Compare Affordable International Schools in Surabaya, Indonesia

IVY School Surabaya serves ages 1 to 15, from Preschool through Middle School, organized into Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, and Middle School. The school operates with a Christian-based education grounded in biblical principles and a commitment to nurturing character alongside academics. Instruction is integrated and developmentally appropriate, guided by US research and partnerships with US schools, with weekly subjects in character building, mathematics, English, science, computer, Mandarin, music, art, and physical education. Facilities include a library, computer lab, science lab, and dedicated classrooms across divisions, plus outdoor spaces such as a garden and playground with enhanced safety, a robotic space, a basketball and futsal court, and a Youth Gym. The Ivy Library is larger in the new building. The school emphasizes love of learning, self-confidence, and community contribution, aiming to foster independent thinking with teachers acting as assistants of discovery. Founded in 2004, IVY blends technology with biblical values. For families.

Sekolah Ciputra Surabaya is an IB World School delivering the full IB continuum—PYP, MYP and DP—alongside an Early Years Foundation Stage for Playgroup through Grade 12. English is the language of instruction, with Bahasa Indonesia central to the core curriculum and Mandarin offered as an additional language. The school follows the PYP for ages 3–12, MYP for Grades 7–10, and DP for Grades 11–12, with core DP components TOK, EE and CAS. Founded in 1996, Sekolah Ciputra is fully accredited by WASC and holds SPK status with an A rating, and it is a member of EARCOS. The campus is purpose-built with extensive facilities to support learning across the IB framework. Extracurricular activities run on multiple days in three trimesters, including arts, sports and service. Notable features include Grade 6 PYP Exhibition, Indonesian Ministry graduation certificate for PYP 6, service learning in MYP and a two-year DP with college counselling.

Great Crystal School, founded in 2004, offers a Cambridge-based program alongside Montessori-inspired education. The Preschool and Kindergarten follow a Montessori-inspired approach with a flexible schedule and an eco-garden for exploration; three-year-olds and four-year-olds attend daily. The Primary program uses English and includes Chinese, delivering bilingual instruction across subjects in English and science. Specialist classes cover Bahasa Indonesia, Social Studies, Arts, Physical Education, IT, and swimming, with field trips and community service components. The Secondary program features an advisory system and grade-level neighborhoods, with core subjects in English, mathematics, science, and Chinese, plus minor subjects and leadership/service opportunities. The school adheres to the Cambridge curriculum framework with Cambridge Primary/Secondary, IGCSE, AS Levels, and A Levels, and is affiliated with the UK Cambridge curriculum. Facilities include neighborhood wings and an eco-garden; after-school enrichment runs from 14:30 to 16:00. The campus is registered with Surabaya's education department; SPK status was attained in 2016.

Xin Zhong School in Surabaya operates across three campuses, serving playgroup to Pre-University. The school teaches in Indonesian, English, and Chinese, using a three-language approach that blends the Indonesian 2013 Curriculum with Cambridge programs and Beijing-standard Chinese teaching. In secondary, Cambridge Lower Secondary (grades 7–8) and Cambridge Upper Secondary (grades 9–10) provide progression tests and IGCSE; senior levels (SMA) include Cambridge AS and A Levels alongside the national curriculum components. The school traces its roots to 1934 as Sin Hwa High School and re-opened as Xin Zhong after the Cambridge Center was established in 2012; a West Surabaya campus opened in 2022 for Playgroup/Kindergarten and primary. Facilities span science, language, and computer labs, libraries, a theater room, dance and art spaces, and outdoor fields. Distinctive features include early Chinese language education with HSK preparation, Di Zi Gui character building, and a holistic, integrative approach developing Chinese, Indonesian, and English proficiency.

Godwins School provides a learning environment that combines reading, science, and practical inquiry. A Reading Space with a library offers access to a wide range of materials to support academic research and independent study. Classrooms are designed to be engaging, with digital boards to support interactive lessons and CCTV to ensure a safe learning environment. Laboratories offer hands-on science learning with dedicated workstations for experiments and practical work. The school also runs a Robotics program, reflecting a strong emphasis on STEM and project-based activities. Community engagement is encouraged through Social Service initiatives that involve students in activities benefiting the community. A Playground supports physical activity and wellbeing as part of daily life at the school. Together, these elements create a balanced setting where students develop curiosity, collaboration, and practical skills alongside traditional academic study. The school emphasizes responsible citizenship through service and community partnerships. This fosters leadership and compassionate teamwork.

Singapore National Academy (SNA) is a K-12 school in Singapore serving ages 2 to 18. Early Learning Centre blends the Singapore Curriculum with Montessori for ages 2 to 5. Primary follows the Singapore Curriculum Year 1 to Year 6, while High School uses the Cambridge Curriculum (IGCSE and AS/A Levels) for Year 7 to Year 12. SNA is a Cambridge International Centre and partner of the Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board. Instruction is in English, with Mandarin and Bahasa Indonesia as second and third languages; French, German, and Hindi are optional. The campus includes air-conditioned classrooms, IT, a Wet Lab and a Lecture Hall, plus outdoor spaces such as a tennis court and fields. A Piaget 12-Year Journey weaves academic and non-academic programmes across levels. Beyond Classroom includes Immersion and Learning Journeys, Duke of Edinburgh Award, and the Student Internship Programme, with CCAs and ASAs in Performing Arts and Languages.

IVY School Surabaya serves ages 1 to 15, from Preschool through Middle School, organized into Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, and Middle School. The school operates with a Christian-based education grounded in biblical principles and a commitment to nurturing character alongside academics. Instruction is integrated and developmentally appropriate, guided by US research and partnerships with US schools, with weekly subjects in character building, mathematics, English, science, computer, Mandarin, music, art, and physical education. Facilities include a library, computer lab, science lab, and dedicated classrooms across divisions, plus outdoor spaces such as a garden and playground with enhanced safety, a robotic space, a basketball and futsal court, and a Youth Gym. The Ivy Library is larger in the new building. The school emphasizes love of learning, self-confidence, and community contribution, aiming to foster independent thinking with teachers acting as assistants of discovery. Founded in 2004, IVY blends technology with biblical values. For families.

Located in West Surabaya, Sampoerna Academy Surabaya opened in 2019 as the sixth campus of the Putera Sampoerna Foundation to advance Indonesian education. The campus serves Playgroup through Primary, with Grand Pakuwon offering Middle and High School, on Pakuwon Indah and Grand Pakuwon campuses designed for international quality and digital learning. English is the language of instruction, with Mandarin taught in collaboration with Beijing Language and Cultural University. The school combines STEAM through project-based learning with the Cambridge International framework for Primary and Secondary, and offers the IB Diploma Programme as an option for Grades 11-12. Early Learning follows the IEYC. Facilities include technology-integrated classrooms, a spacious library, a science laboratory, dedicated arts and music studios, gyms and sports facilities. Extracurricular activities include Art & Craft, Band Jam, Choir, Coding, Chess, Public Speaking, Dance and Yoga, among others, encouraging creativity, collaboration and well-being. The campus emphasizes global citizenship and inquiry.

Located in West Surabaya, Sampoerna Academy Surabaya opened in 2019 as the sixth campus of the Putera Sampoerna Foundation to advance Indonesian education. The campus serves Playgroup through Primary, with Grand Pakuwon offering Middle and High School, on Pakuwon Indah and Grand Pakuwon campuses designed for international quality and digital learning. English is the language of instruction, with Mandarin taught in collaboration with Beijing Language and Cultural University. The school combines STEAM through project-based learning with the Cambridge International framework for Primary and Secondary, and offers the IB Diploma Programme as an option for Grades 11-12. Early Learning follows the IEYC. Facilities include technology-integrated classrooms, a spacious library, a science laboratory, dedicated arts and music studios, gyms and sports facilities. Extracurricular activities include Art & Craft, Band Jam, Choir, Coding, Chess, Public Speaking, Dance and Yoga, among others, encouraging creativity, collaboration and well-being. The campus emphasizes global citizenship and inquiry.

Sekolah Cikal Surabaya is an IB World School for ages 0 to 18, offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle/High School programmes, alongside Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels within a bespoke curriculum. The school serves Reception through Year 12, with a PYP that covers Mathematics, English and Indonesian Acquisition and Literature, Science, Social Studies, Religion Studies, Physical Health Education, The Arts, Personal Social Education, and the PYP Exhibition. The Cikal 5 Stars Competencies and the 5 Cs—Compassionate Connection, Comprehensive Concept, Constructive Continuity, Challenging Choices, and Community Context—shape a project-based, globally minded learning approach. Learning is designed to integrate IB, Cambridge, and the Indonesian National Curriculum to enable flexible content and inquiry. Facilities include a Basket Hall, Swimming Pool, laboratories, libraries, and spaces for Visual Art, Studio Design, and music, with a Cikal Surabaya Hall and an Outdoor Playground. Cikal Aksi-Aksi and community service are central to student projects.

Singapore National Academy (SNA) is a K-12 school in Singapore serving ages 2 to 18. Early Learning Centre blends the Singapore Curriculum with Montessori for ages 2 to 5. Primary follows the Singapore Curriculum Year 1 to Year 6, while High School uses the Cambridge Curriculum (IGCSE and AS/A Levels) for Year 7 to Year 12. SNA is a Cambridge International Centre and partner of the Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board. Instruction is in English, with Mandarin and Bahasa Indonesia as second and third languages; French, German, and Hindi are optional. The campus includes air-conditioned classrooms, IT, a Wet Lab and a Lecture Hall, plus outdoor spaces such as a tennis court and fields. A Piaget 12-Year Journey weaves academic and non-academic programmes across levels. Beyond Classroom includes Immersion and Learning Journeys, Duke of Edinburgh Award, and the Student Internship Programme, with CCAs and ASAs in Performing Arts and Languages.