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Written by our school for parents: choosing a school, IB and CBSE, the early years, and what a day at BIS really looks like.
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The First Goodbye: Inside Drop-Off Week at Bloomingdale
The first morning of school is really the first morning of letting go — for the child, and for the parent at the gate. At Bloomingdale International School in…
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Thursday, July 30, 2026 IB or CBSE? A Vijayawada Parent's Honest Walkthrough It is the question we hear most from parents across Vijayawada: IB or CBSE? The honest answer is that there is no universally 'better' board only a better fit for your… Read the blog 
Thursday, June 25, 2026 Steady Aim, Steadier Heart Shanmukha Shoots His Way to the Nationals! Our MYP1 student makes history as one of Andhra Pradesh's youngest qualified pistol shooters At an age when most children are still discovering their passions,… Read the blog 
Friday, June 12, 2026 How IB Students Crack JEE and NEET: The Strategy That Works For years, the answer many families heard was discouraging. The common belief was that engineering and medical entrance examinations in India were designed almost… Read the blog 
Thursday, June 11, 2026 What Happens After IB? University Destinations of Indian IB Diploma Graduates For many Indian parents exploring the IB Diploma Programme, one question eventually becomes more important than the curriculum itself: What actually happens after IB?… Read the blog
Friday, June 26, 2026 What Should Parents Look for in a Residential School in Andhra Pradesh? For many families, choosing a residential school is one of the most significant educational decisions they will make. Unlike a day school, a residential school becomes… Read the blog 
Friday, June 26, 2026 Raising a Global Citizen in Vijayawada: Why More Local Families Are Choosing International Education A decade ago, many parents in Vijayawada evaluated schools primarily through academic results, board examination performance, and university admissions. Today, the… Read the blog - Thursday, June 25, 2026 Proud Moment for Our Fin Swimmers! Our swimmers delivered outstanding performances at the National Fin Swimming Championship 2026 held in Goa from 29th–31st May. Their hard work, dedication, and… Read the blog
Thursday, June 11, 2026 IB Diploma and Indian Universities: What Parents Should Know Before Choosing IB For many Indian parents exploring international education, one question comes up almost immediately: Will Indian universities actually accept the IB Diploma? The answer… Read the blog
Friday, June 26, 2026 What is iCBSE? Understanding the Next Generation of CBSE Learning For decades, Indian parents asked a fairly straightforward question when choosing a school: "Will this school help my child score well?" Today, parents are asking… Read the blog 
Friday, June 26, 2026 Bloomingdale International School Review: What Parents Say After 3, 5, and 10 Years Most parents do not truly review a school after the first parent orientation, the first annual day, or even the first report card. The real review happens years later.… Read the blog 
Friday, June 12, 2026 IB PYP vs Regular Nursery/Kindergarten: What the Research Says About Early Childhood Education For many parents, choosing a preschool or kindergarten feels like the first truly emotional educational decision they make for their child. At this stage, parents are… Read the blog 
Friday, June 12, 2026 Is an IB School Worth ₹4-5 Lakhs a Year? An Honest Answer for Indian Parents Every parent considering an IB school in India eventually reaches the same uncomfortable question: Is paying ₹4-5 lakhs a year actually worth it? Not in theory. Not in… Read the blog