“Libraries store the energy that fuels the imagination, open up windows to the world and inspire us to explore and achieve...”.
The library at British International School erves as a gateway to worlds both real and imagined. It is
a haven for knowledge seekers,
a tranquil space where the echoes of turning pages and quiet contemplation create an atmosphere conducive to learning,
Adorned with a diverse collection of literature spanning genres and cultures, the library,
a repository of books but as a beacon, guiding students on a journey of intellectual exploration and lifelong learning,
an environment are designed to help the school meet its targets and goals for raising student achievement
uniquely positioned to take a school and curriculum-wide view of resourcing and technology for learning
an ocean of knowledge about inquiry models, information texts and tools, and literature to suit students at all levels
With modern amenities and cozy reading corners, fostering a love for literature and research, the students are welcomed into a realm where curiosity is nurtured, and the pursuit of wisdom is celebrated.
Our library’s collections, services and environment are all designed to help the school meet its targets and goals for raising student achievement. The school library is uniquely positioned to take a school and curriculum-wide view of resourcing and technology for learning. Our library staff are valuable members of curriculum planning and instruction teams within the school. They have a broad knowledge of inquiry models, information texts and tools, and literature to suit students at all levels. They also work with individual staff and students to understand their particular information or reading needs. They also help them access the materials they need to create a place that reflects and welcomes the diverse readers and learners within our school community.
The school library provides information and ideas that are fundamental to functioning successfully in today's information and knowledge-based society. The school library equips students with lifelong learning skills and develops the imagination, enabling them to live as responsible citizens. School libraries are places for learning and thinking. They play a key role in supporting and developing literacy and the enjoyment of reading. As Joy Cowley writes, 'A sanctuary, a mine of treasure, a house of maps to secret lives in secret worlds … – the library became my other home..
The BIS library contains strategies and ideas for creating a reader-friendly environment. The library is an integral part of the cultural and social life of your school. It is the central point for people to read, join in cultural activities, and access information.