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Experience BiS in Action Join our Morning Tea! Discover the vibrant learning environment at Brisbane Independent School during a typical school day. Join us for a relaxed morning tea where you can observe our classrooms in action, meet our dedicated...

What is BiStopia? BiStopia is Brisbane Independent School’s (BiS) twice-yearly student-led micro-society where learners collaboratively build a functioning world from scratch. It’s a vibrant living classroom where students engage in governance, economics, ethics and social systems—all designed and run by...

Every moment at BiS — from messy play to quiet reading corners — is shaped by care, connection, and curiosity. On BiStow Day, we invite our entire BiS community to give a little and BiStow a lot. We’re aiming to...

Self-directed learning: Building confidence, curiosity and lifelong skills at BIS In today’s rapidly changing world, the ability to direct one’s own learning is more important than ever. At BiS, self-directed learning (SDL) is not just a concept—it is embedded in...

Our much-loved BiS Trivia Night is back – and if you missed it last year, you definitely heard about it. This is your chance to get in on the fun! Join BiS parents from the past, present and future for...

The science of learning and development at BiS: How a spiraling curriculum builds deep understanding How do children learn best? Decades of research in cognitive science, psychology and education show that learning is most effective when it is active, connected and...