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Sekolah Djuwita Batam

Indonesia, Batam

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Indonesian, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 1 - 17 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1995
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Mandarin
Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, Sport
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, High School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Sekolah Djuwita Batam is a private international school in Batam offering a dual Cambridge International and Merdeka Curriculum with National Plus status. The school delivers Cambridge Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE and AS/A Levels alongside Indonesia's Merdeka Curriculum, earning a certificate from Indonesia's Ministry of Education. Cambridge elements are delivered in partnership with Cambridge International Education, adhering to Cambridge teachers' standards and involving Checkpoint, IGCSE and AS/A Levels examinations. The Merdeka strand uses Dinas standard books and covers all mandated subjects. The curriculum is multilingual, with Bahasa Indonesian, English and Mandarin (100% Bahasa Indonesian, 100% English and 20% Mandarin). Established in 1995 by founder Djuwita Barak Rimba, the school was Batam's first preschool and the first National Plus institution. It operates two campuses: Batam Center and a Preschool campus, both maintained to high standards with 24/7 surveillance and on-site security. Extracurriculars include arts, sports, academic competitions and leadership programs.

FCWF+89X, Jl. Serai, Tengkerang Bar., Kec. Marpoyan Damai, Kota Pekanbaru, Riau 28124, Indonesia

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The Essentials

Sekolah Djuwita Batam has instruction in Indonesian, English.

Location
Komplek Anggrek Mas 1, Batam Center, Batam, Kepulauan Riau 29432, Indonesia. The campus is located in the Batam Center district.

Stages
Preschool (Child Development Center) through Senior High School (High School).

Type
Private international school offering Cambridge International and Merdeka curricula, with National Plus status.

Country affiliation
Cambridge International Education (United Kingdom) and Indonesia's Merdeka Curriculum.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application and registration fees

- A one-time registration fee is required for all students.
- During pre-registration for elementary through high school, a 10% non-refundable deposit is required to secure a place.

Tuition fees by year group

- Tuition is charged monthly and varies by campus and by grade level; the school establishes separate fee levels for different campuses and year groups. Specific per-term or per-year monetary amounts by year group are not published in the school's public fee policy. Monthly tuition is due on or before the 10th of each month.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Monthly billing: tuition is payable monthly and must be paid on or before the 10th of each month.
- Annual program fee: in addition to registration and monthly tuition, an annual program fee is required and is due on or before April 30 each year. This fee covers licensed/proprietary programs implemented by the school.
- Late payment consequences: late fees will be imposed for payments received after the due date. Students with outstanding accounts may be restricted from participating in school activities, examinations, or competitions; the school reserves the right to withhold report cards, transcripts, or final records until accounts are fully settled.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- No boarding program or boarding fees are listed in the school's public admission and fee policy; the school's published information describes day-school programs only.

Other costs and compulsory extras

- Annual program fee (due April 30) as noted above.
- Additional payable items that are charged separately depending on campus and grade level: library cards, Outdoor Science Camp, locker rental, sports program fees, Saturday courses, and replacement or new school uniforms. These items are in addition to registration and tuition.
- Entrance examination: prospective students are required to take an entrance examination as part of admission; any associated assessment or testing fees are handled according to school policy. A conditional admission process applies until final grades/exam results are submitted.

Refund information

- The 10% pre-registration deposit paid during pre-registration is explicitly non-refundable. No additional published refund schedule for registration, program, or tuition fees is provided in the school's public fee policy.

Fee payment options

- Payment methods accepted include credit card and BII debit. The school notes that monthly payments do not incur a service fee in general; however, a small service charge may apply for debit transactions processed through the bank/debit channel.

Summary of available fee details and limitations

- The school's public admission and fee policy provides clear procedures and terms (one-time registration fee, 10% non-refundable pre-registration deposit, monthly tuition due by the 10th, annual program fee due April 30, additional activity/program charges, late‑payment penalties, and accepted payment methods). However, specific numeric amounts for application, registration, tuition (per term or per year group), program fees, uniform costs, and any boarding fees are not published in the school's public fee policy. For the 2026/27 academic-year request window, no published per-grade or per-term fee schedules were found in the school's publicly available admission and fee policy.
Academics

Sekolah Djuwita Batam teaches Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 1 to 17.

Curriculum
The school offers a dual curriculum by merging the Cambridge International program with Indonesia's Merdeka curriculum. Cambridge components include collaboration with Cambridge International Education, Cambridge teachers' standards, and Cambridge examinations (Checkpoint, IGCSE, AS/A levels). Merdeka Curriculum uses Dinas standard books, includes all required subjects by Dinas, and issues a certificate from Indonesia's Ministry of Education. The school also runs a multilingual program with Bahasa Indonesian, English and Mandarin (100% Bahasa Indonesian, 100% English and 20% Mandarin).

Higher Education Progression
Prepares students for university, whether locally or internationally.
Wellbeing
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Parent Experience
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Facilities
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Languages
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Levels offered and enrollment guidelines. Preschool (PG), Kindergarten (TK), and Elementary through High School (SD to SMA) are offered. Preschool enrollment is year-round; copies of birth certificates and medical records are required, and the minimum age for playgroup is 1.5 years. Only students from recognized and accredited preschools are admitted to Sekolah Djuwita, and applicants must demonstrate suitable social, mental, and functional readiness before admission.

2. Pre-registration and conditional admission. For elementary through high school, pre-registration can begin in January or during open registration in April. Students are admitted on a conditional basis until final grades and examination scores are released. A 10% non-refundable deposit is required during the pre-registration process.

3. Entrance exam and interviews. All prospective students must take an entrance examination before admission. The school reserves the right to interview candidates before final approval by the school board; interviews are conducted by the principal or Director of Academic Affairs. Interviews are part of the admission assessment.

4. Fees and payment. Fees include a one-time registration and a monthly tuition, with amounts varying by grade and campus. An annual program fee is due by April 30 to cover proprietary programs. Additional charges may apply for library cards, Outdoor Science Camp, locker rental, sports programs, and Saturday courses; replacement and new uniforms are paid in addition to registration and tuition. Fees must be paid by the 10th of each month; late payments may restrict participation in activities or withhold report cards; payment options include credit card or BII debit, with a small service fee for debit transactions.
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