British International School of Boston
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Boston, MA
416 Pond St, Boston, MA 02130
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- ACollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The largest independent school in Boston
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Growing: enrollment up 67% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Boston since at least 2011
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
In Boston, Massachusetts, British International School of Boston is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 481 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 67% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 176 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 481
- Teachers
- 53 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 240 girls, 241 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 176 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 82% of independent schools in Massachusetts.
- Compared with 39 independent schools in Massachusetts.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- A state or regional independent school association
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about British International School of Boston
What grades does British International School of Boston serve?
British International School of Boston serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend British International School of Boston?
About 481 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at British International School of Boston?
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