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Indonesia, Surabaya
Let the school know you're thinking of applying — they can share their prerequisites and help you through the process.
It's best to ask — circumstances can change at any time.
1. Inquire. Read the Admissions Requirements and review the Fee Schedule. Browse the SIS site and contact the Admissions Office if you have questions. Admission depends on meeting entrance requirements and submission of all previous school records; incomplete records or undisclosed information may delay or deny enrollment. Age-based eligibility for Early Childhood and Elementary programs applies, and students without proficiency in academic English will not be admitted to Grades 9-12.
2. Express your interest. Complete and submit the Preliminary Interest Form. You will receive an automatically generated confirmation email. The Admissions Office will contact you within a few days to follow up on your enquiry, though response times may vary during school or public holidays.
3. Tour the school. Tours can be arranged through the Admissions Office and are recommended early in the application process to familiarize yourself with the campus and to meet teachers and student peers. The tour helps you become familiar with the environment and provides an opportunity to ask questions in person.
4. Provide application documents. Complete the Application for Admission form, the Student Background Information form, and the Health and Emergency Contact form. Submit these forms together with the documents outlined in the Checklist of Admissions Requirements. Submitting these documents ensures SIS has the information needed to assess the applicant.
5. Pay the fees. Pay the application fee to the school at the time of submission; the fee is non-transferable and non-refundable. If your application is successful, before the student enters SIS pay the annual tuition fees, the enrollment fee, and the building fund fee; payment is in Indonesia Rupiah (IDR) and made via bank transfer.
6. Post-acceptance assessments and placement. Upon acceptance to SIS, students will be asked to undertake a reading assessment and will be tested for English language proficiency; these assessments help determine placement and may influence final grade placement and learning assistance programs.
Surabaya Intercultural School serves students aged 1 to 18, delivering an international curriculum across divisions. Elementary offers the IB Primary Years Programme with English as the language of instruction, while Bahasa Indonesia, art, music, physical education, swimming and technology are taught in an inquiry-based framework. Middle School (6–8) follows United States standards, uses Understanding by Design, and maintains a 1:1 laptop program with Google Classroom. Core courses are English, social studies, math and science; specialist courses include physical education, technology, foreign language, speech and debate, art, music and drama. High School (9–12) provides a liberal arts education with Advanced Placement, including an AP Capstone Diploma; electives include music, art and drama. World languages offered: French, Bahasa Indonesia, and Mandarin; an advisory program supports students. SIS is a WASC-accredited IB World School and Apple Distinguished School. The campus features laboratories, gym, Olympic-size pool, art rooms, ceramics room, and ample green space.
