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Indonesia, Manado
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The school provides an Elementary School program for Grades 1 through 6. The goal is holistic education that develops physical, mental, spiritual, emotional, and social wellbeing, fostering resilience and independent thinking as students progress from reading and writing to analysis and problem-solving. The curriculum includes Oxford plus English as a Second Language (ESL), with ESL students admitted based on their English proficiency after an interview. The Cambridge program is available, offering Cambridge English and Cambridge Math as part of the Cambridge subject group.
The school offers Music and Arts as a Minor subject, with progression from Grades 1–3 to Grades 4–6. Instrument options include Piano, Violin, Recorder, and Angklung, along with Arts and Crafts and decorative arts. Dance and Acting classes are available, along with Performers classes that emphasize stage performance. Students can select a Music and Arts subject as part of their elective offerings.
The school teaches English through the Oxford plus ESL framework, with ESL for foundational English development. Mandarin and Bahasa Indonesia are offered as Minor language subjects, with a progression from vocabulary and reading to advanced speaking and listening. The Cambridge Subject Group includes Cambridge English and Cambridge Math as part of the program.
The school provides a broad menu of non-academic activities, including Boys and Girls Scout programs, Adventure, Busy Bee, Sun Beam, and Builders. Dance, Acting, and Performers classes offer opportunities for performance and creative expression. The program also features music and arts ensembles and sports as part of the extracurricular landscape.
The Community Service program gives students opportunities to serve neighbors in need, with activities conducted seasonally around Idul Fitri and Christmas.
The Varsity program invites middle and high school students to participate in physical and academic development, with varsity sports such as basketball, futsal, and taekwondo, and advanced studies including TOEFL and IELTS preparation and Olympiad participation. The Student Association officers organize school activities, including celebrations such as birthday observances.
Every day begins with a devotional in each homeroom and ends with a prayer, reflecting the school's spiritual routine. The school supports Camping and Retreat activities to build self-confidence, leadership, and independence. The Mission emphasizes comprehensive mental, physical, social-emotional, and spiritual development, guiding daily life and school culture.
Manado Independent School (MIS), formerly Manado International School, is a private Christian international school serving Early Childhood through High in Kolongan, Minahasa, near Manado, Indonesia. It is the first and only Sulawesi international school licensed for all levels under SPK system. MIS is affiliated with Cambridge Assessment International Education and Oxford, and earned ASIC Premier Institution status in 2024, with BAN-S/M 'A' rating for all sections. The school offers Early Childhood, Elementary (Grades 1–6), Middle and High School. The Elementary curriculum blends Oxford ESL with a Cambridge Minor program; Cambridge English and Cambridge Math are part of the Cambridge Subject Group for Grades 1–6, while Grades 1–4 do not require Cambridge. Daily devotionals and a Chapel frame the day. Facilities include Computer, Science and Language Labs, a library, a media centre, a Music Hall and a playground, with supervised Wi‑Fi and safety policies. Extracurriculars include performing arts, clubs, and sports.
