About International School

 

Baku Modern Educational Complex - International School (BMEC-IS) was founded in 2012 and quickly gained accreditation and the status of an international school due to its educational system based on international experience and sustainable development. Currently, the school is home to around 500 students.

At BMEC-IS, English subjects are taught alongside national standards, creating a comprehensive curriculum that enhances students' knowledge and skills. In order to offer a global education and student-centred approach, BMEC-IS offers the Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary International Curriculum, as well as the IB DP for its older students. To ensure a high-quality education, BMEC-IS employs both local and foreign teachers with international teaching experience.

BMEC-IS students actively participate in various republican and international professional Olympiads and subject competitions. These include the American Mathematical Contest (I place), SASMO (II place), the Azercell Cup (I- II places) organized by Azerbaijan-France College UFAZ, Geoscience Competition (III place), Technofest Cometition 2022, STEM Olympiad, RSM International Math Contest, Purple Math Comet (I place), Kangaroo, World Math Day, and many others.

Baku Modern Educational Complex - International School is a Candidate School* for the IB DP Program.

This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy—a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that Baku Modern International School believes is important for our students.  Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted. For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org.

School Mission Statement 

Based on qualities we hope to instil in our children, the school has developed a single vision and goal for the entire school in collaboration with all stakeholders. For further clarity, we have developed unique visions and objectives for every sector, with the aim of inspiring and encouraging all the participants in those areas towards goals that are most relevant to their needs.

BMEC-IS Whole: B.M.E.C.I.S – Bravery, Mindfulness, Excellence, Commitment, Integrity, Success
 
BMEC-IS Primary: “At BMEC-IS Primary, we are educators dedicated to inspiring growth and global awareness within a supportive, safe and innovative environment. Our goal is to cultivate respectful, confident and critical thinkers who thrive in collaboration by the end of Primary School”
 
BMEC-IS Secondary: “At BMEC-IS, we assist our students and parents to make informed educational choices that best suit their individual needs, nurturing them to become well-rounded, honest and disciplined adults. We are committed to creating an inclusive, respectful and open-minded environment that fosters excellence, empathy and global awareness. Through strong collaboration and support, we empower students and teachers alike to reach their full potential, ensuring they are not only academically prepared but resilient and independent. Our goal is to cultivate ethical and hard-working individuals who contribute positively to society.”

School Mission and Student Learning Outcomes 

The school mission statement, integrated within the school curriculum, culture, and community outreach, is defined through key standards which express Baku Modern Educational Complex - International School’s commitment to learning. These outcomes are reviewed every three years with regular observation and data collection to develop effective learning opportunities, review areas of weakness, and celebrate students’ achievement within the school program.  

Development of Student Learning Outcomes 

  • Globally minded: BMEC-IS appointed outcomes determined by stakeholder input (2019 survey), supported by Common Core and BMEC-IS written standards. 

  • Critically Thinking: Common Core standards supported by Bloom’s Taxonomy to support higher order thinking. 

  • College and Career Ready: Technology centered Common Core standards for communicating and presenting ideas in a 21st century environment aligning to the SAMR Technology Model.