Indonesia, Batam
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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
Sekolah Djuwita Batam has instruction in Indonesian, English.
Komplek Anggrek Mas 1, Batam Center, Batam, Kepulauan Riau 29432, Indonesia. The campus is located in the Batam Center district.
Preschool (Child Development Center) through Senior High School (High School).
Private international school offering Cambridge International and Merdeka curricula, with National Plus status.
Cambridge International Education (United Kingdom) and Indonesia's Merdeka Curriculum.
Sekolah Djuwita Batam teaches Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 1 to 17.
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).
Prepares students for university, whether locally or internationally.
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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