info@bmis.mw | 0983 297 020 | 0996 322 153 | 0886 488 490
Apply

Curriculum and Diplomas

BMIS is an IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate® (IB) Primary Years (PYP), IB Middle Years (MYP), and IB Diploma (DP) Programmes.

BMIS received international accreditation by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) in 2002 and by the Council of International Schools (CIS) in 2004.  In October 2019, BMIS was successful in being re-accredited with both of these agencies.

Additionally, BMIS is a member of the Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA) and also a Program Member of the Microsoft IT Academy.

To achieve this accreditation, CIS/NEASC schools must infuse international and intercultural perspectives into their programmes so that students can move forward with the attitudes and understanding that will provide them with a solid base wherever their studies or work may take them.

BMIS is one of only a handful of fully accredited schools in southern Africa. Recognition for fully accredited CIS/NEASC schools is very different to affiliate members since the accreditation process verifies that the school meets exacting international standards in the following areas:

•Philosophy and Objectives
•Curriculum
•Governance and Management
•Staff
•Student Support Services
•Resources
•Student and Community Life

The award of CIS & NEASC Accreditation demonstrates:

• The school is devoted to its mission. It cares enough about what it does to seek validation from a recognized accreditation authority.
• The school knows itself. It has thought deeply about the services it offers to students, family, and community.
• The school is student-orientated. Its philosophy of education is suitable for the students on roll and encompasses the development of the whole individual.
• The school accepts objective assessment. It is prepared to open its doors periodically to regular evaluation by the school community and by outside experienced evaluators.
• The school is constantly seeking to improve its performance in curricular and other areas.
• The school plans for the future. As part of the ongoing nature of the evaluation process, accredited schools are continually planning future developments.

High School Diploma

Results-Driven

The BMIS High School Diploma is a four-year programme beginning in Year 10, only awarded to students on successful completion of all graduation requirements at the end of Year 13. The BMIS High School Diploma provides an alternative pre-university qualification for students who elect, or who are advised, to follow a modified IB Middle Years Programme in Years 10 and 11, and/or a modified IB Diploma programme in Grades 11 and 12.

The BMIS High School Diploma is recognized by universities around the world.

All students in Grades 10-12 at BMIS are able to graduate with the BMIS High School Diploma providing they meet the following graduation requirements:

  • Maximum absence of 20 days in each of the four High School Diploma years (equivalent to a minimum 90% attendance record in a normal school year).
  • This requirement may be waived at the discretion of the Secondary Head Teacher under exceptional circumstances only (e.g. severe ill-health).
  • Late arrivals may affect overall attendance records.
  • Minimum of 12 credits cumulative for Grades 10 and 11.
  • Minimum of 12 credits cumulative for Grades 11 and 12.
  • Successful completion of the MYP Service as Action programme in Years 10 and 11, and successful completion of the DP CAS programme in Grades 11 and 12.
  • 24 Credits or higher.
  • No more than one grade 2 or lower in each year of the high school diploma.

For a full description of how to earn credits, and the BMIS High School Diploma CLICK HERE.

Our Upper School students consistently outperform world averages in AP and IB programs.