Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
400 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
30 |
| Most common nationality |
Lebanese-Romanian-Chinese-Ukrainian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
International students consist 85% of the total cohort of students |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes native speakers |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
We have ESL (English as second language) classes and learning support team. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Romanian- Arabic- Chinese-French |
| Max. number of students per class |
27 |
| Average number of students per class |
25 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We have video projectors, smart boards in some classes, and students have their own devices. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online during emergencies) |
Yes sure. It happens during the pandemic, and we are using it now in case of medical issues or for urgent travel purpose. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Only in primary, we have optional Catechesis and Islamics. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
They will stay with the homeroom teacher practicing other educational activities. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma, Lebanese Baccalaureate |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
All. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
We have a special needs department with counsellor and a therapist. We offer sensory therapy as well. |
| Learning support offered |
We have two rooms to support SEN students. We are helping students with ADHD and Autism, as well as students with learning disorders or emotional differentiated needs. After assessment, an Individualized plan is set for them and all the pedagogical team will adopt it. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
The school will observe students and will assess them through different IQ and skills tests. After assessment, students will receive differentiated assignments, and in few cases, they will skip a grade. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
There's a school psychologist as mentioned above. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Entrance assessment test |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Check the admission policy published on the website. |
| Waiting list |
Yes there's a waiting list when it comes to full classes. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
30 June. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
In some cases, yes. When there are diplomatic mandates matters or papers issues as residency permits. |
| School start time |
8:30 |
| School finish time |
15:15 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes the supervised care is between 8:00 and 16:30. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
We have catering. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Bucharest-Beirut International School is deeply dedicated to developing students’ capabilities, to help them discover, reveal and improve their skills and to open up. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
BBIS' mission is to build a knowledgeable, self-confident and principled student who is willing to take risks and to face up challenges, urged by curiosity, integrity and passion for learning. |