Surabaya Intercultural School

Sambikerep, Surabaya, IndonesiaLicensed

AP
IB PYP

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Non-profit, parent-owned international school in Surabaya, founded 1971 under American Consulate sponsorship. WASC accredited, with IB PYP and AP programmes, serving Indonesian and international students.

Key facts

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Private International school

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Curriculum
AP · IB PYP
Ages
Ages 1–18
Language
English
Type
International school

Nationalities: 25
Founded: 1971

Ownership: Non-profit
Entry process: Eal test

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 PYPOffered
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)Not here
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

AP
High school, by subject · Ages 15–18
College Board's university-level courses that high-school students choose subject by subject, with exams scored 1–5 each May.

Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide

Strengths

Academics
Service

Average class size: 10

Student support

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English support (EAL): Yes
Learning support (SEN): Basic

Campus and school life

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Facilities

Swimming pool
Gym
Library
Sports field
Science labs
Computer lab
Art room
Ceramics

Sports

Swimming
Soccer

Arts

Ceramics
Art

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Accreditation and memberships

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Accreditations: IB, WASC
Memberships: EARCOS

Licence

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
A support team helps students with mild learning difficulties through classroom accommodations, IEPs and English language learning support.
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Diving deeper

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Governance and ownership
A non-profit school owned by its parent community, run through a three-tier structure of supervisors, patrons and management.
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Academics

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Curriculum
Elementary years follow the IB Primary Years Programme; high school offers College Board AP courses for motivated students.
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Exam results
Publishes a list of universities that graduates have been accepted to since 2017, grouped by region.
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Wellbeing

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Special educational needs (SEN)
Supports students with mild learning difficulties; does not run a self-contained programme or accept students with limited intellectual capacity.
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English as an additional language (EAL)
English Language Learning specialists support students whose first language is not English to follow lessons.
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Parent experience

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History
Opened in 1971 under American Consulate sponsorship; WASC accredited in 1985 and authorised for the IB PYP in 2012.
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Community
Emphasises an inclusive, respectful community across diverse backgrounds; student-led groups support disability awareness programmes.
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Facilities

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Facilities overview
A spacious green campus with science labs, a gym, an Olympic-size pool and a soccer field. Guest access is restricted and security is full-time.
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Sports facilities
Features an Olympic-size swimming pool and a full-size soccer field.
- Olympic-size swimming pool
- Full-size soccer field
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Academic facilities
Three science labs, a computer lab and a library are available; the library holds over 36,000 print and online materials.
- Science laboratories
- Computer lab
- Library
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Extra-curricular facilities
Two art rooms and a ceramics room are available.
- Art rooms
- Ceramics room
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Reputation

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Awards
Recognised as an Apple Distinguished School in fall 2024 for technology-driven learning and a one-to-one programme.
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Accreditations
Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and the first school in Surabaya to be accredited, in 1985.
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Admissions

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Admissions
Early Childhood entry is based on age and developmental readiness: EC1 at 18 months by the first day, EC2 to EC4 at 2 to 4 years by 1 November.
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Location

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Jalan Taman Internasional Sambikerep IX, Citraraya International Village, Kelurahan Sambikerep, Kecamatan Sambikerep, Surabaya 60225, East Java - Indonesia

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