Providing a meaningful, rigorous American curriculum in a global context
About BAIS
Welcome to the Banjul American International School! Originally known as the Banjul American Embassy School, our school was founded in 1984 by a small group of American families with support from the US Embassy. In December 2016, the Board of Directors voted unanimously to change our name to the Banjul American International School to reflect our globally-minded curriculum and our diverse international community of students and parents. BAIS continues to maintain a strong relationship with the US Embassy and receives an annual grant from the US State Department?s Office of Overseas Schools.
The BAIS community has always been very close, almost like a family. I am thankful to my parents that they gave me the opportunity to spend my childhood in this environment, since I believe that it influenced my way of thinking, my values and my attitude a lot.
BAIS was definitely a great experience for me. I enjoyed the both the theory and practical approach of the school. I liked how my teachers always saw potential in me even with the subjects I was weak in. Looking back on my education, it is BAIS that holds the closest memories to my heart.
BAIS is an amazing school in which I had great experiences. This was such a free school which allowed me to express my views and ideas. The environment was very friendly that it was not hard to fit in. BAIS planned marvelous events and I can say that the teachers fully prepared me to get into a good school.
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March 13, 2020
BAIS believes in a holistic education that develops far more than reading and math skills. We develop confidence, public presentation skills and a passion for the arts. Every year BAIS puts on a musical in which all students perform to practice these
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March 6, 2020
BAIS MS students teaching about proportional reasoning at our celebration of learning... See article on our Facebook Page - Click Read More to access video link!
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Thank you for your interest in the Banjul American International School. As a small, diverse international school on The Gambia?s beautiful smiling coast, BAIS offers a rigorous...
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Embrace diversity
Strive for peace
Work with dignity
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