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Indonesia, Yogyakarta
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The PYP at YIS aims to develop students' academic, social and emotional wellbeing, focusing on international-mindedness and strong personal values, as active participants in a lifelong journey of learning. Students are encouraged to be curious, creative, reflective, risk takers, questioners, problem-solvers and deep thinkers who work collaboratively. The program emphasizes inquiry-led education and a holistic approach to learning, integrating social and emotional development with academic growth. The school fosters a supportive, globally minded community that encourages empathy and collaboration across cultures.
The school does not have special facilities to meet the needs of children with serious learning, emotional or physical challenges, and admission is at the school's sole discretion based on whether the student can participate in a regular program with minimal outside support.
English is the main language of instruction at YIS. Many students speak a different mother tongue at home, and English is a second language used at school. The school will admit children with limited English background only if their parents arrange extra English language lessons outside the school. For younger students this is usually adequate, but older students may need a more intensive effort to catch up to follow lessons in various subject areas.
The Primary Years Programme at YIS is designed to develop students' academic, social and emotional wellbeing, focusing on international-mindedness and strong personal values, as active participants in a lifelong journey of learning. The IB framework supports a holistic approach to wellbeing by promoting curiosity, collaboration and reflective thinking as part of learning.
YIS maintains security measures to safeguard students: security guards are on duty around the clock, and CCTV is in operation. Visitors must register with the secretariat before entering and are generally escorted to staff; access to classrooms is restricted. The school has emergency evacuation procedures and an emergency alert system to notify parents via WhatsApp, email and SMS. Parents' rights and obligations include ensuring their child's safety during school hours and participating in parent-teacher communications.
Yogyakarta Independent School (YIS) is a private international school offering the complete International Baccalaureate continuum for ages 3 to 18, including the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). The language of instruction is English, with French, Spanish and Indonesian integrated into the curriculum. Bahasa Indonesia/Indonesian Studies, Agama and Pancasila are taught for Indonesian students during regular school hours. YIS is the only international school in Yogyakarta authorized to deliver the full IB program. The school traces its origins to 1989 and is operated by the Yogyakarta Foundation for International Education (YPIY), a non-profit foundation. The 6.5-hectare campus in Sinduadi features botanical gardens, an Olympic-size outdoor sport field, an athletic running track, and modern classrooms, with safety-minded grounds and a guarded front gate. The YIS Parents Association (YISPA) coordinates excursions and events, while a Leadership Team and IB Coordinators guide curriculum development for students worldwide.
