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Dyatmika High School Curriculum
The Dyatmika high school programme offers 2 different curricula to all high school students. These are the world-wide University of Cambridge International Examination Certificates and the National Curriculum of Indonesia both of which are covered in the Junior (classes 7,8 and 9) and the Senior (classes 10,11 and 12) high schools.
Junior High School: classes 7, 8 and 9
Curriculum
Junior High School students follow the Indonesian National curriculum and are prepared to successfully sit the national examinations (UAN) at the end of year 9. In addition, many classes are taught in English so that students will be prepared for continuation into class 10 for successful completion of the University of Cambridge International Examinations, International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) at the end of the class 10 year. Dyatmika has been awarded Cambridge International Centre status from University of Cambridge International Examinations in the United Kingdom.
In the junior high school Dyatmika School additionally provides –
- Over 60% of lessons instructed in the English language by first language English speaking teachers. Most of our Indonesian teachers are fully bilingual and therefore able to teach in both languages. A few of our English speaking teachers are fully bilingual and therefore able to teach in both languages.
- Computing is taught at all levels. The ratio of computers to students is 1 : 1. Our computers are 2 years old or newer. Our students have access to the Internet in the computer laboratory, in the library for study/research purposes and in most classrooms.
- Health and PE programme. This is strongly emphasized at Dyatmika and follows the Indonesian National Curriculum but is augmented by the Western Health and PE curriculum and taught by fully qualified English-speaking teachers.
- Visual Arts programme. This is an important part of the Junior High School programme and is taught in a special art classroom.
- Two fully equipped, purpose built science laboratories for all science subjects (Chemistry, Physics and Biology).
- Music and Drama programme. In the newly built sound-proofed music room.
- A strong teaching focus on developing students' ability to think critically, to problem solve and think creatively when faced with new situations.
- Budaya Bali, so that students learn about Balinese Culture, music (gamelan) and festivals as well as Balinese script and language.
Senior High School: classes 10, 11 and 12
Curriculum
Senior students at Dyatmika School are prepared to successfully sit the IGCSE, AS and A Level University of Cambridge International Examinations in classes 10,11 and 12. They can also choose the option of doing the Junior Achievement / Young Enterprise course in years 11 and 12. This can be combined with IGCSE, A/S and/or A level courses.
Students are also prepared to successfully complete the Indonesian National Examinations (UAN) at the end of class 12.
UNIVERSITY of CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS
Dyatmika High School 2008-2009 (more subjects are being added next year 2009 - 2010)
IGCSE:
- English Literature
- English as a First Language
- English as a Second Language
- Mathematics (Core and Extended)
- Computer Studies
- Bahasa Indonesia
- Geography
- Combined Science (Core and Extended)
- Coordinated Science (Core and Extended)
- Art and Design
- History
AS Level:
- English Literature
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Information and Communication Technology
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Business Studies
- Thinking Skills
- Art and Design
A Level:
- English Literature
- Mathematics
- Information and Communication Technology
- Business Studies
- Chemistry
- Art and Design
Dyatmika School Facilities
Dyatmika has a library, well stocked with fiction, non-fiction and reference books in both English and Bahasa Indonesia. The school has 2 fully equipped science labs, a specialised art room and music room, a learning assistance room, a counselor's office and 2 fully equipped computer labs with recently purchased computers for each student.
Outdoor facilities include sports fields, full size basketball court and an undercover area for sports (basketball, badminton, etc.).
Extra-curricular activities
A wide range of after-school activities are offered each term. Activities range from arts and crafts and performing arts to a variety of sports and games with a more academic orientation. Each term a variety of activities are offered for each age group.
All high school students have the opportunity to go on overnight camps. These camps involve challenging physical and team building activities as well as opportunities to study subject material on a more practical basis, for example Geography. These are led by qualified and experienced teaching staff.
Community Care and Responsibility
As Dyatmika has grown from a small to medium-size school, it has retained its atmosphere of acceptance and caring, which means students develop confidence and a feeling of belonging. Activities are organised for families and parents are involved in many aspects of the school. Whole-school activities throughout the school year involve students from pre-school to year 12 in multi-age 'house' groupings. These are designed to be fun and build on the warm family atmosphere throughout the school.
Senior high school students are involved in year long community service projects both in and out of the school.
Environmental awareness
Awareness of environmental issues is central to the ethos of Dyatmika School. Each class in the whole school studies the environment as part of the curriculum, the school recycles and reuses much of the rubbish produced and annually we hold an 'Environment Day' and take part in the 'Clean up Bali' project.
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