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SEN International Schools in Semarang, Indonesia

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About international schools in Semarang, Indonesia

Semarang’s international schools are a small but diverse group of mostly day schools that mix internationally recognised programmes (Cambridge IGCSE/A-Levels and Singapore-style primary frameworks) with locally registered pathways; a few campuses also offer the IB Diploma or multiple qualification routes. Instruction is primarily in English, with Bahasa Indonesia taught as the host-country language and Mandarin commonly offered as a second language; many schools advertise bilingual strands or language support for newcomers. Annual tuition and ancillary charges vary widely by school and year group and are not always published on school websites, so families should request a current fee schedule and ask whether billing is in Indonesian rupiah or can be handled in US dollars. Admissions normally follow the Indonesian academic calendar (semesters running July - December and January - June), though individual schools manage application windows and assessments independently, so expect interviews or placement testing at point of entry and to contact admissions early for popular year groups.

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Schools listed
1
Curricula
7
Most common curriculum
Pearson Edexcel IGCSE (1 schools)
Average school size
4,200 pupils
Largest by enrolment
BINUS School Semarang
Oldest
BINUS School Semarang (2022)
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FAQs for Indonesia

What international curricula can my child study in Semarang and how do they differ?
Most international schools in Semarang use Cambridge programmes at primary and secondary levels and some combine this with a Singapore-influenced primary curriculum; a smaller number of schools offer the IB Diploma or multiple pathways so students can move toward IGCSE/A-Level or IB study. Cambridge programmes are exam-based at key stages (Checkpoint, IGCSE, AS/A-Level) while the IB Diploma is a two-year pre-university qualification with a broad, enquiry-led core; schools vary in which combination they run, so check each school’s published curriculum map.
How much should we expect to pay and how do schools publish fees?
Tuition and extra charges differ markedly between schools and by age-group, and many Semarang campuses do not publish a full, grade-by-grade fee schedule online; schools commonly provide an itemised fee sheet on request from admissions. Parents should ask for the latest annual and term billing, any one-off registration or capital levies, sibling discounts and the accepted currencies, because some schools accept payment in US dollars as well as rupiah.
When should we apply and what documents or tests are usually required?
Application windows depend on each school but most align new intake to the Indonesian semesters (first semester July - December and second semester January - June), so families commonly start enquiries several months ahead of the preferred start date. Expect to submit birth and identity documents, school reports and vaccination records, and to attend an interview and age-appropriate placement or English-language assessment; schools will confirm whether places are offered immediately or placed on a waitlist.
What languages are used in class and how is support for non-English speakers handled?
English is the primary medium of instruction at international schools in Semarang, with Bahasa Indonesia taught as the host-country language and Mandarin frequently offered as an additional language; some schools run explicit bilingual or Mandarin-heavy streams. Schools commonly provide English as an Additional Language (EAL) support or small-group interventions for arriving students who need to build fluency, so ask admissions about EAL provision, class sizes and language-support staffing.
What should relocating families check when visiting schools in Semarang?
When you visit, verify the school’s curriculum authorisations (for example Cambridge centre status or IB authorisation), safeguarding and child-protection policies, recent inspection or accreditation information, teacher qualifications and the school’s approach to pastoral care. Also review practical matters such as transport routes and costs, lunch and medical arrangements, extra-curricular provision, and whether the school publishes transparent fee and refund policies before making a commitment.