The British International School of Houston provides high quality education in a structured, positive and caring environment designed to meet the individual needs of students.
Our state-of-the-art facilities are designed specifically to enhance learning opportunities for students from PreK3 through to Year 13 (Grade 12).
The school welcomes all nationalities, engenders respect for all cultures, and a sense of discipline is naturally achieved.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked TX School
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 958 students
- Yearly Tuition: $35,500
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Upcoming Events and News
- BIS Houston ranked Top 10 in Houston - 09/28/2022BIS Houston ranked #6 Best Private K-12 School in the Houston Area! Learn more about our awards and why we're rated an A+ school.
- What is personalised learning and how does it help my child at school? - 07/25/2022Ever wondered what #PersonalisedLearning is and how it helps children at school? "Personalised learning begins with teachers getting to know each student - as a person and as a learner ...more- and helping them discover what works best for them," says Dr Elise Ecoff, Group Education Director. hide
- Outstanding results achieved by our IB students for the 2021/22 academic year! - 07/06/2022The IB results are in & they are simply outstanding! With an impressive 35-point average score, 97% IPDP pass rate, a perfect score of 45, near perfect score of 44, ...more20% achieving 40 points or more, 2/3's scoring above the world average, 100% BTEC & HS Diploma pass rate; our #worldclass #Classof2022 #NAEAchievers are heading to some of the best universities around the world. Read more here! Congratulations! hide
- British School System vs. American - How Do They Differ? - 08/19/2021British School System vs. American - How Do They Differ?
- Outstanding 2020/2021 IGCSE Results - 08/12/2021We are delighted to share our 2020/2021 IGCSE student cohort achieved an outstanding set of results, marking another successful year of academic achievements.
- Outstanding And Impressive Results Achieved By Our IB Students For The 2020/21 Academic Year - 07/06/2021We are extremely excited to announce the outstanding and impressive results of our 2021 International Baccalaureate (IBDP & IBCP) graduating class at BIS Houston.
- Prepared for a Life Time of Success - 01/13/2021BIS Houston is proud to announce Class of 2020 Graduate, Alex, has been accepted to study History and Politics at Balliol College, Oxford.
- BIS Houston awarded NEASC Accreditation - 12/01/2020BIS Houston is delighted to announce we have been awarded NEASC accreditation. A globally recognized standard of excellence, NEASC Accreditation attests to a school's high quality and integrity.
- In a School Year Like No Other, BIS Houston Is Continuing to Deliver Academic Excellence - 10/29/2020Against a global backdrop of logistical, health, and technological challenges, the British International School of Houston created a model for the future of K-12 education, one that allows for fluidity ...morebetween in-person and distance learning, guaranteeing continuity of education in a safe, inclusive environment. hide
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Top Rankings
The British International School Of Houston ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Language- based and Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
958 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
200 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
18 students
Advanced Courses
Art, Biology, Chemistry, English, French, History, Physics, Spanish
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$35,500
Tuition Notes
Tuition includes books and supplies.
Admissions Director
Jane Chastant
Sports
Total Sports Offered
18 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
9 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess Club, Model United Nations, Science Olympiad, Student Leadership, UNICEF Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir, Instrumental Music Lessons, Theatre Production
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Junior Bulldogs
Chess Club, Model United Nations, Science Olympiad, Student Leadership, UNICEF Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir, Instrumental Music Lessons, Theatre Production
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Junior Bulldogs
School Notes
- The British International School of Houston was the third of the British Schools of America to open, opening its doors in September 2000.
- We are part of the Nord Anglia Education group of 42 schools around the globe.
- The British International School of Houston has a new, state-of-the-art, purpose built, 33-acre campus, conveniently located in Katy at Westgreen and I10. It features an impressive array of cutting-edge facilities and exciting learning areas to enrich your child's school experience.
- Our dynamic learning spaces are specifically designed to enhance the learning process, with open and moveable classrooms that can be tailored to each lesson to create collaborative and exciting environments.
- This unique and international style of the school has proven popular and attractive to a wide variety of American, British and international families in the Harris county area. Today, BISH's student body, from Nursery through to Year 13, is made up of overfifty-two nationalities,the majority being American and British. The school's capacity is 2000 students.
- The British International School of Houston provides a nurturing environment with a world-class personalised learning approach that is grounded in each student's unique experiences, cpabilities and interests. With roots in the Houston community and international curricula founded on British values, we develop lifelong learners who are resilient, confident and capable of shaping the world around them.
- From the enquiry and play based approach in the Early Years to the highly specilised IB Diploma Programme, our students benefit from a differentiated and personalised approach that empowers every student to make exceptional progress.
- As early as three years of age, children at BISH begin to learn to read through carefully guided play. Our Primary school students perform well beyond their peers when benchmarked against international standards. This trend continues through our IB Diploma Programme in high school, where our students score amongst the top 5% of students worldwide.
- Our graduates are accepted into prestigious universities, both in the US and worldwide, inluding Cornell University, London School of Economics, West Point Academy, Oxford University, UCLA and the University of Cambridge, to name but a few.
- No matter where our students come from, they leave better prepared with a global passport to their future. We are more than a place to learn: We are the place to be.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The British International School Of Houston cost?
The British International School Of Houston's tuition is approximately $35,500 for private students.
What sports does The British International School Of Houston offer?
The British International School Of Houston offers 18 interscholastic sports: Ballet, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, E-sports, Fencing, Field Hockey, Golf, Gymnastics, Indoor Soccer, Martial Arts, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball and Winter Track. The British International School Of Houston is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Texas for most sports offered.
What is The British International School Of Houston's ranking?
The British International School Of Houston ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Largest student body and Most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for The British International School Of Houston?
The application deadline for The British International School Of Houston is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Its an amazing school! Has the right facilatys and has lots of IB subjects.
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