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SIS Medan

Indonesia, Medan

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 400
Type Co-educational
Opened 2003
Bus Service No
Part of
Singapore Intercultural School
Academic offering
Curriculum Singapore Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
Taught languages English, Mandarin, Indonesian, French
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

SIS Medan is part of the Singapore Intercultural School network in Medan, Indonesia. Founded in 2003, 1.2-hectare campus serves over 400 students from playgroup to senior level. The SIS Group, formerly Singapore International School, began in 1995 with its first building in North Jakarta and now operates seven campuses across Indonesia, including SIS Medan. The curriculum blends national and international standards: Preschool uses the Nurturing Early Learners Framework with Mandarin and Information Technology; Primary follows the Singaporean Curriculum with Life Skills, Knowledge Skills and Subject-Based Learning, including English, Mathematics and Science, plus Chinese, Bahasa Indonesia and ICT. Secondary combines Singaporean and Cambridge programmes, with Cambridge Check Point and IGCSE assessments. Junior College offers the IB Diploma Programme with Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge and Creativity, Activity, Service. Co-curricular activities span Arts, Music and sport; a Community Service Programme underpins student development, alongside language and arts offerings that support multilingual expression.

This campus is part of Singapore Intercultural School

Jl. Jamin Ginting No.Km. 8, RW.5, Mangga, Kec. Medan Tuntungan, Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara 20142, Indonesia

The Essentials

SIS Medan has 400 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Royal Sumatra Complex, Jl. Letjen Jamin Ginting Km 8.5, Medan, Indonesia

Stages
Preschool; Primary; Secondary; Junior College

Type
International school

Country affiliation
Singapore Intercultural School (SIS) network
Fees
Annual tuition at SIS Medan ranges from IDR 39,000,000 to IDR 182,000,000 depending on year group. That works out at roughly IDR 39,000,000 to IDR 111,000,000 for the early years, IDR 111,000,000 to IDR 132,000,000 for primary, IDR 132,000,000 to IDR 182,000,000 for secondary, IDR 182,000,000 for sixth form. Expect an application fee of IDR 28,000,000 and an enrolment fee of IDR 66,000,000 on enrolment. SIS campuses commonly offer multiple payment schedules: annual (one‑off), semester (2 equal payments), quarterly/term (3–4 payments) or monthly installments (up to 12 payments).
Academics

SIS Medan teaches Singapore Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP) for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
Preschool uses the Nurturing Early Learners Framework with six learning areas, Information Technology and Mandarin. Primary follows the Singaporean Curriculum, organized around Life Skills, Knowledge Skills and Subject Based Learning, with core subjects English, Mathematics, Science and Chinese, and including Bahasa Indonesia, ICT, Social Studies, Physical Education, Health Education, Arts and Crafts, Music, PPKN and Religion. Secondary adopts both the Singaporean and Cambridge University programmes; international assessments include Cambridge Check Point and IGCSE. Junior College offers the IB Diploma Programme with five subject groups and core elements Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge and Creativity, Activity, Service, preparing students for higher education. The curriculum integrates national and international standards to support student progression.

Exam Results
JC2 students participated in the national Tes Kompetensi Akademik (TKA) exam; results were described as admirable. Cambridge Check Point and IGCSE external assessments are part of SIS Medan's secondary programme.

Higher Education Progression
The IB Diploma Programme prepares students for success in higher education and in a global society, with DP requirements including coursework, external examinations and core elements designed to prepare students for university study.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school delivers an international standard of education while maintaining national partnership commitments through academic assessments, accreditation processes, cultural programs, and character-building activities. Students and staff participate in events that highlight the school's dedication to academic excellence, national identity, and global-mindedness.

Mental Wellbeing
The school provides mental well-being support through a school counselor, Ms Jennifer. It operates Anti-Bullying Week to promote a safe and supportive environment. Ms Jennifer hosts parent coffee house sessions to discuss effective bullying prevention strategies and strengthen home–school collaboration. These activities promote kindness, respect, and responsible behavior among students.

Safeguarding
The school fosters a safe and supportive environment and engages parents in safeguarding efforts, including anti-bullying initiatives and collaborative discussions led by the school counselor.
Parent Experience

History
SIS Medan was founded in 2003 as one of the Collaborative Education Units (SPK) under the SIS Group of Schools. The campus spans 1.2 hectares and serves more than 400 students across play group, kindergarten, pre-school, elementary, middle, and high school levels. The SIS Group of Schools was previously known as the Singapore International School. The Group was founded in 1995 with the first building in North Jakarta and now operates seven campuses across Indonesia, including SIS Medan.

Community
SIS Medan centers its character education around five core values: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Perseverance, and Collaboration. Students demonstrate these values daily and through community service, including a Junior College beach cleanup that collected kilograms of plastic waste for local disposal. Festival Handai Taulan II, hosted by the University of North Sumatra's BIPA program, promotes language and cultural exchange and Indonesian cultural learning. The school's counselor has hosted a parent coffee house to discuss bullying prevention and strengthen home–school collaboration.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
SIS Medan emphasizes partnerships with families, described publicly as a Perfect Partnership with parents. The school hosts parent coffee house sessions to discuss bullying prevention and to strengthen home–school collaboration. Parent involvement is featured in SIS Medan's blog and public communications through parent-focused features and testimonials. These activities reflect ongoing family engagement and a formal parent ecosystem aligned with SIS Medan's values. The SIS Medan founding and group context show a long-standing emphasis on family partnerships within the SIS Group, which includes multiple campuses across Indonesia. SIS Medan's narrative notes that the SIS Group was previously Singapore International School and that the group now operates seven campuses, underscoring a broad, family-centered educational network.
Facilities

Extra Curricular Facilities
Co-Curricular Activities are offered at SIS Medan for Preschool, Primary, Secondary, and Junior College. Preschool co-curricular activities include Art and Craft; Muay Thai (Preschool K1–K2) on Tuesdays from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm; Football on Tuesdays from 12:45 pm to 1:45 pm (Semester 2 only). Primary co-curricular activities occur on Tuesdays from 2:45 pm to 3:45 pm and include Muay Thai, Football, Robotics, Dance, English Book Club, Chinese Art, and Badminton. Secondary and Junior College co-curricular activities occur on Thursdays from 2:45 pm to 3:45 pm and include Cooking, Cross Stitching, Board Games, Badminton, Basketball, Art and Craft, Photography, Volleyball, Dance, and Junior College variants of these activities. The activities are organised and supervised by trained professionals and staff, and are designed to foster leadership, teamwork, and personal development through engaging, practical experiences.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
SIS Medan offers Preschool, Primary and Secondary education. Preschool uses a Nurturing Early Learners Framework that includes Mandarin language and Information Technology, along with literacy, numeracy and social-emotional development. The Primary Curriculum follows the Singaporean Curriculum with Life Skills, Knowledge Skills and Subject Based Learning; core subjects include English, Mathematics and Science, with Chinese, Bahasa Indonesia and ICT among others. The Secondary Curriculum adopts both the Singaporean and Cambridge University programmes, and includes a Community Service Programme; assessment is criterion-related and aligns with Diploma Programme assessment practices.

Arts & Creative
Arts and creative expression are embedded from Preschool through Secondary. In Preschool, learners explore aesthetic and creative expression through art, music and movement, with Mandarin and IT integrated into activities. The Primary program includes Arts and Crafts and Music as core components, and involves cross-curricular projects that foster creativity. Secondary and Junior College offer Art and Craft, Photography, Dance and related co-curricular activities to develop creative skills.

Cultural & Language
Mandarin is taught in the Preschool program. In Primary, English, Mathematics, Science and Chinese are core subjects, and Bahasa Indonesia is also included. The school emphasizes language development across levels to support multilingual communication. This reflects SIS Medan's language offerings across the curriculum.

Social & Hobbies
Co-curricular activities are offered across the school. In Primary, options include Muay Thai, Football, Robotics, Dance, English Book Club, Chinese Art, Badminton and Board Games. In Secondary and Junior College, options include Cooking, Cross Stitching, Board Games, Badminton, Basketball, Art and Craft, Photography and Dance.

Community & Service
SIS Medan offers a comprehensive Community Service Programme where students deliberate, plan, implement and reflect on service learning. Secondary and Junior College students are required to complete a specified number of community service hours as part of the programme.

Leadership & Professional
A University Counselor is available to assist with university admissions. The school provides formal pathways for higher education planning and career development through counseling and advising. Co-curricular activities also offer opportunities to develop leadership and professional skills.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school offers a range of sports and wellness activities as part of its co-curricular program, including Muay Thai, Football, Badminton, Basketball and Dance. Opportunities for creative and recreational activities, such as Art and Craft, Photography and Board Games, support student well-being.
Languages

Language Provision
Mandarin is included in the Early Learners language program. In Primary, English and Chinese are core subjects, with Bahasa Indonesia also part of the curriculum. The Primary curriculum includes ICT, Social Studies, Physical Education, Health Education, Arts and Crafts, Music, and Religion. The Secondary curriculum combines the Singaporean and Cambridge frameworks, and the Junior College offers the IB Diploma Programme.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
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Admissions

Admissions
1. School Inquiry / School Tour. The first step of the admissions process is to make an inquiry or schedule a school tour. This step initiates the placement process and provides an opportunity to learn about SIS Medan and its placement timeline. After this step, the process moves forward to document submission and subsequent steps. 2. Initial Document Submission & Processing Enrollment Form for the placement process. Documents required include a photocopy of the student's passport and two years of their academic transcript from their current school, if any. These documents are submitted and processed as part of the placement process. 3. Registration Fee. A registration fee is required as part of the placement process to proceed with enrollment. 4. Interview with Head Teacher / Deputy Head Teacher (for all levels). If the student and parents are located abroad, the interview will be conducted via Skype at Jakarta time; the school will notify the time and date. 5. Confirmation of Acceptance. The school provides confirmation of acceptance for eligible applicants. 6. School Fee Payment. The accepted student's family pays the school fees. 7. Uniform Purchase. Uniforms are purchased as part of preparing for enrollment.

Scholarships
The SIS Medan Scholarship Application Form is the first step in applying for a scholarship, enrollment or other discounts at SIS. After submitting this form, eligibility is assessed and a scholarship test is held at the SIS Medan campus in Medan, covering English and Math as well as other cognitive skills, lasting about 3.5 hours. Applicants also complete an English essay and participate in an interview with a school leader. Applications are evaluated in the order received, and only a limited number of scholarships are available for the next Academic Year; no further applications will be accepted once all scholarships have been offered.
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