One of the most established international schools in Bali, the Bali Island School (BIS) has started its new academic year this August. As well as welcoming returning and new families to its campus, BIS is looking forward to a year of milestones and celebrating its achievements of 2023/24. Let’s look at some of them!
High School – IBDP results
Grade 12 students in the 2023/24 International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) achieved an average point score of 34.73. This is above the 2024 world average of 30 points. The highest achieving student at BIS earned 42 points.
Thirty percent of the cohort obtained the bilingual diploma, providing them with additional advantage in their options for university programmes.
Head of BIS, Mike Miller, shared a congratulatory message for the cohort. “I’m incredibly proud of our IBDP students for consistently outperforming the IBDP world average scores over numerous years. This remarkable achievement is a testament to the dedication, hard work and excellence of our school community. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all our staff and faculty for their invaluable contributions in making this success possible.”
Middle School – Service as Action (SaA)
As part of the Service as Action programme in 2023/24, Grade 6 to 10 students participated in several student-led projects:
- Focusing on Life below Water (UN SDG #14), 15 students planted five coral fragments on racks in a protected area. They did this with the help of professional divers from the Livingseas Foundation.
- Embracing a commitment to Life on Land (UN SDG #15), the students collaborated with Villa Kitty to sterilise dozens of stray cats in Gianyar.
- To help enhance English language skills in the community, students provided English lessons for local students in two public schools in Sanur. They also donated 50 books, including dictionaries, to these schools.
These projects impact the local community and the environment, highlighting the school’s commitment to creating positive change and sustainability.
Primary Years – refurbished facilities
The school says that it’s excited for students to explore the newly refurbished playground for the Primary school. The area has been designed to promote an active lifestyle and foster friendships among the young learners. There’s a variety of play equipment to explore in the space, including a bright swing set, tunnel slides, wavy slides with a monkey bar and swing, a teddy bear seesaw, a double-sided tree house with a small climbing wall, and a double giant tree house with a bridge, climber, and slide.
Other areas within the BIS campus have also been refurbished. They include the canteen and the covered court.
An IB international school in Bali, Indonesia for international families
Bali Island School is an international school in Bali, Indonesia. It’s located in Sanur, a beachfront town that’s approximately 20 minutes from the airport.
BIS was founded in 1986 as Bali International School before changing its name to Bali Island School in 2014. It’s the most established school in Bali offering the full IB programme for students aged three to 18 years. The school is also accredited by the Council of International Schools and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
The student population is a mix of diverse nationalities from Australia, European countries and Indonesia. The teaching team consists of more than 80% international teachers who are IB trained, and they’re supported by Indonesian teaching partners.
Lessons are taught in English, with English as an Additional Language (EAL) Programme providing support for non-native English-speaking students from age 3 to 15.
The campus has a distinct Balinese vibe, filled with facilities to support the various free after-school activities offered. These include a 25m swimming pool, two sports fields, an outdoor playground as well as an extensive library for swimming, sports, theatre and drama, dance, Lego, brain games and arts.
BIS regularly participates in the South East Asian Maths Competition, the international Global Issues Network conference and World Scholars Cup. It was also the first school in Bali to initiate events including the Bali Maths Competition, Bali School Sports Association, Indonesian International Small Schools Activity Conference, Battle of the Bands, BIS College and University Fairs and Bali Model United Nations.
Find out more about Bali Island School
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Not in Bali? You can also chat with the Admissions Manager via WhatsApp at +62 812 3669 8461 or enquire at admissions@baliis.net about their upcoming online Open House.
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