Indonesia, Surabaya
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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.
Jl. Puri Widya Kencana, Lidah Kulon, Kec. Lakarsantri, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60213, Indonesia
Sekolah Ciputra Surabaya has 1,233 pupils, instruction in English, Indonesian.
The school is located in CitraLand, in the western sector of Surabaya, Lakarsantri district, Jawa Timur 60213. The address is Jl. Puri Widya Kencana, Lidah Kulon, Kec. Lakarsantri, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60213, Indonesia. CitraLand is described as a safe, green residential area that provides a calm environment for learning. The school is accessible from surrounding neighborhoods in western Surabaya.
Playgroup through Grade 12. The IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) serves ages 3–12 (Grades 1–6). Middle Years Programme (MYP) serves Grades 7–10. Diploma Programme (DP) serves Grades 11–12.
International school offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum (PYP, MYP, and DP).
Non-denominational; the school is open to students of all religions. Religious education classes are provided for six officially recognized religions in Indonesia.
School hours are 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
Annual tuition at Sekolah Ciputra Surabaya ranges from IDR 68,110,000 to IDR 85,340,000 for 2026/27.
Sekolah Ciputra Surabaya teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), EYFS (Early years foundation stage) for students aged 2 to 18.
The school offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). It serves Playgroup through Grade 12, with the IB framework spanning early years to secondary. The Early Years Programme follows the UK Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and IB pedagogy, with Playgroup to PYP B and PYP (Grades 1–6) offerings. The IB pathways include PYP for ages 3–12, MYP for Grades 7–10, and DP for Grades 11–12, with DP comprising six subject groups and the core components Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS). English is the language of instruction; Indonesian language study is integrated, and religion, civics and PE are compulsory. The school is fully authorised to offer the IB continuum and holds Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accreditation.
Latest university admissions data show that students have offers from prestigious institutions in North America, Europe, Australasia, and Indonesia.
Academic and sports scholarships are offered for students entering Grade 7 and Grade 10.
The House System creates a supportive community where students and staff feel safe to take risks, celebrate successes, and learn from failures together. The fundamental purpose is to portion Sekolah Ciputra into smaller communities that promote both learning and loyalty to the school overall. Houses foster an inclusive community that appreciates diversity, builds character, and develops citizen scholars and advocates. Students and teachers alike are encouraged to participate in Inter-house competitions and to take active roles within their Houses. The system increases opportunities for student leadership and strengthens school spirit. This approach supports social-emotional development by fostering collaboration, belonging, and peer support.
English is the language of instruction at Sekolah Ciputra. In the Early Years Programme, English-language instruction is paired with a commitment to developing Bahasa Indonesia proficiency. The school hosts an English as an Additional Language (EAL) & Translanguaging Professional Learning Community to support multilingual learners. A Translanguaging Toolkit provides a structured framework to support language development while honoring students' cultural identities. The program emphasizes adaptable classroom resources and whole-school language initiatives to foster language learning. Through translanguaging practices, students are encouraged to express themselves confidently in multiple languages.
World Mental Health Day is celebrated annually to raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing. This year's theme was 'Permission to (Release) Stress,' emphasising discussing and managing stress and failure. Two webinars with guest speakers, a university psychologist and a wellbeing advocate, were held for students and teachers in Grades 7–12. Self-care missions for daily wellbeing were conducted, with hundreds of submissions. The Health and Wellness Committee within the Parent Support Group supports ongoing wellbeing initiatives across the school.
Child protection is the highest priority at Sekolah Ciputra. The school has a child protection policy, a designated Board Member in charge of child protection, a child protection officer, and a child protection team. The team conducts an annual audit of safeguarding processes and reports annually to the Board of Trustees. The High School provides full-time counselors to help with personal, academic or social issues, and college counseling is available. Counseling promotes social and emotional learning and student well-being. If concerns about child protection arise, they should be disclosed to the HSP, HSCP, or EP.
1. Sekolah Ciputra Surabaya offers the International Baccalaureate continuum (Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme) and serves Playgroup through Grade 12. The language of instruction is English with a dedicated focus on Bahasa Indonesia development, and the school is WASC-accredited as the largest IB continuum school in East Indonesia. 2. Enrollment is conducted online via the External Registration portal for new students; registration periods are published (for example, PSB 2026–2027) and applications for new students are processed through the online system. 3. Data requirements apply for Indonesian students (WNI) and for foreign students, with distinct documents for each category; prospective families should submit the appropriate data according to the applicable category. 4. Fees vary by level and cover academic tuition, activity fees, and building development contributions; a full fee breakdown is available on request through the Admissions Office. 5. Scholarships are offered for Grade 7 (Junior High School) and Grade 10 (Senior High School) in Academic and Sports categories; these scholarships are merit-based and evaluated through a structured process that includes documentation, testing (or fitness testing), and interviews; applications require an English-language letter (500–1000 words), the last two years' reports, evidence of leadership or extracurricular activities, and any other supporting documents; the process is conducted via the school's scholarship channels.
Junior High School scholarships (Academic): available to suitable students for the 2026–2027 to 2028–2029 years for Grade 7; coverage ranges from 25–50% of DPP & SPP (to be confirmed); selection requires a 500–1000 word English letter describing why the student should be awarded a scholarship, the last two years' school reports, evidence of leadership/extracurriculars, and other supporting documents; applications are submitted via the Sekolah Ciputra Scholarship Google Form; Shortlisting uses a General Ability Test and an English-language interview, with final decisions published by the Scholarship Committee. Sports scholarships follow a similar cycle with a 25–50% coverage and require additional sport-specific materials (portfolio of sporting achievement, video evidence, fitness/try-out steps, and English-language interviews). Senior High School scholarships (Academic): available for the 2026–2027 to 2028–2029 years for Grade 10; coverage ranges from 25–50% of DPP & SPP (to be confirmed); selection mirrors the Junior High process with documentation, testing, and an English interview, and final decisions published by the Scholarship Committee. For both levels, the school reserves the right to modify the scholarship offerings if criteria are not met or circumstances change.
When admission quotas are full, new applicants are placed on a waiting list and admitted as space becomes available.