Indonesia, Semarang
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All core curriculum classes are primarily taught in English. Mandarin is taught as a designated language with emphasis on the Chinese language and culture. In Primary, main subjects include English, Mathematics, Science, Chinese, and Bahasa Indonesia.
Bina Bangsa Preschool offers an integrated English-Mandarin bilingual four-year programme for children aged 2 to 6 years. All core curriculum classes are primarily taught in English. Mandarin is introduced in incremental stages from nursery to kindergarten.
The BBS Preschool uses an English-Mandarin bilingual immersion model. Mandarin language is taught alongside English from early years and integrated into learning. In Primary, the curriculum is based on the Cambridge Primary Curriculum and includes English, Mathematics, Science, Chinese, and Bahasa Indonesia.
Bina Bangsa School Semarang is an international day school in Semarang, Indonesia, delivering a Singapore-based Cambridge education for students aged 1 to 17 in Semarang. The Preschool offers an integrated English–Mandarin bilingual program aligned to the Singapore Kindergarten Curriculum Framework, with core classes taught in English while Mandarin is introduced progressively. In Primary, pupils follow the Cambridge Primary Curriculum with core subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science, Chinese and Bahasa Indonesia, complemented by Project Work and electives. Secondary combines Singaporean and Cambridge curricula, preparing learners for Cambridge IGCSE examinations through a mix of core and elective subjects, and emphasising character building and leadership. Junior College delivers Cambridge International AS and A Levels for tertiary study worldwide. Since 2017, Smart School and e-learning with iPads support learning, while the campus emphasises field trips, mountaineering and other outdoor pursuits, alongside a student environmental lobby and a strong sustainability focus.