Indonesia, Balikpapan
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Languages taught: English and Chinese. English is the primary language of instruction across Early Years to Junior College; Chinese language and culture are emphasised within the curriculum. Age levels offered: Early Years 2–5, Primary 6–11, Secondary 12–15, Junior College 16–17. The curriculum combines Cambridge International and Singapore Curricula and prepares students for Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels.
The school teaches predominantly in English, with Chinese language taught as a core subject and culture emphasis.
Bina Bangsa School Balikpapan educates learners from 1 to 17 across preschool to secondary levels. The preschool follows the Singapore Kindergarten Curriculum Framework and UK Early Years Foundation Stage, and offers an integrated English–Mandarin bilingual programme for ages 2 to 6, with Mandarin introduced. Primary level uses the Cambridge Primary Curriculum for ages 5 to 11, with core subjects English, Mathematics, Science, Chinese and Bahasa Indonesia, plus Physical Education, Art and Craft, Computer Science, Life Skills, and Perspective/Project Work. The school adopts MAPS-IT learning—Multiple Intelligences, Authentic Learning, Project Based Learning, Seeds to Sow, Integration and Teach—alongside transdisciplinary themes such as My Self and The Natural World. Secondary follows Singaporean and Cambridge Curricula, preparing students for Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels. Balikpapan campus: SOHO B-C, Jl. Jendral Sudirman No.47, Balikpapan Superblock. Instruction is in English with an emphasis on Chinese language and culture, and Mastery Learning through project work and assessments.