BCISB delivers the British Columbia (Canada) curriculum, leading to the internationally recognized Dogwood Diploma. We are fully accredited by WASC and the BC Ministry of Education for our Graduation Program. We are also a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP).
At a glance
We emphasize project- and inquiry-based learning so students explore, create, and apply knowledge—rather than focus on test pressure. Our approach builds the BC Core Competencies (intellectual, personal, social, and emotional) so learners become critical, creative, and collaborative people who can thrive in a changing world.
Across programs, students receive clear criteria, descriptive feedback, and chances to reflect and improve. This helps them understand what quality work looks like and how to reach it.
A Dual Framework Approach: BC & IB Early Years
Our Kindergarten program blends the strengths of the British Columbia Early Learning Framework with the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Early Years. This dual approach ensures that children experience the best of both worlds:
Together, these frameworks create a learning environment that values children as capable, curious, and active participants in their own education.
Kindergarten provides joyful first experiences of school where play and inquiry go hand in hand. Through purposeful play, children explore significant concepts, ask meaningful questions, and engage in hands-on experiences that develop:
Guided by teachers, children begin to understand themselves and their world through exploration, experimentation, and reflection.
In a safe, supportive, and stimulating environment, children feel valued and respected. Our teachers foster independence and agency, encouraging children to:
This approach reflects both the BC vision of holistic development and the IB learner profile attributes, such as being caring, open-minded, and reflective.
Beyond the classroom, Kindergarten students enjoy a rich school experience that includes:
From day one, our youngest learners feel part of a diverse and vibrant school community.
Kindergarten is the bridge between Early Years and Elementary School. By the end of the program, students are:
The Kindergarten experience ensures that children are not only school-ready but also world-ready—curious, confident, compassionate, and eager to embrace the lifelong journey of learning.
Our Elementary program builds on the joyful early learning experiences of Kindergarten, guiding students into a stage of deeper inquiry, growing independence, and meaningful connections across subjects. Following the British Columbia Curriculum and the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), students engage in a balanced program that emphasizes both academic rigor and holistic development.
Through the IB PYP, students explore transdisciplinary themes that connect knowledge across subject areas. They learn to ask thoughtful questions, investigate significant issues, and take responsibility for their learning. Core areas of focus include:
Elementary education at BCISB goes beyond academics to nurture the social, emotional, and personal growth of each student. With guidance and support, children learn to:
Learning extends beyond the classroom through a wide range of opportunities:
These experiences help students feel connected, supported, and proud to be part of the BCISB community.
By the end of Elementary School, our students are:
Elementary at BCISB lays the groundwork for success not only in Middle School and beyond but also in life—developing students who are curious, compassionate, and ready to make a positive impact on the world.
Middle School is where students learn to manage themselves. We intentionally coach organization, time management, and goal-setting so learners take ownership of deadlines, materials, and daily routines. Students practice self-advocacy—asking good questions, seeking feedback, and reflecting on next steps—so they grow into confident, independent learners.
These years are also about discovering interests. Through clubs, arts, design, service, and sports, students try new things and begin to identify what excites them. Teachers design authentic projects—presentations, experiments, performances, prototypes—so students can showcase strengths and build confidence.
We align the BC curricular competencies and content with the IB MYP framework to give students the best of both:
Beyond the classroom
By the end of Grade 8, students are academically prepared and personally ready—organized, reflective, and responsible—so they can step confidently into Grade 9 MYP and then the BC Graduation Program.
Grade 9 continues the IB MYP, emphasizing inquiry, interdisciplinary connections, and ATL skills (thinking, research, communication, collaboration, and self-management). Students design and complete personal Service as Action projects, applying classroom learning to real community needs—an ideal launchpad for the BC Graduation Program.
From Grade 10 onward, students follow the British Columbia Graduation Program (not IB), taught by BC-certified teachers. The program blends rigorous academics with meaningful choice so students can harness their passions to build their future.
What this looks like
All seniors complete a Capstone Project that showcases a personal passion or future pathway. Students research, create, and present a culminating product or performance—building real-world skills in planning, problem-solving, and communication while articulating their next steps after graduation.
High School students shape campus life through student-led clubs and service groups. Signature opportunities include:
Outcome: Graduates leave BCISB as confident, globally minded young adults—with purpose, skills, and a clear plan for what comes next.
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