
Sekolah Buin Batu
Founded 2008
Updated July 2026
Amman Academy is an IB World School located in West Sumbawa, Indonesia, serving the dependants of employees and contractors of the Batu Hijau Project. It provides a quality, inquiry-driven education for students aged 3–18 within a nurturing and inclusive community.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school is guided by the values of inclusivity, responsibility, respect, and collaboration, aiming to foster global citizens through meaningful learning experiences. It emphasizes a culture of clarity, consistency, and rigor, where teachers act as designers of learning and stewards of character. The school promotes the development of IB learner profile attributes, including being knowledgeable, principled, balanced, inquiring, caring, reflective, and open-minded.
Programmes
The school offers a continuum of International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes, including the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP). The Early Years Programme utilizes a play-based approach to develop cognitive, social, and physical skills. For High School, the school offers the Indonesian National Curriculum (SMA) and is currently applying for accreditation to offer the IB Diploma Programme (IB DP). Literacy and numeracy are embedded across all disciplines.
Student support
Learning support
Amman Academy is an inclusive institution that provides support for students with diverse abilities and needs. A dedicated Learning Support Team, including special educational needs (SEN) teachers and counselors, collaborates with families to provide necessary resources and accommodations. Prospective students with special needs undergo an assessment process to ensure the school can provide the appropriate support for their success.
Frequently asked questions(4)
- What curriculum does Sekolah Buin Batu offer?
- Sekolah Buin Batu offers IB PYP, IB MYP and IB Diploma.
- What accreditations does Sekolah Buin Batu hold?
- Sekolah Buin Batu holds accreditations including IB.
- Is Sekolah Buin Batu co-educational?
- Sekolah Buin Batu is a co-ed school.
- Where is Sekolah Buin Batu located?
- Sekolah Buin Batu is an international school in Taliwang, Indonesia.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
Amman Academy is an inclusive school serving children aged 3–18 who are dependants of employees, contractors, or business partners of PT Amman Mineral Nusa Tenggara residing in the Townsite Housing. The enrollment process involves interviews with classroom teachers and principals, and prospective students must provide previous school reports. For students with special needs, the school requires disclosure of any Individual Education Plan (IEP) or prior accommodations to facilitate an assessment by the school counselor or therapist team.
Calendar
The school operates on a standard academic year, with a yearly overview provided for the 2026-27 period. The campus is open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 to 16:30, and Friday from 7:30 to 12:00.
Facilities
About the campus
In January 2024, the school moved into a brand-new campus featuring world-class facilities designed to support inquiry and collaboration. The schoolwide library is a multi-level space providing resources for research and reading, with dedicated areas for different age groups and community access hours. The campus also supports physical education, sports, and visual and performing arts programmes.
Co-curriculars
The school offers a variety of activities, including a Student Representative Council (SRC) that organizes events such as basketball tournaments and community service initiatives. Students participate in sports, including soccer, and arts festivals that showcase work from Early Years through High School. Community service is a core component of school life, with students collaborating on local literacy projects.

- Dino GisianoHead of School
Dino Gisiano is the Head of School at Amman Academy. He has a background as a chemical engineer and previously served as a Head of School in the United States and China.
- Dortiala ManurungAdministrative Principal
Dortiala Manurung serves as the Administrative Principal at Amman Academy.
- Neeraja NibhanupudiSenior School Principal
Neeraja Nibhanupudi is the Senior School Principal at Amman Academy.
- Shelly RitchiePrimary Years Programme Principal
Shelly Ritchie is the Primary Years Programme Principal at Amman Academy.
- Arief BudimanPrimary Years Programme Coordinator
Arief Budiman serves as the Primary Years Programme Coordinator at Amman Academy.
- Maria Suswanti RahayuEarly Years Programme Coordinator
Maria Suswanti Rahayu is the Early Years Programme Coordinator at Amman Academy.
- Martina Dirkje Catharina De GlopperDiploma Programme Coordinator
Martina Dirkje Catharina De Glopper serves as the Diploma Programme Coordinator at Amman Academy.
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