Children with learning difficulties can attain schooling success if they are given opportunities, effective teaching approaches and appropriate programs. Despite the fact that some international curriculum schools offer programs for children with special needs, can these children -- whether they have dyslexia, autism, Down's syndrome, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) -- actually benefit from an … [Read more...]
Achieving success through an Australian education
Established in July 1996 in Pejaten of South Jakarta by a group of parents who were educators, the Australian International School (AIS) Indonesia has grown from an initial enrollment of only 11 students to over 500 students housed on three successful campuses -- in Kemang (South Jakarta), Pejaten and Bali. During an interview with The Jakarta Post contributor Aulia Rachmat, AIS Principal Penny Robertson explained how the school gained success in preparing its students for an Australian … [Read more...]
Extracurricular activities make students creative
A number of non-academic activities such as those in the fields of music, sports and language, as well as leadership and organizational activities can be a potential means of building a student's character. In addition, such activities can develop a student's talents, interests and skills as a way to compete positively in today's globalization era. It is a fact that students involved in extracurricular activities not only get better grades but are also more creative than those not … [Read more...]
Int’l, national plus schools: Educational breakthrough
In today's globalization era, competitiveness takes many forms in our daily routine, particularly in career and educational fields. As the job market narrows, education becomes expensive. Moreover, the role of English, as an international language, is becoming more significant in developing countries like Indonesia. Many parents have concerns for their children's future and have put high expectations on academic progress. International curriculum schools are getting more popular of late and … [Read more...]
Fostering a Global Dimension in Int’l Education
Opening in 1971 as the American Consulate School with only 14 students, Surabaya International School (SIS) has made a name for itself as the leading international educational provider in Surabaya and the East Java region. Open to all nationalities, the school is now home to more than 300 pre-school through grade 12 students from 26 nations. The school’s success lies in its quality education which combines a challenging curricula, highly qualified teachers and first-class … [Read more...]
BINUS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Simprug: Proud and Outstanding Achievers
Having successfully offered internationally-recognized IB programs, BINUS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Simprug has for years scored achievements that reflect the school’s vision of being a world-class community of proud and outstanding achievers. In the effort to nurture its students toward becoming proud and outstanding achievers, BINUS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Simprug inspires the students to achieve personal bests in five areas: academic excellence, innovation and enterprise, sports and fitness, … [Read more...]
BINUS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Serpong: Home for Learning
Located on 7.5 hectares of lush green grounds, BINUS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Serpong is all about giving students a conducive environment where they feel valued as part of the school’s community. “This helps to strengthen their relationships not only with their friends but also with teachers, staff and parents of the school,” Anwin Samsudi, the principal of Early Childhood Years & Elementary level, explained. “We want our school to be a ‘Home for Learning’ for our students, a place where … [Read more...]
Preschool: A fundamental for future success
Children from birth to six years display distinct characteristics of social, emotional and intellectual crucial to the fundamentals of early human development. On that basis, children at these ages should be given a proper education that can prepare them for the real world. As parents are becoming more aware of the importance of early age education, a number of preschools in Jakarta are providing unique learning approaches. High/Scope Institute Indonesia, for instance, has since its … [Read more...]
‘When change is not only a word’
Today’s fast paced world has taken the 21st century generation to the next level of information where the role of technology has changed many aspects of social life. And education is no exception. Teachers, experts, parents, government officials and others from various walks of life would agree that proper education is one way to nurture today’s generation toward becoming productive individual. In the quest of the best education system, Indonesians start regarding an international … [Read more...]
ACADEMIC COLLEGES GROUP (ACG) INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL: Seeking Out International Values
With education being an essential tool to discover a child learning potential, coupled with the aim of preparing the child for globalization era; demand for international education is on the rise. It goes without saying that students at an international curriculum school are molded to have a healthy international outlook. In addition to taking on their academic pathway, they are naturally exposed to different cultures that promote open-mindedness and tolerance. In line with the melting pot … [Read more...]