Indonesia, Semarang
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SIS Semarang is an international campus welcoming families from 21 countries, with teachers from five nationalities. The school provides Preschool through Secondary education, guided by the Nurturing Early Learners Framework. In the early years, Information Technology and Mandarin are embedded in a curriculum focused on language and literacy, numeracy, world discovery, physical development, social-emotional growth, and creative expression. Nursery 1 to Kindergarten 2 offer foundational learning, while the Singapore Curriculum guides the primary program and a blended approach for ages 13–16 that combines Singapore and Cambridge curricula, with Cambridge Checkpoints and Cambridge IGCSE available internationally. Cambridge A Levels and the IB Diploma are offered at higher levels. Facilities include the Center for Advanced Learning for secondary work and a Multi-Purpose Hall for indoor sport such as badminton. Co-curricular activities include Jumping Clay, Martial Arts, Kode Kiddo, and Badminton, and a spectrum of Active Learning, Coding, Robotics, and Virtual Reality experiences.
Jl. Bukit Candi Golf No.20, Jangli, Kec. Tembalang, Kota Semarang, Jawa Tengah 50274, Indonesia
SIS Semarang has instruction in English.
SIS Semarang is located at Jl. Bukit Candi Golf No. 20, Graha Candi Golf Residence, Semarang 50274, Indonesia. The campus sits in the Graha Candi Golf Residence area of Semarang.
TK (Early Years): Nursery 1 (2 years), Nursery 2 (3 years), Kindergarten 1 (4 years), Kindergarten 2 (5 years). SD (Primary): Singapore Curriculum focusing on Life Skills, Knowledge Skills, and Learning Through Subjects; core subjects are English, Mathematics, Science, and Mandarin; Indonesian, ICT, Social Studies, Physical Education, Health Education, Art and Design, Music, Civics (PPKN) and Religion are also taught. SMP (Middle School): Singapore and Cambridge curricula for ages 13–16. SMA (High School): IB Diploma Programme.
International school
Students come from 21 countries; teachers come from five nationalities.
ESOL is provided to support students whose English language proficiency is developing.
Singapore Curriculum
Religious education is included as part of the curriculum (Religion).
SIS Semarang teaches IB (DP), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Singapore Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.
TK at SIS Semarang provides early childhood education with Information Technology and Mandarin. ESOL supports students who need English development in an international setting. The curriculum includes language and literacy, numeracy, world discovery, motor skills, social and emotional development, and aesthetic and creative expression, with Mandarin integrated as well. Nursery 1 (2 years), Nursery 2 (3 years), Kindergarten 1 (4 years), and Kindergarten 2 (5 years) are offered. SD follows the Singapore Curriculum, focusing on Life Skills, Knowledge Skills, and Subject-Based Learning to build knowledge, values, and 21st-century competencies. SMP adopts Singapore and Cambridge curricula for ages 13-16, with Cambridge Checkpoints and Cambridge IGCSE available internationally.
Admission Process: The SIS Semarang admissions process includes (1) an inquiry or school tour, (2) submission of a placement form and initial documents for processing (documents: a photocopy of the student's passport and two years of academic transcripts from their current school, if available), (3) payment of the registration fee, and (4) an interview with the Principal or Vice-Principal for all levels. If the student and parents are outside the country, the interview is conducted via Skype at Jakarta time; the school will notify the date and time. After admission, the steps are (1) confirmation of acceptance, (2) payment of school fees, and (3) purchase of the uniform.
Scholarships: The school values students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement as well as overall excellence including sports and community service. For details about scholarships offered by each SIS school, please view the page for that school.