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Compare International Schools in Balikpapan, Indonesia

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Instructs in English, Mandarin
Ages 1 - 17 years
Pupils 667
Type Co-educational
Bina Bangsa School Balikpapan educates learners from 1 to 17 across preschool to secondary levels. The preschool follows the Singapore Kindergarten Curriculum Framework and UK Early Years Foundation Stage, and offers an integrated English–Mandarin bilingual programme for ages 2 to 6, with Mandarin introduced. Primary level uses the Cambridge Primary Curriculum for ages 5 to 11, with core subjects English, Mathematics, Science, Chinese and Bahasa Indonesia, plus Physical Education, Art and Craft, Computer Science, Life Skills, and Perspective/Project Work. The school adopts MAPS-IT learning—Multiple Intelligences, Authentic Learning, Project Based Learning, Seeds to Sow, Integration and Teach—alongside transdisciplinary themes such as My Self and The Natural World. Secondary follows Singaporean and Cambridge Curricula, preparing students for Cambridge IGCSE and A Levels. Balikpapan campus: SOHO B-C, Jl. Jendral Sudirman No.47, Balikpapan Superblock. Instruction is in English with an emphasis on Chinese language and culture, and Mastery Learning through project work and assessments.
Instructs in English
Ages 4 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Raffles Independent School Balikpapan is an independent international day school in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, listed at Jl. MT Haryono No.12. The school publishes that it operates a bespoke curriculum for children and young people aged 4 to 18, integrating international frameworks and supplements from the Indonesian national curriculum. Instruction is delivered principally in English, while Indonesian language and national-subject instruction are included as part of the programme. Directory profiles and the school's published materials note on-site facilities such as a library, science and computer laboratories, sports areas and dedicated early-years spaces, together with after‑school clubs and arts provision. The school's published information indicates use of Cambridge‑aligned assessments (for example Cambridge Checkpoint and IGCSE-level provision) alongside preparation for Indonesian national examinations, and describes life‑skills classes, student portfolios and English-proficiency gateway support (including IELTS preparation). Families are advised to contact the school directly to confirm current programmes and facilities.