Sekolah Perkumpulan Mandiri
- IGCSE
- A Level
About
Sekolah Perkumpulan Mandiri (SPM) is a non-denominational, not-for-profit school in Jakarta with a Menteng primary campus and a Panglima Polim junior and senior high campus. It uses the Indonesian national curriculum together with the Cambridge curriculum and follows the Leader in Me (7 Habits) programme.
Key facts
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Curriculum
IGCSE · A Level
Ages
Ages 1.5–19
Language
English, Indonesian
Type
Local school, international programme
- Founded
- 1996
- Religion
- none
- Ownership
- Non-profit
Admissions
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- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Entrance assessment, Interview
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Sibling discount
- 5% for the second child, 10% for each additional child (tuition reimbursement)
- Financial aid
- Yes
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
- Languages
- Performing arts
- Sport
- Service
Campus and school life
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Facilities
- Lab
- Library
- Sports field
Sports
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Swimming
Arts
- Piano
- Choir
- Music
- Performance arts
After-school activities
- Math Club
- English Club
- Soccer Club
- Maker Space Club
- Science Club
- Student Lighthouse Team
- Leadership Camp
- Homestead
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Listed as an SPK (Satuan Pendidikan Kerjasama) school in the Kemendikdasmen school reference register (checked 2026-10-28).
The essentials
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Additional learning support
Provides individual learning plans, small-group help, counselling, peer mentoring and one-on-one mentorship for students.
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Country affiliation
Built on the Indonesian national curriculum, offering tuition discounts for children of foreign embassy and Indonesian government staff.
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Diving deeper
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Governance and ownership
Established and run by Perkumpulan Mandiri, a non-denominational, not-for-profit association formed by five founding families.
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Academics
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Curriculum
Combines the Indonesian national curriculum with Cambridge; high school follows the Cambridge pathway through IGCSE and A Level.
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Wellbeing
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Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Uses the Leader in Me (7 Habits) programme to develop character, self-management and leadership alongside academics.
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Parent experience
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History
Founded by five families in 1994 and opened in 1996 with kindergarten and Grade 1. Named the first Lighthouse School outside the US in 2012.
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Extra-curricular activities
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Academic and intellectual
Academic after-school clubs in maths, English and science for primary students.
- Math Club
- English Club
- Science Club
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Social and hobbies
Hobby clubs such as Maker Space and soccer, plus the cross-year Homestead community group.
- Maker Space Club
- Soccer Club
- Homestead
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Leadership and professional
Leadership roles include class leaders, a Leadership Camp, Student-Led Conferences and the Student Lighthouse Team.
- Class Leadership Role
- Leadership Camp
- Student-Led Conferences
- Student Lighthouse Team
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Languages
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Language provision
Provides English and Indonesian instruction, with rigorous English teaching alongside the Indonesian curriculum.
- English
- Indonesian
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Bilingual teaching
Offers bilingual teaching in which English and Indonesian are given equal weight.
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Reputation
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Awards
Recognised as the first international Lighthouse School in 2012; students have won prizes in music, maths, debate and sport competitions.
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Accreditations
Holds 'A' accreditation in Indonesia and runs the Cambridge International curriculum.
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Admissions
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Admissions
Admissions benefits include an early-bird discount, sibling reimbursement and offers for students joining from listed partner schools.
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Scholarships
Offers merit-based scholarships and the Spark Corporate Scholarship for relatives of staff and company associates.
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Location
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Menteng: Jl. Dr. GSSJ Ratulangi No. 5, Menteng, Gondangdia, Jakarta Pusat 10350. Panglima Polim: Jl. Panglima Polim 1 Blok N/1 No.207-B, Melawai, Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta Selatan 12160.
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