School Details
- Ages: 2-14
- Student population: 180
- Avg. class size: 15-22 and 10-12 in preschool
- School type: Private
- Curriculum: American
- Religious Affiliation: Baptist, Christian
Good To Know
- Meals: Hot & Cold
- After-school care: Yes
- Learning support: No
- Homeschool support: No
- Inspection report grade: Satisfactory
- Sibling discount: Yes
About
First Baptist Christian School is an elementary school which offers an American, Christian-based education with taught through a US Curriculum to children in Preschool (aged 3 years) to Sixth Grade in Grand Cayman.
All students take Music, PE, Spanish and ICT classes taught by
specialists. FBCS is an ASCI Member School and students take Terra Nova Achievement
tests annually.
They promote STEM learning, Accelerated Reading and Maths programs, and integrate technology and 21st Century learning into all subjects. Extra features include weekly chapels, anti-bullying programmes and Cayman culture events.
For First Baptist Christian School's most recent school inspection report please see here.
More Information:
Academic Calendar: September-June
Principal: Mrs Janet Durksen
Hours
Mon-Fri: 8.15am-2.45pm (children can be dropped from 7.30am)
After School Programme: 3pm-5.30pm
Tuition Fees
Note: Application fee of CI$150
Preschool (for 3 to 4 year olds): CI$8,050 per year
Sibling Discount: Sibling's fees are CI$7,650 for Preschool and CI$8,590 for KG–Grade 6.
Preschool
KG-Grade 6
Grad 7-8
After-School Programme: CI$190 per month full-time (4-5 days/week) and CI$150 part-time (1-3 days/week)
Meals: Hot lunches CI$5.50 daily through the Jump Start Cafe & Catering programme
Facilities
Gym, computer lab, 2:1 iPads, 1:1 laptops (Grades 3-8), library, music room, large sports field.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports clubs, cooking, drama, reading, soccer, spelling, track, basketball, STEM learning.