At Rinjani Indah School, the curriculum is our guide for what students need to learn to equip them with the necessary knowledge, skills and understanding they need for the workforce and to contribute positively to society. Each curriculum we use provides us with clear learning objectives and goals along with the content and learning experiences.
The Indonesian Ministry for Education requires schools that offer an international education must do so in conjunction with the Indonesian National Curriculum. This is called SPK (Satuan Pendidikan Kerja-Sama). Rinjani Indah School will be working towards SPK accreditation over the year. Therefore we will be offering the UK-based IPC - International Primary Curriculum in conjunction with the Australian New South Wales Curriculum (for Maths and English). The Indonesian National Curriculum (K13) will be integrated into our International Curriculums for a more holistic and relevant learning experience.
For Indonesian students, adequate preparation for the National Exams will be available through after school classes and during class time upon request.
The International Primary Curriculum is now the curriculum choice of international and British schools in over 1,800 schools in over 90 countries around the world. The UK based IPC is a comprehensive, thematic, creative curriculum, with a clear process of learning and with specific learning goals for every subject, for international mindedness and for personal learning.
The IPC is particularly helpful in integrating the Indonesian National Curriculum. Basically, it makes for a more relevant, exciting & engaging learning experience that prepares students for success anywhere around the world. It also caters to various learning styles necessary for today's 'Creative Age' to push students towards critical thinking and entrepreneurship.
The Australian NSW Curriculum for Mathematics and English is written in stages of learning. For example Stage 1 = grades 1 and 2. This allows for flexibility and extension opportunities for students who are progressing more rapidly than others. It has been revised in recent years to keep up to date with the rapidly changing world, multiculturalism and access to information. The English Curriculum has a particular focus on Asian countries and imaginative writing, fostering creativity and excellent communication skills necessary for the 21st century.
From the beginning of August 2018, we are offering the corresponding International Curriculums for the Middle Years. For grade 10 students we plan to offer the IGSCE and the graduating program (grades 11-12) we aim to offer will be the 2 year International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Programme (DP).
Teaching assistants with Bachelor's degrees in education and a high standard of English fluency.
​Student learning is supervised by our expatriate teachers throughout the day.
​Our philosophy is what sets us apart.
Positive Wellbeing Culture – like a plant thrives in healthy soil a positive wellbeing culture ensures students are, READY TO LEARN AND SUCCEED.
Before effective learning can take place, our minds, bodies & spirits need to have their needs met. When we have an unhealthy diet, little exercise or sleep, it can be difficult to concentrate, listen and participate in learning activities. The same applies to our emotional state. If we are experiencing anxiety, anger or depression which may be caused by family or social problems, our ability to pay attention & participate in learning can be limited. As well as this, a learning environment needs to be comfortable, inspiring, encouraging, evoke curiosity and ensure students are fully engaged.
We believe that when a child is happy, relaxed and socially and emotionally confident at school, they have a greater CAPACITY to learn. Therefore a positive wellbeing culture provides a foundation for learning.
​The philosophical foundation of Rinjani Indah School is based on the principles of Positive Psychology. An important aspect of this is what Dr Martin Seligman developed known as PERMA: The science of Wellbeing. Our teachers, our staff, teaching methods, community relationships and school programs are all built upon this foundation - Positive Wellbeing.
Another important part of learning as we understand how our brains work, is what is called A Growth Mindset. Dr Carol Dweck researched the mindsets of success and learnt that we can have a fixed mindset or a growth mindset.
– I'm not good at Math Vs. – I can learn to be better at Math.
​When we change our mindset from a fixed to a growth mindset our ability to learn and succeed can increase.
21st Century Learning is not just about using technology in the classroom. Technology today is a tool that brings access to the wealth of information in the world. The key to learning in this rapidly changing world is the student themselves and their desire to learn more.
​Teaching at Rinjani Indah School aims to encourage & equip students with skills to navigate the information and knowledge they receive at school and in everyday life outside the classroom. Working with our comprehensive curriculum, students will continually increase their understanding of problem solving and critical thinking.
There is much discussion and information about 21st Century Learning in educational circles and online. Therefore ongoing professional development and training is so important to the Rinjani Indah School team.
Natural materials and developmental toys.
Links to some reliable information on 21st Century Learning.
Students at all levels, from Early Years onward can deepen their understanding of how things work, develop creative and critical thinking skills within authentic contexts through inquiry and project based learning.
Since the birth of our vision for a new school offering a brighter future to the Lombok community, we invited educators from The University of Mataram (UNRAM) to be involved in establishing this school with us. We have now partnered with Indonesian educators who have completed Master's degrees in Australia and who understand the incredible need to support and expand on teacher training in Lombok. These teachers are members of our board to ensure a long - term commitment to our mutually beneficial relationship.
​Our plan is to develop a teacher training program with our UNRAM educators where we will share our knowledge and experiences together on campus at UNRAM as well as at Rinjani Indah School. This program will involve our teachers collaborating with UNRAM students to write and deliver engaging learning activities for improved teaching methods.
In conjunction with our curriculum we are already resourced to provide a number of additional classes to benefit student learning.
BlueKite values education is a social and emotional learning program based on an Australian resiliency program 'Bounce Back'.
Through using stories, games, movies and songs , students are inspired and motivated to demonstrate values such as empathy, kindness, respect, self control, and perseverance.