Our Curriculum

At Bend International School, our curriculum inspires students to reach their full potential and think globally. Core skills are taught through hands-on, integrated projects that make learning meaningful and connected across subjects. We weave STEAM—science, technology, engineering, art, and math—into every grade, blending academic rigor with creativity and real-world problem solving. Students also explore their connection to nature and their impact on the environment. Each unit ends with a celebration of learning, where students share projects that benefit our community and the world.

Global Education

At Bend International School, students develop global competence—the ability to understand diverse perspectives, communicate across cultures, and take action on real-world issues. Our bilingual Spanish–English immersion model and Sister-School exchange program deepen language fluency, cultural understanding, and connection to the wider world.

Philosophy of Teaching

We believe in providing a caring and supportive environment for every child, Every child can succeed at Bend International School.  We respect every child and teach to accomodate differences in backgrounds, learning styles, and ability levels.   Our teachers are excited about making learning fun for students and enjoyable each and every day.  The faculty at Bend International School work in a collaborative manner to refine our innovative program each year.  Our staff values global competency and having providing an international framework for our curriculum.  We above all else strive to make learning meaningful and relevant for all of our students K-8.  We believe in a student centered learning environment that provides for meaningful ownership  and student choice during classroom instructional time.  Our teachers acknowledge the value of parent involvement and communicate regularly with parents and guardians.  As a staff we engage in consistent and purposeful reflection to hone and improve our program each year.