As we welcome 2025, Bali Island School (BIS) celebrates a year of academic and competitive achievements.
BIS students excelled at the Bali Math Competition and earned Bronze Medals at the Southeast Asian Mathematical Olympiad. In June, BIS triumphed in the World Scholars Cup Bali regional competition and later participated in global events in the USA and South Korea, connecting with students worldwide.
BIS’ sports field also celebrated victories, including our Basketball and Girls’ Volleyball Team winning championships at the BSSA matches. Our Boys’ and Girls’ Dragon Swimming teams also triumphed in the IISSAC, and three Bali Dragons excelled at a Swimvitational in Jakarta. A Grade 5 student also won 1st place in the 400m Kids’ Dash at the Maybank Marathon Bali! These achievements showcase the talent of our BIS community.
BIS also continues to be dedicated to service and sustainability throughout 2024 with the following initiatives:
- Held a coaching clinic by collaborating with a high-calibre national coach, Agung Gantar, to over 40 young athletes in Buleleng;
- Fifteen students planted five coral fragments on racks in a protected area with the help of professional divers from the Livingseas Foundation. This initiative focuses on the Life below Water (United Nations Sustainable Development Goals #14);
- In collaboration with Villa Kitty, our students contributed to sterilising more than 45 stray cats in Gianyar, embracing the commitment of UNSDG #15 (Life on Land);
- Students from Taman Bacaan provided 25 English lessons for local students in two public schools in Sanur and donated 50 books, including English dictionaries;
- Eighteen BIS UNSDG Heroes shared knowledge about the UN SDGs with 50 local students across Gianyar at the Maybank Marathon Bali Sustainability Pavilion;
- BIS also hosted a workshop in partnership with Magi Farm for environmental sustainability awareness for our 33 Grade 5 students.
“As we wrap up this incredible year, I’m filled with anticipation for the future. I’m looking forward to continuing this journey as we enter 2025, a year that promises more achievements, connections, and opportunities for growth,” said the school’s Marketing Manager, Katharina Vika.
“Looking ahead, I aim to strengthen our community, support our teachers, and ensure high-quality education while maintaining the connections that make BIS unique.” said the Deputy Head of School, Alice Guzowski.
About Bali Island School
Bali Island School (BIS; formerly Bali International School) proudly holds a full authorisation from the International Baccalaureate (IB) to offer a comprehensive educational journey, encompassing the Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes. This allows BIS to cater to 400 students from Preschool to Grade 12, ensuring they receive a world-class education.
BIS is the Council of International Schools and Western Association of Schools and Colleges-accredited, non-profit, college-preparatory, and operates under Indonesian law. At BIS, our mission is clear: we engage and empower students to become globally-minded, confident learners, enabling them to unleash their fullest potential. We are dedicated to creating a vibrant, active, creative, and respectful learning community.