SIS Surabaya
International School in Surabaya
Quick answer
SIS Surabaya serves students aged 1 to 18 in eastern Java's industrial-and-port capital. Part of the broader SIS Indonesia network, the school delivers a British curriculum with IGCSE pathways, accredited by IBO and CIE. Strong fit for industrial-corridor expat families on Surabaya port-shipping and manufacturing assignments seeking British-track education with intentionally smaller cohort sizes, complementing the Jakarta-area internationals for families based in eastern Indonesia's commercial capital.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
- Ages: Ages 1 to 18 school day starts at 7:15.
- Accreditations: IBO, CIE verified.
Rolling
IBO, CIE
IGCSE and A-Levels
About SIS Surabaya
Located in West Surabaya, Indonesia, SIS Surabaya offers both Singapore and Cambridge curricula. SIS provides international standard education from Toddler to Pre-University. The Preschool uses the Singapore and Taiwan curricula while the Primary, Secondary and Pre-University divisions use the Cambridge curriculum.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school hasn't published its learning-support or EAL provision — treat it as unconfirmed and ask directly.
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.
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —EAL/ESL support for non-English speakers not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
British
IGCSE and A-Levels
IGCSE, A Levels
Chinese, Bahasa Indonesia
7:15 – Primary: 14:15 Secondary: 15:15 Pre-University: 16:00
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