1	The British International School Tyumen
2	Mission Statement Our mission is to provide a high quality British Style Education, meeting the individual needs of all students regardless of age, ability and nationality.
3	"BIS follows the National Curriculum..." BIS follows the National Curriculum for England and Wales. The objectives of the National Curriculum: To ensure continuity through British Schools in the UK and Internationally. To provide opportunities for all children to learn and to achieve. To promote children’s moral, social and cultural development and prepare them for the opportunities and experiences of life. To promote and model positive behaviour with peers and adults.
4	Primary Education (age 3 – 11) Foundation stage is for children from ages 3 to 5. The Foundation Stage comprise of Nursery (from 3 to 4) and Reception (4 to 5). Key Stages1/2 comprise of Years 1-6. - Subjects covered are; Literacy, Numeracy, Science, History/Geography, Art, P.E., Music & IT. Russian language instruction begin in Year 1.
5	BIST teachers Main Classroom teachers are native English speaking who are supported in the Primary schools by Russian ESL trained staff &/or Russian assistants with adequate English speaking skills. Teachers are hired from the UK, Australia, South Africa, Canada, etc. All teachers are specifically qualified for the year group &/or subject they are teaching. Teachers are supported with Visas & work permits required to enter and leave Russia
6	Structure of BISM BISM comprises of 6 schools delivering the British curriculum to all year groups in the northern and southern campuses . BISM also operates 1 school in the south of Moscow delivering the Russian Curriculum with a strong English department staffed by native English speaking specialist teachers. BISM has a present enrolment of 1000 + students from 60 different nationalities. BISM is delivering a British style of education recognised in the UK and internationally. BISM offers an English as a Second Language programme and provides extensive support for non native English speakers.
7	Organisation School day begins at 8:50 am until 3:40pm. The school year is divided into three terms The school year begins on 01 September and finished the Friday of the first week of July. Excursions and field trips are planned within all schools each term.
8	Extra Curricular Activities We provide a number of extra curricular activities provided by outside qualified specialist and staff members. These include: Dancing (Ballet) Karate Arts and Crafts Sports, etc.
9	"The British International School provides..." The British International School provides a comprehensive and flexible curriculum to cater for children with different needs.