Surabaya International School was founded in 1971 as an English-medium school for foreign students, under the sponsorship of the American Consulate. It was called the American Consulate School and began operation with 14 students. Today SIS serves 320 pre-school through grade 12 students. SIS is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The school is governed by a seven-member Board of Patrons. Most SIS graduates go on to four-year college programs in the US, Australia, Singapore or home country universities.
The present campus, which opened to students in the fall of 1995, occupies a site of 50,000 sq. meters. Facilities include two playgrounds, a full-size athletic field, an Olympic-size swimming pool and a multi-purpose hall that includes a stage, weight room, climbing wall and aerobics room. It can also be set up for two full-size basketball, three volleyball or two tennis courts. The SIS Library supports the school curriculum, promotes the appreciation of literature, and guides all its patrons in information problem-solving with over 28,000 print and electronic resources. Students also have access to two computer laboratories. SIS is a wireless laptop school. All students gr. 6-12 use a PC laptop computer and a virtual school platform to assist in meeting the demands of a 21st century school.
The current high school totals 104 students of whom the senior class numbers 20. The high school student teacher ratio is 9:1 Twenty-six different nationalities are represented in the school, the largest being Indonesian, followed by Korean. Expatriate students attending SIS are in Surabaya due to their parents' employment: tobacco, furniture manufacturing, fisheries, agriculture, import/export, consular work.
SIS follows an American system of education with two semesters in the school year. Semester I runs from August-December and semester II is from January to June. The curriculum includes Advanced Placement courses in the following disciplines: English, Economics, Chemistry, French, Calculus, Psychology and Computers. There is an expectation for each student to volunteer at least eight hours to service projects each year. Actual service hours appear on the transcript.
SIS implements the BSCS Inquiry Science program, which integrates the fundamental concepts of biology, chemistry, and physics, in a student-centered, standards-based curriculum. Completion of Levels 1-3 of this program is the equivalent of one year of Biology, one year of Physics, and one year of Chemistry at the college-prep level. The GPA is calculated using all grades earned at SIS in grades 9 through 12. AP courses are weighted by 1.1 in the overall GPA.
The School staff consists of 42 faculty and administration from seven different countries. Of these staff members, 55% have advanced or graduate degrees.
Universities Enrolling SIS Graduates 1996 to Present
Alexander College of Perth (Australia)
Australian Defense Force Academy (Australia)
Curtin University (Australia)
Griffith University (Australia)
Monash University (Australia)
University of Australia (Australia)
University of Melbourne (Australia)
RMIT (Australia)
Trinity College (Australia)
Langara College, B.C. (Canada)
Simon Fraser University (Canada)
University of Alberta (Canada)
University of British Columbia (Canada)
Queen's University (Canada)
University of Windsor (Canada)
National Cheng Kung University (Rep. China)
National Taiwan University (Rep. China)
National Sun-Yat-sen (Rep. China)
Chang Shan Medical University (Rep. China)
Kaoshiung Medical University (Rep. China)
Lingnan University (Rep. China)
National Institute of Fashion (Hong Kong)
Pune University (India)
International European University (India)
Petra University (Indonesia)
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Aoyama Gakuin University (Japan)
Asia University, Tokyo (Japan)
Keio University (Japan)
Kwansei Gakuin University (Korea)
Catholic University of Korea (Korea)
Sejong University (Korea)
Yonsei University (Korea)
Ateneo de Manila University (Philippines)
University of Asia and Pacific (Philippines)
De La Salle University (Philippines)
Raffles Design Institute (Singapore)
Singapore Management University (Singapore)
Swiss Management University (Switzerland)
Bellerby's College, Brighton (UK)
Middlesex University (UK)
Babson College (USA)
Boston College (USA)
Brigham Young University (USA)
Cal. State Polytech Univ. (USA)
Cal. State Uni. at Long Beach (USA)
Carnegie Mellon (USA)
Clarkson University (USA)
College of William & Mary (USA)
Cornell University (USA)
Culinary Institute of America (USA)
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Golden Gate State University (USA)
George Mason University (USA)
Hawaii Pacific Indiana University (USA)
John Brown University (USA)
Lehigh University (USA)
Marquette University (USA)
Michigan State (USA)
Monterey College (USA)
Murray State University (USA)
New York University (USA)
New York State University (USA)
Ohio State University (USA)
Penn State University (USA)
Pratt Institute (USA)
Purdue University (USA)
University of California (USA)
University of Kentucky (USA)
University of Michigan (USA)
University of Minnesota (USA)
University of Redlands (USA)
University of San Francisco (USA)
University of Virginia (USA)
University of Washington (USA)
Wake Forest University (USA)
Washington University (USA)
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| AP Exam Grade Distribution |
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AP Exam Grade
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5
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4
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3
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2
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1
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Total # of Exams
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30 Students (2010)
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16
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22
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10
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5
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8
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61
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24 Students (2009)
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15
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9
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7
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7
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9
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47
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15 Students (2008)
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3
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10
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15
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8
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1
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37
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9 Students (2007)
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5
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5
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1
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3
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4
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18
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SAT Average for SIS College Bound Seniors
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Critical Reading
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Math
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Writing
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2009-2010
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526
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617
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529
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2008-2009
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515
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567
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496
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2007-2008
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470
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541
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466
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2006-2007
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460
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619
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477
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High School Graduation Requirements
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English
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English 9
English 10
English 11
English 12
Speech and Debate
AP English
Writers' Workshop
Poetry
Short Stories
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Core course
Core course
Core course
Elective course
Elective course
Elective course
Elective course
Elective course
Elective course
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Foreign Language
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Bahasa Indonesia I
Bahasa Indonesia II
French I
French II
French III
French IV
AP French
Mandarin I
Mandarin II
Mandarin III
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Core course
Core course
Core course
Core course
Elective course
Elective Course
Elective course
Core course
Core course
Elective course
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Mathematics
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Algebra I
Algebra II
Geometry
Advanced Math
Pre-Calculus
AP Calculus
Statistics
Business Math
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Core course
Core course
Core course
Core course
Core course
Elective course
Elective course
Elective course
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P.E. & Health
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Physical Education 9
Physical Education 10
Health 10
Advanced P.E.
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Core course
Core course
Core course
Elective course
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Science
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BSCS Science I
BSCS Science II
BSCS Science III
AP Chemistry
Forensic Science
Earth Systems
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Core course
Core course
Core course
Elective course
Elective course
Elective course
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Technology
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Computer Applications 9
Advanced Computer
AP Computer Science
Yearbook
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Core course
Core course
Elective course
Elective course
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Social Studies
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World History
Modern World History
International Relations
Psychology
Sociology
Current Events
AP Micro Economics
AP Macro Economics
AP Psychology
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Core course
Core course
Core course
Elective course
Elective course
Elective course
Elective course
Elective course
Elective course
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Visual & Performing Arts
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Art I
Art II
Advanced Art
Introduction to Drama
Drama Performance
Vocal Music
Instrumental Music
Yearbook
Video Production
Stagecraft
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Elective course
Elective course
Elective course
Elective course
Elective course
Elective course
Elective course
Elective course
Elective course
Elective course
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Total Credits Required to Graduate: 24
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Course Subjects
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English
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4 Units
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Mathematics
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3 Units | |
Social Studies
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3 Units
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Science
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3 Units
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Electives
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Physical Education
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1.5 Units
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Health
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.5 Units
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Foreign Language
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2 Units
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Technology
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1 Unit
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Fine Arts
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1 Unit
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Electives
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5 Units
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Grading Scale
A+ = 100%-97% | A = 96.5-93% | A- = 92.5-90% | B+ = 89.5-87% | B = 86.5-83% | B- = 82.5-80%
C+ = 79.5-77% | C = 76.5-73% | C- = 72.5-70% | D+ = 69.5-67% | D = 66.5-63% | D- = 62.5-60% | F = 59.5 % and below
GPA is calculated on a 12 point scale where A+ is 4.33 and a D- is 0.67.
All courses are included in the calculation of the GPA. AP courses are multiplied by 1.1 in the GPA calculation.
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