Sampoerna Academy Medan
- IB Diploma
- IGCSE
About
Sampoerna Academy's Medan schools (Cipto and Citra) offer an international Cambridge-based curriculum with a STEAM and project-based learning approach, with Early Years, elementary, middle and high school programmes.
Key facts
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Curriculum
IB Diploma · IGCSE
Ages
Ages 2–18
Language
English
Type
International school
- Accreditations
- IB
Curriculum and academics
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Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
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.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- STEM
- Languages
- Academics
Campus and school life
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Facilities
- Library
- Lab
- Sports field
- Dance studio
- Music studio
- Canteen
Sports
- Soccer
Arts
- Dance
- Music
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Listed as an SPK (Satuan Pendidikan Kerjasama) school in the Kemendikdasmen school reference register (checked 2026-10-28).
Diving deeper
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Governance and ownership
A group-wide director oversees campus principals and curriculum heads for each subject area.
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Academics
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Curriculum
Based on the Cambridge international curriculum with IGCSE exams for middle school. STEAM and project-based learning are central to teaching.
- Cambridge IGCSE
- IEYC early years curriculum
- STEAM
- Project-based learning
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing
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Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Holistic education supporting social and emotional development, with a dedicated safe space for early years children.
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Facilities
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Facilities overview
Technology-integrated classrooms, a library, science laboratories, sports facilities, and arts and music studios.
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Sports facilities
Academic facilities
Includes a science lab, a chemistry lab, a library and technology-integrated classrooms.
- Science lab
- Chemistry lab
- Library
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Extra-curricular facilities
Dance room and dedicated arts and music studios.
- Dance room
- Music studio
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Languages
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Language provision
Mandarin and Bahasa Indonesia are introduced from Kindergarten 1 and 2, with an emphasis on multilingual learning.
- Mandarin
- Bahasa Indonesia
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Reputation
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Awards
Showcases student results in local, regional, national and international competitions across academics, music, arts and sports.
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Admissions
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Admissions
Applicants submit two years of school records, a birth certificate, ID or passport copies (plus KITAS for international students) and complete an online form.
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Location
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Cipto School: Jl. Dr. Cipto No. 6, Medan Polonia, Medan. Citra School: Jl. Jamin Ginting, Kompleks Citra Garden, Medan
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