Indonesia, Surabaya
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The school emphasizes emotional, moral, and spiritual development as part of the 5 Stars Competencies (Emotionally, morally and spiritually rich).
The school is inclusive and welcomes students with special needs; students with special needs receive diagnostic processes and learning support to optimise their development within Cikal's Inclusive Education.
English is taught as part of the integrated curriculum, including Year 9–10 where English is listed among subjects.
Mental wellbeing is addressed through the Emotions, Morality, and Spiritual growth focus within the 5 Stars Competencies.
Sekolah Cikal Surabaya is an IB World School for ages 0 to 18, offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle/High School programmes, alongside Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels within a bespoke curriculum. The school serves Reception through Year 12, with a PYP that covers Mathematics, English and Indonesian Acquisition and Literature, Science, Social Studies, Religion Studies, Physical Health Education, The Arts, Personal Social Education, and the PYP Exhibition. The Cikal 5 Stars Competencies and the 5 Cs—Compassionate Connection, Comprehensive Concept, Constructive Continuity, Challenging Choices, and Community Context—shape a project-based, globally minded learning approach. Learning is designed to integrate IB, Cambridge, and the Indonesian National Curriculum to enable flexible content and inquiry. Facilities include a Basket Hall, Swimming Pool, laboratories, libraries, and spaces for Visual Art, Studio Design, and music, with a Cikal Surabaya Hall and an Outdoor Playground. Cikal Aksi-Aksi and community service are central to student projects.