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International Schools in Surabaya, Indonesia

Compare 22 international schools in Surabaya, Indonesia. Filter by curriculum, fees (average IDR 39,693,592), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
22
Curricula
18
Average annual fee
IDR 48,514,389
Fee range
IDR 27,000 – 130,000,000
More school facts
Most common curriculum
Cambridge IGCSE (15 schools)
Average school size
1,248 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Sampoerna Academy Surabaya - Grand Pakuwon
Oldest
Xin Zhong School (1934)
With boarding
1
About international schools in Surabaya, Indonesia

International schools in Surabaya offer a mix of international curricula - most commonly the International Baccalaureate (IB) and Cambridge pathways, alongside some American-style and bilingual national - international programmes - so families can usually choose between exam-led routes (IGCSE/A-Levels) and the IB continuum. English is the primary language of instruction at the city’s international schools while Bahasa Indonesia is normally taught as a required subject; many schools also offer Mandarin or European languages as additional options. Annual tuition levels vary widely by age and programme, from tens of millions of Indonesian rupiah for younger grades up to several hundred million rupiah per year at some schools, so compare published fee schedules and what they include (enrolment, capital, uniforms, transport and exam costs). Schools in Surabaya may follow the national July - June academic calendar or align to an August/September international calendar; admissions therefore run both on annual intake cycles and on a rolling basis for mid-year entry, so contact schools early and ask about waiting lists and assessment requirements.

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Which curricula will my child be able to choose from in Surabaya and how do they differ?
You will commonly find the IB (PYP/MYP/DP), Cambridge pathways (Cambridge Primary/IGCSE/AS-A Level), some American-style programmes and local schools offering international-class tracks; IB emphasises a broad, inquiry-based continuum while Cambridge is structured around subject examinations at set stages. Check whether a school is authorised for the IB or registered with Cambridge International, because authorisation/registration affects what qualifications a student can sit and how transferable those qualifications are overseas.
How much should we budget for international school fees in Surabaya?
Fees differ by school, age and whether you are looking at an international stream or a national-international blended programme, but published fee schedules in Surabaya show annual tuition commonly starting in the tens of millions of rupiah for early years and rising into the low hundreds of millions for secondary school places. Always request the school’s full fees sheet and ask whether additional charges apply for registration, capital development, exams, uniforms and transport so you can compare total annual cost.
When does the school year start and when should we apply?
Many schools in Surabaya follow the Indonesian school calendar that starts around mid-July and ends in June, but some international schools align to an August/September intake tied to UK/US systems; each school’s published calendar and year-group cut-off can differ. Because some schools hold places for the main intake but accept transfers year-round, apply as early as possible, attend a tour, and ask about assessment tests, English support and waiting lists if you are planning a mid-term arrival.
What languages are used at Surabaya’s international schools and will my child learn Bahasa Indonesia?
English is the usual medium for teaching most subjects in international streams, and Bahasa Indonesia is normally included either as a compulsory subject or a strong co-curricular programme; many schools also offer Mandarin and other foreign languages. If you expect your child to continue home-language study or need extra English support, ask schools about English as an Additional Language (EAL) programmes and how they assess and support language development.
What should we check when visiting a school in Surabaya?
Confirm the school’s curriculum authorisations and external accreditations (for example IB authorisation, Cambridge registration, recognised regional accreditations or local SPK registration), see recent inspection or accreditation reports, ask how they support students who need English language help and probe pastoral care and safeguarding policies. Also look at class sizes, sample timetables and the published fee inclusions so you understand what is covered versus extra costs; if university guidance is important, ask for recent destinations and how the school prepares older students for external university systems.