Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
39 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
17 |
Most common nationality |
Indonesian |
Ratio of local students to international students |
1:4 |
Native English speaking teachers |
Our classroom teachers are Indonesian, but our English and Mathematics programmes are taught by a native English speaker. |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
For students who are not fluent in English, they will follow a different language programme until they can join the mainstream English lessons. |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
We offer Indonesian and Balinese language classes. |
Max. number of students per class |
20 |
Average number of students per class |
9 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes we have 1 teaching assistant in each class. |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Technology is integrated across the curriculum, as well as ICT lessons designed to teach specific IT skills. Each classroom has access to iPads and laptops for student use, and students from KS2 have the option to bring their own devices to school. |
Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes, students at our school are familiar with the Seesaw platform in our Primary School as they use this to create their own digital portfolios and for home learning assignments. For our Secondary students, we provide a blended approach to learning through our affiliation with Wolsey Hall in the UK. Students study full time at school, but the learning is provided from the UK through videos and teacher conferencing. |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
At our school, we honour the 6 religions recognised in Indonesia - Islam, Protestantism, Catholicism, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Confucianism. As we are based in Bali, our predominant religion is Balinese Hindu. |
How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
We can provide religious lessons for each religion upon request. |
External examinations or assessments available |
Our Secondary students follow the British Curriculum and sit the iGCSE examinations and A levels. |
Results in these examinations |
We have not yet had any students sit these examinations. |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Students in Primary School and above receive age appropriate homework activities to extend their learning beyond the classroom. |
Approximate hours of homework given |
The amount of time spent on homework depends on the age group. |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
We have not yet had any graduating students. |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
We do not have specialised staff to support children with special learning needs. |
Learning support offered |
Different needs of children are met through learning differentiation in the classroom as well as teaching support |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Gifted, able and talented students extend their learning through differentiated classroom activities. They may also join a higher level class for specific lessons. |
Student access to education psychologist |
No |
Entry evaluation for students |
No we do not. |
Waiting list |
Currently, we do not have a waiting list. |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Before August 1st. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, we do allow students to join during the school year. |
School start time |
We start at 8am |
School finish time |
We finish at 2.30pm for the regular school day, and at 3.30pm when including After School Activities. |
Supervised care before/after school |
No |
School bus service available |
No |
School provided lunches |
Currently we do not provide lunches for students. |
Uniform required |
Yes, we have a school uniform that students are required to wear. |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
We currently offer Gymnastics, Pencak Silat (Indonesian martial arts), Dance, Balinese language, Hindu religious studies, as well as private music instrumental lessons for guitar, bass, drums, piano and voice. |
Sports activities included |
Our students participate in 2 PE lessons and 1 swimming lesson each week. |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Not at this time. |
Facilities at the school |
We have a purpose-built outside playgrounds for our EYFS and Primary students as well as a learner swimming pool. We also have a multi-purpose wantilan for community activities and games. Our new library is still being built but is expected to be finished by April 2024. |
Sports facilities at the school |
We have our own learner swimming pool and access to a volleyball court. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Amed Honeycomb School is non-profit school nestled between the ocean and mountains in the peaceful village of Amed, Bali. We provide an international standard of education, following the British National Curriculum from the Early Years (EYFS) to iGCSE. Enrollments are welcome for students aged 2 to 16 years old. |
Teaching approach of the school |
Our engaging Inquiry-based programme aligns with the British Curriculum objectives, while developing questioning and higher order thinking skills. Our holistic approach to learning ensures that our programmes are balanced, foster a love of learning and empower students with a skill set to thrive as confident, independent life-long learners. |