Sekolah Global Indo-Asia

Jl. Ahmad Yani, Kav. SGIA, Batam Centre - 29461, Batam, Indonesia. The school is located in the Batam Centre area of Batam Island. Sekolah Global Indo-Asia was founded in 1998 to serve the educational needs of the national and international communities living in and around Batam. English is the medium of instruction; Bahasa Indonesia and Mandarin are offered to support language development.

Pre-School through Grade 12

IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Diploma Programme (DP); Cambridge International Examinations School

The school offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) for students from K1 to Grade 5, using a transdisciplinary, inquiry-based approach with six themes: Who We Are; Where We Are in Place and Time; How We Organise Ourselves; How We Express Ourselves; How the World Works; Sharing the Planet. The main language of instruction is English; Indonesian is taught for local and international students as required by the local authority, and Mandarin is offered from Kindergarten 3 onward. The PYP framework is integrated with the national/local curriculum and provides English as an Additional Language (EAL) support and Learning Support as needed. The Secondary Programme offers National Curriculum and two International curricula—Cambridge and IB Diploma Programme, with Cambridge Lower Secondary (Grades 6–8), Cambridge Upper Secondary/IGCSE (Grades 9–10), and Cambridge Advanced/AICE (Grades 11–12). The IB Diploma Programme was authorised in 2016 and includes the Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge and Creativity, Activity and Service to support university preparation.

Graduates enter leading universities in Indonesia, Singapore, Australia, the United Kingdom, the United States and other parts of Asia. A University Counsellor Team provides guidance on subject selection, university admissions procedures, scholarship applications, interview techniques, academic references and writing personal statements.

The school places students at the centre of the teaching-learning process and embraces the diversity of its students, parents, teachers and non-teaching staff, exploring opportunities to respect and learn from a variety of cultures, attitudes, beliefs and experiences. The Primary Years Programme is transdisciplinary, inquiry-based and student-centered, and develops knowledge, conceptual understandings, skills and the attributes of the IB Learner Profile through collaborative inquiry and student voice.

Learning Support and Tutorial are provided; SGIA uses differentiated instruction and offers extra lessons during after-school hours, which last up to an hour, with private tutorials advised as needed to support learning.

The main language of instruction is English. Indonesian is taught for local and international students as mandated by the local authority, and Mandarin is offered from Kindergarten 3 (5 years old) and above. The school offers the EAL (English as an Additional Language) Programme for elementary students in Grades 1–5 with non-English speaking backgrounds, delivered through pull-out classes by a specialist EAL Teacher. To support English development, parents are encouraged to provide reading materials, educational videos and games, and other activities at home.

After School Activities provide opportunities for physical and creative engagement to support a balanced learning experience. Activities include Taekwondo, basketball, badminton, soccer, volleyball, table tennis, traditional dance, modern dance, yoga, art and book clubs, coding, and more. Daily physical activity is linked to overall well-being, and a healthy body supports a healthy mind.

The school provides a caring, secure environment in which students can develop their skills, confidence and creativity and succeed academically.

1. Applications are accepted for enrollment from Pre-K through Grade 12. The admissions criteria are based on multiple factors including school records, test results, age, and an interview, all relevant to the grade intended for enrollment. 2. SGIA accepts students from diverse school backgrounds with a range of academic abilities. The school reserves the right to refuse admission to students whose educational or physical needs cannot be well served by SGIA, or to those with references indicating that enrollment may be detrimental to the school. 3. For inquiries or to begin the enrollment process, contact the Admission Hotline at 081 999 467 333. The school is located at Jl. Ahmad Yani, Kav. SGIA, Batam Centre - 29461, Batam, Indonesia.

The school offers scholarships. A University Counsellor Team provides guidance and support on scholarship applications, interview techniques, academic references and writing personal statements. Many SGIA students are awarded scholarships.