Sekolah Ciputra

As one of the world's first complete IB Continuum schools, Sekolah Ciputra in Surabaya delivers all three International Baccalaureate programmes from Playgroup through Grade 12. The school combines UK Early Years Foundation Stage principles with IB pedagogy in its early years, emphasizing play-based learning, phonics instruction, and STEAM activities. With over 1,000 students on a purpose-built campus, the institution maintains full WASC accreditation - one of only two schools in Surabaya to achieve this recognition.

The school operates as a non-denominational institution welcoming families of all religious backgrounds while incorporating Indonesia's six recognized religions into its programming. Students participate in diverse extracurricular activities spanning arts, sports, and academic enrichments, with the school's expertise in IB education extending to consulting work helping other institutions achieve IB authorization. However, for Jakarta-based families, this school's Surabaya location makes it geographically unsuitable despite its strong academic credentials and international recognition.

Strengths

• Complete IB Continuum from age 2 through Grade 12
• WASC accreditation - rare in East Indonesia
• Over 1,000 students creating substantial community
• Purpose-built modern facilities
• Non-denominational with religious education options
• Extensive extracurricular programming

Considerations

• Located in Surabaya, not Jakarta - irrelevant for Jakarta families
• No specific IB Diploma results or university placement data available
• Fee structure not publicly disclosed
• Limited online presence in Jakarta education discussions

• This profile is for the Surabaya campus of Sekolah Ciputra. Independent commentary is almost entirely from teachers rather than parents.
• The strongest theme is identity. One teacher described it as "a national plus school, not an international school" with a student body that is around 95 percent Indonesian and English used the way a foreign-language department would use it elsewhere.
• Sekolah Ciputra is the only IB World School in Surabaya offering all three IB programmes, which is the reason families with IB pathway intentions still consider it. The IB DP cohort is small but the school reports a 91 percent diploma pass rate with a top score of 42.
• Hiring signal is mixed. One teacher candidate said "Sekolah Ciputra in Surabaya. Assured me multiples times during the interview they would be back to me no matter what. Didn't." Another commenter framed it as "nice enough but less international than the two other major IS schools in Surabaya, SES and SIS."
• Facilities are well rated; the Performing Arts Centre seats 710, classrooms are smartboard-equipped, and teachers describe housing and infrastructure positively. The IB-certification challenge teachers describe relates to student English proficiency rather than resourcing.