Bandung Independent School

What Bandung Independent School does

Bandung Independent School is a non-profit K-12 institution founded in 1972 in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia, operated by the Yayasan Komunitas Belajar Internasional Bandung. It is the only school in Bandung authorized to deliver the full International Baccalaureate Continuum — Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes — for students aged 2 through 18, and enrolls approximately 218 students on a 12,500 sqm campus with 31 classrooms and an 8:1 student-teacher ratio.

The school is staffed by roughly 108 employees including 23 expatriate teachers drawn from 9+ countries, with 77% of faculty holding Master's degrees or higher. The academic offering is built on third-party platforms — ManageBac for IB programme administration, Toddle for student information management, and Google Sites-based portals for parents/staff/students — supplemented by a one-to-one Samsung tablet program for Grades 1–5. Auxiliary offerings include 70+ extracurricular activities, varsity sports (IISSAC and JASIS conferences), a service learning programme, and a Multilingual Learning (MLL) track.

BIS generates revenue almost entirely from recurring annual tuition, structured as a tiered fee schedule that escalates from approximately IDR 43.1 million for Nursery to IDR 277.8 million for Grades 11–12, supplemented by a Facilities & Maintenance Fee, Technology Fee, and outreach deposits. No application or registration fees are charged; sibling discounts of 5–10% apply. Go-to-market is sales-led via a dedicated Admissions & Marketing Officer, supported by school fairs, campus visits, social media channels (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube), a virtual tour, and parent-driven referrals through the FoBIS community organization. The school carries four stacked accreditations — IB, CIS, NEASC, and the Indonesian BAN-PDM (SPK status, under reaccreditation in 2025).

Name

Bandung Independent School

Legal name

Yayasan Komunitas Belajar Internasional Bandung

Website

https://bisedu.or.id

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Non-profit K-12 school in Bandung, Indonesia, operating the city's only full International Baccalaureate Continuum (Nursery through Grade 12) for roughly 218 expatriate and Indonesian students with an 8:1 student-teacher ratio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA)

Keywords

• International baccalaureate education
• Primary years programme
• Middle years programme
• Diploma programme
• Early childhood education

Headquarters

HQ city

Bandung

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Annual tuition payments from enrolled students across Nursery through Grade 12 programmes. Tiered pricing by grade level with extension programmes available for early childhood.
2. Facilities and Maintenance Fees (FMF): Annual non-refundable fees contributing to campus redevelopment projects. EC1-EC2: IDR 12,000,000; EC3+: IDR 24,000,000
3. Technology Fee: Annual non-refundable technology fee covering campus Wi-Fi, smart boards, projectors, technical support, and academic software
4. Outreach Programme Deposits: Non-refundable deposits for outreach programmes required for Grade 5-11 students

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bandung Independent School is a non-profit K-12 international school delivering the full International Baccalaureate Continuum—Primary Years Programme (PYP, ages 3-12), Middle Years Programme (MYP, ages 11-16), and Diploma Programme (DP, ages 16-19)—supplemented by a Nursery Programme (ages 2-3), Extracurricular Activities, Varsity Sports, Service Learning, Learning Support, and a Multilingual Learning programme. It is the only IB Continuum school in Bandung and serves expatriate and Indonesian families on a 12,500 sqm campus with an 8:1 student-teacher ratio.

Product overview

Bandung Independent School is a non-profit IB Continuum school offering a comprehensive educational programme from Nursery (age 2) through Grade 12 (age 18) on a 1.2-hectare campus in Bandung, Indonesia. The school provides all three International Baccalaureate programmes: PYP (Primary Years Programme) for ages 3-12, MYP (Middle Years Programme) for ages 11-16, and DP (Diploma Programme) for ages 16-19. The academic portfolio is complemented by an Extracurricular Activities (ECA) Programme offering 70+ activities across leadership, well-being, community, academic, service learning, and creativity domains. Varsity sports teams compete in football, basketball, swimming, cross country, and badminton. The school also provides Learning Support services and a Multilingual Learning (MLL) Programme for English language learners. Administrative functions are managed through integrated online portals including Toddle, ManageBac, and Google Sites-based portals for different user groups.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme for students aged 3-12, focusing on the development of the whole child as an inquirer through inquiry-based learning in classroom and world contexts.
• IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme for students aged 11-16, designed to develop active, internationally-minded learners who can empathise with others and pursue lives of purpose.
• IB Diploma Programme (DP) Academically challenging and balanced pre-university programme for students aged 16-19 addressing intellectual, social, emotional and physical well-being, and respected by universities worldwide.
• Nursery Programme Early childhood education programme for children aged 2-3 years, offered in standard and Extension formats.
• Extracurricular Activities (ECA) Programme Over 36 (and described as 70+) extra-curricular activities spanning sports, arts, technology, and service clubs, delivered across six areas: Leadership, Well-Being, Community, Academic, Service Learning, and Creativity.
• Varsity Sports Programme Varsity-level athletic teams representing BIS Dragons, competing in football, basketball, swimming, cross country, and badminton through the JASIS and IISSAC conferences across Java.
• Service Learning Programme Service programmes across Elementary, Middle Years, and Diploma levels supporting character development through local and global community engagement, including partnerships with Refugee Learning Nest, orphanages, and environmental initiatives.
• Learning Support Student support services including Learning Support and Multilingual Learning for students requiring additional English language proficiency assistance.
• Multilingual Learning (MLL) Programme Three-tier differentiated English language learning programme designed for efficient English language acquisition, available to enrolled students with additional testing charges.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% university placement rate at top universities globally
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Badan Akreditasi Nasional - Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini, Pendidikan Dasar, dan Pendidikan Menengah (BAN-PDM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Indonesian national accreditation body. BIS as an SPK (Satuan Pendidikan Kerjasama) underwent accreditation in 2019; reaccreditation process ongoing in 2025
• Indonesian International Small School Activity Conference (IISSAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAthletic conference member where BIS Dragons compete against other small international schools in Indonesia in badminton, basketball, football, swimming, and cross-country. Competitions held in Bandung, Malang, Salatiga, Surabaya, and Bali.
• Java Association of Small International Schools (JASIS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAthletic organization for primary-aged students providing competition opportunities in the Java region
• YKAKIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal charity helping children with cancer. BIS Twinkle Twinkle Little Star club supports through fundraising and awareness activities.
• Rumah Ruth (Rumah Tumbuh Harapan)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerShelter for women and babies supported by BIS through garage sales, volunteer activities, and community engagement. EARCOS award winner Rose Ashworth won a grant to support this organization.
• Refugee Learning Nest (Bogor)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool run by and for refugees. BIS RLN Club conducts fundraising, visits, and has hosted football charity tournament for refugee education.
• Borneo Orangutan Survival FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental organization. BIS students participate in tree planting activities to preserve orangutan habitat in Borneo.
• International Baccalaureate (IB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBIS is authorized as an IB World School offering PYP, MYP, and DP programmes - the only IB Continuum school in Bandung
• Council of International Schools (CIS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational accreditation body that recognizes BIS for ethical leadership, global citizenship, and dedication to continuous improvement
• New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrestigious US-based accrediting body recognizing BIS commitment to academic integrity, reflective practice, and institutional growth
• Friends of BIS (FoBIS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNon-profit parent organization supporting school through social projects, community events, and fundraising. Provides referral discounts and class representatives for all grade levels.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCF-PS8ixu3kiGZ5brjB5C5Q
• Instagraminstagram.com/bandungindependentschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/bandung-independent-school

Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

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