Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
248 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
30 |
| Most common nationality |
Indonesian, Korean, American |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
1:3 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English Language Learners |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Indonesian, French and Chinese |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
16 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We are a 1:1 school using all Apple Products. In KG - Grade 5, students are given an iPad. In Secondary (Grade 6-12) students are required to provide their own Apple MacBook. SIS also has a Computer Science program that introduces students to beginning coding and robotics. This prepares students for further studies in Computer Science in our high school program. |
| 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) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Acknowledged religions classes are taught to local students as mandated by the government |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
They join an after school activity at the same time the local students have their religion classes |
| External examinations or assessments available |
MAP, AP, SAT, ACT |
| Results in these examinations |
Well above international averages. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes for Upper elementary and Secondary level |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Three days to one week |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
We offer research-based support to students using a Mult-Tiered System of Support. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We offer support to gifted students so that each student meets and/or exceeds their projected growth |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Not on campus. We do have a network of outside providers that we have vetted and collaboratively work with. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes for Elementary and above |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Yes. MAP test. English (reading, writing, and speaking) exams, as necessary. |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
None as long as a seat is available. We have an open enrollment and routinely admit students throughout the school year. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
08.15 AM |
| School finish time |
03.15 PM |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
Lunches are available for purchase. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
SIS offers many clubs and activities. |
| Sports activities included |
Swimming and Regular PE classes |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes we do |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, Multi- Purpose Hall/Gymnasium, Little Theater, Science Labs, Outdoor gym, soccer field, Outdoor playgrounds |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Playgrounds, athletic field, swimming pool, gym, soccer field |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Surabaya Intercultural School is an English-medium school that provides an International education for both expatriate and Indonesian students. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Students at SIS are exposed to a rigorous curriculum using U.S. standards. SIS follows the IB PYP model in elementary school and an American middle school and high school model in the secondary. |