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100 days to go, and counting! The British International School of New York was honoured to be invited to host an event in conjunction with the British Consulate-General in New York to mark the 100 day countdown to the start of the 2012 London Olympics. On a hazy Wednesday afternoon a group of athletes from the school’s track and field team took to the banks of the East River adjacent to the school in order to compete in a 100m relay. [...]

We welcome you to join us for our annual Chess Tournament where you can compete against the best of New York City, as well as the best of BIS-NY! Sunday May 20th – 2012 Open to All Players from Kindergarten – Eighth Grade Trophies for All Players TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE: On-site registrations: From 9am – 9:30 am. Rounds begin at 10 am. Pre-registration rates end at Noon on the day before the event. Pre-K – K Section: From 10 – 1 [...]

 Please take a moment to review our inspection report. This report reflects the findings of a four day independent inspection, and the culmination of five years of dedicated work to ensure the outstanding quality of education for your children at The British International School of New York. The full report can be accessed here: ISI Inspection Report

BIS-NY was one of the very first schools to not only participate but also to host a tournament in the newly formed “New York Debate League”. In conjunction with the English Speaking Union and the Middle Years Debate Program, BIS-NY hosted this inaugural event on Saturday 3rd December. Students from Years 6-8 discussed, mused, asserted, refuted, argued and examined topics such as nuclear power use in the US, NATO’s role in Afghanistan and whether television was a bad influence. Four [...]

Her Royal Highness Princess Alexandra visited New York’s only British International School, The British International School of New York on October 26, 2011. During her visit the Princess enjoyed a choral recital, two pieces of music and some moving poetry performed by students ranging from 4-14 years old. Other visitors present included the Board of Governors, the Parent Association and the heads of The British International School’s sister schools Abercorn School in London and Abercorn International School in Austin, Texas. [...]

The British International School of New York Hosts Chess Tournaments Sunday, November 13, 2011 Sunday, May 20, 2012 15 Waterside Plaza New York, NY 10010-2612 (BISNY Dining Hall) Open to All Players from Kindergarten – Eighth Grade Trophies for All Players TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE: On-site registrations: From 9am – 9:30 am. Rounds begin at 10 am. Pre-registration rates end at Noon on the day before the event. Pre-K and Kindergarten Section: From 10 – 1 ; Awards at 1:15 PM Novice: [...]

Today Mr. Baxter introduced Ms. Ottley’s Reception class to our new iPad cart and they had a great time exploring the letter G and the number 3! The iPad cart will be accessible to all students and offers another technological tool for exploring and learning while in the classroom in addition to our existing lap-top carts.

On my very first day of school I was quite nervous like anyone but the strangest thing that had happened to me was after the first day of school I knew all the teachers and the way around school although my parents where quite a long way away I was seeing them as much as any other student. When we first wake up on, say a Wednesday, we wake up at around 7:30. The first thing we have to do [...]

Boarding school, for me, and just being away from my family is a whole new experience. Whenever one thinks of boarding school, the mind simply averts to Harry Potter and so on. However, I’m afraid to say that Harry Potter’s boarding experience is far different to us of non-magical background (we mere muggles). There is so much to learn not just at school but about ourselves. In my case, that includes real tennis and subjects such as geography, which have [...]