Bandung International School is located in the lovely town of Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. The school has 180 contact days per year and runs a 36-week school year.
BIS is a private, non-profit, non-sectarian school that was founded in 1972. BIS provides educational services for students from Early Childhood through Grade 12. It is accredited by the Council of International Schools and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. BIS is an IB World School to offer the PYP and the IB Diploma. BIS has 240 students that represent 24 nationalities.

Mission
The mission of BIS is to challenge, inspire and engage students so that they develop the skills and courage necessary to become responsible global citizens.

Facilities
The school has a library, a computer lab, a science lab, an EC playground, a sports field, a gym, a swimming pool, air-conditioned classrooms and a canteen.

Curriculum
The school has an international curriculum and offers the PYP for primary students and the IB Diploma for students in Grade 11 and Grade 12. Learning through inquiry is the practice here as it is in all PYP schools. The Middle School covers the traditional years of Grades 6-8. The core curriculum includes the Humanities, Science and Math. Exploratory subjects include Foreign Language, Indonesian Language and Culture, Computers, Fine and Performing Arts and PE. The High School program emphasizes critical thinking and applying knowledge to new situations. High school students are given the opportunity to develop a sense of global awareness. The curriculum is college prep and the school web site uses much of the usual IBO jargon of challenging students to be responsible citizens of the world who are able to “…think creatively, reason critically, communicate effectively and learn enthusiastically.” The core curriculum centers on math, English, social studies, science and foreign languages. Additionally there are a variety of electives in Computer Technology, PE, Home Language Studies, Applied Arts and Fine Arts. Graduates of BIS are awarded a diploma which is recognized by Council of International Schools and New England Association of Schools and Colleges. The High School also offers Advanced Placement courses that are needed by students who wish to study in the United States and get a few college credits before they start in university.

Extra-curricular Activities
BIS offers a wide range of after school activities that include swimming, football, basketball, drama, art, dance, choir, Student Council and more. The school is a member of the Indonesian International Small Schools Activity Conference and participates in a variety of competitive sports like soccer, basketball and swimming.

Professional Development
This school, like all IB World Schools, emphasizes teacher training and professional development.

Employment
Teachers at BIS are expected to have high teaching standards, be committed to the school’s mission and vision, be familiar with techniques to include English Language Learners in the mainstream of the classroom, have a committment to using Learning and Communication Technologies, and be ready to engage in a lot of professional development. The school website does not list benefits or salary, but notes that they are competitive. In this area of the world for a relatively small school that most likely means that salaries are relatively modest by international standards around Asia. In other words, you won’t get rich here, but with a low cost of living, it should be possible to save some money as well as travel around the country for some pleasant vacations. Openings are posted on the school website as well as being listed in TIE Online and with Search. Teachers interested in working at BIS can send a CV, a letter of application and references to the head of school.