Indonesia, Batam
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The main language of instruction is English and is used as the language of communication across the school. Indonesian is taught for local and international students as mandated by the local authority. Mandarin is offered for students from Kindergarten 3 (5 years old) and above. An English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme is provided for Grades 1–5 students with non-English-speaking backgrounds to become fully integrated into the life of the school.
The main language of instruction is English. Indonesian is taught for local and international students as mandated by the local authority. Mandarin is offered for students from Kindergarten 3 (5 years old) and above.
Sekolah Global Indo-Asia (SGIA) is an international school in Batam, Indonesia, serving ages 3 to 18. The campus offers a blended curriculum with the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for K1–Grade 5 and the IB Diploma Programme (DP) for the upper level, alongside Cambridge International Examinations, including Lower Secondary, IGCSE, and Advanced/AICE, and an Indian Curriculum option. The IB DP was authorised in 2016 and emphasizes Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge and Creativity, Activity and Service. The school provides English as the medium of instruction, with Bahasa Indonesia mother-tongue support and Mandarin available from Kindergarten 3. SGIA's facilities include a purpose-built Early Childhood Center, air-conditioned classrooms across primary and secondary, science and IT labs, two libraries, a large gymnasium, a canteen, and grassed pitches. After School Activities include sports, dance, arts and coding, with clubs such as TEDxYouth and Harvard Model Congress Asia. The school supports inclusive, diverse community engagement and global perspectives.