Indonesia, Jakarta
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HighScope Indonesia emphasizes social‑emotional development through its Habits of Empowerment and Learner Outcomes. The Habits of Empowerment include Respect myself, Listen with my heart and mind, Optimize my potential and do my best, Take charge and be accountable, Be truthful, Be curious and find solutions, Think, act, and reflect, and Team up for better results. Learner Outcomes focus on 21st‑century skills such as Social Problem Solving, Adaptability and Agility, Meta‑level Reflection, Ethical Leadership, Expert Thinking, Communication, Creativity and Innovation, and Collaboration. These elements guide learning across classrooms and community projects to develop capable, responsible, and collaborative learners.
From Elementary through High School, the program uses a dual‑language approach with English and Indonesian as languages of instruction. In Elementary and Middle School, several subjects are delivered in English while Indonesian Language, Religion, and Social Studies are delivered in Indonesian, with a Language of the Day program alternating between English and Indonesian for social interactions. In Early Childhood, the language used is English. New students may access Afternoon English Program (AEP) if language support is needed.
The curriculum includes Physical & Mental Well‑being as a listed subject in Elementary and Middle School programs, supporting holistic development alongside academic learning. The program emphasizes social and emotional growth through activities like Making Good Choices (MAGIC) and project-based learning that foster self‑regulated leadership, collaboration, and resilience. The overall approach integrates social, emotional, and cognitive development through classroom routines, interactions, and community activities.
The Child Protection Policy establishes a zero‑tolerance approach to child abuse and guarantees a safe and secure environment for learners. The policy protects children's rights and best interests, educates them on personal safety, and integrates safeguarding into all aspects of school life, aligning with national and international child‑protection guidelines.
HighScope Indonesia is an SPK school that blends the Indonesian National Curriculum with a U.S.-based framework for students aged 1 to 18. The school follows HighScope Curriculum from Early Childhood through High School, using Plan-Do-Review and dual-language model in English and Indonesian. The Elementary program adds STEAM, MAGIC and project-based learning, while Middle School emphasizes MAGIC and SDGs within a cluster system. High School operates on a credit system with three majors—Math & Science; Business & Information Technology; and Technical and Performing Arts—and offers an Advanced Placement program with 11 AP courses. A University Preparatory Program supports college planning, with graduates admitted to universities in 18 countries, including NYU, Groningen, UNSW, Melbourne, and UI. The TB Simatupang campus includes sport facilities, Blackbox Theater, ICT and Science Labs, a Library, and arts and student spaces. Extracurriculars include Extended Enrichment and community service, with a focus on 21st-century skills and ethical leadership.