Academics
Assessments
Continuous, fair and transparent
Assessment at BFIS
Assessment at BFIS is continuous, fair and transparent. It helps teachers plan the next steps in learning and keeps parents fully informed.
Internal Assessment
- The academic year has two terms, weighted 30% (First Term) and 70% (Second Term).
- Each term combines formative assessment (30%: class work, homework, projects, reading, dictation or practicals) and summative term examinations (70%).
- Mid-term tests are held in both terms; Kindergarten is assessed through ongoing observation and activities.
- Examination papers are generated from the school’s secure question bank and administered by the Examination Cell under strict confidentiality.
External Examinations
| Year | Examination | Awarding Body |
|---|---|---|
| Year 6 | iPrimary (English, Maths, Science) | Pearson Edexcel |
| Year 9 | iLower Secondary (English, Maths, Science) | Pearson Edexcel |
| Year 11 | International GCSE | Pearson Edexcel |
| Year 12 | International AS Level | Pearson Edexcel |
| Year 13 | International A Level | Pearson Edexcel |
| Years 9–12 | SSC (Matric) and HSSC (FSc) | FBISE, Islamabad |
Students also take part in international benchmarking assessments — PISA, TIMSS and PIRLS — under MOEHE supervision.
Assessment Weighting by Class
| Class | First Term | Second Term | Final Term | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year – 01 to Year – 09 | Formative 30 % | Summative 70 % | Formative 30 % | Summative 70 % | Final Percentage |
| Aggregate % | 30 % | 70 % | 100 % | ||
| Class | First Term | Second Term / Mock Exam | Final Term | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year – 10 O Level | Formative – | Summative 100 % | Formative – | Summative 100 % | Final Percentage |
| Aggregate % | 30 % | 70 % | 100 % | ||
| Class | First Term | Second Term / Mock Exam | Final Term | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year – 11 FSc, 12 FSc | Formative – | Summative 100 % | Formative – | Summative 100 % | Final Percentage |
| Aggregate % | – | 100 % | 100 % | ||
| Class | First Term | Second Term / Mock Exam | Final Term | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year – 11 O Level Year – 12 AS Level Year – 13 A Level | Formative – | Summative 100 % | Formative – | Summative 100 % | Final Percentage |
| Aggregate % | – | 100 % | 100 % | ||
Formative Assessment Criterion for Year 1–9 (30%)
| Subject | Mid-Term Test | Assignment | Homework / Speaking | Reading | Dictation | Oral Recitation | Practical | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 20% | 05% | 05% | – | – | – | – | 30% |
| Science | 20% | 05% | 05% | – | – | – | – | 30% |
| Global Citizenship | 20% | 05% | 05% | – | – | – | – | 30% |
| Qatar History | 20% | 05% | 05% | – | – | – | – | 30% |
| English | 10% | 05% | 05% | 05% | 05% | – | – | 30% |
| Urdu | 10% | 05% | 05% | 05% | 05% | – | – | 30% |
| Arabic | 10% | 05% | 05% | 05% | 05% | – | – | 30% |
| Computer Science | 10% | 05% | 05% | – | – | – | 10% | 30% |
| Islamic Studies | 10% | 05% | 05% | – | – | 10% | – | 30% |
The Mid-Term Test covers – Year 1–3: 40% of the conceptual content taught; Year 4–9: 45% of the conceptual content taught.
Promotion & Reporting
- Promotion requires at least 50% in each subject and 50% overall, with a minimum of 80% attendance.
- Students in examination classes must pass the school’s send-up/mock examinations to be registered for board examinations.
- Results, mid-term reports and term reports are published on the Parent Portal; senior board classes receive fortnightly progress reports.
- Parent–Teacher Meetings are held at the end of each term.