Compensatory Education
BIS believes in an entitlement to education for all students. Therefore, students will be assessed as to their individual needs and be advised accordingly whether BIS can meet their requirements. Students of any age who experience learning difficulties (diagnosed or non-diagnosed) are highlighted by their teachers and referred to the special needs teacher who will then advise as to whether special programmes of study are required, either on a one-to-one basis or in the form of in-class support. In this case, BIS will arrange such additional support on an individual basis. Decisions regarding the admission of a student with Special Needs remain at the discretion of the Principal and Deputy Principal.
BIS also provides extra support to facilitate the pupils' integration into the school system and prepare them for examinations in English as a Second Language. Given the international composition of the school's student body, the work of this department is vital in making it possible for students entering the school, with little or no command of English, to benefit from the full curriculum as soon as possible. From the beginning, students following an extensive ESL programme take practical subjects and physical education with their normal classes to assist with integration. Students are given intensive English language help in small groups, following an individual programme and are supported by ESL staff within their lessons. Students quickly develop an enthusiastic attitude and a high commitment to improvement. In this, careful planning and skilled teaching support them. "Meet the World" project guest speakers at the whole school assemblies telling BIS students about the history and culture of their respective countries:
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Mr. Amizal Fadzli Rajali, Second Secretary at the Embassy of Malaysia |
Mr. Nick Groves, Second Secretary at the British Embassy |
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H.E. Mr Homer A. Mavrommatis, Ambassador of Cyprus |
Ms. Eunja Ahn, First Secretary at the Embassy of South Korea |
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Mr. Zamardi, Political Counsellor at the Embassy of Indonesia |
Mrs. Aleksandra Tekijaski and her assistant from the Council of Europe in Belgrade |
