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The Saltus Difference

Saltus demonstrates what makes it a world-class educational establishment

Everything we do at Saltus is designed to prepare our students for a fast-paced, ever-changing world. It is an allencompassing approach to learning, from Foundation Year through to Graduation, and embraces each students’ potential as learners, as human beings, and as ethical members of a global community. With two stunning campuses, students enjoy an enhanced learning environment that is full of life, energy and discovery.

Academic Excellence is the core of what we do – the business we are in. Our innovative programme ensures that Saltus students emerge with healthy selfconfidence, intellectual acuity, curious minds, and compassion for community. In short, they are ready for university and the world beyond.

Extracurricular activities are designed to help students find their passion. Whether based in athletics, service learning, or the range of clubs offered at Saltus; each student has the opportunity to explore options that encourage their creativity and dedication.

The more students are challenged to be leaders, the more confident and skilled they will be as leaders in their future lives. Our new student leadership model encourages everyone to be leaders and to develop a collaborative, communicative, fair and supportive mindset. We prize role models and place value on the impact behaviour can have on the lives of those around us.

Expert Faculty is the backbone of any powerful and effective academic programme. Their expertise, character and commitment add to the educational experience. Saltus teachers are learners first and their passion for education is apparent in all they do.

With all the opportunities available to Saltus students, they obtain a well-rounded education that encourages their love for learning and prepares them well for their future.

Personalised Learning

Students who have languagebased learning differences, such as dyslexia and ADHD, often struggle in traditional schools. They can feel isolated as their peers move ahead while they fall behind. Bermuda Centre for Creative Learning (BCCL) began in 2015, specifically for children who learn differently. Its continually researches and applies evidence-based ‘best-

Children with learning or attention issues are as smart as their peers and can achieve at high levels, but too often are misunderstood as lazy or unintelligent. Without the right academic or emotional support, they are more likely than their peers to repeat a grade, develop low self-esteem and lose interest in school.*

BCCL is the first and currently the only school in Bermuda that provides a personalized learning plan for students who have a learning difference.

*National Center for Learning Disabilities

Personalized Learning

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teaching’ practices and understands that teacher effectiveness ties directly to student learning. Small class sizes led by master teachers with a nurturing approach, has a positive impact for students’ selfconfidence — making a huge difference for them and their families.

Each student has a personalised learning plan which includes goals to meet their academic and social and emotional growth. Teachers continually track student progress, which allows them to move year levels throughout the school year. In addition to personalised learning plans, daily physical education classes, brain-breaks, mindfulness exercises and specialist therapeutic interventions are provided during the school day as part of BCCL’s wraparound support.

BCCL follows the UK National Curriculum, the International Primary Years Curriculum (IPC) and the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC). The IPC and IMYC integrate core subjects through project-based learning, allowing students to learn multiple subject areas through thematic units in a cross-curricular approach. It is located in the City of Hamilton, within walking distance to local parks, businesses, bus transportation and the Bermuda Sea Express Ferry Service, making access to St. George’s and Royal Naval Dockyard historic sites possible. BCCL has rolling admission for children ages 6 to 15 and invites prospective students to spend an Experience Week with its learning community to determine eligibility. Tuition bursaries are available for families who qualify. Please visit: www.bccl.bm, Facebook and Instagram to learn more about the BCCL way of learning.

SCHOOL REPORT World-class curriculum

MSA discusses one of the best learning systems in the world

MSA uses the Alberta Programs of Study from Alberta, Canada, which is recognised as one of the world leaders in education.

MSA’s continuous curriculum begins with age-appropriate learning at age 4 in its Early Learning Program and continues through to graduation from grade 12. The Alberta Programs of Study is held in high regard by universities around the world and MSA students write the rigorous Alberta Diploma Exams.

At MSA we recognise each child as an individual and help them to develop according to their potential so they may become responsible members of a complex and rapidly changing world. Inspired by the concept that all students have several languages of learning, we value our students as individuals capable of doing and communicating their unique abilities in extraordinary ways.

The school campus is conveniently located within the City of Hamilton and offers a variety of opportunities for sports and the arts.

Every parent wants to set up their children for the best opportunity for success, getting an MSA education with an Alberta High School Diploma helps them do that.

Collaborative Learning. Individual Development.

Every child is unique, with different interests and strengths. From our Early Years Program to Grade 12, MSA respects and nurtures the whole child, offering a multifaceted, collaborative approach to education.

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BHS is an independent, International Baccalaureate and Round Square School for students from the Early Years Programme (EYP) through to Y13. BHS is all-girls’ from ages 4-16, and co-educational in the final two years of the IB Diploma programme. The School’s mission is to cultivate a dynamic and inclusive learning environment that fosters intellectual curiosity, community consciousness and resilient independence. At BHS, girls and young women are empowered to develop their individual potential and step into the world boldly, responsibly and joyfully.

Set in the heart of Hamilton, the BHS campus is a place where students acquire critical and creative thinking and dynamic problemsolving skills in an inspirational learning environment. The state-ofthe-art Innovation Centre and Arts Wing provides facilities unlike any other in Bermuda. Students at BHS are given every opportunity in sports, the STEM subjects, the performing and visual arts, and are offered a wide variety of extra-curricular activities. Through their Global Round Square membership, students have the opportunity to travel around the world on exchanges, conferences, service projects and cultural trips, where they broaden their world-view beyond the shores of Bermuda.

Head of School, Linda Parker states, “When I walk around school and talk to students and staff or observe lessons or activities, I am endlessly reminded of how very fortunate we are at BHS. We work collaboratively with talented young people who have very bright futures. As I interview prospective students and staff, they invariably remark on several aspects of the School: the high level of academic achievement, the international opportunities, the warm and nurturing environment and our happy, confident students.”

As a school dedicated to the education and empowerment of girls for over 125 years, BHS believes that when girls are given the resources, support and encouragement they deserve, they can achieve anything. BHS provides an environment where girls and young women take centre stage and learn to use their voice confidently and with purpose. 100% of BHS graduates go on to tertiary education and join a close-knit Alumni community around the world.

If you would like to visit BHS, please contact the Director of Admissions and Inclusion at admissions@bhs.bm. www.bhs.bm. Tel: 295-6153

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BHS empowers all girls to step confidently into the future by o ering academic excellence enriched by innovation and taught in a supportive, collaborative community.

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Whilst Warwick Academy is 360 years old and the oldest continuously operating school in the Western Hemisphere it remains a beacon of educational innovation in Bermuda. is old fashioned or stuck in their ways.

The school prides itself on

authentic pastoral care, flexible

curriculum pathways and a vibrant co-curricular program to develop the holistic child. What follows is a snap shot of recent innovation in action. • Several unique academic pathways available, which allow for a flexible academic approach. The IB

Career-Related Programme (IBCP)

incorporating BTEC non-examination vocational subjects, and the Accelerated Science pathway in Year 10 offering a broader and faster paced journey through Physics, Chemistry and Biology are two examples. • Individualising the University/

College and career decision-making

process with a team of staff to focus on each jurisdiction resulting in an incredibly successful first choice acceptance rate of 98%. • Activity afternoons built in the school day encouraging aerobic activities and building relationships with staff, students and their peers. Over 40 different activities are on offer from Sustainable Gardening to Kayaking to Football. • A Learning Enrichment Programme and facilities to support learning needs for all. • A whole school approach to supporting student wellbeing through re-structuring counselling services, initiating school focused mental health research, using social

and emotional learning technology

to keep connected with students, and ensuring accurate child safeguarding policies in place. • Science developments include building a Marine Science Facility making use of the schools waterfront property; the Natural History Club and their composting and sustainable gardening initiatives; STEAM curriculum changes with Year 9 students studying Bio-Chemistry and Physical Science (Engineering). • A sports science course added to Year 9. • A high performance swim program for ambitious swimmers wanting to stay on island, train during the school day and compete against US schools. • As a private school with a public purpose cultivating community partnerships with clubs. Warwick Archers Football Club, Warwick Academy Cricket Club, Sharks Swim Club and Mariners Rugby Club. • Covid forced innovation with the use of Microsoft Teams, a Brick2Click laptop initiative to allow for movement between home and School.

Find out more by reviewing the school’s website: www.warwick. bm; Strategic Plan - The Way Forward: https://www.flipgorilla. com/p/26183111565903976/ show or contacting Mrs. Rochelle Lee, Director of Admissions: rlee@ warwick.bm or 239 9457.

Building Lives for Eternity

Bermuda Institute is a Seventhday Adventist pre K-12 college preparatory coeducational school, located in Southampton. It is the only Seventh-day Adventist school on the island. It is operated by a twenty-three-member Board of Directors who represent a crosssection of the school constituency, such as pastors, church members, parents and teachers.

Bermuda Institute was established in 1943 for the sole purpose of providing a Christ-centered education for the Seventh-day Adventist Youth of Bermuda, and any other young person who desires a Christian learning environment.

Though our curriculum is based on the American System that requires our students to sit the SAT and ACT exams, our philosophy of education fosters the development of the physical, mental, social and spiritual aspects of each student. This is acquired through the combined efforts of the home, church, and the school in harmony with the standards and ideals of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. We integrate faith and learning in everything we do. It is not just about the learning of content, though it is highlighted, but the total development of the individual. They are proficient in math and science, master critical thinking and communication skills, with a strong emphasis on service. We are well known in the community for our dynamic music program. We are accredited by the Accrediting Association of Seventh-day Adventist Schools, Colleges and Universities, National Council for Private School Accreditation, and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools.

Because of the small class sizes, our campus enjoys a family atmosphere. With fewer students in the classroom they receive more individual attention from our dedicated teachers who want the best for their students, and make every effort to ensure that they reach their full potential. They take the time to get to know each child personally, build their selfconfidence, while creating a safe learning environment for everyone.

At Bermuda Institute we are proud of the fact that 98% of our graduates go on to higher education. With their College Preparatory Diploma or General Certificate, they are able to attend any school of their choice in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and the Caribbean, then they return home to give back to their community.

Our mission is to encourage every student who enters our gates to develop a personal relationship with God, challenge them to academic, physical and social excellence, thus equip them for Heaven, service to God and their fellow men. www.bermudainstitute.bm

Preparing the head, hands and heart of each learner

Somersfield Academy, Bermuda’s International School, was founded in 1991 by a group of parents who created the Montessori Trust.

The school was originally known as the Montessori International Academy and changed its name to Somersfield Academy when it relocated to Devonshire in 2001.

Somersfield Academy boasts small classes and over 500 students ranging in age from 3 to 18 years old. The school is divided into three divisions: Montessori, Upper Primary and Secondary. At the Montessori levels (ages 3- 9), the student to teacher ratio is very small — 12:1 — providing one of the most personalised learning experiences of any school on the island.

Somersfield Academy, Bermuda’s first internationally accredited school, is currently validated by the Canadian Accredited Independent Schools authority, as well as the International Baccalaureate Organisation and is an associate member of the American Montessori Society and an affiliate of the National Association of Independent Schools. As Bermuda’s only accredited SEED School (Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity), Somersfield is a champion for diversity, equity and inclusion.

Visitors to the school remark on the warm, inviting, family atmosphere and the vibrant sense of energy and innovation that characterises the Somersfield experience. The campus is beautifully landscaped and has seen extensive improvements recently, including a fresh state-of-the art science suite, “success centers” for remediation and enrichment and, most impressively, an exciting International Center with flexible instructional spaces for delivering the I.B. Diploma Programme.

The newly introduced I.B. Diploma Programme provides a robust and broad preparation for tertiary education and the world of work. The select range of courses offered are designed to prepare students to meet the demands of university study and the world of work beyond.

As an international school servicing a broad population of both local and mobile families, the Montessori and I.B. programmes are readily transferable and recognised in over 200 countries. The school’s rolling admission policy, which accepts students throughout the school year, provides new families to the island the opportunity to join a dynamic and diverse school community that is committed to providing a stellar program of study for the 21st century global learner.

For students to thrive in the 21st century they must engage in meaningful work that is both academic and grounded in real world contexts. Rooted in IB and Montessori philosophy Somersfield Academy’s dedicated staff understand the power of connecting with students, inspiring them to test their limits and transcend them.

Don’t miss the opportunity to join a dynamic and diverse community designed for the global learner.

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A tiny island in the middle of nowhere — how could it possibly have adequate facilities for the schooling of the most important child in the world … yours!

Because Bermudians have always taken education seriously, the facilities are superb. And not just facilities. The simple truth is that Bermuda can and does educate its young residents to a surprising degree of success.

It has been said that Bermuda produces more qualified professionals than any other country on a proportional basis. So you can rest assured that your child will not be put at a disadvantage by coming here with you.

So which school? For beginners, all nurseries — whether Government run or private — have to conform to internationally accepted standards of care and education. The best way to choose is to visit them and also ask other parents.

Schooling is compulsory from the age of five. You have a choice of public and private institutions, all with curricula that blend North American and British systems.

Many people from overseas plump for private schools here. The fees can reach up to $25,000 a year. There are schools geared specifically (but not exclusively) for Catholics and Seventh-Day Adventists, as well as Montessori and special learning schools.

The school year lasts close to 40 weeks, from early September to late June, with Christmas (two weeks), Easter (two weeks) and summer (10 weeks) breaks. Children must wear uniform.

If you are considering one of the Government schools, it is wise to contact the Ministry of Education, Tel: 441-278-3300.

For older children and young adults, there is the Bermuda College, which offers full and part-time courses in a wide variety of subjects, many of which can be credited towards degrees. www.college.bm.