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Indonesia, Bali
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Bali Island School is an IB Continuum School offering all three IB programmes: the Primary Years Programme, the Middle Years Programme, and the Diploma Programme. The Bali International School opened in September 1986, by order of the Indonesian Minister of Education and Culture. The school is formerly Bali International School, and BIS is the current name. The BIS campus opened in 1985. The BIS campus is located in Sanur, Denpasar, Bali.
BIS emphasizes community engagement as a core value, with service projects embedded in the curriculum and beyond. After-school activities and a Student Council support student learning outside class, and BIS runs community projects such as Community Center Taman Bacaan; KupuKupu Foundation; Bali Life Foundation/Street Centre; and Bali Pet Crusaders. BIS participates in inter-school events such as BSSA and IISSAC, as well as Battle of the Bands. BIS hosts community-focused activities including BIS Community Festivals, Mother Tongue Clubs, Partner Schools, a Student Newspaper, a BIS Community Garden, Spirit Week, and Fabulous Friday.
The BIS PTA plays a vital role in enhancing the student experience and fostering community spirit. From the annual holiday market to bake sales, community appreciation lunches and potluck dinners and MANY other school events, all are ALWAYS successfully run by all the dedicated parent volunteers. The PTA appreciates the support from teachers, students, administration, cleaning and grounds staff, security, parents, and BIS friends. To get involved, email pta@baliis.net and follow our Instagram page @bis_pta.
Bali Island School is an IB Continuum school in Sanur, offering the Primary Years Programme (Preschool–Grade 5), the Middle Years Programme (Grade 6–10) and the Diploma Programme (Grade 11–12). English is the language of instruction, with a WIDA-based EAL program to support non-native speakers. In the MYP, Language & Literature is taught in English, while Language Acquisition can be Bahasa Indonesia or French; in the DP, Language A includes English and Indonesian, Language B includes Indonesian and French, and Ab Initio includes Spanish, ensuring robust language development across the curriculum. The campus blends Balinese ambiance with modern learning spaces, outdoor areas, and age-appropriate technology. Facilities include two large sports fields, a covered area with multiple courts, a 25m swimming pool, a library of 40,000 titles, and spaces for after-school activities. BIS runs 60+ co-curricular activities and participates in BSSA and IISSAC competitions, with drama, music, visual arts and community service.
