Primary School

The Primary School covers Classes 1 to 6, and has a dual language programme of Indonesian and English.  This dual language approach means that our Primary school children have the opportunity to gain proficiency in both Indonesian and English in listening, speaking, reading and writing in all areas of the academic curriculum.  Students are encouraged to develop their critical thinking and creative skills through inquiry based learning in all areas of the curriculum.

The Indonesian National Curriculum is used throughout the Primary School, and is melded with the Cambridge International Primary programme learning outcomes in English, Mathematics and Science.  It is an outcomes-based programme, student and activity oriented, and teaching strategies incorporate international teaching methods and best practice.  ESL (English as a Second Language) and ISL (Indonesian as a Second Language) assistance is offered to those students who need help in either language.

Physical Education, Art and Music are taught to all primary school students.  Appreciation of the Balinese culture is also taught at all levels and students are introduced to the Balinese language and script.  A deep appreciation of the need to take care of our environment is also incorporated into many aspects of the curriculum.  Primary classes have at least one field trip each term, which connects to their learning.

Our programme is strengthened by the Cambridge Primary Programme (CPP) from the University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE).  It develops English, Mathematics and Science skills in young children across the world and provides a natural progression through the stages of primary education by focussing on what children should be able to do at each of the primary stages.

The Cambridge Primary Programme also provides guidance for the primary classroom teachers and is designed to help both teachers and parents gain a greater understanding of their children’s abilities, and their strengths and weaknesses.  This is very important, as it helps teachers to know which areas to focus on for each child.
The Cambridge Primary Programme is an excellent framework for learning in the primary years and provides a solid foundation for progression to secondary education, including the Cambridge Secondary 1 Programme and Cambridge IGCSE courses.  These courses are used in the upper primary (class 6) and the high school at Dyatmika.  For more details about the Cambridge Secondary 1 programme in class 6 please see the high school section.