Using Powerful Language
While you are wandering around the bookstore just look at the mountain of self-improvement titles containing all sorts of advice on how to make a better fist of our interactions with others! Among those earnestly exhorting us to improve our ways is Bernie Roth from Stanford University. Is he on to something really insightful for
IME Conference 2016: Aspire to Inspire
One of the most prestigious international schools in Indonesia, British School Jakarta, held the very first English-speaking interscholastic conference “Inspire Me” (IME) on 9 September at its campus in Tangerang, Banten. Centering on the theme of “Internationalism through Nationalism”, the conference aimed to inspire current and future generations to have a much greater sense of
The Growing Popularity of Overseas Boarding School Experiences
With large numbers of local students attending boarding schools for summer programs, one-year exchanges and more, an elite group of these schools is coming to Jakarta for an Expo for local parents, students and counselors. Boarding schools from across the US, Switzerland and more will be at the InterContinental Jakarta Midplaza on 19 November between
Improving the Quality of Indonesia’s Education
Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS) together with Emmanuel Foundation, Mentari School Jakarta and DKI Jakarta Office of Education launched the Innovative School Programme (ISP) partnership on 28 February at a ceremony held at JIS. The programme aims to build on the teaching skills of faculty and educators at public elementary schools in Jakarta. ISP facilitates Jakarta
Finding Small Ways to Make a Difference
On March 10, the Fine Arts Theatre of the Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS) was home to an unforgettable evening as it hosted the concert “A Voice That Cares”. Initiated by Ayoni Thompson, one of the members of Popular Musicians Union and JIS, and in collaboration with Wisma Cheshire, a foundation that provides a home and skills
Singapore Intercultural School Announces New Academic Program
In order to help parents and students to select the best college abroad, Singapore Intercultural School (SIS) announced that it will have two academic intakes this year: the first one from January to December 2017 for Southern Hemisphere universities/colleges, the and second one from August 2017 to June 2018 for Northern Hemisphere universities/colleges. SIS not
Family Fun Day at Global Jaya School
The Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) of Global Jaya School supported by the school’s Principal, Academic boards and student council, connected the entire GJS Community through its Family Fun Day that was held on April 16th. This year’s FFD was held on the same day as the 20th anniversary of Global Jaya School, thus the theme ‘W
The Beauty and Festivity at Global Jaya School Flea Market
Students from year eleven of the Global Jaya School celebrated their beloved school’s anniversary in their own way. Before being immersed in the festivities of Family Fun Day, they organised the annual Flea Market, an event created largely by the students as part of the School’s IB programme for Creativity, Action and Service (CAS) learning.
2016 SIS Olympics
Many experts agree that sports and games play important parts in a child’s education, not only through introducing a healthy lifestyle for students, but also through learning discipline, how to work hard, and how to work in a team. Based on this belief, the Singapore Schools Group celebrated their 10th anniversary by holding the SIS
Preparing for University With the International Baccalaureate Programme at Bali Island School (Formerly Bali International School)
Among all the educational systems and curriculums, the International Baccalaureate (IB) is one of the best programmes to shape globallyminded students who surpass their peers in terms of coping with demanding workloads, time management and meeting high academic expectations. The IB Diploma Programme (DP) is designed to prepare students in their last two years of
Global Design School Opens in Jakarta
INIFD, the International Institute of Fashion Design & Academy of Interiors, will soon launch its flagship centre in Jakarta. As a learning institute dedicated not only to the practical design training of its students, but also the empowerment and confidence building required to make them global citizens, INIFD has already gained global recognition through its
TEDxBinusSchool Aims to Engage and Inspire
On 11 March, Binus School Simprug together organized TEDxBinusSchool in Jakarta. The event is expected become a platform for motivators and inspirational figures, as well as a place of discussion and dialogue among Indonesian students who have the desire to move forward and go international. TEDxBinusSchool was conceived to connect people and inspiring young Indonesian people,
Space to Learn?
In our space-starved city, creating the best environment for children to thrive can be challenging for parents. At school, many experts agree that physical environment plays a crucial role. In modern education systems, gone are the days where students sit in rows of desks, passively listening to the teacher. More and more education professionals are