Extraordinary Bamboo Green School Nestled in Bali's Rainforest

By Douglas Michaels Jr.

"Bali High" - when I first heard that song from South Pacific, I thought Mama was singing about an exotic paradise for lovers. Turns out the song might have been about one of probably the most progressive schools in Southeast Asia - possibly the planet.

The Green School, located inside the Rainforest of Bali combines first class standard education with instruction that enhances a respect for nature and an awareness of the relationship between man and the environment.

The school lets folks know the goals and expectations for students fortunate enough to be accepted, and dedicated enough to meet the school's challenges. "Delivering a generation of global citizens who are knowledgeable about and inspired to take responsibility for the sustainability of the globe."

Students and parents who read the school's philosophy know that the standard 19th Century curriculum and teaching styles won't play well within the rainforests of Bali. Dedicated parents and kids from over eighty countries decided to commit to the school and its program.

Like all top notch schools, the most essential component in student education is the high quality of teachers. The Green School teachers include a certified Steiner teacher and a PHD. Seven hold Masters Degrees, 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 persons, who are passionate about equipping people with skills and appreciation of their role in our world.

This mutual commitment is rewarded by the school's curriculum and physical campus. High school students can choose to study for Cambridge IGCSE's and planned IB diploma/certificate. These are the same studies afforded to top scoring American students from the greatest schools.

Of course the school stresses Green Studies, which is enhanced by the school's location. Nestled deep in Bali's rainforests, the architects and engineers have designed and built a green wonder for a campus. The school also has a green thumb and grows its own food in its gardens.

The Green School campus operates to have the lowest carbon footprint of any international school anywhere. Built entirely of bamboo, it's truly remarkable (odds are good their uniforms are made from bamboo clothing). But it's far from some primitive outpost. You can find plans within the works to generate its power from the river.

Curriculum, teachers, housing and atmosphere combine to make Green School a home of tomorrow's education today.

Douglas Michaels Jr. writes educational articles for Green Earth News, the authority on everything Bamboo. For more information on Green School. Check out Green Earth Bamboo for bamboo sheets, bath towels, duvet covers, clothing and baby products, all made from the world's most sustainable and renewable resource on the planet.

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