The tuition fee covers all normal academic expenses, including textbooks, as well as school dinner and an afternoon snack. BIST’s extensive range of Clubs and Creativity activities are also included. One lesson of swimming is included per week for Primary students, while additional lessons will be billed separately. Field trips, special activities which take place on/off school campus (not compulsory) are paid for separately throughout the year. Parents are also expected to provide the basic school supplies, school uniform, appropriate clothing and shoes for Physical Education (PE) class and swim class, and also equip the student with a daily morning snack (for Foundation Year students, the morning snack is provided). The school bus service is offered for an additional fee.