FAQs
Moving to another country with children can be a hard and stressful experience. It involves great amount of research, decision making and planning. One of the first steps families make when moving abroad is looking for a new school for their children which can be by itself an overwhelming task. Doing some thorough “homework”, however, will reduce the level of anxiety and prepare the road for a smooth and successful transition.
No. BFIS has a rolling admissions policy. That means that applications are processed according to space availability. We encourage parents to apply as we accept applications throughout the year.
Yes. If an applicant qualifies (i.e. receives a positive review from the Admissions Team) and there are no vacancies, his/her name will go on a wait pool. When a spot becomes available, space will be offered to Qualified applicants based on the following: US nationality, international families, multilingual students, siblings, alumni’s children, and date of application completion.
Parents can use different forms of payment: international bank transfer, cash, direct deposit or credit card. For online payment with your credit card, please click here.
Once the Admissions Office has received all documents, parents are generally notified within ten days.
No. The application fee is non-reimbursable.
No. Generally, once the file is complete and the Admissions Team has reviewed the file, it is up to the area principal to request or not a videoconference if the student cannot be physically present for an interview.
Children must turn 3, 4, or 5 years of age by the 31st of December.
Yes. At BFIS, there is a well-known EAL Program (English as an Additional Language). Students entering from grades N-3rd grade may come in with no English skills. After 3rd grade the student must be assessed and meet the language requirements.
Nursery through 5th grade students need to be in school by 8:35 am. Middle School and High School students need to be in school by 8:50 am. Some IBDP classes begin at 8:00 am. The school day ends at 4:00 pm for all students.
Yes. Parents may sign up for school transportation at an additional cost.
No. BFIS has a strong EAL (Spanish as an Additional Language Program). Students are assessed at the beginning of the year and placed adequately at their entry level.
Yes. A number of after school activities are offered at BFIS. For more information please click here.
Yes. BFIS welcomes active parents who want and are willing to share their time and talents. Also, the PTA (Parent Teacher Association) organizes many activities during the year. The PTA warmly welcomes parents to join this association. This is a great opportunity for parents to participate in class activities, fieldtrips, fundraisers and school wide committees.
Nursery has 15 students per class and PreK and Kindergarten has 18 students per class. Elementary has from 18 to 20 students each class. Classes in Middle School and High School are from 15 to 18 students.
Yes. Information about summer program is usually published around February-March.
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