Bali International School aims to prepare its students for entry into Western schools and the very best universities around the world. To this aim its curriculum, staffing and perspective must remain international in its focus. The International Baccalaureate (IB) programme fulfils this need in every way.
The guiding principals of the IB programmes are:
* Students should develop a holistic attitude to knowledge; they should see the subjects they learn as an integrated whole.
* Students' own cultural experiences and backgrounds, and those of our diverse teaching staff, are a valuable learning resource; we encourage understanding through inter-cultural awareness.
* The ability to express ideas both reflects and deepens understanding; students' communication skills are central to their learning.
The aim of all IB programmes is to develop internationally minded people who, recognising their common humanity and shared guardianship of the planet, help to create a better and more peaceful world.
The IB, a recognised leader in the field of international education, is a non-profit, mission-driven foundation that offers three challenging programmes for pupils aged 3 to 19.
* The Primary Years Programme (PYP), for pupils aged 3 to 12, focuses on the development of the whole child in the classroom and in the world outside.
* The Middle Years Programme (MYP), for students aged 11 to 16, provides a framework of academic challenge and life skills through embracing and transcending traditional school subjects.
* The Diploma Programme (DP), for students aged 16 to 19, is a demanding two-year curriculum that meets the needs of highly motivated students, and leads to a qualification that is recognised by leading universities around the world.
THE IB LEARNER PROFILE
Bali International School prepares graduates to be practitioners of the IB Learner Profile
IB Learners are:
Inquirers
* Develop their natural curiosity
* Acquire the skills necessary to conduct inquiry and research
* Show independence in learning
* Actively enjoy learning
Knowledgeable
* Explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance
* Acquire in-depth knowledge of concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance
* Develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines
Thinkers
* Exercise initiative in applying thinking skills critically and creatively
* Recognise and approach complex problems critically and creatively
* Make reasoned, ethical decisions
Communicators
* Understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in more than one language
* Understand and express ideas and information confidently and creatively in a variety of modes of communication
* Work effectively and willingly in collaboration with others
Principled
* Act with integrity and honesty
* Act with a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups and communities
* Take responsibility for their own actions and the consequences that accompany them
Open-minded
* Understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories
* Are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities
* Seek and evaluate a range of points of view, and are willing to grow from the experience
Caring
* Show empathy, compassion and respect towards the needs and feelings of others
* Have a personal commitment to service, and act to make a positive difference in the lives of others
* Act to make a positive difference to the environment
Risk-takers
* Approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with courage and forethought
* Have the independence of spirit to explore new roles, ideas and strategies
* Brave and articulate in defending their beliefs
Balanced
* Understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others
Reflective
* Give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experiences
* Able to assess and understand their strengths and limitations in order to support their learning and personal development.
