Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
The maximum capacity of our campus in 600. |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
31 |
Most common nationality |
Indonesian |
Ratio of local students to international students |
60% International Students and 40% Local Students |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes, they are. English is the main language of instruction in the school. Those teachers who teach other language are all native speakers. |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, we do have a successful ESOL program. The main objective of the ESOL program is to improve English language skills such as reading, writing, speaking and listening in order for students to not only be confident in their daily use of the language but also perform to their best ability in their academics using English as the main language of education. |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
We offer Mandarin and Bahasa Indonesia. |
Max. number of students per class |
24 |
Average number of students per class |
11-12 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
We have teaching assistants in our Preschool. |
Use of technology in the classroom |
In 2021 the school will have a new robotics / makerspace program as well as a VR Co-Curricular Activity. Teachers make use of technology where appropriate to deliver the lessons. |
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) |
We have been using virtual classroom technologies such as Zoom, Google Classrooms and SeeSaw since 2020. We have also expanded our virtual resources to further sites and programs such as Google's Be Internet Awesome curriculum to ensure our students are responsible digital citizens. |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Yes, we do. We have Islam, Christianity, Catholicism, Buddhism and Hinduism. |
How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Religion studies are in accordance with the Indonesian Government regulations. These regulations state that Indonesian nationals must take religion classes. Foreign students are excused from these classes and will study and alternative morals and values course. |
External examinations or assessments available |
Cambridge Checkpoint in Primary 6 and Secondary 2 level. IGCSE for Secondary 4 level and IB Diploma for Junior College 2 level |
Results in these examinations |
Our students regularly perform at or above international standards in the external exams. |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, we do assign homework based on a regulated homework policy that ensures students are not overloaded on a weekly basis. |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Lower primary is expected to spend less than 1 hour per day on homework while upper primary is expected to spend between 1 hour and 1 hour 30 min per day on homework. The workload increases in Secondary and Junior College. |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
We encourage all graduates to attend tertiary institutions of their choice. We also provide guidance and counseling for this. Thus far all of our graduates have joined some kind of institution to further their studies. |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No we do not. |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We have a scholarship program at our school which provides support for students. |
Student access to education psychologist |
Yes, they have access to internal counseling and the school can provide access to trusted external counselling if needed. |
Entry evaluation for students |
There will be an assessment process which involved interview with students and also parents. |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Students are assessed based on 2 years of previous school results. They also undergo an interview with a relevant leader and they have to complete an online diagnostic assessment. |
Waiting list |
Depends on each grade condition at the time of inquiry |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Please contact the school for further details. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, we do. |
School start time |
7.15am |
School finish time |
Monday - Thursday at 3pm. Only Friday at 2.30pm |
Supervised care before/after school |
Yes we do. Teachers are expected to be available before school starts (30 minutes) and after school finishes (30 minutes) to ensure students are safe within the campus. We also have security staff that monitors students movement in and out of the school building. |
School bus service available |
Yes, we are partnering with a local transport provider for specific routes. |
School provided lunches |
Our canteen serves a daily/weekly/monthly menu. |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
All food served are Halal food. |
Uniform required |
All our students from Preschool - Secondary are proudly used the school Uniform. Starting their Junior College level, students are allowed to use their smart casual clothing. |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Please refer to our website: https://sisschools.org/sis-southjakarta#sj-cca |
Sports activities included |
Students have their regular Physical Education classes weekly. The school also has soccer, Volleyball and Basketball teams. |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
We have Soccer, Basketball and Volleyball teams. These teams participate in local school leagues during the season. |
Sports facilities at the school |
We have a basketball court, Volleyball court, Futsal Court and Soccer field. We also have access to a shared swimming pool for the PE program. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
SIS South Jakarta not only delivers on academic content but ensures our students receive guidance and education that molds them into well rounded individuals. This is achieved by inspiring our students to reach greater heights through the development of 21st century skills and nurturing their morals and values to make the world a better place. |
Teaching approach of the school |
We have a holistic approach to education that ensures students become well-balanced individuals. This approach is supported by Project Based l
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