Indonesia, Jakarta
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Holistic development is a central focus, emphasising intellectual, emotional, and social growth. The school aims to cultivate a clear sense of self-worth and values such as discipline, open-mindedness, integrity, tenacity and courage. Values Education is part of the curriculum to develop responsible, independent, and discerning adults. Leadership and global engagement programs, including Harvard Model Congress, Model United Nations, and Harvard Leaders Conference, help build confidence, collaboration and leadership. This holistic development is supported across the school's programs and activities.
Areas of support identify students' language and learning needs on a case‑by‑case basis using multiple information sources, interviews and observation, followed by a learning support plan. Group or individual guidance counselling is provided, with seminars and workshops for parents and students. An information center offers parenting tips, placement guidance, and spiritual guidance counselling. Staff deliver these supports in a safe, confidential, and non‑judgmental manner.
All core curriculum classes are primarily taught in English. The preschool programme is an integrated English‑Mandarin bilingual program, with Mandarin introduced progressively from nursery to kindergarten. The primary curriculum uses the Cambridge Primary framework, with main subjects including English, Mathematics, Science, Chinese and Bahasa Indonesia.
Counselling services are available, including group and individual guidance, to support students' wellbeing. Spiritual guidance counselling is offered as part of student support. The school emphasises a safe, confidential, and non‑judgmental environment to help students develop confidence and resilience.
The school provides safeguarding through its counselling services and protective staff who are safe, confidential, and non‑judgmental. Spiritual guidance counselling and parental seminars are available as part of safeguarding and welfare support.
Bina Bangsa School Jakarta offers a truly international education within Indonesia, delivering a dual Cambridge International and Singapore Curriculum from Early Years through Junior College. The full program spans Nursery (ages 2–5) to Junior College (ages 16–17), with Primary and Secondary years leading to Cambridge IGCSE examinations and A-Levels. Instruction is predominantly in English, with a strong emphasis on Chinese language and culture, and Mandarin introduced in the early years. The school operates six campuses, including Kebon Jeruk and Pantai Indah Kapuk in Jakarta, plus Bandung, Malang, Semarang, and Balikpapan sites, enabling widespread access. Technology-enabled learning features in a Smart School initiative introduced since 2017. Facilities are extensive across campuses, with broad sports offerings and a wide array of arts, STEM, and language programs. The school was established to provide internationally recognized education in a family-focused environment, guided by founders and a multi-campus leadership team. Nurturing curiosity and lifelong success.