At BSB’s Primary School, the development of the whole child is at the heart of our education programme. Learning in our Primary School is about developing personal, emotional and social skills as well as being an intellectual process.
Our Primary curriculum is available to children from ages one to 11. This is British-based and uniquely adapted to the needs of our international and multicultural student body. Every Year Group from Reception (ages 4-5) has a French/English bilingual class in which children follow the same curriculum as their peers in the English section but with all subjects taught in both languages.
We are proud to say that our Primary School has the warm atmosphere of a small school with the resources of a large school. The Early Childhood Centre (ages 1-3), Lower Primary School (ages 3-7) and Upper Primary School (ages 7-11) each have their own dedicated facilities. Of course, Primary students also benefit from whole school facilities like the new Jacques Rogge Sports Centre and swimming pool, science labs, art studio and theatre.
Our experienced, well-qualified and dedicated staff nurture and guide our children to think, from the earliest ages, about what sort of contribution they will make to the world, encouraging the development of internationally-minded, compassionate and responsible young people.
At BSB, a wide range of Enrichment activities and school trips are offered to take learning beyond the classroom and to enhance the educational experience. Our diverse programme offers something for everyone, encouraging children to find their own passion.
Teachers plan six different ‘Integrated Learning Themes’ per year. These are cross-curricular ‘topics’; there is no fragmentation of separate subjects which in turn provides a more meaningful context for learning.
Themes are based on key concepts and central ideas which draw on the children’s experiences making internationalism and cultural inclusivity implicit. Students are taught to use critical and creative thinking skills across the curriculum.
The aim of organising the curriculum through themes is for BSB students to be articulate, engaged and enthusiastic about their learning and see the ‘big picture’, approaching topics from multiple perspectives and making connections between subjects.
French-English Bilingual classes from age 4
Our French-English Bilingual programme is on offer for ages 4-14.
7 annual productions
Children from Kindergarten to Year 6 perform in a play on stage in our Brel Theatre.
4 residential trips
Exciting trips away from home for Years 3-6 reinforce learning and develop social skills and teamwork.
1 swimming pool
Our new pool has a movable floor. The depth is adjusted to suit the ability of the children using it.
“It is a pleasure to be part of such a special international community. It is fantastic to observe right from the Early Years, the children are motivated to explore, developing resilience and making links in their own learning. As a teacher in the Early Childhood Centre I am passionate to ensure the children start their education engaged, motivated and critical thinkers, BSB is the best place to nurture and provoke this!”
“Technology plays a prominent role at BSB. The rationale is to equip all students with skills that are important in today’s digital society. Our Computing Curriculum is designed to build confidence in STEAM learning from Kindergarten through to Secondary. Our hands-on tools make learning playful, engaging and relevant, while developing students’ ability for critical thinking, communication and 21st century skills, like coding and robotics.”
“I decided BSB was the place for me after just one look around the school. The warm and caring atmosphere I experienced as I walked the corridors and playgrounds assured me that this was a school I wanted to be part of and a place where I wanted my children to learn.”
“I loved BSB from the moment I came for interview, and still love teaching here 10 years later! The school has amazing facilities, dedicated teachers and wonderful students from a huge range of countries and backgrounds. The atmosphere is welcoming and friendly to all, and together we focus on the development and education of each student as an individual.”
“The moment I joined BSB, I felt a real sense of belonging. The community is warm, supportive, respectful and positive. It is a pleasure to be surrounded by caring, dedicated colleagues and wonderful children. I feel privileged to be working in such an amazing school. I love working together with the children as they embark on their lifelong learning journeys. The level of care and trust that the Leadership Team have in their staff is so unique and special; I have never felt so motivated and empowered to teach and learn.”
“I love being able to work with such a diverse, vibrant student population, who really do have a passion and desire for learning. Only recently, it was amazing to see one child’s heartfelt congratulation to his classmate, after they were selected over him, for a part in the school assembly. This is the school community we work with, and this is what makes coming into BSB each and every day both an honour and a privilege.”
“BSB is the 4th international school I work for. This is my best professional experience so far! As soon as I arrived, I could feel a truly warm and friendly atmosphere between colleagues. The values of respect, kindness, resilience and care that BSB stands for, are really present in my everyday relationships with my colleagues. BSB is a very inclusive school where each and every child, no matter their personalities and learning challenges, will be given the best chance to succeed in their learning. In this professional environment, I can develop my passion for the relationship with children and for pedagogy. I feel blessed to be working in such an amazing school!”
“I feel it is really important to provide efficient and appropriate EAL support, as well as a secure and friendly environment, for new students at BSB who arrive with little or no English. Over the years I’ve been really privileged to work with children of many different nationalities and be part of a truly multilingual and multicultural BSB community.”
