International schools in Medan
10 international schools in Medan. Every number comes from what schools publish and from official sources.
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Living
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Family life and climate
Climate: warmest-month high 33.4°C, coolest-month low 22.2°C
Normals from Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) on the WMO World Weather Information Service: the warmest month (May) averages a high of 33.4°C, the coolest (Jan) a low of 22.2°C, and yearly rainfall is about 2,263 mm. Months with more than 150 mm of rain: Apr, May, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec.
- May average high 33.4°C
- Jan average low 22.2°C
- About 2,263 mm of rain a year
Source:World Meteorological Organization (World Weather Information Service)Official sourceChecked 2026-11-01
Prices and living conditions in Indonesia
Price examples
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Hamburger (McDonald's Big Mac) · Set | US$2.5 |
| Bibimbap · 1 serving | US$8.3 |
| Kimchi stew set meal · 1 serving | US$7.4 |
| Shin Ramyun · 1 Pack | US$1.85 |
| Coffee (Starbucks Americano) · 1 cup (Tall basis) | US$2.3 |
| Bottled water (supermarket, lowest price) · 600ml | US$0.2 |
| Coca-Cola (supermarket, lowest price) · 390ml | US$0.3 |
| City bus fare · Base Fare | US$0.2 |
| Metro fare · Base Fare | US$0.2 |
| Taxi fare · Base Fare | US$1.4 |
Local prices surveyed by KOTRA trade offices, in US dollars. They vary by city and shop. Source: KOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency), data.go.kr · 2026-11-01
Living conditions
- People using safe drinking water
- 94.1%
- 2022
- Tuberculosis cases
- 382
- per 100,000 people · 2024
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Korea, data.go.kr
In numbers
Yearly tuition range
IDR 56.6M – IDR 286M
≈ USD 3,121 – ≈ USD 15.8K
Based on 1 schools that publish fees · latest fee year 2026-27
ECB reference rate (2026-11-02) · Actual transfer rates depend on your bank's or provider's rate and fees.
Lowest to highest amount in the school currency. Fees vary by grade and programme, so check the grade-by-grade fees on each school page.
Curriculum mix
A school that runs several curricula is counted for each.
| schools | % | |
|---|---|---|
| British (IGCSE/A Level) | 6 | 67% |
| IB | 2 | 22% |
| Montessori / alternative | 1 | 11% |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03
| schools | % | |
|---|---|---|
| British (IGCSE/A Level) | 6 | 67% |
| IB | 2 | 22% |
| Montessori / alternative | 1 | 11% |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03
Schools with the most complete information
Medan Independent SchoolIB · Ages 3–18From IDR 56.6M a year
Sampoerna Academy MedanBritish (IGCSE/A Level) · Ages 2–18- SIS MedanBritish (IGCSE/A Level) · Ages 3–18
Batari SchoolAges 3–18
Chandra Kumala SchoolBritish (IGCSE/A Level) · Ages 3–18
HighScope MedanAges 3–15
Kingston SchoolBritish (IGCSE/A Level) · Ages 2–18
Nanyang Zhi Hui Modern Indonesian SchoolIB · British (IGCSE/A Level) · Ages 3–18
Map
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Guides and sources for Indonesia
- International schools in Indonesia: what SPK meansA plain guide to what SPK (cooperation education units) means in Indonesian international-school listings, based on Ministerial Regulation 31/2014. It also briefly covers the family stay-permit categories as described in official guidance.
- Assignment Family Visa Basics: Official Guidance for Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, China and the UAEFor parents preparing an overseas posting and looking at schools, this piece summarises how official bodies in Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, China and the UAE describe family accompaniment. Vietnam and the Philippines are not covered by our source notes and must be checked directly.
Indonesia's SPK schools: the rules of Ministerial Regulation 31/2014
Official sourceMinistry of Education and Culture, Indonesia (regulation text via pasal.id)Checked 2026-10-30
Indonesia: family-reunification stay permits (E31)
Official sourceDirektorat Jenderal Imigrasi (Indonesia)Checked 2026-10-29
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