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At Bellevue Children’s Academy, learning is active, purposeful, and engaging. Students explore ideas and deepen their understanding through inquiry and hands-on experiences. The International Baccalaureate Primary Years fuel curiosity and confidence, developing critical thinking and making meaningful connections.
As a PYP IB World Preschool and Elementary program for advanced learners, children engage in personalized instruction, daily visible thinking routines and quarterly learning portfolios.
With small class sizes, teachers provide the right balance of challenge and support. From Early Years through Elementary, students grow collaborative and engaged, taking ownership of their learning every step of the way.
ISP’s research-led approach helps students build the life competencies they need to thrive now and throughout their lifetime. These core human skills grow through learning experiences embedded across every stage of the learning journey.
Thinking deeply, questioning and problem-solving: "I lead my learning by solving problems, communicating confidently, and managing my time effectively."
Critical thinking
Making sense of information, solving problems, and making smart decisions
Creativity
Generating new ideas, exploring different perspectives and innovating
Curiosity
Asking "why?" and "what if?" to deepen understanding and spark new ideas
Understanding the world and taking action: "I am curious about different cultures and take action for a better world."
Citizenship
Recognising one's role in the global community
Action
Taking meaningful steps to support social causes
Understanding
Respecting different perspectives and ways of life
Managing self, goals and growth: "I know how I learn best, set goals and stay motivated to improve."
Confidence
Believing in self and tackling challenges with a positive mindset
Learning to Learn
Understanding how to improve learning strategies
Wellbeing
Balancing mental, emotional and physical health
Working together and building strong relationships: "I collaborate, communicate and build meaningful relationships with others."
Collaboration
Working effectively as a team to achieve shared goals
Communication
Expressing ideas clearly and listening to others
Social-Emotional
Understanding emotions and managing them effectively
Using technology safely and creatively: "I use digital tools responsibly to communicate, create and innovate."
Digital Literacy
Using technology effectively and safely
Responsibility
Respecting others and making ethical choices online
Innovation
Using technology to develop ideas and improve solutions
As one of the best Elementary School in Washington State, our school provides IB students with the tools to develop critical thinking skills and tackle complex challenges. Through rigorous academic programs and the study of a second language, students gain cultural understanding and build meaningful connections in an increasingly interconnected and rapidly changing world.
Inquisitive
Students are encouraged to question, investigate, and explore ideas in depth - both on their own and through collaboration. Their natural curiosity fuels continuous learning and keeps discovery at the heart of every experience.
Knowledgeable
Learners build strong, relevant knowledge and skills that extend beyond the classroom. What they learn is applied to real-world contexts, engaging with issues that matter locally and globally, transforming understanding into action.
Thinking
Students use critical and creative thinking to examine ideas, experiment with solutions, and tackle complex problems. They approach challenges thoughtfully while considering multiple perspectives.
Learners communicate with confidence and creativity across languages and formats. They work collaboratively, express ideas clearly, and listen with openness and respect to others’ viewpoints.
Principled
Students act with integrity, honesty, fairness, and respect, taking responsibility for their actions and standing up for what is right.
Open-minded
IB students value diversity in all its forms. They actively seek to understand different cultures, traditions, and perspectives, cultivating inclusion, respect, and global awareness.
Caring
Students recognize the needs of others, offer support, and strive to make a positive difference within the school and the wider community.
Risk-takers
Students embrace new experiences and challenges with courage and resilience. They step outside their comfort zones, learning from setbacks and growing through perseverance.
Balanced
Learners develop balance across intellectual, physical, and emotional areas, understanding that personal success includes caring for themselves, others, and the world around them.
Reflective
Students thoughtfully consider their learning journeys, recognizing strengths and areas for growth. Through reflection, they set meaningful goals, acknowledge progress, and commit to ongoing improvement.
As part of International Schools Partnership, every child’s journey is enriched with proven learning experiences that forever spark curiosity and grow confidence.
Academic achievement
Strong academic outcomes open pathways to leading universities and future opportunities worldwide.
Life competencies
Build the human skills needed to adapt, collaborate, and keep learning throughout life.
Multilingualism
Develop fluency across languages, cultures, and global environments.
International opportunities
Take part in global experiences that broaden perspectives and build confidence.
Life and career pathways
Explore personalized university and career pathways shaped around individual ambitions.
Strong academic results begin with students who feel challenged, supported, and engaged in learning.Students across ISP schools consistently achieve results above local and international benchmarks through learning experiences that challenge thinking, deepen understanding, and help every learner keep getting better.
Students are growing up in a world shaped by rapid technological change, uncertainty, and challenges we cannot yet predict.To thrive, they need the skills that give them the curiosity to question, the confidence to adapt, the ability to collaborate, and the resilience to keep learning throughout life.International Schools Partnership – ISP has partnered with Camtree at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge, in developing ways to embed life competencies into everyday learning experiences across ISP Schools worldwide.
Language opens doors to new cultures, perspectives, and opportunities.Students across ISP schools develop proficiency in multiple world languages while continuing to strengthen their home or first language.Through meaningful learning experiences and international collaboration, students build the confidence to communicate across cultures and thrive in global environments.
International learning experiences help students see beyond their own environment and understand the world from different perspectives.Students across ISP Schools take part in unique collaborations, exchanges, competitions, and global experiences that encourage curiosity, teamwork, and independent thinking.Working with global partners, these life changing opportunities help students build confidence, strengthen relationships, and adapt to new experiences across cultures and countries.
Every student’s future pathway is different and through our Future Pathways program, families are supported by specialist counselors and advisors who guide subject choices, university applications, and career decisions with personalized support throughout the learning journey.University fairs, global experts, and our A–Z Speaker Series help students explore emerging careers and future industries with confidence.Students benefit from exclusive ISP scholarships and opportunities with some of the world’s most recognized institutions.
We have a strong, student-centred support system that nurtures both academic success and emotional wellbeing, with dedicated counselling and close collaboration between school and families. Students build resilience, confidence, and essential life skills through our social and emotional learning.
We measure the quality of learning through International Schools Partnership’s Learning Improvement Process - LIP. This framework helps teachers and leaders reflect on what works and adapt quickly to meet each learner’s needs, ensuring every student feels ready to embrace good struggles and succeed.
Informed by evidence gathered through this process, our learning spaces continually evolve to spark curiosity, foster resilience and prepare students with the skills they need to thrive - not just in school, but in life. Every improvement is guided by what drives real progress for learners.
BCA is a community where children are known, supported, and challenged to grow.
Michael Gwaltney, Head of School
Grow curiosity, confidence, and character. At Bellevue Children’s Academy, students explore boldly, think deeply, and build the skills to thrive in school and beyond.
