Sampoerna Academy Surabaya vs Sekolah Cikal Surabaya
Sampoerna Academy Surabaya and Sekolah Cikal Surabaya are both in Surabaya, about 1 km apart. Both schools offer Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels and IB programmes. Sampoerna Academy Surabaya also offers IEYC and American, and Sekolah Cikal Surabaya also offers Bespoke. Published annual fees are IDR 8,000,000 - 112,500,000 at Sampoerna Academy Surabaya and IDR 12,200,000 at Sekolah Cikal Surabaya, which puts Sampoerna Academy Surabaya roughly 394% higher. Sampoerna Academy Surabaya takes pupils from 2 to 18, and Sekolah Cikal Surabaya from 0 to 18. Typical class sizes are 10 at Sampoerna Academy Surabaya and 24 at Sekolah Cikal Surabaya.
Surabaya has two campuses: Pakuwon Indah (Jl. Pakuwon Indah Lontar Tim. No PK 01 - 10, Lakarsantri) and Grand Pakuwon (Jl. Grand Pakuwon, Banjar Sugihan, Tandes).
Location
Address: Jl. Raya Lontar No. 103, Lontar Village, Sambikerep District, Surabaya, East Java 60216. The school is located in the Lontar area of Sambikerep, Surabaya. The campus is accessible by local roads within Surabaya.
Stages
Stages
Pakuwon Indah offers Toddler Playgroup, Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten 1 & 2, and Elementary School (G1 & G2); Grand Pakuwon offers Playgroup, Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten 1 & 2, Elementary School, Middle School, and High School.
Stages
Reception; Primary School (Year 1-6); Middle School (Year 7-9); High School (Year 10-12)
School type
School type
International school offering Cambridge curriculum with IEYC for Early Learning; Cambridge for Primary and Secondary; IB option for Grade 11 and Grade 12; English instruction and Mandarin curriculum designed with Beijing Language and Cultural University (BLCU).
School type
IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle/High School programs
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
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Additional learning support
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
Indonesia
Country affiliation
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Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
School day structure
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Bus service details
Bus service details
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Bus service details
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Academic year covered Fees and schedules below apply to the 2025–2026 academic year as published for Sampoerna Academy Surabaya.
Application / registration fee (one‑time, new students) - Registration fee (one‑time, payable at enrolment for new students): IDR 8,000,000.
All tuition figures above are presented both as the school's stated annual total and as the per‑quarter instalment and quarterly total where a quarterly plan is shown. Anniversary promotional annual prices are indicated where shown in the published schedule. These tuition figures exclude registration, uniforms, books, learning resources, Chromebooks/laptops, external exam fees, field trips and certain services.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Payment frequency options: payments may be made annually (as one or two instalments) or quarterly (four instalments). - Typical quarterly instalment schedule for the listed 2025–2026 year: 1st instalment (includes uniforms, books & resources) — at enrolment; 2nd instalment — 1 October; 3rd instalment — 1 January; 4th instalment — 1 March. Exact due dates may vary by academic year and by the chosen payment plan. - Sibling discount: a 5% sibling discount is applied when enrolling another child. No building/development fee is charged.
Boarding fees - Boarding is not listed as an offered option for the Surabaya campus; no boarding fees apply. Sampoerna Academy Surabaya operates as a day campus.
Other costs and typical additional charges - One‑time registration fee for new students: IDR 8,000,000 (see above). - Uniforms, books and learning resources: charged in addition to tuition; the uniforms/books/resources component is indicated as due with the first instalment at enrolment. - Chromebook / laptop charges: charged separately and scheduled as a later instalment for the year shown. - External exam fees (IGCSE, A‑Level or IB) for the appropriate year groups: charged separately. - Field trips, competitions, catering, shuttle service and other optional services: charged separately as listed in the school's fee schedule.
Refund and transfer policy - All fee payments are non‑refundable and non‑transferable as stated in the published fee schedule. Parents should consider this policy when selecting payment timing and plan.
Fee payment options and instalment tools - Payment frequency available: annual (one or two instalments) or quarterly (four instalments). Parents who wish to pay by instalment may use a credit card that offers an education payment plan; terms and availability depend on the card issuer.
Notes and short clarifications (factual) - The published Surabaya fee schedule explicitly states there is no building or development fee and that tuition ranges vary by campus and grade level. Annual promotional prices are listed for some grades in the published schedule.
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Fee details
*Application fees* - An initial application/registration invoice is issued during the admissions process and must be paid within three (3) days of receipt. A second admissions invoice (if generated after acceptance) must be paid within seven (7) days of receipt.
*Enrollment / one‑off admission / development fees* - Sekolah Cikal assesses an enrollment/enrollment‑related fee that is tied to the student's chosen program/credits; this fee is a one‑off charge connected to enrollment and program choices (sometimes described as an enrollment or development fee). Specific amounts are not published on the campus information pages.
*Tuition (SPP) and term/year breakdowns* - The school does not publish a public, campus‑specific per‑year or per‑term tuition table on its public Surabaya campus pages. Tuition amounts for Reception, Primary (Year 1–6), Middle (Year 7–9) and High School (Year 10–12) are handled by the admissions office and provided to families by invoice during the application/offer stage. No fixed per‑term or per‑year numeric schedule for the 2026/27 (or 2025/26) academic year is available in the public campus materials.
*Billing schedule and payment terms* - Admissions invoices: first admissions invoice payable within 3 days; subsequent admissions invoice (post‑acceptance) payable within 7 days. Families receive formal invoices for tuition/other fees and are expected to pay according to the invoice deadlines. - Installment (angsuran) arrangements are available in certain circumstances; parents must contact Admissions to arrange and to confirm terms and eligibility for installment plans.
*Boarding / residential provision* - Sekolah Cikal Surabaya is a day school and the Surabaya campus facilities listing and campus information do not include boarding or dormitory provision; boarding fees do not apply for this campus.
*Other regular costs parents should anticipate* - Uniforms and school clothing: families are required to provide school uniform(s); the school lists uniforms as part of standard ancillary costs but specific uniform prices are not published publicly. - Transport (school bus/antar‑jemput): a paid school transport service is offered from selected routes and is billed separately from tuition; exact route availability and pricing are arranged through the campus/admissions team. - Meals, learning materials, technology, extracurricular activities, camps/overnights, and optional program credits: these items are commonly billed separately or as add‑ons depending on program choices and participation; amounts and billing frequency vary by program and year level. - Event and short‑program fees (holiday/club classes): event/program pages demonstrate specific ticketed prices for short courses and include explicit refund rules for those events. Example: ticketed event/program fees and refund rules are published on event pages.
*Refunds and cancellations* - For short courses and ticketed events the school's published terms show: 100% refund if the school cancels; partial refunds (for example 50%) for cancellations by participants made before a specified cutoff (commonly H‑3); and no refund after the cutoff for some events. There is no publicly posted, campus‑level numeric policy for tuition refunds or withdrawal refunds on the Surabaya campus pages.
*Fee payment options* - The admissions/FAQ materials indicate that the school issues formal invoices and that payment options and installment arrangements are available but require coordination with Admissions. The public campus pages and admissions overview do not list a detailed menu of payment instruments (for example: specified bank account numbers, card payments, or online gateway providers) in the campus information materials. Families are instructed to work with Admissions/Support to confirm available payment methods and terms.
*Promotions, discounts and variable pricing* - The school runs campus open houses and promotional events where temporary registration discounts have been offered (for example an Open House discount was publicized for Surabaya attendees). These promotions show that registration or admission amounts can vary by campaign and by event.
Summary of limitations in available public data - The Surabaya campus pages and central admissions materials describe fee components (application/registration invoices, an enrollment/development fee, tuition (SPP), transport, uniforms, extras, and availability of installment plans) and set out invoice deadlines and event refund rules, but they do not publish a campus‑level numeric fee schedule (per term or per year group) for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic year on the public site. Families receive precise amounts and formal invoices during the admissions/offer process. Parents should obtain the formal invoice and fee schedule directly from Admissions to get the exact per‑year and per‑term tuition figures for the chosen year level and campus.
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
Students are required to wear a school uniform. The uniform builds a positive school culture and identity, teaches grooming and hygiene, creates a safe and orderly environment, instills self-discipline, maintains a safe and secure learning environment and eliminates competition and distractions. PE uniforms are worn during PE classes, and students change back to the school uniform afterward. A 'no hat no play' rule applies for sun protection, and students must wear a hat with the Sampoerna Academy logo; House shirts are worn for house activities; Batik Day is observed with batik attire.
Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
Lunch on campus: students stay for lunchtime and may bring packed lunches or use a school-approved catering vendor; meals are distributed by designated staff. Deliveries from outside vendors are not permitted; parents may deliver meals under campus guidelines.
Food options
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House system
House system
The school uses a house system; students wear house shirts for house activities. Batik Day is observed with batik attire; Batik tops must be paired with dark-coloured slacks.
House system
Sekolah Cikal Surabaya has a house system for students from Reception to High School, with four houses; members are grouped into mixed-year buddy groups with one teacher and one student from each year, and houses participate in events such as Pesta Rakyat 17 Agustus, sports activities, art events, and book/social service weeks.
Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
Sampoerna Academy Surabaya is part of Sampoerna Academy and is operated by PT Sekolah Sampoerna Internasional. The Putera Sampoerna Foundation (PSF) initiated Sampoerna Academy; PSF is the social enterprise arm of the Sampoerna Group focused on education and established international standard boarding schools, Sampoerna University and Sampoerna Academy.
Governance and ownership
The school is owned and operated by Yayasan Cinta Keluarga in partnership with PT Sekolah Cikal.
Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
IEYC is used for Early Learning; Cambridge curriculum is used for Primary and Secondary; IB Diploma Programme is offered as an option for Grades 11–12. The school integrates STEAM through project-based learning. English is the language of instruction, and Mandarin is offered in collaboration with Beijing Language and Cultural University. Pakuwon Indah offers Playgroup to Kindergarten 2 and Primary (SD1–SD2); Grand Pakuwon offers Middle School and High School (SMP and SMA).
Curriculum details
Sekolah Cikal Surabaya is an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) World School. It offers Reception, Primary Years Program (Year 1–6), Middle School Program (Year 7–9), and High School Program (Year 10–12). The PYP includes Mathematics, English Acquisition and Literature, Indonesian Acquisition and Literature, Science, Social Studies, Religion Studies, Physical Health Education (PHE), The Arts, Personal Social Education (PSE), and PYP Exhibition; Cikal Aksi-Aksi (Cikal Actions) is part of the program. The school emphasizes Cikal's 5 Stars Competencies and the 5 Cs: Compassionate Connection, Comprehensive Concept, Constructive Continuity, Challenging Choices, and Community Context. The curriculum is designed to be integrated with The International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge Assessment International Education, and the Indonesian National Curriculum to enable a project-based approach and flexible content.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
Graduates are prepared to enter universities worldwide; MOUs with partner universities enable credit transfer, including via the American College program; college and career guidance is provided through school counseling and SPAC (Student Parent Advisory Center).
Higher education progression
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
The school places social and emotional learning at the core of its program. SEL is delivered through a dedicated SEL curriculum taught in all classes, reinforced by daily activities, and supported by a dedicated SEL teacher. A Community Building program, student council, mentorship programs and clubs foster leadership, collaboration, and positive relationships, with leadership development and parent involvement reinforcing SEL beyond the classroom. SEL also includes digital and media literacy as part of the framework.
Social & emotional learning
The school emphasizes emotional, moral, and spiritual development as part of the 5 Stars Competencies (Emotionally, morally and spiritually rich).
Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
The school is inclusive and welcomes students with special needs; students with special needs receive diagnostic processes and learning support to optimise their development within Cikal's Inclusive Education.
English as an additional language
English as an additional language
English is the instructional language at Sampoerna Academy. English language proficiency supports opportunities to study domestically or internationally, and graduates achieve competency in Bahasa Indonesia and Mandarin.
English as an additional language
English is taught as part of the integrated curriculum, including Year 9–10 where English is listed among subjects.
Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through the SEL program and access to trained school counsellors who work with students individually. The school provides resources to help parents understand and support their children's social and emotional development at home, reinforcing wellbeing beyond the classroom.
Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is addressed through the Emotions, Morality, and Spiritual growth focus within the 5 Stars Competencies.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding
The safeguarding framework defines abuse and neglect, with school counsellors trained to take appropriate action and follow reporting procedures. Awareness-raising for students and teachers, guidance for parents, and access to counselling options are provided; warning signs are identified and reported, and measures include crisis resources and monitoring of safety, including social media and cyberbullying policies. CCTV monitoring may occur in common areas to support safety.
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
The Surabaya campus features a wide range of modern facilities. Technology-integrated classrooms support STEAM-based learning and the Cambridge curriculum. There is a spacious library and a science laboratory for hands-on exploration. Sports facilities and dedicated arts and music studios are on site, with additional spaces including a Playroom, an ELC Classroom, and a Multifunction Hall.
Facilities overview
The school provides a broad set of facilities to support learning and student life. There is a Basket Hall and a Swimming Pool for sports and PE. Academic spaces include a Laboratory, a Computer Laboratory, and multiple library facilities serving Middle and High School as well as Reception/Primary levels. Creative and performing arts spaces include Visual Art Room, Studio Design, Traditional Music Room, and Modern Music Room. Additional spaces include Cikal Surabaya Hall and an Outdoor Playground, along with reception/classroom facilities and a school clinic.
Sports facilities
Sports facilities
Sports facilities are available on campus.
Sports facilities
Basket Hall Sekolah Cikal Surabaya and Swimming Pool Sekolah Cikal Surabaya support sports and physical education. These facilities enable indoor team sports and aquatic activities as part of the curriculum.
Academic facilities
Academic facilities
Technology-integrated classrooms support STEAM-based learning; a science laboratory enables practical experiments. The campus houses a library for research and reference, and dedicated arts and music studios for creative subjects.
Academic facilities
Academic facilities include a Laboratory and a Computer Laboratory for science and technology instruction. Library facilities support Middle and High School as well as Reception and Primary levels through dedicated libraries. Primary School Classroom spaces support early-grade instruction, and reception classrooms further assist younger learners. Sekolah Cikal Surabaya is an IB Primary Years Programme World School, reflecting its curriculum framework.
Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
In Surabaya, extracurricular activities include Art & Craft, Band Jam, Board Games, Broadcasting, Chess, Choir, Coding, Dance, Karate, Photo, Piano, Public Speaking, Story Telling, String Orchestra, and Yoga.
Extra curricular facilities
Outdoor Playground supports outdoor recreation and informal activities. Visual Art Room, Studio Design, Traditional Music Room, and Modern Music Room enable arts, music, and design activities and clubs. Libraries for Middle/High School and Reception/Primary provide resources for project work and reading. Cikal Surabaya Hall serves as a multipurpose space for assemblies and events.
Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
Putera Sampoerna Foundation initiated Sampoerna Academy to improve education in Indonesia. Sampoerna Academy Surabaya opened as the sixth campus in Surabaya in 2019, at Pakuwon Indah in West Surabaya, in a building designed for international quality and to incorporate technology such as iPads, Google Chromebooks, and smartboards. The Surabaya campus offers Playgroup, Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and Elementary levels, with campuses located at Pakuwon Indah and Grand Pakuwon (Lakarsantri and Banjar Sugihan). The school follows an international curriculum framework, combining STEAM learning with the Cambridge International curriculum, and English is the instructional language, with Bahasa Indonesia and Mandarin taught as well.
History
Cikal is a community of lifelong learners that partners with families to empower children to be successful beyond schooling, where children can learn, play, and grow in a safe and joyful environment. It is led by Yayasan Cinta Keluarga in collaboration with PT Sekolah Cikal and was founded in 1999 by Najelaa Shihab and Dewi Soeharto. Celebrating 25 years, Cikal remains committed to fulfilling every learning need of students and to personalizing learning through the 5Cs and the 5 Stars Competencies. Learning is organized across nine phases from Preschool to Secondary School, with a personalized, digitally integrated curriculum that supports the 5 Stars Competencies.
Community
Community
Community events are highlighted on the Surabaya campus pages, including Family Sports Day, Indonesian Independence Day celebrations, and parent orientations. The STEAM Expo 2026 is featured as part of the STEAM program. Weekly school assemblies reinforce community and celebrate achievement, and Parent-Teacher Conferences provide progress updates to families.
Community
Known as the Community of Lifelong Learners, Cikal established and collaborates with diverse educational and learning communities across Indonesia for parents, students, and teachers. Its networks include Yayasan Guru Belajar, Kampus Pemimpin Merdeka, Guru Belajar.org, Kampus Guru Cikal, and Teach First Indonesia. The vision is to be a community of lifelong learners making a difference by developing the 5 Stars Competencies, with a mission to establish stability in students, cultivate skilled and independent learners, build physically sound learners, and empower a global, sustainable, and peaceful society.
Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
Competition Preparation may involve asynchronous and synchronous coaching for designated school competitions. Co-curricular Activities are mandatory during normal school hours to support and extend classroom learning. Extracurricular Activities are offered outside normal school hours for a reasonable fee and are voluntary. Incursions/Excursions/Field trips extend curriculum learning and may require parental financial contributions.
Academic & intellectual
Sekolah Cikal Surabaya is an IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) World School. With 5 Stars Competencies as its aim, students develop a deep understanding of knowledge and practice it in daily life. Reception, Primary Years Program (Year 1–6), Middle School (Year 7–9), and High School (Year 10–12) prepare students to be more assertive and critical as they connect concepts to real-life situations and undertake projects that often involve community service. The PYP comprises Mathematics; English Acquisition and Literature; Indonesian Acquisition and Literature; Science; Social Studies; Religion Studies; PHE; Arts; Cikal Aksi-Aksi; PSE; and the PYP Exhibition.
Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
Arts are included in the PYP, and Sekolah Cikal Surabaya provides dedicated spaces for arts learning. The school features a Visual Art Room, Traditional Music Room, Modern Music Room, and a Studio Design area to support creative work across disciplines. The facilities support cross-disciplinary creativity, integrating arts with core subjects.
Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
English Acquisition and Literature and Indonesian Acquisition and Literature are part of the PYP, reflecting language and literature study in English and Indonesian. The focus on language within the IB framework supports multilingual and cross-cultural learning at Sekolah Cikal Surabaya. Language and literature are integrated components of core inquiry across the primary program.
Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
Students engage in inquiry-based projects that often involve community service as part of the PYP. Cikal Aksi-Aksi and PSE are components that foster collaboration, communication, and social awareness. The program emphasizes teamwork and active participation within real-world contexts.
Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
Community service is integrated into the curriculum through project-based learning. Students participate in community-facing inquiries that connect classroom work to local needs and impact. Cikal Aksi-Aksi further supports student-driven service initiatives.
Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
Students actively participate in physical activity and sport. They are encouraged to maintain a healthy lifestyle and value teamwork.
Lifestyle & wellbeing
Facilities support physical education and wellbeing, including a Basket Hall and Swimming Pool, as well as a Clinic for student health. The campus provides libraries and laboratories to support active learning and holistic development. Physical health education (PHE) is part of the PYP, reinforcing the focus on sport, health, and well-being.
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
The school teaches English as the language of instruction and offers Mandarin through a dedicated Mandarin curriculum created with BLCU. Indonesian is taught as a language subject. The curriculum combines Cambridge International for early years through secondary levels and offers IB as an option for Grades 11–12, with Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels as part of the pathway. The Surabaya campuses provide education from Early Years through Grade 12.
Language provision
English Acquisition and Literature and Indonesian Acquisition and Literature are the languages taught as part of the IB Primary Years Programme at Sekolah Cikal Surabaya. The IB PYP covers Reception, Year 1–6 (Primary), Year 7–9 (Middle School), and Year 10–12 (High School).
Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
The school runs a tri-lingual program in English, Indonesian, and Mandarin. English is the language of instruction. Mandarin is delivered through a Mandarin curriculum developed with Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU). Indonesian is taught as a language within the curriculum.
Bilingual teaching
English Acquisition and Literature and Indonesian Acquisition and Literature are taught within the IB Primary Years Programme at Sekolah Cikal Surabaya. The Primary Years Programme runs from Reception through Year 6, with Middle School (Year 7–9) and High School (Year 10–12).
Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
1. Admission Process: We are academically selective and all children must pass a period of observation and assessment (early years) or an entrance assessment. The entrance assessment features an assessment in English language, Mathematics, and Science along with a personal interview. The school may require students to attend the class for a day or days to monitor the child's behavior and academic level.
2. Class Division and Age Placement: We admit children from the year they turn 2 into Playgroup to the age of 15 into Grade 10; other grades and ages require more consideration and communication between school and parents. Students must reach the age before October 1 of the year of application, and must possess the proper leaving certificate from the previous school year along with major examination results where applicable. Students coming from the British grading system (13 years) will be placed according to conversion.
3. Curriculum and Language: Sampoerna Academy uses English as the language of instruction and offers a Mandarin Curriculum designed with Beijing Language and Cultural University in China. Curriculum framework includes IEYC for Early Learning, Cambridge for Primary and Secondary, and IB option for Grade 11 and Grade 12.
4. Fees and Apply Process: Tuition ranges from IDR 25 Million in ELC up to IDR 187 Million in Grade 12 per annum, with variation by campus and level. This excludes a one-time registration fee, books and resources, learning resource fee, uniform, field trips, Chromebooks and laptops, external exams, ESL, and other services. Application steps include providing copies of school records for the past two years, birth certificate, copies of ID (student and parents) or passports, and (for international students) KITAS; filling out the online application form; and, after review and approval, enrollment is confirmed.
Admissions
1. Visit admission.cikal.co.id. 2. Choose the student's grade level, academic year, and school location. The system will automatically check quota. 3. For Cikal Team Members, log in using a Cikal Community account (username and password) and click the child's name. 4. For Non-Cikal Team Members, create a new account first. 5. Complete the Parent & Child Data form. 6. Check email for registration confirmation. 7. Cikal will validate the submission, then parents are informed about the assessment schedule and documents to prepare. 8. After receiving the first registration invoice, pay within 3 days. 9. After payment is verified, parents receive payment confirmation and reminders of required documents. 10. Take the admission test according to the chosen level. 11. Parents receive an email with admission results and a second invoice, which must be paid within 7 days. 12. If payment is complete, welcome to Sekolah Cikal!
