Manado Independent School
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About
Manado Independent School is a school in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, offering Early Childhood Program to Grade 12. It holds an international school licence and permit from Indonesia's Ministry of National Education and operates under the SPK collaborative education system.
Key facts
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Curriculum
IGCSE · A Level
Language
English
Type
International school
- Religion
- christian
- Entry process
- Interview, Eal test
- Inspection
- A (Excellent)
Curriculum and academics
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Curricula, explained
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
A Level
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18
The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- STEM
- Visual arts
- Sport
Student support
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- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Indonesian
- Nurse on site
- Yes
- Boarding
- Yes
Campus and school life
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Facilities
- Theatre
- Library
- Lab
- Clinic
- Cafeteria
- Gallery
- Boarding
Sports
- Basketball
- Futsal
- Badminton
- Table tennis
- Lawn tennis
- Swimming
- Taekwondo
- Karate
- Muay thai
Arts
- Piano
- Violin
- Guitar
- Recorder
- Angklung
- Kolintang
- Marching band
- Creative arts
After-school activities
- Boys and Girls Scout
- Ballet
- Drama
- Glee
- Voice Class
- Cultural Dance
- Choir
- Modern Dance
- Public Speaking
- Youth Red Cross
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Listed as an SPK (Satuan Pendidikan Kerjasama) school in the Kemendikdasmen school reference register (checked 2026-10-29).
The essentials
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School day structure
Early childhood classes run 8:00 to 14:30 Monday to Wednesday and 8:00 to 13:45 Thursday and Friday. High school Thursday and Friday runs 8:00 to 15:25.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
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Food options
The cafeteria serves snacks and lunch, and The Noshery sells food and refreshments during breaks and lunch.
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Academics
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Curriculum
Oxford is the core curriculum from kindergarten to Grade 6, and Cambridge (IGCSE, A-level) from Grade 7 to 12. National and A Beka curricula are also used.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
In 2025, 15 students advanced to the provincial round of the National Science Olympiad.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
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English as an additional language (EAL)
An ESL track is offered for students learning English. New students are placed after an interview and an English proficiency test.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
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Facilities overview
Facilities include an auditorium, cafeteria, clinic, laboratories, a function hall and a gallery.
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Sports facilities
Sports offered include basketball, futsal, badminton, swimming and martial arts.
- Basketball
- Futsal
- Badminton
- Swimming
- Taekwondo
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Academic facilities
Computer, science and language labs are available, used under teacher supervision.
- Computer Lab
- Science Lab
- Language Lab
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Extra-curricular facilities
Spaces include a gallery for outdoor and extracurricular activities, a copy centre and a function hall.
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Extra-curricular activities
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Academic and intellectual
Academic activities include a Science Club peer tutoring programme and subject-based advanced classes.
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Arts and creative
Music and arts electives include piano, violin, guitar, band, angklung, kolintang and creative arts.
- Piano
- Violin
- Guitar
- Band
- Angklung
- Kolintang
- Creative Arts
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Cultural and language
Cultural activities include traditional dance and Indonesian heritage subjects, alongside language electives.
- Cultural Dance
- Indonesian Heritage
- Mandarin
- German
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Social and hobbies
Hobby activities include drama, choir, dance, modeling and gardening.
- Drama
- Choir
- Dance and Modeling
- Gardening
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Community and service
Service and outdoor options include Youth Red Cross and scouting.
- Youth Red Cross
- Boys and Girls Scout
- Pathfinder
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Leadership and professional
Student Association officers and varsity students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5.
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Languages
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Language provision
Most subjects are taught in English, with Bahasa Indonesia, Mandarin and German offered as language subjects.
- English
- Bahasa Indonesia
- Mandarin
- German
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Reputation
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Awards
News reports cover 2025 results in international math competitions and an artwork reaching the national level.
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Accreditations
The school states it holds a Ministry of National Education international school licence and ASIC Premier institution accreditation.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
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Admissions
New students go through an interview and an English proficiency test, with admission requirements and procedures published.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Jl. Walanda Maramis, Kolongan, Kec. Kalawat, Kabupaten Minahasa Utara, Sulawesi Utara 95371
Updated 2026-11-06
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