Baku International School's counselor supports the personal, social, and emotional needs of students by:

• Providing a safe, confidential, and judgment free space for students to bring their thoughts, concerns, and emotions. 

• Offering Individual support when a student comes forward themselves or is identified by teachers or parents as struggling academically, socially or emotionally. 

• Facilitating positive communication and mediating conflict between students as well as between students and teachers.

Baku International School's counselor works to provide family and community supports by:

• Building a strong rapport and community between the parents and BIS. 

• Providing family support as they pertain to students' comfort and achievement at BIS. 

• Supporting students and families through the transitions of arriving and leaving our community by offering: 

  • Individual check-ins 

  • Groups with other students also transitioning 

  • Transitional activities 

The school counselor works to support students needing academic supports. The counselor will:

• Liaise with teachers and the QSI Learning Support Coordinators to assess, plan, and implement learning supports 

• Implement safety-netting and credit recovery programs for students needing additional time and support to achieve mastery 

BIS helps prepare students for their post-secondary education by:

• Supporting students in preparing for college or university 

• Coordinating visits from international and local universities 

• Providing students with exposure and guidance on different career opportunities 

• Following-up with graduates and other former students to help determine the effectiveness of the school’s educational program and student services.