Academic Excellence at BVS

Learners at BVS are given tools, resources and platforms to become independent learners who are cheerful in their outlook, respectful to self as well as others, and thoughtful about making wise choices in life. As a school, we are committed to providing high-quality teaching that develops intellectual curiosity, self-motivation, enthusiasm, and an enduring love of learning in our young ones. BVSl has an international outlook, with students learning from each other in an atmosphere of mutual respect. Our teaching staff continuously work to create an environment that is safe, secure, and inclusive, where learners are able to develop their abilities and share their passions. We have structured our academics into different levels.

• Junior School (Grades one to Three)
• Primary School (Grades Four and Five)
• Middle School (Grades Six to Eight)
• Secondary School (Grades Nine and Ten)
• High School or Plus Two (Grades Eleven and Twelve)

Our highly qualified teachers and tutors encourage a scholarly approach in our students. Students’ habits and skills of independent learning are nurtured, equipping them not only for success at school but for their future as well. Our teaching methodology incorporates a student-centered learning approach with the blend of traditional and progressive pedagogies.

Developing understanding, not simply memorizing; instilling a passion for lifelong learning

We want our students to engage deeply with curricular content, not merely memorize it. Our students strive for academic success while celebrating their innate curiosity for learning and discovery. Our academic program is broad and rightly challenging. We measure the value added to each student’s academic achievement through a process of independent baseline testing.

At BVS, we believe that every student has the potential to be a high performer, and our holistic curriculum enables students to develop the necessary academic skills, passions, curiosity, and personal qualities needed for lifelong learning.

ENTREPRENEURIAL THINKING:

We are committed to supporting the next generation of problem solvers through educational and experiential opportunities that address global challenges through entrepreneurial thinking, creativity, and innovation. We prepare our students for an ever-evolving future by equipping them with skills and knowledge that are necessary for navigaing the world of entrepreneurship. In our entrepreneurial classes, students take product ideas, business concepts or plans for social change and develop them into detailed business models.

At BVS, we recognize the benefits to students of developing an entrepreneurial mindset and the advantages this will bring to them in the rapidly developing and competitive labor market. We have been developing co-curricular activities focused on enterprise skills development to foster our children’s problem-solving abilities, their business acumen, cultural insight, communication skills along with teamwork and innovative thinking.

LEADERSHIP:

Our student leaders help establish a welcoming, supportive and forward-looking school environment. Students at BVS have a number of opportunities to take leadership roles and regularly interact and work together with their peers on different projects.

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING:

At BVS, education is not just limited to the confines of a classroom.

We seek out every chance we can to connect our students with impactful experiential learning opportunities so they can see the practical applications of their studies in a real world context. We do this by augmenting traditional classes with projects and programs that build on students’ passion, helping them develop fundamental skills in critical thinking, entrepreneurship, and teamwork.

At BVS, we develop cheerful, thoughtful, respectful citizens of the world

At BVS, our class size is usually made up of 30-35 students. Teachers spend considerable time and care in planning each lesson to make it as student-centered as possible. By prioritizing cooperative learning, project-based learning, peer-based learning, and self-evaluation strategies, we have been able to achieve student-led learning in most of our classes.

We follow the technique of direct instruction where teachers give instructions to the class as a whole. This technique benefits both teachers and students as the teacher is able to deliver instructions to the entire class and take questions from students to ensure understanding. Direct instruction usually forms a part of every new learning activity. It also helps to cover a majority of the prescribed curriculum in each course.

BVS also prioritizes cooperative teaching-learning approaches. Our teachers are aware that children learn in different ways, regardless of their ability. Designing worksheets, activities, and exercises in a way that encourages peer or group work creates a learning environment where well-performing students support the learning of those facing challenges. This is one way in which students at our school receive differentiated learning in a way that is unobtrusive and ensures an effective and meaningful learning experience for all kinds of learners.

Additionally, our teachers regularly weave collaborative projects into their lesson plans to encourage discussions and reinforce learning. Creating a piece of work or presentation as a group gives students the opportunity to explore new ideas and make links to the knowledge they already have.

Overall, the teaching-learning experience at BVS is primarily guided with an eye on skills students need to develop to face the opportunities and challenges in these changing times. Students are encouraged to think, be resilient, and present without the fear of being judged. Over time, we have witnessed our students getting more and more thoughtful of the contexts they live in, responding to their community and context with nuance and wisdom.

Our junior school curriculum is based on empowerment and is focused on improving the skills needed for successful academic achievement. Pupils are encouraged to become independent learners right from the beginning. Our curriculum supports each student’s extended learning and personal development. We lay high emphasis on reading as an academic skill and resilience as a behavior set.

To flourish in a rapidly changing world, young people need confidence, resilience, and ample opportunities to take initiatives

The Primary School at BVS is designed as a bridge between the creativity and exploration of the early years and the academic rigor required in the later years. It encompasses an ample number of extra- and co-curricular activities for students.

We place a lot of focus in the primary grades to ensure that students get a well-rounded learning environment where they can flourish. Lessons give students ample opportunity to engage in vibrant discussions on topics they are learning, and students are encouraged to apply what they have learned in projects that showcase their artistic abilities as well.

Teachers in the primary grades prioritize the socio-emotional well-being of their students from as early as the planning stage, and work to ensure a safe and inclusive environment for them, working together with other school staff and parents whenever needed. They also take support from one another to help integrate lessons, and work with the extra- and co-curricular teachers to align projects across classes to create a cohesive learning experience for students.

BVS provides students of grades 6, 7, and 8 with a safe environment in which they can learn, play and thrive. Our students in the middle school are immersed in a tight-knit community of passionate learners and take part in an exciting curriculum filled with stimulating classes, educational field trips, and opportunities for hands-on learning. The goal of our middle school program is to develop within students an enthusiasm for learning and the ability to take part in self-directed study. We wish to develop a strong foundation upon which they can build their success in later years.

Beyond the classroom, our students take part in multiple activities such as sports, theater, roller skating, wall-climbing, arts, music, STEM, and more. Well supervised excursions and trips are also great ways in which our young learners are exposed to the real world.

At BVS’s Secondary School, we take pride in upholding the highest academic standards while simultaneously encouraging students to develop their interests. Students in our Secondary School work with rigor and perseverance to achieve the academic goals they have set out for themselves. Our students are inspired to think critically and every student actively participates to contribute to the overall learning of the class. State-of-the-art labs for our Science and STEAM programs allow students to convert theoretical ideas into practical lessons. With the belief that a positive mindset at this stage allows for a successful life ahead, proper supervision and counseling is provided to students every step of the way by qualified individuals

Our success at the secondary level can be evidenced from the achievement of high results in the district levels, SLC, and SEE examinations by our students.

At BVS, our Plus 2 program addresses all facets of student’s growth at the higher secondary level and, in doing so, provides a strong foundation for students to successfully mature into lifelong learners.

As such, our approach includes carefully designed learning experiences that extend well beyond the purely academic sphere to develop a profound sense of self in our students along with healthy interpersonal skills, a deep sense of global citizenship, and the skills to survive and thrive in today’s world.

Besides classroom learning, students get ample out-of-the-classroom exposure to different vocations as well as experts that give them an orientation to the kind of careers they may want to pursue in the future.