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Sampoerna Academy Surabaya

Indonesia, Surabaya

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees IDR 8,000,000 - 112,500,000
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 2650
Type Co-educational
Opened 2014
Bus Service No
Part of
Academic offering
Curriculum IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, IB (DP), American Curriculum
Taught languages Mandarin, Indonesian
Typical class size 10
Strengths STEM, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, High School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Located in West Surabaya, Sampoerna Academy Surabaya opened in 2019 as the sixth campus of the Putera Sampoerna Foundation to advance Indonesian education. The campus serves Playgroup through Primary, with Grand Pakuwon offering Middle and High School, on Pakuwon Indah and Grand Pakuwon campuses designed for international quality and digital learning. English is the language of instruction, with Mandarin taught in collaboration with Beijing Language and Cultural University. The school combines STEAM through project-based learning with the Cambridge International framework for Primary and Secondary, and offers the IB Diploma Programme as an option for Grades 11-12. Early Learning follows the IEYC. Facilities include technology-integrated classrooms, a spacious library, a science laboratory, dedicated arts and music studios, gyms and sports facilities. Extracurricular activities include Art & Craft, Band Jam, Choir, Coding, Chess, Public Speaking, Dance and Yoga, among others, encouraging creativity, collaboration and well-being. The campus emphasizes global citizenship and inquiry.

This campus is part of Sampoerna Academy Surabaya

No PK 01 - 10, Jl. Pakuwon Indah Lontar Barat No.Timur, Lidah Wetan, Lakarsantri, Surabaya, East Java 60213, Indonesia

The Essentials

Sampoerna Academy Surabaya has 2,650 pupils, typical class sizes of 10, instruction in English.

Location

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).

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.

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).

Country affiliation

Indonesia

School day structure

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Diving Deeper

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.

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.

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.

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.
Fees

Annual tuition at Sampoerna Academy Surabaya ranges from IDR 8,000,000 to IDR 112,500,000 for 2026/27.

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.

Tuition fees by year group (annual totals and quarterly payment option)
- Playgroup — Annual total: IDR 45,900,000; Annual per‑installment (1 or 2 instalments): IDR 22,950,000; Quarterly: IDR 12,125,000 per quarter (total quarterly payments: IDR 48,500,000).
- Pre‑Kindergarten — Annual total: IDR 47,700,000; Annual per‑installment: IDR 23,850,000; Quarterly: IDR 12,600,000 per quarter (total: IDR 50,400,000).
- Kindergarten 1 — Annual total: IDR 69,500,000; Annual per‑installment: IDR 34,750,000; Quarterly: IDR 18,243,750 per quarter (total: IDR 72,975,000); Anniversary promotional annual price shown: IDR 59,900,000 (where applicable).
- Kindergarten 2 — Annual total: IDR 69,500,000; Annual per‑installment: IDR 34,750,000; Quarterly: IDR 18,243,750 per quarter (total: IDR 72,975,000); Anniversary promotional annual price shown: IDR 59,900,000.
- Grade 1 — Annual total: IDR 84,900,000; Annual per‑installment: IDR 42,450,000; Quarterly: IDR 22,286,250 per quarter (total: IDR 89,145,000); Anniversary promotional annual price shown: IDR 67,500,000.
- Grade 2 — Annual total: IDR 84,900,000; Annual per‑installment: IDR 42,450,000; Quarterly: IDR 22,286,250 per quarter (total: IDR 89,145,000); Anniversary promotional annual price shown: IDR 67,500,000.
- Grade 3 — Annual total: IDR 84,900,000; Annual per‑installment: IDR 42,450,000; Quarterly: IDR 22,286,250 per quarter (total: IDR 89,145,000).
- Grade 4 — Annual total: IDR 88,500,000; Annual per‑installment: IDR 44,250,000; Quarterly: IDR 23,231,250 per quarter (total: IDR 92,925,000).
- Grade 5 — Annual total: IDR 88,500,000; Annual per‑installment: IDR 44,250,000; Quarterly: IDR 23,231,250 per quarter (total: IDR 92,925,000).
- Grade 6 — Annual total: IDR 88,500,000; Annual per‑installment: IDR 44,250,000; Quarterly: IDR 23,231,250 per quarter (total: IDR 92,925,000). (Note: a lock fee policy is indicated up to Grade 6.)
- Grade 7 — Annual total: IDR 107,400,000; Annual per‑installment: IDR 53,700,000; Quarterly: IDR 28,192,500 per quarter (total: IDR 112,770,000); Anniversary promotional annual price shown: IDR 86,400,000.
- Grade 8 — Annual total: IDR 107,400,000; Annual per‑installment: IDR 53,700,000; Quarterly: IDR 28,192,500 per quarter (total: IDR 112,770,000); Anniversary promotional annual price shown: IDR 86,400,000.
- Grade 9 — Annual total: IDR 112,500,000; Annual per‑installment: IDR 56,250,000; Quarterly: IDR 29,531,250 per quarter (total: IDR 118,800,000).
- Grade 10 — Annual total: IDR 112,500,000; Annual per‑installment: IDR 56,250,000; Quarterly: IDR 29,531,250 per quarter (total: IDR 118,800,000).
- Grade 11–12 (A Level) — Annual total: IDR 130,500,000; Annual per‑installment: IDR 65,250,000; Quarterly: IDR 34,256,250 per quarter (total: IDR 137,800,000).

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.

(End of fee overview.)
Academics

Sampoerna Academy Surabaya teaches IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, IB (DP), American Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum

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).

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).
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

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.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

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.

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.

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.
Parent Experience

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.

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.
Facilities

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.

Sports Facilities

Sports facilities are available on campus.

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.

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 Activities

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.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

Students actively participate in physical activity and sport. They are encouraged to maintain a healthy lifestyle and value teamwork.
Languages

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.

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.
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.
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