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Bina Bangsa School Jakarta

Indonesia, Jakarta

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Mandarin
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 12 - 17 years
Pupil numbers 667
Type Co-educational
Opened 2001
Bus Service No
Part of
Bina Bangsa School
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Singapore Curriculum
Taught languages Mandarin, Indonesian
Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Bina Bangsa School Jakarta offers a truly international education within Indonesia, delivering a dual Cambridge International and Singapore Curriculum from Early Years through Junior College. The full program spans Nursery (ages 2–5) to Junior College (ages 16–17), with Primary and Secondary years leading to Cambridge IGCSE examinations and A-Levels. Instruction is predominantly in English, with a strong emphasis on Chinese language and culture, and Mandarin introduced in the early years. The school operates six campuses, including Kebon Jeruk and Pantai Indah Kapuk in Jakarta, plus Bandung, Malang, Semarang, and Balikpapan sites, enabling widespread access. Technology-enabled learning features in a Smart School initiative introduced since 2017. Facilities are extensive across campuses, with broad sports offerings and a wide array of arts, STEM, and language programs. The school was established to provide internationally recognized education in a family-focused environment, guided by founders and a multi-campus leadership team. Nurturing curiosity and lifelong success.

This campus is part of Bina Bangsa School

Jl. Arjuna Sel. No.Kav 87, RT.4/RW.12, Kb. Jeruk, Kec. Kb. Jeruk, Kota Jakarta Barat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 11530, Indonesia

The Essentials

Bina Bangsa School Jakarta has 667 pupils, instruction in English, Mandarin.

Location
Bina Bangsa School Jakarta operates from multiple campuses in Jakarta. The Kebon Jeruk campus (Headquarter) houses Preschool & Primary at Jl. Budi Kav 87, Kebon Jeruk, Jakarta Barat 11480, and Secondary & Junior College at Jl. Arjuna Sel. No.87, RT.4/RW.4, Kebon Jeruk, Jakarta Barat 11530. The Pantai Indah Kapuk campus is located at Jl. Wallet Elok 8 Blok R-8 No.1 Pantai Indah Kapuk, Jakarta Utara 14460. These campuses are in West and North Jakarta respectively.

Stages
Preschool & Primary; Secondary & Junior College

Type
Cambridge curriculum (Singapore-based Cambridge curriculum)

Country affiliation
Indonesia

Religious affiliation
Christian
Academics

Bina Bangsa School Jakarta teaches Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Singapore Curriculum for students aged 12 to 17.

Curriculum
Dual Cambridge International and Singapore Curricula. Full school education (Nursery, Primary, Secondary and Junior College) for students aged 3 to 18. Early Years cover ages 2–5; Primary covers ages 6–11; Secondary covers ages 12–15 (O-Level); Junior College covers ages 16–17 (A-Level). The program prepares students for the Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level examinations. Instruction is predominantly in English, with a strong emphasis on Chinese language and culture.

Higher Education Progression
Over 250 students have been accepted to Ivy League and other top universities.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Holistic development is a central focus, emphasising intellectual, emotional, and social growth. The school aims to cultivate a clear sense of self-worth and values such as discipline, open-mindedness, integrity, tenacity and courage. Values Education is part of the curriculum to develop responsible, independent, and discerning adults. Leadership and global engagement programs, including Harvard Model Congress, Model United Nations, and Harvard Leaders Conference, help build confidence, collaboration and leadership. This holistic development is supported across the school's programs and activities.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Areas of support identify students' language and learning needs on a case‑by‑case basis using multiple information sources, interviews and observation, followed by a learning support plan. Group or individual guidance counselling is provided, with seminars and workshops for parents and students. An information center offers parenting tips, placement guidance, and spiritual guidance counselling. Staff deliver these supports in a safe, confidential, and non‑judgmental manner.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
All core curriculum classes are primarily taught in English. The preschool programme is an integrated English‑Mandarin bilingual program, with Mandarin introduced progressively from nursery to kindergarten. The primary curriculum uses the Cambridge Primary framework, with main subjects including English, Mathematics, Science, Chinese and Bahasa Indonesia.

Mental Wellbeing
Counselling services are available, including group and individual guidance, to support students' wellbeing. Spiritual guidance counselling is offered as part of student support. The school emphasises a safe, confidential, and non‑judgmental environment to help students develop confidence and resilience.

Safeguarding
The school provides safeguarding through its counselling services and protective staff who are safe, confidential, and non‑judgmental. Spiritual guidance counselling and parental seminars are available as part of safeguarding and welfare support.
Parent Experience

History
Bina Bangsa School was established to provide an internationally recognized education in Indonesia within a loving family environment. After more than 22 years in the education industry, the school emphasizes a space where teachers inspire students to understand and explore unlimited possibilities. Today the school has more than 600 staff, 500 teachers, 4000 students, and 6 campuses, with instruction predominantly in English and a strong emphasis on Chinese language and culture. The six campuses are HEADQUARTER, JAKARTA-KJ, JAKARTA-PIK, BANDUNG, MALANG, SEMARANG, led by Surya Putra Subandi (Founder & President Director) and Lie Ngian Keng (Co-Founder & Academic Development Advisor) along with Zenobia Subandi (Corporate Secretary), Lanrika Rusli (Operational Director), and Paulus Sia (Co-Founder & Academic Development Advisor).

Community
The school's signature programmes support a vibrant learning community, including a Chinese Language Programme with HSK; BBS is the only authorized center in Indonesia to administer HSK exams. A Science & Mathematic Talent Programme and a Coding & Robotic Programme foster STEM and technology skills, with Make-X Robotic Projects competitions across campuses. Harvard Model Congress Asia, Model United Nations, and Harvard Leaders Conference provide global leadership experiences, while Yearly Music Orchestra Concerts, Student Exchanges to China, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, Internship Programme, and Young Entrepreneurship Programme expand opportunities beyond the classroom. The Yearly Music Orchestra Concert is held annually, showcasing students' musical talents each March.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Six campuses are located across Kebon Jeruk and Pantai Indah Kapuk in Jakarta, Bandung, Semarang, Malang, and Balikpapan. Pantai Indah Kapuk offers modern facilities and delivers the Singapore-based Cambridge curriculum as part of a holistic program. Kebon Jeruk is the pioneer campus, established in 2001, and operates within a Cambridge-based framework with technology-enabled learning. Malang covers about 6,000 square metres in Riverside housing and has a well-equipped range of facilities and resources. Instruction is predominantly in English, with Mandarin introduced in the early years, and preschool programmes are English–Mandarin bilingual.

Sports Facilities
A broad range of sports is offered, including archery, badminton, basketball, boxing, chess, e-sports, football, futsal, golf, soccer, swimming, table tennis and volleyball, across the school's extracurricular programs. There are dedicated school clubs and teams for many of these activities, such as soccer, basketball, volleyball, chess and more.

Academic Facilities
Full schooling from Early Years through Junior College is offered under a dual Cambridge International and Singapore Curriculum. Instruction is predominantly in English, with a strong emphasis on Chinese language and culture. Preschool is English–Mandarin bilingual, with Mandarin introduced progressively and core curriculum taught in English. Since 2017, technology is integrated into teaching and learning through e-learning as part of the Smart School initiative.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular offerings span Music & Performing Arts (ensemble, bands, choir, dance, drama), Arts & Culture (visual art, language & literature, design), STEM (science, technology, engineering, robotics, coding), and a wide range of sports (archery, badminton, basketball, boxing, chess, football, futsal, golf, swimming, table tennis, volleyball). School Clubs & Teams include cultural, debate, cooking, photography, and leadership groups, while Societies cover Model United Nations, campus ministry and related activities. Media offerings include BBS Radio, digital photography, video editing and related clubs, with additional interests like baking and entrepreneurship pursued through various CCA programs.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school has an Extracurricular Curriculum that supports academic and intellectual development. STEM offerings include Science Club, Coding, Digital Colouring, Construction, and Robotic activities. The program also includes Debate and Public Speaking, as well as Laboratory Club and Young Journalism Club to develop inquiry, communication, and critical thinking.

Arts & Creative
The school offers Music & Performing Arts with Ensemble/Music Club, Band, Choir, and instrumental study including Chinese instruments. Dance & Performing Art are also available. Arts & Culture include Visual Art, Painting, Photography, Batik Painting, Calligraphy (including Chinese Calligraphy Club), Clay Moulding, Traditional Kungfu, and Drama and Film Club.

Cultural & Language
The school emphasizes language and culture with a strong Chinese language and culture component and Language & Literature offerings. Chinese Calligraphy Club and Chinese Cultural Club support cultural learning. Reading Circle provides opportunities to engage with language through literature.

Social & Hobbies
The school offers a wide range of sports and social clubs. Sports include Archery, Badminton, Basketball, Boxing, Football, Futsal, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Table Tennis, and Volleyball, with E-sports also available. School Clubs & Teams include Asian Cultural Club, Debate and Public Speaking Club, and media clubs such as Maverick Media Club and Young Journalism.

Community & Service
Volunteering Service Club offers community service opportunities. The School Club & Team roster also includes the Prefectorial Board which supports student leadership and service. These activities foster community engagement and social responsibility.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership development is supported by the Prefectorial Board. There are entrepreneurship and leadership oriented societies, such as Entrepreneurship; debate and public speaking develop professional communication; the Maverick Media Club and Young Journalism provide opportunities for leadership in media.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Students participate in a broad spectrum of physical activities, including Archery, Badminton, Basketball, Football, Futsal, Swimming, Table Tennis, and Volleyball. Outdoor activities include Mountaineering via the Mountaineering Club and Wall Climbing & Mountaineering. Taekwondo, Tai Chi, and Wushu also offer additional wellbeing and fitness opportunities.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the predominant language of instruction from Nursery to Junior College, with Chinese taught as a language program that emphasizes Chinese language and culture. The Chinese Language Programme & HSK is offered, and HSK examinations are administered on site; BBS is the only authorized center in Indonesia to run HSK.

Bilingual Teaching
Bina Bangsa School offers a bilingual study program. Instruction is predominantly in English with a strong emphasis on teaching Chinese language and culture. The school provides full education from Nursery through Junior College (ages 3–18).
Admissions

Admissions
1. Start an application for one or more BBS school programs. Bina Bangsa School offers four levels: Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School, and Junior College. Open Enrollment for Academic Year 2025/2026 is underway at BBS campuses, including PIK.
2. Continue an In-Progress Application and check status. Applicants can resume a partially completed application and monitor its progress. This feature helps families track required documents and next steps in the admissions timeline.
3. Book an Onsite/ Virtual Tour. Book an onsite or virtual tour by submitting the "Book a Tour" form or by calling the Admissions Office to arrange a date and time. This visit provides an opportunity to meet staff and learn more about the programs; tours can be scheduled to fit the family's availability.
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