| Welcome to Middle and High School |
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BFIS is a unique school and a special community, in our third decade as the most international of schools in Barcelona. BFIS adheres to its principles of maintaining diversity among the student body (34 nationalities) and its staff (17 nationalities), creating a singular experience unmatched elsewhere in Cataluña. We are a college preparatory school with rigorous academic programs that believes in personal excellence and the creation of students who want to positively impact the world. Our academic program is very comprehensive given our small size, and our students are not only prepared for a High School diploma, but have the opportunity to enroll in the Spanish program (giving them access to universities in Spain) and the highly acclaimed Advanced Placement program. There are different support services built into the Middle and High School program in order to maximize the growth of our students. These services include the English as an Additional Language program (EAL -- up to Grade 9), Learning Support program (all grades), College Counseling (Grades 10 - 12) and support from our Guidance Counselor. These support services are given by professionals who work in conjunction with students, teachers and parents to provide the students with the tools necessary for success. At BFIS, the emphasis is not solely on academics. Our small and tightly knit group is constantly looking at ways in which we can help each other and the community at large, by organizing community events, social service projects and involving stakeholders in decision making processes. Our aim is to nurture lifelong learners with a strong foundation of academic skills, a desire to be creative and the ability to work well both independently and in groups. With these skills, our students will be well equipped for life beyond BFIS. Joe Santos En la tercera década como colegio más internacional de Barcelona, BFIS continúa siendo un colegio único con una comunidad muy especial. BFIS se mantiene fiel a sus principios y sigue abogando por la diversidad tanto entre el alumnado (34 nacionalidades) como en el profesorado (17 nacionalidades), generando una experiencia singular difícil de encontrar en otro lugar en Cataluña. Nuestro objetivo consiste en fomentar el aprendizaje como proceso vital, contando con una base académica sólida, con la ilusión por la creatividad y la habilidad de trabajar bien tanto de forma individual como en grupo. Con estas habilidades, nuestros alumnos estarán bien equipados para continuar su vida más allá de BFIS
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| Last Updated on Wednesday, 12 November 2008 16:19 |
