Sinarmas World Academy

The school is located in the Central Business District of BSD City, Tangerang, Indonesia, with excellent transport links enabling access from north, south, east and west Jakarta.

Toddler to Grade 12. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is used for early years, and from Kindergarten 2 to Grade 5 the Cambridge Curriculum is implemented within an inquiry-based framework.

The school teaches Cambridge Curriculum and International Baccalaureate (IB).

More than 16 nationalities represented; around 40% of SWA students are from international backgrounds.

Indonesia

The school delivers the UK Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum as the starting point. From Kindergarten 2 through Grade 5, Cambridge Curriculum is taught within an inquiry-based framework. The Early Years program follows the Cambridge Stage 1 Primary Curriculum with core subjects and related areas such as English, Mathematics, Science, Mandarin, Bahasa Indonesia, ICT, Arts, Physical Education, Music, and Religion. In Grades 6–8, Cambridge CAIE content is integrated within the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) framework, aligned with national requirements. The school prepares students for the IB MYP, IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme (DP), and provides language and culture programs, including Mandarin and related enrichment. There are exclusive partnerships for student exchanges with institutions such as Peking University Elementary School to broaden opportunities beyond the classroom.

Graduates progress to universities including University of New South Wales, Princeton University, University of Toronto, Yale University and University of Sydney, reflecting strong university placement support and a global mindset.

The SWA Scholarship Programme recognises exceptional students in Grades 7–10 with the Chairman's Merit Scholarship and the Maestro's Scholarship, offering partial or full tuition support and targeting academic, athletic and artistic excellence within the Cambridge and IB curricula. Enrichment offerings include the SWA Enrichment Programme and the Chinese Enrichment Programme, with native Mandarin instruction from Beijing institutions to elevate language learning and achievement.

The school implements emotional wellbeing as the foundation of education for the future. Mental Health Unplugged: Stories, Chats, and Laughs — a talk show designed to raise awareness, encourage sharing personal experiences, and reduce stigma around mental health through stories and humor. The session combines professional insights, personal stories, and humor to spark open and meaningful conversations about emotional wellbeing and its role in student success.

Occasionally, students needing support in English may be required to attend English as an Additional Language (EAL) classes instead of following a third language course. In other MYP disciplines, English is used as the language of communication.

The school hosts mental health initiatives to raise awareness and build resilience, including events like Mental Health Unplugged to promote discussion and reduce stigma around mental health.

The school has a comprehensive security service that maximises the safety and security of the school community.

Step 1. Admission placement is based on the applicant's age level on or before September 30 of the respective school year. Age-to-grade mapping is: 1+ = Toddler; 2+ = Nursery; 3+ = Pre Kindergarten; 4+ = K1; 5+ = K2; 6+ = 1; 7+ = 2; 8+ = 3; 9+ = 4; 10+ = 5; 11+ = 6; 12+ = 7; 13+ = 8; 14+ = 9; 15+ = 10; 16+ = 11; 17+ = 12. The school does not cater to students with significant learning difficulties or special education needs. The school may deny acceptance without giving any reason related to admission or enrollment. The school may conduct a background check on the applicant without parental consent. Step 2. Applicants are required to take a written Entrance Test. Step 3. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an observation or interview with the Principal. Step 4. Upon acceptance, the Admissions Office will send a Letter of Offer within 5 working days if the school is in session or 10 working days if the school is not in session. Step 5. Parents are expected to confirm within the given timeline.

The SWA Scholarship Programme is designed for students in Grades 7–10 who demonstrate a proven track record of excellence in academics, sports, or the arts and who show strong character and leadership potential. Scholarship Scholars receive partial or full coverage of development and tuition fees and join a learning environment that emphasizes leadership development, enrichment programmes, and opportunities to pursue interests in science, mathematics, literature, music, the visual arts, or sports. Applications for the 2026–2027 academic year are open; the deadline for materials is 29 September 2025, and shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews, assessments, and portfolio reviews.