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Elementary School

At BFIS, we value children’s innate curiosity and support their learning through a balanced approach that includes both inquiry-based learning and explicit instruction. Our learning environment encourages young learners to develop essential skills while exploring their creativity and competencies as confident, caring, and independent thinkers.

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Holistic Learning Approach

Our educational program is designed for whole-child development, encompassing academic, social, and emotional growth. Our faculty is dedicated to nurturing each child's unique passions and interests, truly honoring their individual qualities. We strive to help children gain a profound understanding of concepts and skills, empowering them to express, practice, and apply this knowledge every day.

Elementary School Program 

 

We deliver a comprehensive American International education, where critical thinking flourishes within a balanced approach to learning that encompasses academic learning with social and emotional growth. Our curriculum is crafted to build strong foundational skills in areas like literacy and mathematics, while recognizing that true success also includes social and emotional intelligence, physical well-being, and rich engagement with the arts.

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Outdoor Learning and Forest School

We're committed to providing our students with regular opportunities to learn and explore in their environment. Currently, all students engage in outdoor learning and play experiences every day.

Our Kindergarten and Grade 1 students regularly enjoy Forest School in local parks and the Collserola Natural Park. This experience is a core part of their learning program, happening regardless of the weather. Forest School gives young learners the time and space to develop independent skills, resilience, and a deep understanding of the natural world.

For students in Grades 2 through 5, outdoor education lessons are integrated into various Units of Inquiry throughout the school year. This provides ongoing opportunities to explore concepts and skills within natural environments.

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Student Services

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Language Acquisition

BFIS follows the inclusion model for Bilingual and Multilingual Learning services, ensuring student's equitable access to learning within the mainstream classroom.

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Counseling 

In addition to Social-Emotional Learning classes, our Counselor provides short-term counseling intervention for a variety of student needs.

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Learning Support

Specialized teachers provide direct support to students and/ or co-plan with teachers to meet the needs of students with mild to moderate learning differences.

Family Connections

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Exhibitions of Learning

Throughout the year, parents are invited into their children's classrooms to learn alongide their children, celebrate their progress, provide feedback, or hear all about their learning adventures.

Talk Tuesdays Sessions

On select Tuesday mornings throughout the year, our school hosts seminars and workshops for parents. These sessions are designed to provide insights into teaching, learning, child development, and other compelling educational and parenting topics.

Parent Speakers

Parents can help our students make deeper connections to their learning when they visit the classrooms as experts who share their passion, professional careers, interests, and skills.

Coffee and Catch-Up

On Friday mornings, families are invited to join BFIS School Leadership for a cup of coffee and informal conversation.  It's a wonderful opportunity to connect with school leaders, ask questions, and meet other parents.

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