bifs leaflet 2015-16
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Thank you for your interest in BIFS. We
are an international community school
that is deeply committed to providing
a personalized and challenging inquiry-
based educational experience so every
child can pursue their passions to be
successful in the future. Our focus is on
each student and his or her learning.
Teachers at BIFS know their students
well. Our class sizes are small with a 7:1
student/teacher ratio. Our IB curriculum
is the best international curriculum
available; it is global in its outlook and
is recognized all over the world. Our
experienced and motivated faculty
create special learning experiences
for all students. Our facilities and
parent involvement programs support
students and their learning and help to
foster our strong sense of community.
BIFS is a special place...a place of
difference...we hope you will join us!
At BIFS we challenge our students to ask questions, solve
problems, learn skills and be creative. Our teachers use
research-based strategies and exploration across disciplines
to ensure outstanding student learning.
PrOgrAM Students at BIFS come from all over the world. The diversity of
the student body is one of the strengths of the school. It
enables new students to easily settle into their new environment
and creates a wonderful atmosphere of open-mindedness and
understanding. The same is true for the teachers who come
from all over the world including Australia, Venezuela, Bulgaria,
Canada, Chile, France, Japan, Korea, New Zealand,
Philippines, South Africa, Spain, UK and the USA.
COMMuniTY
BIFS is situated in the city of Busan close to major beaches
and surrounded by hills. Its 30,000m2 campus includes
classrooms for all ages, science and computer labs, music,
art and design technology studios along with a gymnasium,
tennis court, basketball courts and a large sports field with a
100m running track alongside.
FACiLiTiEs
Vision statement:
Our students will develop and pursue their passions, be
successful and contribute to a positive global future.
Mission statement:
We are a diverse, supportive and dynamic international
school that inspires and challenges students to explore,
discover and thrive in the global community to which we
belong.
We believe:
‧ Students are to be at the center of all that we do.
‧ Education is the shared responsibility of our entire
community.
‧ In being an independent non-denominational international
family school.
‧ In being unified and respectful in our diversity.
‧ In providing the very best inquiry based, relevant, and
experiential education for each student.
‧ Students are to give back through community service.
BiFs
international Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP)
Between the ages of 3 and 11, children follow the IB PYP,
which focuses on the development of the whole child as an
inquirer, both within and beyond the classroom.
international Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP)
The MYP is for students between ages 11-16 years old.
It encourages students to embrace and understand the
connections between traditional subjects and the real world,
and become critical and reflective thinkers.
international Baccalaureate diploma Programme (dP)
The DP is academically challenging and is widely recognized
as the best preparation for university success.
guiding sTATEMEnTs
United in our Diversity, Thriving in our Individuality
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