Parent's Review of BAICA in Buenos Aires, Argentina

What is the name of your child's school? (Please report on one school per survey.)

BAICA

In what town or city is this school located?

Buenos Aires

How would you describe this school? (i.e. American, British, International, Local, etc.)

International

What grade levels are represented at this school?

PK3-12th.

How do most children get to school everyday? (bus, train, walk, etc.)

Bus and car. Only a few walk or use public transportation. The school bus service is very good.

How would you describe the facilities at this school? What extra-curricular activities are available?

The facilities are brand new. It is a small school and class sizes are small. Learning is a very personalized and caring experience. Teachers encourage excellence in a loving environment. There are AP courses available, also extracurricular activities such as TaeKwon Do, Chess, Drama, Computer Lab,a great Art program, AWANA, etc. They go twice a week to a P.E. Campus nearby to practice several sports.

What has this school done to help your child transition from the curriculum in your home country into the curriculum in your new country? Are there programs to prepare your child for repatriation?

There are both ESL (English as a Second Language)and SSL (Spanish as a Second Language) programs as needed. Children are mainstreamed as soon as they are able to. The school offers US calendar and curricula as well as Argentine program.

How would you describe the social activities available for parents through this school? Are there parent-teacher organizations?

Parents get to meet in various events the school prepares for parents and families specially, as picnics, get-togethers, etc. There is a PTF organization. Teachers work closely with parents in school events.

What advice would you give to someone considering enrolling their child in this school?

It is a highly recommended school for either expatriates and also for locals that want a quality education with international standards for their children. There is a lot of attention to detail and communication with parents. My family is very satisfied with the school. - Phone 5411-4549-1300 - www.baica.com

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