Type
Day
School
British International School of Boston
Siviq Rank#120Jamaica Plain, MA • Day
DayIB Program
Enrollment
113
Student-Teacher Ratio
-
Admit Rate
-
Reach
Global
Narrative
Profile Notes
Summary
British International School of Boston profile extracted from the provided 3-page PDF. The document describes BISB as a non-sectarian, co-educational, college-preparatory, independent day school founded in 2000, serving Early Years through High School, with a high school enrollment of 113 students and 28 nationalities. The high school curriculum is based on IGCSE in grades 9-10 and the full International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in grades 11-12.
College Counseling
Director of College Counseling: Monica Gallego Rude, [email protected]
Advanced Coursework
High School curriculum includes Level 1 IGCSE in grades 9-10 and Level 2 IBDP in grades 11-12. IBDP subjects include English Literature, English Language and Literature, Spanish B, Spanish ab initio, French B, French B ab initio, History, History of the Americas, Business Management, Psychology, Mathematics AI, Mathematics AA, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Systems & Societies, Computer Science, Visual Arts, Theatre, and Film, with SL/HL levels as listed.
Matriculation Notes
The PDF provides a University Acceptances & Matriculation list organized by Canada, United Kingdom, United States, and Europe (Non-UK).
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Siviq Scores
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar schools. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Academic Program
100th percentile
Higher reported academic program than 100% of similar schools.
Combines advanced-course offerings, testing, and reported honors or IB signals.
Outcomes
58th percentile
Higher reported outcomes than 58% of similar schools.
Based on reported college destinations in the current school profile.
Reach & Access
48th percentile
Higher reported reach & access than 48% of similar schools.
Combines geographic reach and reported access signals from the current school data.
Standardized Data
Profile
Profile
Overview
- Grades Served
- Early Years through High School
Profile
Academics
- IB Program
- Yes
Profile
Student Body
- Countries Represented
- 28
Location Context
Nearest
Institutional Details
People & Credentials
Institutional
Leadership
Director of Studies, IBDP
Oliver Smith
Deputy Head of School
Andrew Gilhooly
Head of School
Paul Keach
Institutional
Contacts
Director of College Counseling
Monica Gallego Rude
Institutional
Accreditations
Listed under Accreditations
International Baccalaureate
Accreditation section displays the International Baccalaureate logo.
Listed under Accreditations
Pearson Edexcel
Accreditation section displays the Pearson Edexcel logo.
Listed under Accreditations
University of Cambridge International Examinations
Accreditation section displays the Cambridge International Centre / University of Cambridge International Examinations logo.
External References
Links
College Outcomes
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Search & Answers
British International School of Boston Frequently Asked Questions
What is the student-teacher ratio at British International School of Boston?
The current school profile does not publish a normalized student-teacher ratio for British International School of Boston.
How many students are enrolled at British International School of Boston?
The current school profile reports about 113 students enrolled at British International School of Boston.
What grades does British International School of Boston offer?
British International School of Boston currently reports serving grades Early Years through High School.
Where is British International School of Boston located?
British International School of Boston is located in Jamaica Plain, MA.
Is British International School of Boston a day school or a boarding school?
British International School of Boston is a private school.
Does British International School of Boston offer advanced placement (AP) courses?
The current profile does not list AP courses, but it does report that British International School of Boston offers the IB program.
Which colleges show up most often for British International School of Boston?
The current school profile highlights Acadia University as one of the top reported college destinations for British International School of Boston.
What curriculum does BISB use in high school?
BISB’s high school program uses IGCSE for the first two-year level and the full International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for the second two-year level. The profile says all students pursue the full IBDP in English.
How did BISB students do on recent IB Diploma results?
For the Class of 2023, BISB reported a 32.5 IB point average, compared with a 30.24 global average. The highest score was 42, and 4 students scored 40+ points.
Where does BISB report university acceptances and matriculation?
The school’s list is organized across Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Europe outside the UK, with named institutions in each region.
Who is the college counseling contact at BISB?
The listed Director of College Counseling is Monica Gallego Rude, with the email [email protected].
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Sources
| Source | Type | Checked | Metrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 School Profile (PDF) Used for normalized profile metrics, school facts, FAQ answers, and school SEO metadata. | School Profile PDF | Apr 01, 2026 | Academic Rigor Category • Access Category • Accreditations • Advanced Course Notes • Boarding Model • Boarding Status • More normalized profile fields |
| 2025-2026 school profile PDF www.nordangliaeducation.com/bisb-boston/-/media/bisb-boston/academic-excellence/british-international-school-of-boston-profile-2024---final.pdf?rev=5992f591d7a1434a8ddb880bc7dbc525&hash=C4C352BD5599BFF0F938EE0854D53401 | Official Linked File | May 12, 2026 | Enrollment • Founded Year |
| Admissions | Nord Anglia Education www.nordangliaeducation.com/admissions | Official Website Page | May 12, 2026 | Countries Represented |
| College Counseling & Guidance | BISB Boston www.nordangliaeducation.com/bisb-boston/academic-excellence/ib-diploma/college-counseling | Official Profile Page | Apr 06, 2026 | Grades Served • IB Program |
| Nord Anglia Education | International Day & Boarding Schools www.nordangliaeducation.com | Official Website Page | Apr 05, 2026 | IB Program |
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| Metric | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Grades Served | Early Years through High School | Founded in 2000, BISB is a non-sectarian, co-educational, college preparatory, independent, day school for children in Early Years through High School. |
| Lowest Grade | - | Early Years through High School |
| Highest Grade | - | Early Years through High School |
| Postgraduate Offered | - | Early Years through High School |
| Boarding Status | Day | BISB is a ... independent, day school for children in Early Years through High School. |
| Boarding Status Code | day | Day |
| School Type | Private | Founded in 2000, BISB is a non-sectarian, co-educational, college preparatory, independent, day school for children in Early Years through High School. |
| School Type Code | private | Private |
| Enrollment | 113 | WHERE ARE OUR STUDENTS FROM? Entire High School — Students 113; Nationalities 28. |
| Residential Enrollment | - | - |
| Day Enrollment | - | - |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | - | - |
| Founded Year | 2000 | Founded in 2000 |
| School Leadership | - | Contacts — Director of Studies, IBDP — Oliver Smith — [email protected] |
| Key Contacts | - | Contacts — Director of College Counseling — Monica Gallego Rude — [email protected] |
| Accreditations | - | Accreditations |
| School Codes | - | - |
| AP Courses | - | - |
| Average Class Size | - | - |
| IB Program | Yes | Level 2 (Grades 11 and 12) is built upon the IBDP (International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme)... All students pursue the full International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, in English. |
| Honors Program | - | - |
| Advanced Course Notes | High School curriculum includes Level 1 IGCSE in grades 9-10 and Level 2 IBDP in grades 11-12. IBDP subjects include English Literature, English Language and Literature, Spanish B, Spanish ab initio, French B, French B ab initio, History, History of the Americas, Business Management, Psychology, Mathematics AI, Mathematics AA, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Systems & Societies, Computer Science, Visual Arts, Theatre, and Film, with SL/HL levels as listed. | Our High School curriculum is divided into two levels; each level is a separate two-year course of study. Level 1 (Grades 9 and 10) is built upon the IGCSE... Level 2 (Grades 11 and 12) is built upon the IBDP... |
| Faculty Count | - | - |
| College Counseling Summary | Director of College Counseling: Monica Gallego Rude, [email protected] | Contacts — Director of College Counseling — Monica Gallego Rude — [email protected] |
| Testing Policy | - | - |
| Testing Policy Code | - | - |
| Average SAT | - | - |
| Average ACT | - | - |
| Matriculation Summary | The PDF provides a University Acceptances & Matriculation list organized by Canada, United Kingdom, United States, and Europe (Non-UK). | University Acceptances & Matriculation |
| Top Colleges | - | Acadia University; Bishop’s University; Dalhousie University; McGill University; University of British Columbia; University of Toronto; University of Cambridge; University College London; University of Edinburgh; University of St Andrews; American University; Babson College; Bates College; Boston College; Boston University; Brandeis University; Case Western Reserve University; Colby College; College of the Holy Cross; Cornell University; Fordham University; Georgia Institute of Technology; Georgetown University; Harvard University; Northeastern University; Rice University; Tufts University; University of California, San Diego; University of California, Santa Barbara; University of Pennsylvania; Wake Forest University; Washington University in St. Louis; Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Erasmus University; Leiden University; Karolinska Institute |
| States Represented | - | - |
| Countries Represented | 28 | WHERE ARE OUR STUDENTS FROM? Entire High School — Students 113; Nationalities 28. |
| Students of Color | - | - |
| International Students | - | - |
| Receiving Financial Aid | - | - |
| Tuition-Free Share | - | - |
| Applicants | - | - |
| Admitted | - | - |
| Matriculated | - | - |
| Admit Rate | - | - |
| Yield Rate | - | - |
| Class Rank Policy | - | - |
| Class Rank Policy Code | - | - |
| Weighted Grades | - | - |
| Weighted Grades Policy | - | - |
| Disciplinary Reporting | - | - |
| Boarding Model | day_only | day_only |
| Selectivity Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Academic Rigor Category | high | high |
| Testing Policy Category | not_reported | not_reported |
| College Counseling Category | established | established |
| Student Body Reach Category | global | global |
| Access Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Outcome Category | reported_outcomes | reported_outcomes |
| Signals | - | Boarding model: profile describes BISB as an independent day school.; Selectivity: no applicants, admit rate, yield, or entrance-testing/admissions-pressure data reported.; Academic rigor: high school sequence uses IGCSE in grades 9-10 and the full International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in grades 11-12; all students pursue the full IBDP.; Academic score context: Class of 2023 IBDP average was 32.5 versus global average 30.24, with highest score 42 and 4 students scoring 40+ points.; Testing policy: standardized testing policy is not reported.; College counseling: a Director of College Counseling is named with contact information.; Student-body reach: high school includes 113 students representing 28 nationalities; Class of 2024 includes 31 students from 17 nationalities, with both US and non-US citizens reported.; Access: financial-aid participation and tuition-free share are not reported.; Outcomes: profile reports a University Acceptances & Matriculation list across Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Europe, including selective institutions, but without counts, shares, or clear matriculation-only data. |