Indonesia, Semarang
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Semarang Multinational School operates from two buildings. The Main Building houses the Toddler, Preschool and Kindergarten with appropriately sized furniture and manipulatives to support early learning; they are colorful and lively environments that promote active learning and support pre-literacy, writing and math skills. It also contains a multi-purpose hall used for weekly assemblies and meals, and PE classes are held in the hall when weather is hot or rainy. The Second Building houses three large primary classrooms, a school library, a science room and a music room to support learning across subjects. These spaces provide dedicated areas for reading, science and music to support learning from early years through primary levels.
PE classes are held in the main building's multi-purpose hall when weather is hot or rainy. The hall also serves as the venue for assemblies and lunch.
The Second Building houses three large primary classrooms, a school library, a science room and a music room to support learning across subjects. The Main Building houses the Toddler, Preschool and Kindergarten with appropriately sized furniture and manipulatives to support early learning; they are colorful and lively environments that promote active learning and support pre-literacy, writing and math skills. ICT resources are integrated to empower students as lifelong digital citizens. The curriculum uses IEYC, IPC and Cambridge programmes (including Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Lower Secondary and Cambridge IGCSE) to structure learning.
World Scholars' Cup is part of SMS's extracurricular program. Indonesian Cultural Week is celebrated. Book Week is part of the program. Week Without Walls features in the student life calendar. Competitions and inter-school activities provide opportunities beyond the classroom.
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.