British School Jakarta Opens Scholarship for Indonesian Students
Indonesian students who are going to continue their education after graduating from senior high school have the opportunity to enroll in a two-year International Baccalaureate diploma programme offered by the British School Jakarta – an IB World School and member of the International Baccalaureate organisation. Image source: www.bsj.sch.id There are two free places for Indonesian
A Melbourne Adventure
Many studies show that experiencing new and different cultures can help students to broaden their knowledge and enrich their understanding toward the global world. In keeping with its role as a gateway to the world, Global Jaya School (GJS) regularly organizes excursions abroad to expose students to the wider world in order to prepare them
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
Book Week at Global Jaya School
Book Week, a five-day celebration of books and the love of reading, was held at Global Jaya School, Tangerang, from 7 to 11 November. The annual event has always been popular with students at the prestigious IB world school since its establishment in 1995. Throughout the years, Book Week always manages to captivate students in
An Education for Life
Montessori is an education for independence, preparing not just for school, but for life. – Maria Montessori Montessori is an approach to education based upon the principle that schooling should work with the nature of the child instead of against it. Therefore, education should be based upon scientific study of the child and a resulting
Education Through Inspiration at Tzu Chi Secondary School
The main function of a school is to educate, yet trilingual Tzu Chi Secondary School, where classes are held in Indonesian, Mandarin and English, aims higher. Its vision to build skills, knowledge and attitude is manifested in the way the school encourages students to directly practice the values of courtesy and kindness in daily life.
Commonwealth Bank Launches AusStudent Study Package
Given its close proximity and good education system, Australia is one of the most popular study destinations among Indonesian students. Bearing that in mind, PT Bank Commonwealth (“Commonwealth Bank”), a subsidiary of Commonwealth Bank of Australia, launches a new program called AusStudent Study Package. With this programme, the Bank helps to simplify the process for
Do children benefit from early childhood education?
When it comes to setting the foundation for the future of their children, parents are striving to give them the best opportunities possible. There is a prevailing discussion to whether children should enter early childhood education programs or not. Research has shown that the human brain undergoes a rapid development in early years. The learning
The Twenty-Year Journey of AIS
On August 20th, the Australian Independent School (AIS) will commemorate its 20th anniversary and all the school’s staff, teachers, students and community will celebrate the remarkable two decade journey through a series of inspirational events, culminating in a Family Fair (Family Fun Day) that will feature a 3-D trick eye museum, a live music performance,
AIS Grants Scholarships to Talented Indonesian Students
The Australian Independent School (AIS) currently opened a scholarship program for Indonesian 10th graders (senior high school) in the 2017 school year. Academic scholarships in the amount of IDR. 1.120.000.000,- will be offered to four talented students in their respective academic areas in which they will be provided with a high quality education from AIS.
AIS Camps: Unleashing Potentials & Connecting to Nature
Each school has its own unique tradition and AIS is no exception. Keeping the tradition and culture of togetherness, AIS holds an annual outdoor camp event for both Primary and Secondary students to foster teamwork, appreciation of nature, and to further develop friendship and camaraderie. AIS camps are a celebration of outdoor learning, enjoyment, and
HIP HIP HOORAY at Global Jaya Kindergarten Camp
In another highly anticipated Kindergarten Camp event at Global Jaya International School, last May students got to explore the great outdoors and honed their creativity in an unusual setting. Take a look at their itinerary that day, from 2:30 in the afternoon until 7 in the evening. The fun began in the afternoon as parents
JIS Peduli: Realising Dreams of the Children
The buzz of animated chatter fills the JIS auditorium. The children of Yayasan Puspita are on their way. It’s 7.30am and we’re racing around the room – the clanks and clonks of chairs stacking, the deafening squeaks of the speaker being set up, the constant directions given by the President from the other end of
