Question #1: Are there any measurable outcomes you’re proud of? Ans: Every one of our eleventh grade graduates have found a job right after graduation.

Question #2: What would you say is the strongest proof that BIIS is worth investing in? Ans: It is our growth rate that indicates that we are valued as an education institution here on the island. We grew at around 50% per year until 2020 when the pandemic occurred. This growth was because more and more students exhibited rapid growth in English language capability, but also in demonstrating more intelligence and ability to make better decisions. And it is our core philosophy that shows as students go back into their communities and demonstrate better ways of thinking and decision making.

Question #3: Are there any measurable outcomes you’re proud of? Ans: Bay Islands International School graduation rate = 100%, Honduras graduation rate = 55%. Bay Islands International School graduates attending University = 71%, Honduras rate of High School graduates who enroll in University = 16%. Bay Islands International School Graduates formally employed = 86%, Honduras rate of formal employment = 55%.

Question #4: What would you say is the strongest proof that BIIS is worth investing in? Ans: Students who graduate from Bay Islands International School are qualified and prepared to enter the formal workforce, enroll in university, or both. Studies show that migrants from Latin America that cross over into the US both legally and illegally, have the lowest level of formal education compared to other regions of the world. Students who finish high school and enroll in University are much more likely to remain in Honduras and improve the quality of life for themselves, their families, and their communities.