Moving to Batam with your kids, and not sure where to begin with schooling? While Singapore is an option for older kids as it is just a short ferry ride away, there are some options for your little ones locally.
You can try:
Sekolah Global Indo-Asia
The Sekolah Global Indo-Asia is an independent co-educational day school that offers an international curriculum for Indonesian Nationals as well as expatriates from preschool through grade ten residing in and around Batam (age 2-18). The language of instruction is both English and Indonesian, with Mandarin being offered as an additional language. Students learn English, Mathematics, Social Studies and Science in English. Students at all levels study Art, Music, Physical Education and Information Technology. SGIA teachers and administrators come from Indonesia, the Philippines, Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States. SGIA has an enrollment of about 573 students from around 10 countries. Most expat students are Chinese from Singapore, though.
Jalan Raya Batam Centre Kav. SGIA
Batam Centre, Batam Island
Indonesia
Tel: +62 778 467 333
International School Batam
The International School Batam (ISB), a smaller school, is located in Sekupang. It was founded in September 1999 by a group of parents and members of the expatriate business community. They follow the British National Curriculum, and take students from Prekindergarten to elementary levels. They currently have under 100 students.
Kompleks Rosedale Block E No. 123 – 124
Batam Centre, Batam Island
Indonesia 29400
Tel. (62-778) 461-696
Sekolah Djuwita
Sekolah Djuwita follows a curriculum from Singapore and the US. It takes in students from preschool to highschool. The school is equipped with computers & science labs, indoor or outdoor playground equipment; air conditioned classrooms, video surveillance, security personnel, swimming pools & other sports facilities.
Playgroup (KB)
Komplek Anggrek Permai
K2- 8
Batam, Indonesia
(0778) 457146
TK (Kindergarten) – SMA (Senior High School)
Komplek Anggrek Mas
Batam Centre
Batam, Indonesia
(0778) 464004
Real Education
REAL Education offers a playgroup session for children from 2years to 4 years. .It operates form 7.30 a.m. to 9.30a.m and maids can pick them up when they finish at the play group. The curriculum includes introduction to zoo animals colours and counting.
Komplek Ruko Permata Niaga
Blok C 28, 29, 30 Sukajadi Batam
Tel: (0778) 430208