Middle School in Boston | British International School of Boston

THE BIS BOSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL CURRICULUM

One of the top private Middle Schools in Boston, we teach a broad and balanced program that encompasses a wide range of subjects and skills. Spanning Years 7-9 (Grades 6-8), our Middle School curriculum develops our students’ subject knowledge and academic qualities, while our unique enrichment program offers an array of exciting learning opportunities and global experiences.

AN INTRODUCTION TO OUR MIDDLE SCHOOL CURRICULUM

Our international Middle School students follow the National Curriculum of England, which expertly combines academic rigor with the very best personalized support.

Our talented Middle School curriculum teachers will guide your child through a broad range of subject areas, setting individualized goals and carefully tracking their progress. Your child will study English, math, science, computer science, history, geography, art, drama, music, physical education, French, and Spanish.

In each subject, we provide a depth and breadth of study that prepares our students for the challenge of IGCSEs and the International Baccalaureate (IB) in High School.

Throughout their learning journey at our private Middle School in Boston, your child will also receive daily support from dedicated Mentors. They'll help them to navigate this important transitional stage in their education.

OUR MIDDLE SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM

The Middle School curriculum at BIS Boston is complemented by our innovative Enrichment Program, which provides first-class opportunities for students to pursue their passions and interests.

Taking place each week, the Program is also the ideal preparation for the Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) element of the IB Diploma Program. All our activities link to the three themes of CAS, including our STEAM Club, which sees students visit MIT to work with their talented faculty and university students. Our diverse Program also includes ‘Couch to 5K’ runs, karate, songwriting, service learning, dance, chamber music, sports media, and more.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL

A TYPICAL DAY AT BIS BOSTON PRIVATE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Every day in Middle School is packed with skill-building activities, which boost creativity and critical thinking, and set our students up for future success.

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CRITICAL THINKING IN ENGLISH

In English class, while we’re studying Shakespeare’s The Tempest, we not only read the text carefully, but also focus on using critical literary analysis during our written assignments.

ANALYZING AND SUMMARIZING

REPRESENTING WHAT WE SEE

In the calm environment of art class, we’ll use acrylic paint to sketch out and then paint in detail “still life” objects arranged throughout the studio. We’re challenged to really see and represent what’s in front of us — using color, shape, tone, and texture.

PAINTING AND UNDERSTANDING

SCIENTIFIC FINDINGS

When we’re in our science lab, using the pH scale, we’ll work together to explore the difference between an acid and an alkali. We’ll discuss neutralization and some of its applications, then present our findings to the rest of our group.

TESTING AND RECORDING

BASKETBALL DEFENSE

In Physical Education, we’ll prepare for a game of basketball by running through drills on defensive strategy. Once we’re in a game scenario, we confidently block our opponents and react quickly to offensive bursts.

PRACTIZING STRATEGIC SKILLS

MATHEMATICAL INVESTIGATIONS

When we use algebra in math class, we solve linear equations with fractions — in the form of an investigation. After working in small groups, we present our solutions to the whole class group.

USING FRACTIONS

CREATING APPS

We’ll work in pairs in Computer Science, using the colorful, free, open-source software “Blockly” to create our own programs — kind of like building scaffolding that gets more and more complex. By the end of the unit, we finish our “building” and publish our own app!

CODING, BLOCK BY BLOCK

MEDIEVAL HISTORY

In history class, we’ll create and present our own medieval town — in response to our teacher’s challenge to build a world that shows our understanding of Medieval society, The Manor System, infrastructure, religion, and more.

APPLYING KNOWLEDGE

AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

After school, the skill-building continues! If we’re a student athlete, we’ll practice with our team and compete against others in organized games. We can also participate in exciting clubs, like STEAM Club. STEAM Club can easily visit MIT to learn from inspiring staff and university students.

ENRICHING OUR INTERESTS

A PERSONALIZED APPROACH

Our talented international Middle School teachers will be your child’s guide, nurturing their interests, addressing their needs, and ensuring they achieve their goals. Offering expert support and challenge throughout their learning journey, our outstanding educators will make sure your child fulfils their potential.

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