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SIS Surabaya

Indonesia, Surabaya

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

Located in Surabaya, SIS Surabaya is an international school for students aged 2 to 18. It is operated by Yayasan Pendidikan Satya Vidya Indonesia and offers Preschool, Primary, Secondary and Junior College programs. The Primary Curriculum follows Singaporean framework, while the Secondary program combines Singaporean and Cambridge International syllabuses, preparing students for Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint, IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels. The Junior College delivers Cambridge International A Levels. The school teaches in English and Indonesian, with Mandarin offered as an additional language. Core subjects include English, Mathematics, Science, Chinese and Indonesian, with a broad range of subjects across humanities, ICT, arts and physical education. Co-Curricular Activities are offered and tailored to each campus, complementing academic studies through the Community Service Programme. SIS Surabaya fosters a diverse, global learning community guided by dedicated educators who nurture confidence, character and excellence in a supportive environment near Surabaya's cultural and professional life.

This campus is part of Singapore Intercultural School

Jl. Mayjen HR. Muhammad No.371, Sonokwijenan, Kec. Sukomanunggal, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60189, Indonesia

The Essentials

SIS Surabaya has instruction in English.

Location
Jl. H.R. Muhammad 371, Surabaya, East Java, 60189 Indonesia. The school's contact number is +62 31 738 7668 / 69.

Stages
Preschool; Primary; Secondary; Junior College. The Junior College offers the Cambridge International A Level. The Secondary curriculum adopts both the Singaporean and Cambridge International programmes.

Type
International school

Country affiliation
Indonesia
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school is governed by Yayasan Pendidikan Satya Vidya Indonesia and is part of the SIS Group of Schools.
Fees
Annual tuition at SIS Surabaya ranges from IDR 99,000,000 to IDR 345,950,000 depending on year group. That works out at roughly IDR 99,000,000 to IDR 280,500,000 for the early years, IDR 308,000,000 to IDR 335,500,000 for primary, IDR 335,500,000 to IDR 345,950,000 for secondary, IDR 345,950,000 for sixth form. Expect an application fee of IDR 3,000,000 on enrolment. Payments are in Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) and must be made by bank transfer; cash payments are not accepted.
Academics

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

Curriculum
Preschool uses the Nurturing Early Learners Framework, with six learning areas (Language and Literacy; Numeracy; Discovery of the World; Motor Skills Development; Social and Emotional Development; Aesthetic and Creative Expression) plus Information Technology and Mandarin. Primary follows the Singaporean Curriculum with three learning domains—Life Skills, Knowledge Skills and Subject Based Learning—and the core subjects of English, Mathematics, Science and Chinese; Bahasa Indonesia, Technology, Global Perspectives, Physical Education, Visual and Performing Arts, PPKN and Religion are also taught. The Primary Curriculum emphasizes developing the whole child through student-centred lessons, cross-curricular projects and a mix of formal and informal assessment. Secondary employs both the Singaporean and Cambridge International programmes for students aged 13–16, with Lower Secondary subjects including English Language/ESOL, Chinese and Indonesian Languages, Mathematics, Science, Computer Science, Global Perspectives, Literature, Visual and Performing Arts and Physical Education; Upper Secondary offers a broad range including English/ESOL, English Literature, Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Chinese and Indonesian, Information Technology, Art and Design, Global Perspectives, Business Studies, Economics and Physical Education; International assessments include Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint and Cambridge IGCSE. Junior College delivers the Cambridge International A Level, with subjects across Sciences, Mathematics (including Further Mathematics), Languages (English, Chinese), Humanities & Social studies (Global Perspectives & Research, Economics, Sociology) and Creative and Professional subjects (Business, Accounting, Computer Science).

Higher Education Progression
The Cambridge A Level qualifications are widely accepted by top universities and employers around the globe.
Parent Experience

History
SIS Surabaya is located in the heart of Surabaya, a vibrant city full of culture, energy, and opportunity. It is an international school with students from diverse backgrounds who learn, grow, and thrive together. The school is operated by Yayasan Pendidikan Satya Vidya Indonesia. The Primary Curriculum aligns with the Singaporean Curriculum, the Secondary Curriculum combines the Singaporean and Cambridge programmes, and the Junior College offers the Cambridge International A Level. Bahasa Indonesia is an important part of the curriculum, alongside Technology, Global Perspectives, Physical Education, Visual and Performing Arts, PPKN and Religion.

Community
The SIS Surabaya community is a home-like international community where students from diverse backgrounds learn, grow, and thrive together. Co-curricular activities are offered and are coordinated by trained professionals to develop teamwork, leadership, and personal growth. The school offers a comprehensive Community Service Programme in which Secondary and JC students complete required hours, reflecting the school's service ethos. Bahasa Indonesia, English, Mandarin and other subjects form part of the curriculum, supporting a global, multilingual learning environment.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
SIS Surabaya is located in the heart of Surabaya. It is an international school offering Preschool, Primary, Secondary, and Junior College programs. The school emphasizes a diverse, global learning community guided by passionate educators who nurture confidence, character and excellence. Cambridge International assessments are offered, including Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint, Cambridge IGCSE, and Cambridge A Level. Co-Curricular Activities are offered and tailored to each campus.

Academic Facilities
In Preschool, the Nurturing Early Learners Framework builds the foundation for education by helping children acquire knowledge, skills and dispositions through six learning areas plus Information Technology and the Mandarin language. The six learning areas are Language and Literacy; Numeracy; Discovery of the World; Motor Skills Development; Social and Emotional Development; and Aesthetic and Creative Expression, with Mandarin taught as an additional language. Mandarin language is taught to Preschool students. Secondary programmes include Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint and Cambridge IGCSE, and the Junior College offers the Cambridge A Level programme. A broad range of subjects is available, including English/ESOL, English Literature, Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Chinese, Indonesian Language, Information Technology, Art and Design, Global Perspectives, Economics, and Physical Education, with a Community Service Programme embedded in the curriculum.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Co-Curricular Activities are offered and unique to each SIS campus. They meet the SIS Desired Students Learning Outcomes and are organized and monitored by trained professionals and staff. Leadership in the boardroom often begins with leadership on the pitch, and SIS co-curricular activities support values of teamwork, personal development and leadership.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Social & Hobbies
The outstanding co-curricular activities offered at SIS schools are unique to each campus. Each activity is offered to meet the SIS Desired Students Learning Outcomes (DSLO). They are organised and monitored by trained professionals and staff that are passionate about teaching the unique skills required.

Community & Service
SIS offers a comprehensive Community Service Programme where the students engage in deliberating, planning, implementing, and reflecting on their Community Service. Secondary and JC students are required to perform a fixed number of hours of community service.
Languages

Language Provision
Mandarin is taught in the Preschool as part of the Nurturing Early Learners Framework. The Primary Curriculum teaches English, Mathematics, Science and Chinese, with Bahasa Indonesia also included in the curriculum. In Secondary, Lower Secondary offers English Language/ESOL, Chinese Language and Indonesian Language; Cambridge syllabuses for Upper Secondary and JC include English and Chinese among other subjects. The school provides language study across Preschool, Primary, Secondary and Junior College, with ESOL support for English learners where needed.
Admissions

Admissions
Admission Process
1. School Inquiry / School Tour. Families inquire about SIS Surabaya and arrange a school tour to learn about the school and meet admissions staff.
2. Initial Document Submission & Processing Enrollment Form for the placement process. Documents: photocopy of the student's passport and 2 years of their academic transcript from their current school, if any.
3. Registration Fee. A registration fee is payable to complete the placement process.
4. Interview with Head Teacher / Deputy Head Teacher (for all levels). If the student and parents are located abroad, the interview is conducted via Skype at Jakarta time; the school will notify the time and date.
5. Confirmation of Acceptance. The school confirms acceptance after review of documents and interview.
6. School Fee Payment. Parents pay the school fees as part of enrollment.
7. Uniform Purchase. Uniforms are purchased after acceptance and fee payment.

Scholarships
The SIS Founder Scholarship was established by the family of Jaspal Sidhu, Founder and Chairman of the SIS Group of Schools, to honour his father and to make quality education accessible to talented and determined students. The scholarship is awarded on a case-by-case basis and requires Board approval upon recommendation from the Head Teachers of each school. Eligibility includes financial need, a passion for learning, and qualities such as integrity, humility, compassion, perseverance, and the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively. The specific amounts awarded are determined case by case and approved by the Board of SIS Group of Schools.
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