A Journey of Self-Discovery
The High School experience provides students with meaningful opportunities for self-discovery, encouraging them to explore their interests and talents, develop new skills, build confidence, and begin shaping their future aspirations. Through our four-year comprehensive college guidance program, students start to explore potential career paths, while personal projects and service learning experiences help ignite their passions. These foundational years aim to deepen learning by the ongoing development of the five IB Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills: communication, self-management, thinking, research, and social skills, while fostering a sense of purpose through real-world engagement and reflection.
Grades 9 and 10
IB Middle Years Program (MYP)
The IB MYP is a five-year program (Grades 6 to 10) that encourages students to become creators and innovators, critical and reflective interdisciplinary thinkers, confident and caring individuals, and prepares them for the rigorous IB Diploma Program in Grades 11 and 12.
Grades 11 and 12
IB Diploma Program (IBDP)
The IBDP is a demanding and stimulating two-year curriculum (Grades 11 and 12) emphasizing critical thinking, multi-disciplinary learning, and intercultural understanding. It is an academically challenging and rigorous program that aims to nurture independent, life-long learners who are prepared for success at university and beyond.
High School Diplomas
At BFIS, all students earn a US High School Diploma. Furthermore, students have the option to pursue the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP), with over 95% participation in recent years. Graduates holding the IB Diploma are eligible to apply to Spanish universities. Detailed information regarding the Spanish university application and eligibility process can be provided upon request.
High School
Our program focuses on critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and appreciation of multiple perspectives, while balancing academic, social, and emotional learning to prepare students for future success.
Student Services
