ACADEMICS
BHUMI BALI SCHOOL
ACADEMICS
BHUMI BALI SCHOOL
Learning Philosophy
Academic
Excellence
Cambridge
Curriculum
Holistic
Learning
Positive
Community
Character
Development
Cambridge
Curriculum
Holistic
Learning
Positive
Community
Character
Development
Academic
Excellence
Our Learning Pathway
Early years
Early Years Program
(2–5 years old)
At Bhumi Bali School, our Early Years Program follows the Cambridge Early Years curriculum, laying a strong foundation for lifelong learning. This stage focuses on social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development through play-based, hands-on activities.
Class Groupings:
(2 years old)
(3 years old)
(4 years old)
(5 years old)
(2 years old)
- Introduction to school routines
- Sensory exploration
- Early communication through play
(3 years old)
- Building on Playgroup 1
- Developing confidence in routines
- Expanding vocabulary
- Exploring sensory and creative play encouraging simple cooperation and sharing
(4 years old)
- Building independence
- Introducing early phonics and number awareness
- Strengthening social interaction through guided play and group activities.
(5 years old)
- Readiness for Primary
- Developing structured literacy and numeracy
- Problem-solving skills
- Early project-based learning.
Core Areas of Learning:
- Communication, Language & Literacy
- Mathematics
- Understanding the World (early science & geography)
- Creative Arts & Design
- Physical Development & Well-being
- Personal, Social & Emotional Development
Daily Schedule
-
08:30–09:00:
Morning circle -
09:00–10:00:
Core learning / phonics & numeracy -
10:00–10:30:
Snack & outdoor play -
10:30–12:00:
Thematic/creative/physical -
12:00–12:30:
Lunch -
12:30–13:30:
Exploration / rest / free play -
13:30–14:30:
Thematic / creative / closing circle
Class Sizes & Teacher Ratios
Playgroup
2-3 years
Max 15 students
1 teacher
+ 2 assistants
K1 & K2
3-5 years
Max 20 students
1 teacher
+ 1 assistant
Playgroup
2-3 years
Max 15 students, 1 teacher, + 2 assistants
K1 & K2
3-5 years
Max 20 students, 1 teacher, + 1 assistant
Primary
Primary Program
(Grades 1 – 6)
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social
- Studies
- Geography
- History
- Indonesian & Balinese Culture
- Bahasa Indonesia
- Physical Education
- ICT
- Music
- Art
- Inquiry-led and project-based learning
- Outdoor education integrated into subjects
- Real-world applications in every topic
Daily Schedule
-
08:00–8:30:
Morning meeting -
08:30–10:30:
Core subjects -
10:30–11:00:
Snack/outdoor -
11:00–13:00:
Project / Social Studies -
13:00–13:30:
Lunch -
13:30–14:30:
Specialists / review
Class Sizes & Teacher Ratios
Max 20 students, 1 teacher, + 1 assistant, specialist teachers for certain subjects
Cambridge Benchmarks
Students develop progressively across our Cambridge curriculum.
These milestones illustrate typical competency development.
K2 Learning Milestones
- Recognise and write upper and lower case letters
- Blend simple phonics to read short words
- Count, order, and compare numbers 1–20
- Identify basic shapes and patterns
- Participate in group discussions and follow multi-step instructions
- Demonstrate independence in daily routines
- Show early problem-solving skills through play and activities
Grade 6 Learning Milestones
- Read fluently with comprehension across genres
- Write structured paragraphs with correct grammar and punctuation
- Apply the four operations confidently in mathematics and solve multi-step problems
- Demonstrate understanding of key scientific concepts through experiments and reporting
- Use maps and geographic tools to explain physical and human features
- Present research using ICT tools and visual aids
- Work collaboratively and lead small group projects
Assessment Approach
We use a combination of numeric grading and performance bands to give parents a clear picture of both academic progress and personal development.
Used for core subjects (English, Math, Science, etc.) aligns with Cambridge standards
Used for areas such as participation, behaviour, social skills, and project work.
Includes 3–4 learning objectives for each subject, rated using performance bands, so parents can see exactly what their child is achieving.
Particularly important in Early Years to track
developmental milestones.
Our Approach & Philosophy
Bhumi Bali School is committed to eco-friendly, holistic education that develops the whole child – academically, physically, socially, and emotionally. We blend international best practices with local cultural awareness, encouraging children to respect the environment, stay active, and think globally.
Key Principles
- Outdoor Education: Learning beyond the classroom to build resilience, problem-solving, and teamwork.
- Health & Well-being: Physical activity, nutrition awareness, and mindfulness are part of the daily routine.
- Holistic Development: Equal focus on academics, creativity, and character.
- International Mindset: Preparing students to succeed in a connected, global society.
