Bandung Independent School
International School in Bandung
Quick answer
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. Tuition $2,728-$19,734 per year. 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 annual range.
- 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 verified.
206
18 (Indonesian)
16 avg / 22 max
Rolling
IBO, CIS, NEASC
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.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $2,728 – $19,734 |
| Annual tuition (local) | Rp 43100000-Rp 311800000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $12,431(+11%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $13,931 |
IB
IB Diploma and National Exams for Indonesian students, MAP testing
Average IBDP score over the past 5 years is 33.3
Indonesian, French, Chinese
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.
Yes
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
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.
Students can purchase lunches at our Canteen or Deli.
For most, yes, but not all.
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Fee Position in Bandung
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Indonesian
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Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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