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Bandung Independent School

International School in Bandung

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Bandung Independent School (BIS) is an IB Continuum school in Bandung, West Java, serving 206 students from 18 nationalities aged 2 to 18. The small-school model offers all three IB programmes (PYP, MYP, DP) with intentionally limited cohort sizes for personalised learning. Accredited by IBO, CIS and NEASC. A strong fit for expat families seeking IB in a smaller Indonesian city outside Jakarta.

Key facts

  • Curriculum: IB taught at Bandung Independent School.
  • Tuition: $2,728–$19,734/yr published in IDR, US$ equivalent.
  • Avg class size: 16 (max 22) Bandung international school · 206 students total.
  • 18 nationalities top: Indonesian.
  • Ages: Ages 2 to 18 school day starts at 8:00 am.
  • Accreditations: IBO, CIS, NEASC listed accreditations.
IBAges 2 to 18English$2,728–$19,734/yr(Rp 43100000-Rp 311800000)
Est. all-in: $12,431/yr(+11%, modeled)Open admissions84% data coverage
Students

206

Nationalities

18 (Indonesian)

Class Size

16 avg / 22 max

Admissions

Rolling

Accreditations

IBO, CIS, NEASC

ibmid-range-costopen-admissionssmall-schoolinternationally-mobile

About Bandung Independent School

Vision To champion individual potential and cultivate leaders, as the school of choice for the internationally-minded community of West Java.

Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)

Special educational needs (SEN)Stated
English as an additional language (EAL)Stated

This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.

Why this matters

Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.

  • Learning support: moderate
  • In-house specialist staff listed
  • EAL/ESL support listed

Not published

  • —Educational-psychologist availability not stated

Questions to ask the school

  1. Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
  2. Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
  3. Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
  4. Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
Annual fees and costs for Bandung Independent School
ItemAmount
Annual tuition (USD)$2,728–$19,734
Annual tuition (IDR)Rp 43100000-Rp 311800000
Fee year2025-2026
Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate$12,431(+11%)
Est. first-year total (modeled)$13,931
Curriculum

IB

External examinations

IB Diploma and National Exams for Indonesian students, MAP testing

Exam results

Average IBDP score over the past 5 years is 33.3

Additional languages

Indonesian, French, Chinese

Learning support

We have Student Support Teams for both Primary and Secondary schools. These teams include the School Counselor, Social-emotional coordinator, Learning Skills teacher, Multi-lingual Learning coordinator, Principals, and the Head of School. These teams meet regularly to discuss action plans to support students, create and monitor individualized learning plans, gather feedback from teachers, share strategies with teachers, and communicate with parents. Each student's progress is monitored closely and their action plan is updated regularly to suit their needs.

Special needs staff

Yes

ESL / EAL support

Multi-Lingual Learner support program, English Language Acquisition classes, In-class push in English support, Pull-out English support, Student Support Team for Multi-Lingual Learners

School hours

8:00 am – 2:45 for PYP and MYP 3:30 for DP Students taking religion classes will end at 3:30 one time a week. Extra-curricular activity ending times vary.

School busYes
Lunch

Students can purchase lunches at our Canteen or Deli.

Uniform requiredNo
After-school careNo
Dietary accommodations

For most, yes, but not all.

Listing imported: 2026-04-27Data source: scrapedConfidence: highData completeness: 84%Sources: none yet — confirm with the school

Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.

At a Glance

Fee Position in Bandung

Mid-range
Median
$2,728$2,728–$19,734$19,734

School Profile

AffordabilitySchool SizeSmall ClassesDiversitySupport
Bandung Independent School

Class Size

This school
16
Max class
22
City avg
16

Student Diversity

18nationalities206 students

Moderately diverse

Common: Indonesian

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