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Delivering a
generation of global citizens who are
knowledgeable about and inspired to take
responsibility for the sustainability of the
world
Green School Bali, one of the most amazing schools on earth, is giving its students a
relevant holistic and green education.
The students come
from all corners of the world, many relocating with their parents just for
the experience of attending. Amongst them, fully 20% are local Balinese kids
funded by scholarships from generous donors, allowing them to benefit from
an international education and facilitating the magic of Balinese culture to
fully permeate the education. The curriculum for younger children is
influenced by the work of Rudolf Steiner, who pioneered the idea of holistic
education. Older students have the opportunity to study for Cambridge
IGCSE's and a planned IB diploma/certificate course will take them to
graduation. Green Studies, which focus on sustainability, and a quality
Creative Arts program complement the academic curriculum.
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The campus is
remarkable. Green School is striving to have the lowest carbon footprint of
any international school anywhere, through use of bamboo and rammed earth
for its buildings, growing its own food in its gardens, and plans to
generate its own power from the river. The central building, "Heart of
School", is one of the largest bamboo structures in the world and has an
architectural beauty usually witnessed only in cathedrals and opera houses.
Recent studies
revealed that the most important component in student education is the
quality of teachers. With this in mind Green School has on staff 21
teachers, including a certified Steiner teacher and a PHD. Seven hold
Masters Degrees, one an MBA, four have postgraduate teaching qualifications
and 17 Bachelor Degrees. All 21 are qualified educators who are also
engineers, psychologists, environmentalists, scientists, film, arts and
media people, who choose Green School because they are passionate about
equipping children with the skills needed to face the challenges of the
future.
Green School
invites families from Bali and all other corners of the world to consider
giving their children the gift of a Green School education. Young people are
welcome for just a term or their entire education. |
