Indonesia, Bogor
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The school designs progressive learning through the IB framework. The school is a Candidate School for the Primary Years Programme and pursues IB authorization. The core curriculum is augmented by experiences in innovation, business, arts, sports and technologies.
The school offers specialist subjects such as dance and music in lower primary, and PE and sports as part of the core program. Dance, Music and Sports appear in the middle school curriculum, supporting creative and physical development. The school provides discovery units and technologies to foster creativity, with after-school and extension courses in languages, AI and tailored interests.
Indonesian language and Arts and Culture are taught under the National Indonesian Curriculum, with a focus on Bahasa Indonesia and PPkN. Indonesian language and arts are integrated across year levels. The school reflects its intercultural learning approach through language and culture study.
The school offers after-school and extension courses in languages, AI and tailored interests. Dance, music and sports are included in the curriculum across lower primary and middle school. These programs support creativity, collaboration and personal interest development.
Compassionate leadership is central to ISB's ethos. The school teaches students to be kind and respectful across ages and to turn empathy into action through peer mentoring and dynamic collaboration.
The school prioritizes emotional and social development so students can flourish. The school has a playing field and outdoor courts for physical activity. Mind, Heart, Hands integrated learning supports a holistic education.
The Intercultural School of Bogor (ISB) is an international school in Bogor, Indonesia, offering the IB Primary Years Programme as a Candidate School alongside the Indonesian National Curriculum. The school serves ages 2 to 15 and provides an Early Learning Centre, a multi‑purpose resource centre, a playing field and outdoor courts. Located in Taman Kencana heritage area, ISB emphasises an intercultural, value‑driven community and holistic development. Instruction is in English, with international teachers and a diverse student body. Upper grades receive a school‑issued iPad to support learning, and technology is integrated across subjects, with emphasis on coding, AI, digital citizenship and 21st‑century skills. Indonesian Language and Arts and Culture are taught under the National Curriculum, with options for Christian religion or other. ISB began in 1974 as Bogor Expatriate School, celebrated 50th anniversary in 2024, renamed in 2017. The school combines IB experiences with the National Curriculum for future opportunities.