Bandung Independent School

Jl. Prof. Drg. Surya Sumantri No. 61, Bandung, West Java 40164, Indonesia. The campus is five minutes by road from the Toll Gate Pasteur.

Nursery; IB Primary Years Programme - Early Childhood (PYP-EC); IB Primary Years Programme (PYP); IB Middle Years Programme (MYP); IB Diploma Programme (DP)

International IB Continuum school operated by Yayasan Komunitas Belajar Internasional Bandung

Academic Learning Support; Multi-lingual Learning Support; Social-Emotional Support; University Counseling

Bandung Independent School offers the International Baccalaureate continuum including the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme. The Primary Years Programme is provided in Elementary, with English and Mathematics studied daily and a focus on developing international-mindedness. BIS was authorized for the Middle Years Programme in 2022, making it an IB continuum school offering PYP, MYP and DP. The Diploma Programme is offered in the upper grades with DP core components Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Action and Service.

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Bandung Independent School provides the IB Diploma Programme and publishes DP results showing university admissions to top global universities. In 2021, admissions included the University of Melbourne, University of Sydney, University of Toronto, UC Berkeley, and UC Irvine, among others. In 2020, admissions included London South Bank University, ITB, Monash University, and additional institutions, illustrating a broad spectrum of destinations for BIS Diploma graduates.

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The school provides robust social-emotional support through a dedicated Student Wellness Coordinator and a School Counselor who promote student well-being. Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons are delivered in classrooms to equip students with essential life skills, emotional intelligence, and resilience. The School Counselor offers individual counseling and provides support to teachers and parents. The Student Wellness Coordinator also organizes a broad range of extracurricular activities to enrich the school experience and support holistic development.

The school creates a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students. The Learning Support Specialist provides individualized assistance to students with neurodiversity, working with teachers, parents, students, and external experts to develop tailored strategies and support plans to ensure each student succeeds.

English is the language of instruction. The Multi-lingual Learning Support program screens new students on entry to identify language needs, and returning students are tested annually or as needed using the WIDA English language proficiency assessment, which evaluates reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Students are placed into a three-tier system: Tier 1 requires no additional English support; Tier 2 receives in-class push-in language support in Humanities and Science; Tier 3 attends a dedicated English Language Acquisition class with continued push-in support. The BIS English Club (ECA) runs year-round to support Tier 2 students.

Mental wellbeing is supported through Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) integrated into classrooms and through counseling. The Student Wellness Coordinator and School Counselor foster student well-being; SEL lessons equip students with essential life skills, emotional intelligence, and resilience. The School Counselor offers individual counseling and provides support to teachers and parents. The Wellness Coordinator organizes a diverse range of extracurricular activities to promote holistic development.

The school is committed to the safety and well-being of its students, maintaining an environment that minimizes risk of harm and ensures students' voices are heard when they feel unsafe. BIS safeguards staff, parents, and volunteers and encourages all stakeholders to help create a safe and inclusive environment. BIS has a Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.

Enter Early Childhood – Grade 1
1. Fill out the prospective data by clicking the Apply Now button. The Admission team will contact you to discuss next steps. Submit any available school reports if applicable. This begins the BIS admissions process.
2. Meet with the Principal. A meeting with the Principal discusses the candidate's background and BIS fit. The Principal answers questions and provides guidance on BIS programs. This meeting advances the enrollment process.
3. Scan and send available school reports (if any). The Admissions team reviews the documents submitted. Additional information may be requested as needed. Submitting reports supports the placement decision.
4. Schedule a trial day to experience a day in the life of BIS. The trial day allows observation of BIS routines and classroom practices. BIS staff observe interactions and gather impressions. The trial day informs placement considerations.
5. Meet with the Principal. The Principal reviews the information gathered during the admissions process. This meeting offers a final opportunity to discuss fit and address remaining questions. After the meeting, BIS communicates the placement timeline.
6. Placement results will be shared in approximately 3 days. BIS communicates placement outcomes within about three days. You will receive details on next steps after the results are shared. If placement is confirmed, enrollment proceeds.
7. Complete the admissions documents for enrollment. Submit the enrollment forms according to BIS guidelines. Ensure all required fields are completed and signatures obtained. Any missing documents will be requested.
8. Complete the payment. Make the required payment as instructed by BIS. Retain payment confirmations for your records. This payment finalizes the enrollment process.
9. Upload all documents into the Student Information System as informed by Admissions team. Upload the finalized documents into the BIS Student Information System as directed by the Admissions team. Verify that all documents are correctly uploaded. Confirmation of enrollment will be provided after upload.

Enter Grade 2 – Grade 5
1. Fill out the prospective data by clicking the Apply Now button. The Admission team will contact you to discuss next steps. Submit any available school reports if applicable. This begins the BIS admissions process.
2. The Admission team will contact you. They will guide you through the next steps of the process. You may receive instructions on what to prepare next. Communication will continue as the evaluation progresses.
3. Scan and send school reports from the past 3 years. The Admissions team reviews reports to assess prior academic history. Additional documents may be requested if needed. Submitting complete reports supports the placement decision.
4. Make an appointment for the placement test: Math and Reading. An appointment is arranged to assess mathematical and reading skills. Results guide initial placement decisions. You will be informed of next steps after testing.
5. Make an appointment for the WIDA screening if necessary. WIDA screening is conducted if required to assess language proficiency. The outcome informs language support needs and placement considerations. You will receive directions based on the screening results.
6. Schedule a trial day to experience a day in the life of BIS. The trial day provides exposure to BIS routines and classroom practices. BIS staff observe interactions and gather impressions. Trial outcomes inform placement decisions.
7. Meet with the Principal. The Principal reviews the gathered information and discusses fit and next steps. Questions and expectations can be addressed at this time. Enrollment decisions are clarified during this meeting.
8. Placement results will be shared in approximately 3 days. Placement decisions are communicated within about three days. You will receive details on enrollment steps following the result.
9. Complete the admissions documents for enrollment. Submit enrollment forms and required BIS documentation. Ensure accuracy and obtain necessary signatures. Any missing documents will be requested.
10. Complete the payment. Pay the required enrollment or program-related fees as instructed. Keep payment confirmations for your records. This payment finalizes the enrollment process.
11. Upload all documents into the Student Information System as informed by Admissions team. Upload all finalized documents into the BIS Student Information System as directed by the Admissions team. Verify that documents are accessible to BIS staff. Enrollment confirmation follows after the upload.

Enter Grade 6 – Grade 12
1. Fill out the prospective data by clicking the Apply Now button. The Admission team will contact you to discuss next steps. Submit any available school reports if applicable. This begins the BIS admissions process.
2. The Admission team will contact you. They will guide you through the next steps of the process. You may receive instructions on what to prepare next. Communication will continue as the evaluation progresses.
3. Scan and send school reports from the past 3 years. The Admissions team reviews reports to assess prior academic history. Additional documents may be requested if needed. Submitting complete reports supports the placement decision.
4. Make an appointment for the placement test: Math, Reading and Writing. An appointment is arranged to assess mathematical, reading and writing abilities. Results guide placement decisions and program recommendations. You will be informed of next steps after testing.
5. Make an appointment for the WIDA screening if necessary. WIDA screening is conducted if required to assess language proficiency. The outcome informs language support needs and placement considerations. You will receive directions based on the screening results.
6. Schedule a trial day to experience a day in the life of BIS. The trial day provides exposure to BIS routines and classroom practices. BIS staff observe interactions and gather impressions. Trial outcomes inform placement decisions.
7. Meet with the Principal. The Principal reviews the gathered information and discusses fit and next steps. Questions and expectations can be addressed at this time. Enrollment decisions are clarified during this meeting.
8. Placement results will be shared in approximately 3 days. Placement decisions are communicated within about three days. You will receive details on enrollment steps following the result.
9. Complete the admissions documents for enrollment. Submit enrollment forms and required BIS documentation. Ensure accuracy and obtain necessary signatures. Any missing documents will be requested.
10. Complete the payment. Pay the required enrollment or program-related fees as instructed. Keep payment confirmations for your records. This payment finalizes the enrollment process.
11. Upload all documents into the Student Information System as informed by Admissions team. Upload all finalized documents into the BIS Student Information System as directed by the Admissions team. Verify that documents are accessible to BIS staff. Enrollment confirmation follows after the upload.