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Elyon Christian School

Indonesia, Surabaya

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2002
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE
Taught languages English, Mandarin, Indonesian
Strengths STEM, Languages, Sport
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

Elyon Christian School in Indonesia offers a Cambridge International curriculum across Preschool through High School, grounded in Christian values and a global outlook. The school delivers Cambridge Lower Secondary in Years 7–8, Cambridge IGCSE in Year 9, and five upper-secondary streams: Science, Commerce, Arts and Humanities, Computing, and Music, with mentoring to help students select pathways for higher education or the workforce. In High School, Cambridge IGCSE continues in Year 10, with elective Cambridge AS/A Level subjects in Years 11–12. Preschool blends Montessori, Design Thinking, and Multiple Intelligence approaches, with learning areas such as Language and Literacy (Phonics, English, Mandarin, Bahasa Indonesia) and Understanding the World. Primary builds core knowledge with ESL/EFL support; Secondary and High School include laboratories, libraries, and a student lounge. Dormitory on Darmo Permai Campus supports residential life for students. Programs include Mandarin via the HSK Center, Leadership mentoring, and a partnership with Global Assessment Certificate.

The Essentials

Elyon Christian School has instruction in English.

Location
Surabaya, Indonesia. West Campus I – Preschool to Primary at Raya Sukomanunggal Jaya No. 33A, Surabaya; West Campus II – Secondary (SMP–SMA) at Raya Darmo Permai II/2A, Surabaya; East Pre-School at Kertajaya Indah Timur VII/41, Surabaya; SD – Timur at Sutorejo Prima Utara PY-8, Surabaya.

Stages
Preschool, Primary, Secondary, High School

Type
Christian school with Cambridge International curriculum; has dormitory facilities.

Country affiliation
Indonesia

Religious affiliation
Christian
Academics

Elyon Christian School teaches Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE.

Curriculum
Elyon Christian School delivers a holistic curriculum across Preschool, Primary, Secondary, and High School, anchored by holistic education, mentoring, and global leadership. Preschool uses a blend of Montessori, Design Thinking, and Multiple Intelligence Learning to foster curiosity, independence, and problem-solving, with six learning areas including Language and Literacy (Phonics, English, Mandarin, Bahasa Indonesia) and Understanding the World; extracurriculars include swimming, dancing, coding, piano, robotics, Lego, and drawing. Primary is delivered under a nationally and internationally standardized curriculum, developing academic knowledge, character, language skills, creative thinking, and understanding of the world, with an ESL/EFL component. Secondary partners with Cambridge to offer Cambridge Lower Secondary in Years 7–8, then IGCSE in Year 9, and five streams in upper secondary: Science, Commerce, Arts and Humanities, Computing, and Music, all supported by mentoring. High School continues with Cambridge IGCSE in Year 10 and offers elective Cambridge AS/A Level subjects in Years 11–12 to tailor pathways toward higher education or the workforce, with ongoing mentoring.

Higher Education Progression
Pathways prepare students for higher education and the workforce. Cambridge AS/A Level electives in the final years enable tailored university-oriented progression.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Mentoring supports holistic development by helping students discover their strengths and interests across all grade levels, guided by the 5K principles (Christ-Center, Character, Competence, Creativity, Corpus-Fitness).

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school teaches in English through an immersive, all-English environment.
Parent Experience

History
Elyon Christian School began with a longing to prepare the young generation to become future leaders in Christ. It opened in 2002 with 43 students and later expanded to West and East Surabaya campuses. The school adopted an international-based curriculum and became a Cambridge International Center in 2010, with ongoing teacher development. In 2014, Elyon partnered with Global Assessment Certificate to offer a globally recognized high-school curriculum, enabling graduates to study at universities worldwide. Since the first alumni graduated in 2016, ECS graduates have gone on to prestigious universities around the world, while the school continues to foster a Christ-centered environment with a global perspective and Biblical values.

Community
The school maintains an Alumni network featuring graduates who have pursued higher education at universities such as the National University of Singapore and National Taipei University of Technology. Alumni profiles include Jason Lienardi and Winston Leonard Prayonggo at the National University of Singapore, and Alvina Vivian Lee at National Taipei University of Technology. The Alumni page shares alumni stories and testimonials about being part of Elyon, including sections titled Becoming Future Leaders in Christ.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Preschool facilities across West Campus Sukomanunggal and East Campus Kertajaya include a Montessori room, sensory garden, library, laboratories, art studio, counseling rooms, and a sports field. Primary facilities include a music room, dance studio, science and digital laboratories, and a sports gym. Secondary & High School facilities feature science or computer labs, a library, and a sports gym, with a student lounge for reading and discussion. The Dormitory program is located on the 4th–5th floor of the Darmo Permai Campus, with rooms designed for comfort to support independent living. The campuses span West Campus Sukomanunggal, East Campus Kertajaya, and West Campus Darmo Permai, providing age-appropriate spaces across the school years.

Sports Facilities
Preschool has a sports field. Primary provides a sports gym. Secondary & High School provides a sports gym. The school provides spaces for sports and physical education across campuses.

Academic Facilities
Preschool has laboratories. Primary features music room, dance studio, science and digital laboratories, and a sports gym. Secondary & High School has science or computer labs and a library. An art studio exists in Preschool, and a library supports study across levels.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Arts and music activities are supported by a music room and a dance studio in Primary, and an art studio is available in Preschool. Science and digital laboratories provide hands-on opportunities in Primary, and a science or computer lab is available in Secondary & High School. A library supports study and a student lounge supports collaboration across levels. Sports facilities include a sports field and a sports gym for PE clubs and team sports. Dormitory accommodations support residential life and personal development for older students.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Cambridge Curriculum and Assessment are used, enabling students to gain knowledge and sharpen creative thinking, while developing intrapersonal and interpersonal skills.

Arts & Creative
Creativity is valued and learning activities encourage students to explore innovative solutions, building confidence and a readiness to pursue breakthroughs.

Cultural & Language
Mandarin language studies are offered through the HSK Center, with pathways to study in China; graduates can pursue higher education in China.

Leadership & Professional
Globalized Leadership prepares students to be well-rounded leaders with a global perspective and Biblical values; mentoring guides students to identify strengths and interests and select high school subject pathways that prepare them for higher education and the workplace.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Corpus-Fitness emphasizes physical well-being and encourages a healthy, active lifestyle for long-term benefits and improved quality of life.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches English, Mandarin, and Bahasa Indonesia. In Preschool, Language and Literacy includes Phoenics, English, Mandarin, and Bahasa Indonesia. ESL/EFL program exists at Primary level. Mandarin language development is supported through partnerships such as the HSK Center.
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1 - Purchase form: Register by contacting the Enrolment Officer; upload proof of payment for the form according to the intended level as you receive the link from the enrolment officer; fill in student data on the online form; collect registration documents. Step 2 - Observation Class / Diagnostic Test: Playgroup and Kindergarten levels participate in an observation class to assess development stages; Primary, Secondary and High School levels take diagnostic tests in English and Mandarin subjects. Step 3 - Interview: Parents participate in an interview session conducted by the Head of Section/Vice Head of the intended level and the spiritual field; Secondary and High School levels require the prospective student to interview with the Head of Section/Vice Head of the intended level. Step 4 - Admission Announcement: Acceptance announcements are sent via email to the address registered at the time of registration.

Scholarships
Academic scholarships are awarded to students with a high degree of scholastic aptitude and performance. Non-academic scholarships are available for students who demonstrate artistic or athletic excellence or strong extracurricular involvement. Scholarships are available for Secondary and High School students.
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