Medan Independent School
International School in Medan
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Key facts
- Curriculum: IB taught at Medan Independent School.
- Tuition: $4,848–$18,089/yr published in IDR, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 13 (max 22) Medan international school · 100 students total.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 07.45 AM Monday to Friday.
- Accreditations: IBO, CIS, WASC listed accreditations.
100
13 avg / 22 max
Rolling
IBO, CIS, WASC
About Medan Independent School
Medan Independent School (MIS) is the only school in Medan to offer the International Baccalaureate's (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). Since our first establishment in 1969 as a non-profit organization, MIS has been consistent in delivering highest quality international education to Medan audience for both Indonesian and international students. Please visit our website www.mismedan.org to find out more about our school.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $4,848–$18,089 |
| Annual tuition (IDR) | Rp 76598000-Rp 285803000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $12,669(+10%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $14,169 |
IB
MAP test for Grade 1 to 10, IB Diploma for graduation
Our MAP test results shows our students ability in Reading, Math, and Language are above international school worldwide. Our DP graduates are performing above the average DP score worldwide.
PYP: Bahasa Indonesia MYP: Bahasa Indonesia, French, German, Mandarin DP: Bahasa Indonesia, French ab initio, Mandarin ab initio, Mandarin B, Spanish ab initio
MIS will evaluate each student on a case by case basis. If you have recommendations from a learning specialist, please bring in the paperwork so MIS can determine how to best work with your child.
MIS does not employ a teacher specialized in children with special educational needs (SEN). However, MIS' teachers have broad experience working with children with many different learning needs and MIS does have a part-time specialist from New Zealand who works with individual students on literacy and numeracy support in the primary years. MIS will evaluate each student on a case by case basis. If you have recommendations from a learning specialist, please bring in the paperwork so MIS can determine how to best work with your child.
Yes.
07.45 AM Monday to Friday – 12.15 PM for Kindergarten 1 & 2 and 2.30 PM for K3 to Grade 12. Students from Grade 1 and older may participate in Co-Curricular Activities daily from 2.45 PM to 3.45 PM.
No. We provide heating service using the microwave should parents requires them.
Yes. Parents should indicate this in the Student Health Form upon registration.
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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