Finnish HEI System for Preschool I
Extra-curriculur classes for Elementary I
Day Care & Babysitting Services
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Our Story
Gili Bumblebee started as a homeschooling project in September 2013, on the little island of Gili Trawangan, which has been known to many as a paradise island. In the past decade, we've evolved from a small home-school into a standalone school, taking in children from Pre-school ages up till Lower Elementary. In our efforts to reach out to the local community, we have also started Indonesian classes and participate in community projects.
Our Curriculum
Our island-based education emphasizes environmental consciousness and
community skills. We integrate reading, writing, and math into play-based activities.
Based on our understanding of what works best for the children living on the Gilis, starting from 1 September 2024, we will be integrating the Montessori Philosophy with the Toolkit Curriculum by HEI Schools, which provides a holistic, play-based Finnish early childhood model with structure, materials, and assessment tools. It fosters academic skills and competencies like creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, problem-solving, and empathy, making learning joyful, and preparing children for their future ahead.
Learning Areas
Exploring & Interacting with
the world around us
Understanding the
world we live in
Practicing a healthy
way of living
Learning Forms of
expressions
Preschool Class
(2.5 - 6 years old)
Every month there will be a different theme that lessons will revolve around. Children will engage in different hands-on activities suitable to their level, and teachers will be doing observation of every child, to ensure that appropriate activities are being introduced to each child based on their needs and capabilities.
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A typical day in our International Preschool Classroom
would cover these activities:
​Morning Circle Time
Sports & Games
Music & Movement sessions
English language activities: including storytime & songs
Math activities
Group activities revolving around the Theme of the month
Independent life skills: including cooking, care of self & environment​​
Programme details:
Monday - Friday
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Time:
9am - 2pm
Elementary Extra-
Curricular Class
(7-10 years old)
The activities would be conducted in both Bahasa Indonesia & English. Each month there would also be a theme, and the children will have project-based activities revolving around the theme. English & Math activities introduced would also be linked to the theme, or might be adjusted accordingly based on your child's learning needs.
A typical day in our Elementary Extra-curricular class
would cover these activities:​
Group Circle Time
English lessons
Math lessons
Project work based on the Theme of the month
Character building & emotional management
Programme details:
Monday - Friday
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Time:
12.30pm - 4pm
Our Services
Support for
Local Community
Foreign Residents
on the Island
Bilingual lessons tailored for children whose native language isn't English.
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Child
Drop-Off
Year-round enrolment. Monthly fee
option available for those planning extended
home visits.
Babysitting
Services
Daily drop-offs and 10-pass packages for class immersion
Babysitting services
available outside school hours
Gallery
Explore snapshots of life at Bumblebee Play School—where children learn and grow through play in our island-inspired setting. Discover the joy, creativity, and community spirit that define us.
