Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
140 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
7 |
Most common nationality |
Indonesian |
Ratio of local students to international students |
10:1 |
Native English speaking teachers |
We have native speakers as well as highly proficient Indonesian teachers |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
We have various programs and strategies to help improve language acquisition. Some of these include:
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Additional language classes offered by the school |
Indonesian, Balinese |
Max. number of students per class |
18 |
Average number of students per class |
16 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes, we believe that it takes a team of teachers to educate your child. We have homeroom teachers, specialist teachers and teacher assistants all working together in our school. |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Our upper primary classes use laptops in class and access a range of software and applications to support their learning. We have projectors available in every classroom for teacher instruction.
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Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
During COVID-19 we were able to deliver our entire learning program online to all students in the form of video tutorials, live streaming lessons, access to external apps and software to aid in the learning process. |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
As a fully registered school in Indonesia we are required by government to spend 30 minutes a week learning about religion. We offer religious studies on the 5 main religions practised in Indonesia: Christianity, Catholicism, Buddhism, Hinduism and Islam. Families can choose which religion to learn about. Note: WE DO NOT ACTIVELY PRACTISE RELIGION at school - we simply learn about the different teachings. |
How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Students are required to spend the time learning about their chosen religion each week during religion classes. If the child or family are not religious, that is OK. However we ask the child to simply learn about the different religions for their knowledge only. Again there is NO ACTIVE PRACTISING of religion at school. |
External examinations or assessments available |
1. Cambridge progression tests (grades 3-6)
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Results in these examinations |
Our students generally do very well in assessments. |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes. Our main homework is reading. All students must read daily at home. We also provide a learning journal and take they must complete each week. Additional homework may be given for students who need extra help or for those in upper primary as they prepare for secondary school. |
Approximate hours of homework given |
We recommend reading 15-20 minutes a day at a minimum for ALL STUDENTS.
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Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
We have not had a graduate complete high school yet. |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
We are able to cater for students personal needs due to our small class sizes and caring, professional educators. However we do not have teacher aides or specialist teachers who can support children with higher level needs requiring one on one support during lessons. |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We provide many opportunities for talented or gifted students through multiage grouping classes and collaborative sessions (particularly in mathematics and reading). Students who are more advanced will learn in a group at a higher level with predominantly older students. |
Student access to education psychologist |
We have a psychologist in the school. |
Entry evaluation for students |
Yes. We have a child assessment and a family assessment. |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
For students enrolling in our Early Learning Centre we conduct a child assessment, observing your child as they play and perform a variety of fun tasks.
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Waiting list |
Yes for some classes. |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Generally, it is best to register before November as we usually conduct child assessments in January and send out letters of offer thereafter for the academic year.
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Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes we accept students year-round provided there is a space available in the class. |
School start time |
Primary: 8am
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School finish time |
Primary 3-6: 2.45pm
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School bus service available |
For our secondary campus we will provide transport for a number of families travelling from our Renon campus |
School provided lunches |
YES. We provide free hot lunch and fruit snack daily for ALL early learning and Kinder B students. |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Basketball (on site)
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Sports activities included |
PE classes 2x per week teaching basics of physical health and introduction to variety of sports eg. Basketball, soccer, athletics |
Facilities at the school |
Library
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Sports facilities at the school |
Large playground, climbing wall and slide (early learning centre)
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Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Sekolah Stella Mundi is a certified Cambridge international education school.
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Teaching approach of the school |
Our school adopts the Cambridge curriculum and philosophy of teaching and ensures the four core values of respect, caring, collaboration and support are carried in every interaction and relationship at school. We believe that learning is a process and don’t give answers to students easily without a chance for critical thinking and analysis to take place first. Our teaching practices make learning fun, engaging and relevant for all learners. |