My Transitions From School to School
Having travelled to Lesotho, Uganda and Kyrgyzstan, Raiana shares her experiences with school, friendship and belonging. By: Raiana Imanalieva I am someone who has travelled a lot so I’ve been to...
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What Sports are Offered at BIS?
Want to get involved in a sport? BIS offers many options. This article will give you the lay of the land. By: Asiiya Mamitova Sport is one of the most important parts of our lives. It helps us to...
Bar Mitzvah and Shichigosan
Students at BIS are navigating the pathways to enter into adulthood and our writer Hayato is looking at how this happens in various cultures and different parts of the world. By Hayato Haraguchi We...
Rolling the dice on truth – are Board Games any good?
Board Game Quoridor Board Games are a fascinating tool of enjoyment and fun, however is it a distraction or a sense of escape for students who indulge in it everyday? The answer may surprise you...
The History of Bailanysh News
Bailanysh stands for connection, so how has the newspaper connected to students in the past 3 years? By: Arina Tuboltseva Bailanysh News is a news source that has inspired, entertained, and united...
From Good to Great: Simple but Effective Ways to Boost Your College Portfolio
Wanna become a star college applicant? Want to be the one student to stand out in the applicants? Read this to learn more. Bishkek International School - Secondary Library What can you do to...
Breaking the Myths: The Reasons Why Students Get Denied by Elite Colleges
Williams College - Open Source Image Every year tens of thousands of students apply to top schools, and only a small fraction of them succeed in getting accepted. What does it take to get accepted...
Friendship in the Digital Age: Navigating the Benefits of Social Circles
A Tennis Court - a good place to find new friends. In Picture: Rafael, Hadizha, Katya, Alan, David Sofia and Timur It is recommended that people have multiple social circles. However you may...
Exceptional Art Student Aliya Kazieva
To help you decide on your IB subjects, Aliya shares her experience in art classes. By: Darika Zhaparova Dear readers, As a features writer and IB student I decided that we should talk more about...
A Look at the BIS Library
The school library is a sanctuary for readers, but finding something to read is always a big decision. Find suggestions from students and teachers here! By: Arina Tuboltseva Have you ever gone to...