Sampoerna Academy Surabaya - Grand Pakuwon vs Singapore National Academy

	S Sampoerna Academy Surabaya - Grand Pakuwon Surabaya, Indonesia	S Singapore National Academy Surabaya, Indonesia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year IDR 8,000,000 - 112,500,000	Fees / year IDR 38,000,000 - 130,000,000
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, IB (DP), American Curriculum	Curriculum Singapore Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils	Pupils 2,650	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 10	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English, Mandarin, Indonesian
Opened	Opened 2014	Opened 2004
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location —	Location Raya Pepelegi Pondok Maspion IV Blok GH No. 1-6, Waru, Sidoarjo, East Java, Indonesia
Stages	Stages —	Stages Early Years (ages 2–5); Primary (ages 6–12); Secondary (ages 12–18)
School type	School type —	School type International K-12 day school; Singapore Curriculum for ELC/Primary; Cambridge Curriculum for High School; Cambridge International Centre; Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board partner
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Indonesian and international students; nationalities include China, India, Japan, Korea, United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, and South Africa
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Singapore
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure School hours vary by grade: ELC 08:00–12:00; Primary 07:30–14:30; Year 7–12 07:30–15:00; HS may extend beyond 15:00
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details Provides bus travel to/from West Surabaya (Waru–Sidoarjo). Morning pickup 06:15 (Waterplace Apartment) with 07:10 arrival at South Campus; afternoon service with ~60-minute return; One-way fee IDR 1,350,000; Round-trip IDR 1,950,000; contact +62 31 8531920 or marketing@sna.piagetacademy.org
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details —	Fee details School-wide summary of fees - Annual tuition range: IDR 38,000,000 up to IDR 130,000,000 per year depending on year group. School fees as stated include one set of textbooks (mostly imported), selected co-curricular activities (CCA/ASA sessions), local Surabaya character-development camps, and experiential learning journeys; high‑school fees also include university‑placement and career counseling services. School fees do not include registration/enrolment fees, stationery, meals, uniforms, competitions, external examination fees (Checkpoint, IGCSE, AS/A Level), out‑of‑town or overseas immersion trips, or tuition by third‑party providers. Application and registration fees - Application/form fee: IDR 350,000 (form/application processing). - One‑time registration / entrance fee (commonly called a building fee / development fee): reported examples at IDR 7,250,000 for registration and IDR 29,000,000 for a building fee in published local coverage. These one‑time fees are treated separately from the annual tuition. Tuition fees by year group (what is available) - Early Learning Centre (ELC / preschool): listed at approximately IDR 38,000,000 per year as the lower end of the published fee range. - Senior secondary (Year 12 / A‑Level): listed at approximately IDR 130,000,000 per year as the upper end of the published fee range. - Mid and lower primary / middle years: published third‑party overviews list broad annual ranges for the school between about IDR 46,000,000 and IDR 163,000,000 depending on grade and report; however, a full grade‑by‑grade, per‑term fee table is not publicly given. Use the annual range above as the authoritative published band for budget planning. Per‑term / per‑installment detail - The school's published information gives annual figures and a published overall range but does not publish a public, detailed per‑grade, per‑term fee table for the 2026/27 academic year. No verified per‑term amounts by year group were found in publicly available material. Annual amounts are typically billed according to the billing schedule (see below). Billing schedule and payment terms - Billing: The school issues a billing statement upon acceptance and expects payment by the due dates listed on that billing statement. Payments must be made in the correct amount and before the due date so administration and materials can be prepared. - Common payment arrangements reported for similar schools in Surabaya include annual, semi‑annual, and termly instalment options; no official public per‑grade instalment calendar or exact term‑due dates for 2026/27 was published. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable; the school is presented as a day international school and no boarding programme or boarding fees are published. Other compulsory or typical additional costs - Uniforms: charged separately; not included in the annual tuition. Parents must purchase uniforms on the dates scheduled by the enrolment team. - Meals / canteen: meals are not included in the published tuition and are billed separately. - External examination fees: Checkpoint, IGCSE, AS and A Level examination fees are not included in the school tuition and are billed separately. - Stationery, exercise books and personal supplies: not included in tuition. - Learning devices, Chromebooks / laptops or specialty equipment for specific grades or programs may be charged separately when required. Published local overviews also reference typical event or activity charges (competitions, immersion trips) as additional costs. Refunds and transferability - No public, detailed refund policy or full terms on refundability/transferability of payments was published in the material available. Published summaries for comparable schools in the region sometimes treat certain payments (registration, instalments) as non‑refundable, but no definitive, public refund clause for Singapore National Academy was located. Fee payment options - Accepted payment methods: cash, debit card, credit card, giro, or bank transfer to the student's Maspion Virtual Account. Parents are required to ensure payment matches the billing statement amount and is paid by the due date. Summary of limits of publicly available fee detail - The school publishes an annual fee band (IDR 38,000,000 to IDR 130,000,000) and what is included and excluded, and it lists accepted payment methods. A verified, grade‑by‑grade, per‑term fee schedule for the 2026/27 academic year was not publicly available in the materials reviewed; third‑party local media and school‑summary sites report typical registration and building fees and give broad annual ranges, but they do not provide an official, complete per‑grade, per‑term breakdown. For transparency in your database, note that the publicly published information provides an annual fee band and common additional fees but does not include an official per‑grade, per‑term table.
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Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement The school uses a uniform; students collect the uniform on the date scheduled by the Enrolment Team before learning begins.
Food options	Food options —	Food options School meals are inclusive in Tuition Fees for the Early Learning Centre (ELC) and are provided daily by a caterer approved by the school board. For other grade levels, meals are not included in tuition.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership Founded in 2004 as part of the PIAGET group of schools. The school is governed by a Board of Governors led by founder and Chairman Mr. William Yiu; other board members include Mr. Bill Toppin and Prof. Roger Slee. The school is owned by Yayasan SINGAPORE PIAGET AKADEMI.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details —	Curriculum details ELC follows the Singapore Curriculum blended with Montessori for ages 2 to 5. Primary School follows the Singapore Curriculum for Year 1 to Year 6. High School follows the Cambridge Curriculum (IGCSE and AS/A Level) for Year 7 to Year 12. A Piaget 12-Year Journey program runs across all levels. The medium of instruction is English; Mandarin and Bahasa Indonesia are taught as second and third languages, and French, German, and Hindi are offered as optional languages. The faculty is multicultural, with staff from Indonesia, the UK, the USA, Canada, China, Singapore, and other countries.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Most graduates continue their learning journey at top universities abroad, including Singapore, the USA, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Cambridge AS/A Level certificates earned by Year 11 and 12 students are globally recognized.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented Piaget 12-Year Journey provides extended opportunities for advanced learning and personal development across all levels. The Immersion Program and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award offer enrichment opportunities for high-achieving students.
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning The school embraces holistic education that extends beyond academics to character development and active citizenship. SNA aims to nurture students into lifelong learners and active citizens, grounded in values. The Piaget 12-Year Journey program across all levels fosters collaboration, leadership, confidence and creative expression. The Student Council provides student leadership opportunities to improve school life. Health and Wellbeing supports social-emotional development through a dedicated nursing team and counselling services, and the school partners with parents to support well-being.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) The school includes students with special educational needs as part of its inclusive education approach.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language The English language is the primary medium of instruction; Mandarin and Bahasa Indonesia are taught as second and third languages respectively. Optional foreign language subjects include French, German and Hindi.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing The Health and Wellbeing Department is composed of qualified nurses who work with government bodies, health institutions, partners and communities to prevent disease, reduce health risks, and promote health and wellbeing for students, parents, teachers and staff. The approach is student-centered with evidence-based policies and close monitoring to ensure the highest standard of care and wellbeing across the school. The Counseling & Support team provides overseas study preparation, regular career counseling, and university application assistance to guide students in and out of the classroom.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding A safe and secure environment is a prerequisite for effective teaching and learning. The school has a well-trained security team and 24/7 guards, CCTV in public areas, and partnerships with local police to prevent violence, bullying and exposure to harmful elements. All members of the school community are aware that they will be monitored and recorded while on campus.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview The school has air-conditioned, modern facilities, advanced IT infrastructures, stimulating classrooms and Learning Corners, and spacious outdoor areas. These facilities provide a secure environment for study, sport and recreation. Since its Grand Opening in 2005, SNA has developed trusted and reliable facilities for students, teachers and the school community. The campus includes indoor spaces for academics and outdoor spaces for activities, including a tennis court and other outdoor facilities.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities Outdoor facilities include a tennis court (Lapangan Tenis) and a front field (Lapangan Depan) visible on campus imagery. These spaces support physical education and team sports. The outdoor spaces complement indoor learning areas to support a broad co-curricular program. The campus imagery shows features such as a tennis court and other outdoor spaces.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities SNA is equipped with air-conditioned, modern facilities, advanced IT infrastructures, stimulating classrooms and Learning Corners, and spacious outdoor areas. A Wet Lab is available for science learning. A Lecture Hall is available for lectures. The facilities support learning across Early Years to High School.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities Beyond The Classroom includes Piaget 12-Year Journey across all levels. Immersion Program is part of the Beyond The Classroom offering. Learning Journey is part of the Beyond The Classroom offering. The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is part of the Beyond The Classroom offering. The Student Internship Program is part of the Beyond The Classroom offering.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History Founded in 2004 as part of the PIAGET group of schools. SNA is a K-12 school serving Early Years (ages 2 to 5), Primary (ages 6 to 12), and Secondary (ages 12 to 18). In 2005, the Singapore National Academy South Campus opened, and SNA was designated as an Official Partner of the Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board. In 2009, SNA was appointed a Cambridge International Centre.
Community	Community —	Community SNA is described as a community and a child's second home. There is a strong partnership between school, home, and the community, with parents regarded as integral partners in their child's educational journey and their involvement and support welcomed. SNA engages highly qualified and dedicated expatriate teachers who guide students in discovering their interests and pursuing their passions and aspirations.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual The PIAGET 12-Year Journey (P12YEJ) provides an integrative path that moves students toward holistic growth by combining academic and non-academic programmes. It offers milestone programmes and more than twenty CCAs and ASAs across sports and non-sports options. Students develop 21st-century skills, including critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity, through these activities.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative Performing arts are among the extracurricular activities available to students, as evidenced by references to participation in performing arts within SNA's community.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language The Immersion Programme offers the opportunity for students from Primary to High School to spend between one week and a month at partner schools in Singapore, China, Australia, Germany, France, and Japan, to deepen cultural understanding and broaden perspectives. Local Learning Journeys and overseas immersion programmes are also part of the Learning Journey, expanding students' exposure to different cultures and global contexts.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies SNA provides over twenty CCAs and ASAs covering sports and non-sports activities, enabling broad interests and social engagement. Learning Journeys include experiential field trips and outdoor education camps fully subsidized by the school. The Student Council offers students leadership opportunities and a platform to influence school life.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is offered with Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels, and participants complete the four sections of volunteering, physical, skills, and an adventurous journey. The Learning Journey includes Service Learning as part of its local and overseas experiences.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional The Learning Journey includes Leadership Trainings to develop leadership capabilities. The Student Internship Program provides hands-on opportunities to work with various businesses, build real-world experience, and learn workplace etiquette. The Duke of Edinburgh's Award also emphasizes leadership and related competencies.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing Health and Wellbeing is supported by a dedicated department of nurses focused on prevention, health promotion, and overall student wellbeing. Counseling and Support offers overseas study preparation, regular career counseling, and university application assistance. School meals are included for Early Learning Centre students and are designed to meet health guidelines, while school safety is maintained through 24/7 security and CCTV; the Student Council also fosters community well-being through student-led initiatives.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision English and Mandarin are the primary languages of instruction; Bahasa Indonesia is taught as an additional language from Playgroup 1 to Kindergarten 2. In Primary School, the curriculum emphasizes English language and Chinese language, with local and foreign languages included as part of the program.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching The school uses English as the primary medium of instruction, with Mandarin and Bahasa Indonesia as second and third languages.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards 2025: Zoemma P. Bytago – Top in Indonesia in AS Level Information Technology; Megumi Aprilia Dewi – High Achievement in AS Level Media Studies; Keysha Naveen Philip – High Achievement in AS Level Media Studies.
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations SEAB (Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board) IPSLE partnership; Cambridge International Examinations affiliation for Cambridge curriculum and recognition; SAT Test Centre (College Board) since 2013; Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK) Test Centre for Chinese language proficiency.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions —	Admissions 1. Inquire: Contact the Enrolment Team to learn about SNA's Piaget curriculum and programs. You may request a school tour and a free 2-day trial class, depending on timetable and availability. The Enrolment Team provides a brief introduction and guidance on next steps. 2. Trial Class & Admission Test: The Enrolment Team and leadership determine grade placement and provide personalized support after a comprehensive application review. An Admission or Aptitude Test is scheduled depending on grade level. Students are assessed in English, Mathematics, and Science. For ELC to Year 1, an Admission Test is generally not required, though a trial class or observation meeting may be requested. 3. Apply: Visit the school, complete the Application Form, and submit all required documents to the Enrolment Team. An online option is available by downloading the Application Form and attaching the documents for review. Indonesian students must submit a completed Application Form and supporting documents; foreign students submit the completed form along with KITAS and Passports and other required materials. 4. Acceptance: The final admission decision rests with the Principal. The Enrolment Team informs applicants of the decision and issues the Billing Statement for school fees. Applicants should await the next steps as communicated by the Enrolment Team. 5. Payment: Payment can be made via cash, Debit Card, Credit Card, Giro, or Bank Transfer to the Maspion Virtual Account. Ensure the payment is the correct amount and made before the due date so the school can complete administration and prepare learning materials. 6. Welcome to SNA: Before learning begins, collect textbooks, school uniform, and other learning materials on the date scheduled by the Enrolment Team. Ensure the uniform is the correct size and textbooks match the student's grade level. Orientation information and practical pre-arrival guidance are provided to international students.
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