Indonesia, Balikpapan
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Open dialogue between every student and teacher fosters a climate of free, respectful exchange of opinions and ideas, supporting social and emotional development.
Counseling Service identifies language and learning needs on a case-by-case basis, develops Learning Support Plans, provides group or individual guidance counselling, and runs seminars/workshops for parents and students, with resources for parenting and placement guidance.
The school teaches predominantly in English with a strong emphasis on Chinese language and culture.
Counseling Service provides safe, confidential, and non-judgmental staff; supports include language and learning needs assessment, learning support plans, group or individual counselling, seminars/workshops for parents and students, parenting information resources, placement assistance, and spiritual guidance counselling.
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.