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Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction
Elyon Christian School in Indonesia offers a Cambridge International curriculum across Preschool through High School, grounded in Christian values and a global outlook. The school delivers Cambridge Lower Secondary in Years 7–8, Cambridge IGCSE in Year 9, and five upper-secondary streams: Science, Commerce, Arts and Humanities, Computing, and Music, with mentoring to help students select pathways for higher education or the workforce. In High School, Cambridge IGCSE continues in Year 10, with elective Cambridge AS/A Level subjects in Years 11–12. Preschool blends Montessori, Design Thinking, and Multiple Intelligence approaches, with learning areas such as Language and Literacy (Phonics, English, Mandarin, Bahasa Indonesia) and Understanding the World. Primary builds core knowledge with ESL/EFL support; Secondary and High School include laboratories, libraries, and a student lounge. Dormitory on Darmo Permai Campus supports residential life for students. Programs include Mandarin via the HSK Center, Leadership mentoring, and a partnership with Global Assessment Certificate.
Elyon Christian School has instruction in English.
Location
Surabaya, Indonesia. West Campus I – Preschool to Primary at Raya Sukomanunggal Jaya No. 33A, Surabaya; West Campus II – Secondary (SMP–SMA) at Raya Darmo Permai II/2A, Surabaya; East Pre-School at Kertajaya Indah Timur VII/41, Surabaya; SD – Timur at Sutorejo Prima Utara PY-8, Surabaya.
Stages
Preschool, Primary, Secondary, High School
Type
Christian school with Cambridge International curriculum; has dormitory facilities.
Country affiliation
Indonesia
Religious affiliation
Christian
Academics
Elyon Christian School teaches Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE.
Curriculum
Elyon Christian School delivers a holistic curriculum across Preschool, Primary, Secondary, and High School, anchored by holistic education, mentoring, and global leadership. Preschool uses a blend of Montessori, Design Thinking, and Multiple Intelligence Learning to foster curiosity, independence, and problem-solving, with six learning areas including Language and Literacy (Phonics, English, Mandarin, Bahasa Indonesia) and Understanding the World; extracurriculars include swimming, dancing, coding, piano, robotics, Lego, and drawing. Primary is delivered under a nationally and internationally standardized curriculum, developing academic knowledge, character, language skills, creative thinking, and understanding of the world, with an ESL/EFL component. Secondary partners with Cambridge to offer Cambridge Lower Secondary in Years 7–8, then IGCSE in Year 9, and five streams in upper secondary: Science, Commerce, Arts and Humanities, Computing, and Music, all supported by mentoring. High School continues with Cambridge IGCSE in Year 10 and offers elective Cambridge AS/A Level subjects in Years 11–12 to tailor pathways toward higher education or the workforce, with ongoing mentoring.
Higher Education Progression
Pathways prepare students for higher education and the workforce. Cambridge AS/A Level electives in the final years enable tailored university-oriented progression.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Mentoring supports holistic development by helping students discover their strengths and interests across all grade levels, guided by the 5K principles (Christ-Center, Character, Competence, Creativity, Corpus-Fitness).
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school teaches in English through an immersive, all-English environment.
Admissions
Admissions
Step 1 - Purchase form: Register by contacting the Enrolment Officer; upload proof of payment for the form according to the intended level as you receive the link from the enrolment officer; fill in student data on the online form; collect registration documents. Step 2 - Observation Class / Diagnostic Test: Playgroup and Kindergarten levels participate in an observation class to assess development stages; Primary, Secondary and High School levels take diagnostic tests in English and Mandarin subjects. Step 3 - Interview: Parents participate in an interview session conducted by the Head of Section/Vice Head of the intended level and the spiritual field; Secondary and High School levels require the prospective student to interview with the Head of Section/Vice Head of the intended level. Step 4 - Admission Announcement: Acceptance announcements are sent via email to the address registered at the time of registration.
Scholarships
Academic scholarships are awarded to students with a high degree of scholastic aptitude and performance. Non-academic scholarships are available for students who demonstrate artistic or athletic excellence or strong extracurricular involvement. Scholarships are available for Secondary and High School students.
FAQs
What curriculum does Elyon Christian School follow?
Elyon Christian School delivers a holistic curriculum across Preschool, Primary, Secondary, and High School, anchored by holistic education, mentoring, and global leadership.
Where is Elyon Christian School located?
Elyon Christian School operates across four campuses in Surabaya.
What age groups does the school serve?
The school is structured into Preschool, Primary, Secondary, and High School divisions, spread across its four campuses in west and east Surabaya.
How does admissions work?
1. Visit the school website or contact one of the four campuses to begin the admissions process. The school accepts applications for all levels from preschool through high school.
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What accreditations does the school hold?
Cambridge Assessment International Education partnership.
ACSI - Association of Christian Schools International.
MPKI accreditation.
HSK Centre - Official Chinese language testing centre.
PSSI affiliation.
What languages are taught?
English is the primary language of instruction. Chinese language education is offered through a partnership with an HSK Centre, providing students with formal Chinese language proficiency pathways.
What wellbeing support is available?
Mentoring supports holistic development by helping students discover their strengths and interests across all grade levels, guided by the 5K principles (Christ-Center, Character, Competence, Creativity, Corpus-Fitness).
What facilities does the school have?
The school operates across four campuses in Surabaya, with professional equipment and infrastructure. Virtual campus tours are available for prospective families to explore the facilities before visiting in person.
When was Elyon Christian School founded?
Elyon Christian School began with a longing to prepare the young generation to become future leaders in Christ. It opened in 2002 with 43 students and later expanded to West and East Surabaya campuses.
What extracurricular activities are available?
Creativity is valued and learning activities encourage students to explore innovative solutions, building confidence and a readiness to pursue breakthroughs.
