Prospectus. Kindergarten, Primary. and Secondary School

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1 Prospectus Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary School

2 Introducing ACG THE ACG GROUP ACG International School Jakarta is a member of the Academic Colleges Group (ACG) - a leading independent provider of kindergartens, schools and pre-university courses. To cater for the needs of the individual learner, ACG has developed a range of schools for young people. Thousands of families have put their trust in ACG to provide a world-class education. ACG s ten Schools and Colleges have been developed to offer the best educational pathways that lead to respected universities and to other International Schools around the world. ACG is also part of a worldwide network of schools that are connected to the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) and the University of Cambridge through curriculum and assessment programmes. Examination Success ACG has a well-established record of academic performance. Our students have achieved outstanding results, both individually and against international academic standards. Since ACG Schools introduced the Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) in 2002, our students have achieved over 180 top awards in their subjects. Proven Quality Excellent student outcomes are achieved through high quality teaching and a diversified curriculum that is international in outlook. All students are profiled using international benchmarking in literacy, language and numeracy. This ensures that individual student needs are met and enables value-added performance to be measured. This also provides students and parents with an internationally portable academic profile. ACG International School Jakarta ACG International School is conveniently located in South Jakarta and is easily accessible from the Ring Road, with safely controlled entry and exit, low visibility and no perimeter roads. The campus was developed to provide a continuous educational path, from Kindergarten to Year 11, in a spacious natural environment with excellent facilities. The School stretches back past classrooms and learning facilities to playing areas, a covered basketball court and swimming pools. The curriculum and assessment includes the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) in Kindergarten and the Primary School, and the University of Cambridge International Lower Secondary programme in the Middle School, leading to Checkpoint assessment in Year 9 and IGCSE in Year 11. Years 12 and 13 will be introduced soon and will offer the Cambridge International AS and A2 levels. Six new spacious classrooms were developed for the lower primary levels in A new four-story administration and nine classroom building was recently completed, with further expansion underway. This expansion includes 16 classrooms, a multi-purpose gymnasium and covered canteen. ACG International School is a place where sincere relationships, strong qualifications and high professionalism blend together to produce an enduring commitment to, and enjoyment of, learning. Young people who seek to achieve, who relish challenges and who are committed to being the best they possibly can be - deserve the very best we can offer. We look forward to welcoming you to ACG International School Jakarta. Mission Statement ACG International School Jakarta strives to maximise each student s learning potential within a caring and supportive environment. We aim to encourage responsible global citizens who contribute positively to our dynamic world.

3 Our Vision and Values The ACG Way ACG International School Jakarta offers the best of a demanding and academic education, from Kindergarten to Year 11, in an environment where scholarly achievement and understanding of others is valued. It is a school where young people are encouraged and challenged to meet both their academic and personal potential. Our student-focused approach to education has shaped and defined the core values that are central to the School. These are: Learning is the central activity. The School promotes thinking and knowledge, intercultural understanding and respect. A student focus. Assessment of each individual s capabilities forms the basis of skills taught and learning programmes devised. Quality and excellence. Outstanding teaching and sporting facilities encourage inquiry, investigation, exploration and play, both in and out of doors. Committed, trained and caring teachers inspire young people to learn and work in partnership. Respect Respect for and understanding of global citizenship, appreciation of our own and others cultures and traditions are the values promoted in the School. ACG International School Jakarta aims at providing: n Excellent academic outcomes from quality teaching n A superior quality of service Creating Challenges and Choice ACG International School Jakarta provides a dynamic learning environment that helps students to enjoy their studies and inspires them to be lifelong learners. We strive to offer international best practice in all we do to ensure that we prepare our students to achieve in their lives - both now and in the future. A dedicated group of professional educators is committed to creating a school that focuses clearly on the learning needs of its students. The importance of team work, developing a love of learning and active encouragement of the pursuits of excellence and achievement are held in the highest regard. We approach education at a special level where the primary focus is on the needs of the individual student. We personalise the learning experience by tailoring programmes to meet each student s needs and which reflect their ability and prior learning. The curriculum is designed to prepare and challenge young people in a fast-developing global environment. We aim to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who will become creative and independent contributors and leaders in this global community of the 21st century. Opening Minds and Opportunities Our dedication to developing the individual is reflected in our after-school activities. These include a wide range of sporting and cultural opportunities, such as football, swimming, horse riding and arts and craft. Secondary students have the opportunity to attend afternoon homework sessions where they receive individual tuition from the teachers. Students are encouraged to take an active role in school leadership opportunities. The School has an active student council, a school captain and house sports captains. Primary students lead the regular Friday morning assembly where parents are welcome. ACG International School Jakarta is an active member of JASIS (Java Association of Small International Schools), which provides numerous opportunities for our students to compete in a variety of sporting, social and cultural events with students from other international schools. The School provides excellent English language teaching. Students whose first language is not English will be assessed and provided with a suitable course to meet their English needs. ACG International School Jakarta is committed to meeting the needs of fluent speakers who need to progress without hindrance and to separately meet the needs of students who require English language support. All students access Lexia and Reading Plus which are individual online programmes to develop their English skills and comprehension. Our pastoral systems provide active support based on strong ties between family and school. We place high value on ensuring a secure environment in which each student is accepted and understood. Through top quality teaching, wellequipped classrooms, landscaped outdoor areas and a caring environment, ACG International School Jakarta offers a modern, safe and highly stimulating place to learn.

4 Kindergarten and Primary School The experiences of early childhood can shape a child s future. By the time this period is over, children will have formed conceptions of the world around them. Kindergarten helps children acquire essential knowledge, concepts, skills, attitudes and actions that will affect their personal, social and future development, their relationships and their future achievement. The International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme is founded on the following aspirations for children: To grow up as competent and confident learners and communicators, healthy in mind, body and spirit, secure in their sense of belonging and in the knowledge that they make a valued contribution to society. ACG International School Jakarta s Kindergarten encourages children to see learning as both enjoyable and useful and it provides a foundation for future intellectual, social and physical development. There is a strong emphasis on providing a stimulating and engaging learning environment, oral language development and opportunities for thinking, problem-solving and experimenting. The programme also includes opportunities for self-expression and discovery. The learning activities at this early age are designed to build on the children s natural curiosity and inquiry. In addition to the key learning areas of Language, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies, students participate in specialist classes, including Physical Education, Swimming and Music. Experienced teachers and teaching assistants ensure that children have a positive start to learning. ACG International School Jakarta is an Authorized IB World School for the Primary Years Programme (IB PYP). The curriculum has been developed and implemented from Kindergarten to Year 6. Through the IB PYP philosophy, the School is considered to be a community of learners. The IB PYP combines both concept-driven and skills-based learning and is designed for the international environment. The IB PYP provides a strong framework for Language, Mathematics, Social Studies and Science skills. It focuses on the total growth of the developing child, encompassing social, physical, emotional and cultural needs in addition to academic development. The PYP draws on research and best practice from a range of national systems with a wealth of knowledge and experience from international schools to create a relevant, engaging, challenging and significant educational framework for all children. The IB PYP aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. IB Learner Profile Aims of the IB PYP are expressed as a series of desired attributes and dispositions that characterise successful students. IB learners strive to be: n Inquirers n Knowledgeable n Thinkers n Principled n Open-minded n Communicators n Caring n Risk-takers n Balanced n Reflective

5 Kindergarten to Year 6 The Essential Elements of the Curriculum The diagram below illustrates the organisation of our curriculum based around the student learner who is situated at the centre of the model as well as the subjects to be taught. At the centre of the diagram is the inquiring learner. Students should understand important concepts, develop a broad range of skills, adopt positive attitudes to learning and act responsibly, based on their learning. How we organise ourselves Sharing the planet Personal, social & physical education Actions Science & technology Languages Concepts Attitudes Who we are Skills Social studies Mathematics Where we are in place and time At the heart of the Primary Years Programme philosophy is a commitment to inquiry as an ideal vehicle for learning. These subject areas are guided by a series of organising themes that inquire into the following: n Who we are n How the world works n Sharing the planet n Where we are in place and time n How we express ourselves n How we organise ourselves Together these subject areas elicit ideas of local and global significance and reveal commonalities that all people share no matter what their backgrounds are or where they live. ACG International School Jakarta provides an excellent base for future development and learning. It is a stimulating and productive environment where the teamwork between teachers and students develops a positive work ethic and a lifelong love of learning. Students from Year 4 to Year 10 participate in the International Schools Assessment each February which evaluates their knowledge of Literacy and Numeracy comprehension. Each student receives an Individual Report Card which benchmarks them against international students at hundreds of schools across Asia. Arts How the world works How we express ourselves The six Primary Years Programme subject areas are: n Languages n Social Studies n The Arts n Mathematics n Science and Technology n Personal Social and Physical Education

6 Secondary School Years 7 to 11 Middle and Senior School The Middle School Years aim to extend the inquiry-based approach that the IB PYP offers while also preparing the students for the challenges and demands of the University of Cambridge International Lower secondary curriculum. In addition, we strive to make the programme relevant to our culturally diverse student body. Enthusiastic and highly skilled teachers ensure that students continue to build on their previous achievements. Classroom time is valued and used effectively. The teaching method ensures individual attention from teachers as well as the opportunity for all to participate fully in interactive class work, such as discussions and debates. Learning at ACG International School Jakarta is characterised by enjoyment and discovery. A clear focus on academic work teaches students that nothing of value is achieved without energy, commitment and effort. All students are challenged to set goals for themselves. Extension activities are in place to challenge, accelerate and enrich able students. The Student Learner Profile is continued and valued throughout secondary schooling. In the Middle School Years, the broad-based curriculum provides an excellent foundation for study at senior secondary levels. Year 9 students sit the international Checkpoint Examinations in Mathematics, English and Science. These examinations give an objective measure of student performance and are internationally benchmarked. A strong focus on language, literature and numeracy is a feature of the School. Well-equipped laboratories provide an ideal setting for stimulating science lessons and humanities subjects enable students to learn more about their world and the events that have shaped it. Information Technology is used extensively in all curriculum areas, while specialist teachers in Art, Music and Physical Education allow students to enjoy experiences that will last a lifetime. University of Cambridge International Examinations At senior level, ACG International School Jakarta offers the Cambridge International Examinations. The IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) is a two-year programme which begins in Year 10. Able students may sit IGCSE papers at the end of the first year. University of Cambridge International Examinations is one of the world s leading providers of international assessments. Cambridge International is part of Cambridge Assessment, which is a department of the world-renowned University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom. Cambridge Assessment has developed and promoted qualifications around the world for 150 years and has seen the need for internationally recognised qualifications continue to grow. Cambridge International was formally established in 1998 to provide high quality, leading edge qualifications that meet the ongoing demands of educators and employers the world over. Today, Cambridge International provides international courses, examinations and qualifications to over 160 different countries. Bright Minds, Bright Future Cambridge International qualifications offer: n Flexibility: Students may choose the Cambridge International Examinations level of their study to suit their ability n Rigour: Demanding courses that stretch all students n International Benchmarking: International qualifications that benchmark students results against the best in the world n Portability: Cambridge International qualifications are accepted and recognised by universities, education providers and employers across the globe. For more information, please visit The secondary students are supported to make decisions for their next learning experience and we carefully support their transition by working closely with their parents as partners. ACG International School Jakarta offers its students learning opportunities abroad through academic study pathways at ACG Schools in New Zealand.

7 TO KEMANG REPUBLIKA CILANDAK TOWN SQUARE (CITOS) To Cilandak JI. ANTASARI JI. AMPERA RAYA JI. R. HARSONO To Ragunan Zoo ACG (TAMAN MARGASATWA) JI. WARUNG JATI BARAT RAGUNAN UNDERPASS PEJATEN VILLAGE JI. RAGUNAN RAYA ACG INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL JI. LINGKAR LUAR SELATAN JI. JATI PADANG ACG International School Jakarta JI Warung Jati Barat (Taman Margasatwa) No. 19 Ragunan, South Jakarta PHONE: Find us on: Come and see how good school can be! As at May 2012, every effort was made to present accurate information in this publication. ACG International School Jakarta reserves the right to change information without notice where this is considered necessary or desirable.