Frequently Asked Questions

Overview

The article presents common inquiries from families exploring bina's educational offerings, organized into two main sections: Admissions and Curriculum.

Admissions Section

Getting Started

The initial step involves scheduling a consultation call where pedagogical experts introduce the school and address prospective families' concerns.

Tuition Costs

Monthly tuition is $875, with discounts available for longer commitments: quarterly payments reduce costs to $2,494 (5% savings), while annual payments are $9,450 (10% savings). Sibling families receive an additional 10% discount on subsequent children's tuition.

Materials Requirements

Students need no purchased textbooks or materials beyond typical office supplies. Each learning session requires:

• Reliable internet connectivity
• A computer with functional video and audio (laptops only, not tablets or Chromebooks)
• Paper, pencils, watercolors, paintbrushes, erasers, glue, tape, Play-Doh, and child-safe scissors
• Occasional craft materials (cardboard, plastic bottles, paper plates)

Daily Schedule Structure

Classes typically run from 9:00 to 14:30 with integrated breaks. Physical activity occurs throughout sessions via movement breaks and independent off-screen activities. Classes contain maximum 7 students with one Master Teacher and one Assistant Teacher per class.

Parental Involvement

While teachers manage lessons independently, parental support is occasionally necessary. Additional details appear in their blog article about parental engagement.

Geographic Distribution

Students reside worldwide, concentrating in Eastern Time and Central European Time zones, though the school accommodates families across other zones.

Curriculum Section

Program Foundation

Bina's curriculum covers literacy, numeracy, technical sciences, social sciences, digital technology, design technology, arts, and social-emotional learning, grounded in UK standards with International Baccalaureate, US Common Core, and Australian curriculum elements.

Individualized Instruction

Small class sizes enable personalized learning through continuous informal assessment, allowing teachers to tailor lessons addressing each student's specific academic requirements.