Frequently Asked Questions

HOW IS PARENT INVOLVEMENT ENCOURAGED AT BIS.?

Our BIS community consists of diverse families and parents are encouraged to actively get involved.

At BIS? we have an active Parent Teacher Association (PTA) who regularly meets to organize different events and fundraisers in school. Parents actively volunteer for the school for events, field trips, picnics etc.

We also have parents from various backgrounds who volunteer to educate our children about their culture and introduce them to their language thus helping children to learn and respect all cultures.

HOW WILL NON ENGLISH-SPEAKING STUDENTS COPE UP IN AN ALL ENGLISH ENVIRONMENT AT BIS ?

At BIS many of our students arriving are not fluent with English language but our skilled teachers and our existing students support them in every way possible to make them feel at ease.

We also have an English Language Acquisition Programme for students from a non-English speaking background where special focus is given to these students in order to ensure a smooth and effective transition.

IS BIS A DIVERSE COMMUNITY?

Yes. We are proud of our diverse community and value and celebrate this diversity.

In addition to our own curriculum, where we teach about many countries and their culture, we invite our families to share their unique customs and introduce their language with their child’s classroom community, fostering an appreciation for traditions spanning across the globe.

HOW MANY NATIONALITIES DO YOU HAVE?

At B.I.S. we are proud of our community that hosts more than 45 nationalities from across the globe.

DOES BIS PROVIDE BUS SERVICES?

Yes. We work with a third party to provide bus service, with different routes covering many areas of Brussels and outskirts neighbourhoods.

HOW DOES BIS HANDLE FOOD ALLERGIES AND SENSITIVITIES?

We at BIS are aware that food allergies and sensitivities can be life-threatening.

Hence, during the admission process we strongly encourage families of students with both food allergies and sensitivities or any particular medical conditions to mention it in the admission form and inform the school’s office and child’s teachers as well, so that we can ensure proper safety protocol is followed.

DOES THE SCHOOL HAVE SECURED ENTRANCES?

Yes. At BIS security and safety of our children is our top priority hence, the school is gated and the entrance is supervised at all times.