international community.

BISM 3 (Secondary Education-Yasenevo region of Moscow). The Southern Secondary Campus follows the National Curriculum for England and is an IBO World School. The school offers a complete educational programme for children ages 11–18. After completing Year 11, pupils can stay on to study the International Baccalaureate Diploma. Pupils from currently 45 nationalities are brought up in a close community engendering a big friendly family atmosphere. The school has a well equipped ICT facility, including interactive whiteboards to supplement teaching.

BISM 4 (Primary Education-Yasenevo region of Moscow). The Southern Campus Nursery and Primary School is a happy, caring and safe environment. From the youngest in Nursery to the oldest in Year 6, every child learns the life skills that will enable each one to make a positive contribution to society in later life. The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum based upon the English National Curriculum. Consideration is given to the setting in Russia, through the teaching and learning of Russian language and a unique Russian Culture programme.

BISM 5 (Primary and Secondary Education Russian style, Profsoyuznaya region of Moscow). The Russian curriculum school of the British International School is located in the South-West of Moscow. The school provides education in the Russian curriculum with elements of the British system, including the teaching of English by native speakers. The aim of the school's programme is to form knowledge and skills in English in line with Russian educational standards, and also to improve the students' skills in English and prepare for Cambridge exams.

BISM 8 (Secondary Education – Voikovskaya region). The Northern Senior Campus in Voikovskaya offers a complete educational programme for children ages 11–18. After completing Year 11, pupils may stay within BISM to study the British A-level Programme in the Northern campus or the International Baccalaureate Diploma programme at the Southern School 3 campus.

BISM 9 (Primary Education-Nakhimovskiy prospekt, Profsouznaya region of Moscow). School 9 is located in a new purpose built facility in central south west Moscow next to metro station "Profsoyuznaya". Students may enrol in either an English Curriculum primary school (Reception, Key stages 1&2) for pupils aged 4 -11. This 4000 m2 development has been designed to provide state of the art technology facilities with a fully equipped computer suite, interactive white boards in the classrooms, specialist teaching rooms for Art, Music and Drama, a full size gymnasium for sporting activities and an excellent auditorium for concerts and dramatic performances. A family atmosphere permeates throughout the school which has created a friendly, well ordered and purposeful learning environment where the personal development of all pupils is strongly promoted.

Fees

Tuition fees differs per age group, but average around €24,000 per year, however the cost for taking one year of the IB Diploma Course is €26,000 per year per pupil.

External links

References

    http://www.bismoscow.com – official website of BIS