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Written by BFIS Information
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What is BFIS?
Progressive US-educational system with triple diploma program
- Offers American High School Diploma, Advanced Placement International Diploma and Spanish High School Bachillerato
- Independent, co-educational day school for Nursery through Grade 12
- One-third American, Spanish/Catalan and international students at each grade level
- Focus on academic excellence + English proficiency + social responsibility
- United States and Spanish culture, language, and values
- Continuous professional development and integration of educational best-practices
- All resources go directly towards the students, funds towards the classroom
Why choose BFIS?
One of the very best international schools in Europe
- Highest level of English-language proficiency of any school in Barcelona
- Daily Spanish classes leading to language proficiency
- Individual academic counseling and tailoring of the curriculum to the student
- Each student is challenged to be a conscientious and effective global citizen
- Small class size (7:1 student: teacher ratio) provides individual attention
Dedicated specialists for gifted students, English as a second language (ESL), and support for learning needs
- One of top 8 European schools for Advanced Placement college course credit
What's the nature of BFIS?
Vibrant community of students, teachers, and parents from over 30 countries
- 430 students plus 75 faculty and staff speaking over 20 languages
- Warm, accepting environment provides easy transition for new students and families
- Direct parent participation at all levels and functions of the school
- On-going and open dialog between parents and educators
- Numerous all-school social events throughout the year
- Strong social community of parents
- Intra-cultural respect and exchange of values and ideas
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 30 October 2007 )
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