About School
VISION & MISSION
Surabaya Cambridge School is a private school for boys and girls from Preschool to Grade 12. It is managed by Pelita Kasih Sejati. Cambridge curriculum is mainly the basis of the teaching-learning experiences of the students. The program enables the students to face the challenges that they will encounter here and abroad. SCS aims to develop students to become global citizens who can express themselves in a multilingual and multicultural environment. The aim and preparation of Cambridge are best described below:
“Cambridge programmes prepare students for life – helping them to develop an informed curiosity and lasting passion for learning. Cambridge helps students become confident, responsible, reflective, innovative and engaged. Ready to tackle the demands of tomorrow’s world, capable of shaping a better world for the future. That’s why success with Cambridge opens doors to the world’s best universities – in the US, the UK, Australia, Canada and beyond.”
Formation of desirable values is given emphasis in character education subject in primary, values education in secondary and most importantly during religion class in all levels. This is to inculcate on the students the importance of having a pleasing personality and character.
Teaching instruction is done in English, Mandarin and Bahasa Indonesia. The faculty members consist of native Chinese speakers, expatriates and local or Indonesian teachers. The average length of stay of majority of the students at SCS is 14 years. he academic year starts in the first or second week of July and ends second week of June. There are Christmas vacation and 3-4 weeks school break after each school year. Extra-curricular activities are held after the class in the afternoon.
Vision
SCS is committed to shaping the future by providing excellent educational experiences, developing and guiding students to put virtues into practice and leading them to become fruitful members of a society.
Mission
SCS is focused on preparing students to become academically excellent, globally competent, environmentally-aware, God-fearing and service-oriented.
Our Approach
Surabaya Cambridge School is committed to mold individuals who seek lifelong learning and develop critical thinking that make them achieve their full potential. This institution is focused on providing students with activities that put more emphasis on ‘enabling learning’ rather than ‘teaching’.
To address the demands of a dynamic society, SCS provides services and innovative ways wherein character development or refinement is integrated. Empowering the students with desirable behavior that will lead them to having a decent life is the shared mission of parents and educators since it encompasses the character values that are imparted first at home and reinforced in school. Through this partnership, the clear vision of moulding individuals with excellent character will be attained. Furthermore, leading a lifestyle that reflects positive behavior is the most important contribution of our students to the community.
Our Character Education program includes the following pillars: Godliness – Nationalism – Optimism – Honesty – Punctuality – Diligence – Responsibility – Obedience – Benevolence – Politeness – Teamwork.