Indonesia, Semarang
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All students wear Semarang Multinational School uniforms at school or at school events, and uniforms can be purchased through the school office. The Uniform includes Early Years and Primary Daily Uniform (green polo with SMS logo and tan bottoms), PE/Sports Uniform, Friday Batik, and Secondary Uniform (Grade 7 upwards); all students wear a sunhat and shoes must be closed-toe; jewellery is limited to one pair of stud earrings.
A school lunch menu with Indonesian and Western options is available, and meals are served in the multipurpose hall. Students must bring a water bottle; fruit and healthy snacks from home are encouraged; cakes and sugary snacks are discouraged.
Semarang Multinational School is a community-run international school in Semarang. It is cooperatively managed by a non-profit foundation, a school board and the principal. The Board is elected by foundation members who are fee-paying parents/guardians, consists of seven members (one Indonesian citizen) serving two-year terms, and hires the Principal, sets budgets and school policy.
Semarang Multinational School is a non-profit, community-run international school in Semarang, established in 1982. The campus operates from two buildings and serves learners from early years to secondary. The Early Years program uses IEYC; Primary follows IPC and Cambridge Primary. For secondary, SMS offers Cambridge Lower Secondary and Cambridge IGCSE and is an internationally registered Cambridge Centre. In Years 9–10, students study seven IGCSE subjects, with external assessments possible and progression to Cambridge AS/A Levels for the AICE Diploma in Years 11–12. The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is available, highlighting leadership and service opportunities. English is the language of instruction; Bahasa Indonesia is taught as a host-country language, and Mandarin is offered. Facilities include a building for early years; a second building houses a library, science room and music room, plus ICT across the curriculum. Extra-curriculars include World Scholar's Cup, Indonesian Cultural Week, Book Week, Week Without Walls, and clubs.