BECOME PART OF THE BIS FAMILY
Thanks for considering us as an education option for your children.
We are a bilingual International School that stands out thanks to the Cambridge University International Curriculum, The IB program with the MYP and Diploma International curriculum programs, that teaches French as a foreign language.
It is the ideal place for your children to develop their knowledge, human values, and skills. We accompany them in their human, spiritual and healthy growth. To excel as professionals and distinguish themselves as influential citizens around the world.
Nuestro proceso de admisiones es muy amigable y ágil, ya que opera continuamente y se puede adelantar de manera virtual. Es decir, que en cualquier momento y desde cualquier lugar se puede iniciar, permitiéndole a padres y tutores poder desarrollar actividades en paralelo, mientras se ejecuta el proceso, como por ejemplo un cambio en el lugar de residencia. Esto significa que el estudiante no tiene que estar necesariamente el día del inicio de clases, podemos recibir estudiantes en cualquier momento durante el año escolar.
Recibimos niños y niñas en Nursery con 3 años de edad cumplidos antes del 31 de julio del año de ingreso. Por su parte, en Reception deberá ser de 4 años cumplidos antes del 31 de julio del año de ingreso.
Our admissions process operates on a rolling basis, allowing applications to be initiated online. This grants parents and guardians the flexibility to apply and enroll students at any time, well in advance of the planned start date. This flexibility is particularly beneficial for families relocating, as it ensures that students can begin their education with us at any point during the academic calendar.
For our NURSERY program, we welcome boys and girls who are 3 years old by July 31st of the year in which they enter. For the RECEPTION program, we admit students who are 4 years old by July 31st of the year they enter.
The admission process for students applying to NURSERY (3 years) and RECEPTION (4 years) for the academic year 2024/2025 will commence on September 7, 2023.
We primarily offer placements in Early Years, and in other levels of primary and secondary education, if spaces are available at the end of the academic year and if the student demonstrates the skills and knowledge required for the applied level.
Steps for the Admissions Process
1. You will receive relevant information about the whole process.
2. Download and fill out the documents for the process.
3. Send documents with requested information.
4. Candidates Personal Interview.
5. Administrative and financial virtual meeting.
Frequently Asked Questions
The process begins in the first week of September each year, for students applying to the next academic year.
All the information can be found on our web site www.britishschool.edu.co. Also you can contact our admission department Mobile +57 318 820 0359 Phone +57 605 385-4411 ext 103 email: admisiones@britishschool.edu.co to coordinate a face to face or virtual meeting with a on site tour. Additionally, we have 3 open mornings during the year. These dates are published on our website and in our social media.
The student must be 3 years old by July 31st the year entering the school.
Yes. We offer places mainly in Early Years. Levels in primary and secondary are subject of available spaces at the end of the academic year and if the student demonstrate the skills and knowledge required for the level that is applying.
Yes. In all our admission processes the candidate will have an interview with the psychologist of the section. If applying to primary and secondary, he/she will take English, Spanish, math and science tests. Depending on the level a French test will be applied. All parents will have a face to face interview with the section psychologist.
No. They are not mandatory.
Yes. We provide international education from Y1 in Early Years (Pre School) to Y6 (4th grade)with the program Cambridge Assessment International Education. From Y7 (5th grade) to Y11 (9th grade) we have the MYP Middle Years Program of the IB and the IB Diploma Program in Y12 (10th grade) and Y13 (11th grade)
These programs enable students to direct their learning pathway and develop the skills and confidence they need to thrive and make a lasting difference.
Yes. We offer extracurricular activities from Nursery to Y13. From Monday to Saturday. At an additional cost.
Yes, we have an established homework schedule so as not to overload the student at home.
BIS is bilingual in English. This language is taught with the same program of academic English as students whose nature language is English. This process begins with immersion since Reception. In addition, French is learned as a third language from Y6 (4th grade).
- Classes take place from Monday to Friday.
Nursery: Monday to Thursday 7:00 am – 12:15 pm
Fridays 7:00 am – 12:00pm - Reception – Y1: Monday to Thursday 7:00 am – 12:30 pm
Fridays 7:00 am – 12:00pm - Y2 to Y6: Monday to Thursday 7:00 am – 2:30 pm
Fridays 7:00 am – 1:00pm - Y7 to Y13: Monday and Wednesday: 7:00am- 3:20pm
Tuesday and Thursday: 7:00am- 2:30pm
Friday: 7:00am- 1:00pm
Extracurricular activities take place Monday to Friday. Early Years (Pre School) from 12:45 to 1:45
Primary and Secondary 2:45pm to 4:30 pm Saturdays 8:00 am to 9:30 am
BIS is calendar B. The school Year starts mid-August and ends the first week of June. There is a one-month break from December to January. Also, a 1 week break in October, carnival break and easter break.
Yes. We have a day uniform, a gala uniform, a physical education uniform and a house system t-shirt. Additional sports and gear if the student represents our school in any sport selection.
Yes. We have a school bus available for students from Y3 to Y13, within the coverage area. At an additional cost.
Yes, we have an adaptation process for new children, which includes emotional support from the wellbeing department. We also carry out an activity at the beginning of the year, a week before the start of classes, where the children have a tour of the facilities and participate in fun activities to integrate.