Quick summary of key school information
All the details about this school in their own words
Number of students |
1282 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
10 |
Most common nationality |
Indonesian, Singaporean |
Ratio of local students to international students |
98% Indonesian : 2% International |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, we also offer JCB program for students transitioning to international school from national school |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Chinese Language, Bahasa Indonesia |
Max. number of students per class |
24 |
Average number of students per class |
20 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Ipad is used in every class for notes-taking, accessing material & presentation purposes.
|
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) |
During the COVID-19, our school has applied Home-Based Learning. Safety of the school is our top most priority. |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Yes, Christian. |
How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
We have Character First to accommodate students who are in different religion |
External examinations or assessments available |
Check Point, IGCSE and A Level |
Results in these examinations |
Our students manage to be Top in Indonesia and Top in the World every year |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
2 or 3 days |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
Learning support offered |
This programme is designed to meet the students’ special academic needs. Remedial classes are conducted in smaller groups to provide closer teacher-student interaction. Students get more time and practice to achieve competence. Pull-out classes are conducted to provide the right pace and scope of study for some students. Enrichment classes, designed to enhance the students’ academic potential, are also conducted. |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We give scholarship for 2 top students from Primary 6 to Secondary 1. |
Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Entry evaluation for students |
Entrance Test and Interview with Principal. |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
G1 : Placement test
|
Waiting list |
Yes |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
30 June |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School start time |
06.30 AM |
School finish time |
02.40 PM |
Supervised care before/after school |
No |
School bus service available |
No |
School provided lunches |
Yes.
|
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Basketball, Soccer, Badminton, Swimming, Gymnastics, Netball, Kimball, Taekwondo, Wushu, Ballet, Performing Arts, Chinese, Computers, Cooking, Drama, Modern Dance, Chess, Publication, Science Club, Band Club. |
Sports activities included |
Physical Education |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities at the school |
Library for each level (Preschool, Primary, Secondary & Junior College Library)
|
Sports facilities at the school |
Swimming Pool
|
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Founded in 2001, Bina Bangsa School intended to fulfil the aspirations of families who wished to give their children a national education with a global outlook. Henceforth, BBS came into existence – with an internationally recognised Cambridge programme - IGCSE and ‘A’ Levels Curricular. We have integrated our academic training with the teaching of the Christian faith as our central value system. We are also proud to claim that each campus holds a niche area either in the field of Music and Dance, Chinese and Western Orchestra or Sports. As a family of schools, we act synergistically by executing a common educational model. |
Teaching approach of the school |
BBS, serves as International School in Jakarta, thus pioneered a school embedded in an international curriculum based on the rigorous standards of the Singapore education system to prepare students for the University of Cambridge IGCSE and "A" levels examinations. Students were prepared from K to 12 predominantly in English but with a strong emphasis on the teaching of the Chinese language and culture. |