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Semarang Multinational School

Indonesia, Semarang

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 1 - 17 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1982
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE
Taught languages Indonesian, Mandarin
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, STEM, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Semarang Multinational School is a non-profit, community-run international school in Semarang, established in 1982. The campus operates from two buildings and serves learners from early years to secondary. The Early Years program uses IEYC; Primary follows IPC and Cambridge Primary. For secondary, SMS offers Cambridge Lower Secondary and Cambridge IGCSE and is an internationally registered Cambridge Centre. In Years 9–10, students study seven IGCSE subjects, with external assessments possible and progression to Cambridge AS/A Levels for the AICE Diploma in Years 11–12. The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is available, highlighting leadership and service opportunities. English is the language of instruction; Bahasa Indonesia is taught as a host-country language, and Mandarin is offered. Facilities include a building for early years; a second building houses a library, science room and music room, plus ICT across the curriculum. Extra-curriculars include World Scholar's Cup, Indonesian Cultural Week, Book Week, Week Without Walls, and clubs.

Jl. Jangli Raya No.37, Jatingaleh, Kec. Candisari, Kota Semarang, Jawa Tengah 50254, Indonesia

The Essentials

Semarang Multinational School has instruction in English.

Location

The school is located in the Candisari district of Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia. The address is Jl. Jangli No.37, Jatingaleh, Candisari, Kota Semarang 50254, Indonesia. The campus sits on more than 6000 square meters of ground.

Stages

Early Years; Primary; High School

Type

Non-profit, community-run international school.

Additional learning support

The school works with ESL (English as a Second Language) and Special Needs students.

Religious affiliation

The school welcomes all religions.

Academics

Semarang Multinational School teaches IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 1 to 17.

Curriculum

Semarang Multinational School uses IEYC in the Early Years, IPC in Primary, and the Cambridge International Programme across Lower Secondary and IGCSE. It is an Internationally registered Cambridge Centre offering Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary, and Cambridge IGCSE. In Years 9–10, students study seven Cambridge IGCSE subjects, including two English Language papers, an elective language, Global Perspectives, Mathematics, Science, and a Humanities paper; they may sit external assessments and can progress to Cambridge AS/A Levels in Year 11–12 to pursue the AICE Diploma. The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is offered at SMS. English is the language of instruction; Bahasa Indonesia is the host-country language and is taught as a second language (minimum one Bahasa Indonesia lesson per week); Mandarin is offered (two sessions per week in Early Years and three sessions per week in Primary).

Student Teacher Ratio

Small class sizes provide close individual attention.

Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The SMS maintains a safe and nurturing learning environment. ECA activities allow students to express themselves creatively, physically, emotionally and socially. This supports students' social-emotional development as part of the curriculum.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school works with English as a Second Language (ESL) and special needs students.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school works with ESL (English as a Second Language) students.

Mental Wellbeing

ECA activities allow students to express themselves emotionally and socially. The school maintains a safe and nurturing environment that supports students' mental wellbeing.

Safeguarding

The school seeks to create a safe and nurturing learning environment. Public displays of affection are not allowed on the campus. Students should email teachers using the school addresses; social media with teachers is not allowed unless a space created by the school exists. The Bring Your Own Device policy requires compliance with the BYOD Agreement and BYOD Guidelines; the school may inspect or confiscate a student's personal device if policies are violated.

Admissions

Admissions

1. Eligibility and placement. SMS places students in the grade appropriate for their age. Age guidelines are: Early Years—Toddler up to 18 months; Preschool—up to 3; Kindergarten—4; Primary—Reception 5 to Grade 6; Secondary—Grade 7 to Grade 9. Final placement is determined by the administration and may change after observation.

2. School fees. Fees include Registration (one-time) and annual charges: School Development, Extra Activities, and Textbook/Online Resources (for Kindergarten and above). The School Fee can be paid yearly, by semester, or by term. These fees cover activities and learning resources.

3. Free trial. A one-week trial is available and must be booked at least 3 days before. It runs Monday to Friday during school hours: Toddlers 08:00–10:00; Preschool 08:00–11:30; Kindergarten 08:00–12:30; Primary/Secondary 08:00–14:45. The trial lets the child experience the program and provides parental observation.

4. Required documents. After the trial, enrollment documents must be completed and submitted to the admission team. The documents include the Application Form, Health/Immunization Record, Birth Certificate copy, Student and Parent Passport copies, and any English language test results. Indonesian applicants provide a copy of Kartu Keluarga; expatriates provide copies of KIMS/KITAS.

5. Enrollment after trial. After the trial, complete enrollment documents and submit them to the admission team in the school office. The documents are checked for completeness before enrollment proceeds. Contact the admissions office if any item is missing.

6. Contact information. For inquiries, call +62 4831 1424, or WhatsApp +62811-2771-424, +62896-2454-5400. Visit: Jl. Jangli No.37, Jatingaleh, Candisari, Semarang, Central Java 50254.

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