Surabaya European School

Indonesia, Surabaya

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees Fees not listed

Ages 3 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 150

Type Co-educational

Opened 1997

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum Montessori Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels

Taught languages Indonesian, Mandarin, French

Typical class size 13

Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages

Clubs Leadership and Professional, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language

Stages Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form

Introduction

Surabaya European School (SES) is an international school in Pakuwon Indah, Surabaya, welcoming students aged 3–18. Founded in 1997 as Surabaya's first Montessori school with AMI-trained teacher, SES adopted the British National Curriculum in 2001 and gained Cambridge accreditation in 2011, with examinations conducted on site. Curriculum begins with Montessori in the early years, followed by Cambridge Primary and Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE in Years 10–11, and Cambridge A Levels in Years 12–13. English is the language of instruction; Indonesian is taught, Mandarin and French offered. Subjects include History, Geography, ICT, Computer Science, Global Perspectives, Art and Design, Physical Education, Drama, Mandarin, French and Bahasa Indonesia. Facilities include a Montessori Learning Area, Primary and Secondary Classrooms, Computer Laboratories, Lower and Upper Secondary Science Laboratories, and a Library. Sports facilities include a swimming pool, gym, tennis courts, and a football field. SES supports Duke of Edinburgh and World Scholar Cup program globally.

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Pakuwon Golf & Family Club, Villa Bukit Regensi, Lidah Wetan, Kec. Lakarsantri, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60123, Indonesia

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The Essentials

Location

Pakuwon Golf & Family Club, Villa Bukit Regensi, Pakuwon Indah, Surabaya 60123, Indonesia. It sits in the Pakuwon Indah area of Surabaya.

Stages

Montessori School; Primary School; Secondary School. Primary uses the Cambridge curriculum and IPC up to Year 6. Secondary uses the Cambridge International Education curriculum from Year 7 through Year 13.

Type

International school

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Fees

Application / Registration Fee
- Application / registration fee: IDR 39,900,000.

Tuition fees – annual figures and program notes
- Montessori (published program-level figures):
- Morning (half-day) programme: IDR 162,400,000 per year (noted as a 10-month school-year charge in published listings).
- Full‑day programme: IDR 209,860,000 per year (noted as a 10-month school-year charge in published listings).
- Alternative published annual totals (wider comparators from school listings):
- Annual tuition and stationery or combined tuition totals reported in some school-directory listings at approximately IDR 269,000,000 to IDR 290,000,000 per year (figures vary by source and appear to bundle tuition with supplies/levies).
- Per-term breakdown: No publicly posted, official per-term or per-year-group line‑by‑line fee schedule was located in the school's public admission pages; the amounts above are the programme-level annual figures reported in independent listings.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Published programme figures for Montessori are described in listings as an annual charge (presented as a 10‑month academic year for the Montessori programme). Specific official billing schedules (annual vs. semester vs. termly instalment options), due dates, late‑payment penalties, and detailed payment terms were not publicly posted on the school's admission pages.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable: Surabaya European School is presented in school listings as a day school (Pre‑School, Primary, Secondary) with no boarding/residential provision; therefore no boarding fees apply.

Other costs and typical one‑off items
- Uniform and PE kit (examples and price ranges reported in school listings):
- Girl/regular polo shirts: IDR 170,000–190,000 per item.
- Formal polo shirts / school shirts: IDR 170,000–180,000 per item.
- Skort / skirt or long pants / shorts: IDR 110,000–160,000 per item depending on type.
- PE shirt: IDR 140,000; cap: IDR 60,000; school bags or library bag: IDR ~70,000 per item (examples from published price lists).
- Stationery and textbook charges: Some published summaries list a combined tuition-plus-stationery figure; individual stationery/textbook charges are not published as separate line items in the school's public pages.
- Development, capital levies or building funds: No consistent public line item for a development or building fund was found in the school's public pages; some independent listings include higher bundled annual totals that may incorporate such levies.

Refund information
- No SES-specific published refund policy or detailed refund terms for application, registration, tuition or other fees were located on the school's public admission pages. The registration/application fee is reported in public listings as a required payment; whether it is refundable under any circumstances is not publicly posted.

Fee payment options
- The school's public admission pages provide contact details for admissions and finance enquiries, but do not publish a detailed list of accepted payment methods. Published practice at international schools in the region commonly includes bank transfer and credit/debit card options; specific accepted methods for Surabaya European School were not posted publicly.

Summary / data note (brief)
- No official 2026/27 fee schedule was published on the school's publicly accessible admission pages at the time of this check; the programme-level annual figures above come from independent school-directory and news listings that report the school's application fee and programme tuition amounts. The published figures vary by source and some listings present bundled totals that include stationery or levies while others list programme‑only tuition; where multiple published figures exist those are presented above. For clarity: the amounts listed above are the best publicly available programme-level figures found in independent listings.

Academics

Curriculum

Secondary follows Cambridge curricula: Years 7–9 Cambridge Lower Secondary; Years 10–11 Cambridge IGCSE; Years 12–13 Cambridge Advanced curriculum. The primary teaching language is English; Indonesian is taught, and Mandarin and French are offered. A broad range of subjects includes History, Geography, ICT, Computer Science, Global Perspectives, Art and Design, Physical Education, Drama, Mandarin, French and Bahasa Indonesia.

Student Teacher Ratio

1:8

Higher Education Progression

Prepares students for progression into any educational system.

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Admissions

1. Families are invited to complete the online information form; a representative from the school will contact them after submission. Alternatively, families may contact the school directly. 2. The child will have to sit admission tests in English and Maths. These tests are part of the admissions process. 3. The language of instruction is English. In addition to English, the school offers Bahasa Indonesia, Mandarin, and French; language support is provided where needed to help students access the curriculum. 4. Current class sizes vary from 4 to 16 students, with a maximum of 18. This structure supports smaller teaching groups and closer student attention. The school also notes a 1:8 teacher-to-student ratio as part of its learning environment. 5. Students sit Cambridge IGCSE and AS/A level examinations in May–June. Students in Years 6 and 9 sit Cambridge Checkpoint examinations; these are externally assessed. The Indonesian National Examinations are offered at the school. 6. Reports are issued twice a year in December and June. Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled in October and March to discuss progress.

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FAQs

What curriculum does Surabaya European School follow?

What are the tuition fees?

**Application / Registration Fee** - Application / registration fee: IDR 39,900,000.

Where is Surabaya European School located?

Pakuwon Golf & Family Club, Villa Bukit Regensi, Pakuwon Indah, Surabaya 60123, Indonesia. It sits in the Pakuwon Indah area of Surabaya.

What age groups does the school serve?

Montessori School; Primary School; Secondary School. Primary uses the Cambridge curriculum and IPC up to Year 6.

How does admissions work?

1. Families are invited to complete the online information form; a representative from the school will contact them after submission. Alternatively, families may contact the school directly. 2.

What languages are taught?

The primary teaching language is English. Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia) is taught to all students. Mandarin and French are taught as additional languages, up to IGCSE level in the Secondary School.

What wellbeing support is available?

Confidence: Students will become confident and responsible communicators, expressing ideas clearly, respecting diverse perspectives, and demonstrating ethical behaviour.

What facilities does the school have?

The school is located in Pakuwon Indah, West Surabaya, in a natural and safe campus environment.

When was Surabaya European School founded?

The Surabaya European School was founded in 1997 as the first Montessori school in Surabaya with an AMI-trained teacher. In 2001, in collaboration with the British International School Jakarta, the school adopted the British National Curriculum.

What extracurricular activities are available?

Drama develops performance skills, confidence, communication, and leadership. It allows students to explore the world they live in, take risks, and express themselves.

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