About the School

The International School Batam was established in 1999 by International School Foundation (Yayasan Sekolah Internasional) incorporated in Batam.

The purpose of the Foundation is to provide an International School Facility in Batam as a facility for foreign residents here, and in turn encourage foreign companies with investments on the island to bring expatriate staff with families to Batam where schooling of an international standard can be provided.

The International School Batam is a non profit organisation and financially transparent organisation supported and advised by the British International School , Jakarta and Employs the British National Curriculum in its teaching.

Our mission is dedicated to the development, within students, the qualities and skills necessary to beconme confident, self motivated and responsible. To Seek by a variety of oppurtinities to ensure for each student the chance to develop his or her full potential as a commited and valued member of the community.

The School Motto

We strive for our school to be...

Broad

So that it introduces each pupil to a wide range of concepts, experiences, knowledge, and skills and promotes moral, cultural, academic, aesthetic and physical development.

Balanced

So that each area of the curriculum is allowed sufficient time for its contribution to be effective.

Relevant

So that all subjects contribute to a sound general education which prepares students for oppurtunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life in a rapidly changing world.

Differentiated

So that what is taught and how it is taught, is matched to every individual pupil and contributes to the development of their abilities and aptitudes.

 

 
School Facilities (mouse over images for more)    

Facilities at the Junior-High School include:

  • Computer Lab with Broadband Access
  • Science Labratory
  • Library
  • Lunch Area
  • Sports Areas and Equipment

The Facilities at the Primary and Pre School include:

  • Computer Lab with Broadband Internet Access
  • Play ground and Sports Fields
  • Library
  • Lunch Area
  • 8 Classroms