ABOUT THE SCHOOL
YES. The licenses for all education programs have been issued by the Education Office since it started in 2006 until now. All programs are registered and we have a School National ID - NPSN (Nomor Pokok Sekolah Nasional)
All students are registered in the Ministry of Education database, so he/she has a National Student ID - NISN (National Induk Siswa Nasional). The students will take the ANBK (Asesmen Nasional Berbasis Komputer) as regulated by the government.
Sekolah Pelita Bangsa changed the status to become a Collaborative Education Unit - SPK (Satuan Pendidikan Kerjasama) for our Primary, Secondary and Junior College schools. The SPK licenses are issued directly from the Ministry of Education - Republic of Indonesia. With this status, SPB is authorized by the ministry of education to deliver international curriculum to the students. We proudly inform you that we are the first SPK school in Cirebon city since 2014
SPK stands for Satuan Pendidikan Kerjasama (Collaborative Education Unit)
In 2014, the decree of Ministry of Education No. 31/2014 required that all International/National Plus schools must choose to change their status to either a SPK or National school. With a SPK status, the school is allowed to adopt an international curriculum in the learning process. Only 3 subjects in the national curriculum (Bahasa, Religion and Pancasila Civic) need to be taught to our Indonesian students. We collaborate with Cambridge International Assessment as our trusted education partner.
Other schools that did not wish to change their status to SPK, should incorporate a National curriculum.
The list of 501 SPK schools in Indonesia was published in the newspapers, The Jakarta Post and Kompas on September 17th, 2019 to bring public awareness to the number of schools that use a foreign curriculum but are not registered as a SPK school.
SPK Sekolah Pelita Bangsa is the first SPK school in Cirebon since 2014 and became a member of PSSI (Perkumpulan Sekolah SPK di Indonesia) - an organization of SPK schools in Indonesia as well as a member of ANPS (Association of National and Private Schools).
Source: https://setjen.kemdikbud.go.id/setjen/berita-daftar-satuan-pendidikan-kerja-sama-per-november-2017.html
Our Kindergarten, Primary, Secondary and Junior college programs are accredited A (Excellent) from Badan Akreditasi Nasional Sekolah/Madrasah (BAN S/M). This means our education process met 8 rigorous accreditation standards with very satisfactory results.
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We are proud to be a diverse school community in terms of ethnicity, race, religion and even nationalities. As mandated by the government, we teach 5 religion subjects (Islam, Catholic, Christianity, Buddhism and Hinduism). Learning in a diverse environment enables students and staff alike to practice living in harmony. This encompassing environment reflects the Indonesian spirit of “Bhineka Tunggal Ika” (Unity in Diversity)
YES it is. SPB became the first Cambridge International School in Cirebon, back in 2011 with the ID-171. The consistency in using Cambridge curriculum has prepared students to reach remarkable achievements in their educational career and cope with challenges that may rise in the future. Some of our alumni have been accepted in many outstanding colleges and universities worldwide on a scholarship basis.
The curriculum has been widely implemented by more than 10,000 schools in 160 countries worldwide. The qualifications are highly recognized by leading universities and in the marketplace. Moreover, the Cambridge curriculum provides flexibility to be combined with the national curriculum as regulated by the government.
In 2024, SPB is registered as Cambridge Early Years (CEY) centre, offering a CEY program to our Nursery and Kindergarten students. The CEY programme is child-centred and play-based, helping young learners to grow at their own pace and connect their development with the world and people around them. It gives a holistic and balanced curriculum, engaging classroom resources, assessment approaches to measure learners’ progress, and professional development opportunities.
Cambridge Early Years is the first stage of the Cambridge Pathway. By extending the pathway to younger learners, Now SPB offers a full and comprehensive Cambridge program for educational success from age 2 to 19.
Source: https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/why-choose-us/benefits-of-a-cambridge-education/
English is the main language used in the learning process. Bahasa Indonesia and Mandarin are taught and used in the relevant subjects.
Students with Indonesian citizenship are obliged to take the National Examinations in grades 6, 9 and 12 as regulated by Indonesian government. They will receive a national diploma.
Foreign students are not required to take the National Examination.
- All Cambridge examinations are conducted on our campus.
- Cambridge Early Years (CEY) Check Together is conducted each year to our Kindergarten students.
- Cambridge progression tests are conducted in grades 3, 4 and 5.
- Cambridge Primary Checkpoint is conducted in grade 6.
- Cambridge Secondary Checkpoint is conducted in grade 8.
- IGCSE (The International General Certificate of Cambridge Secondary Education) is conducted in grade 10.
- Cambridge A (Advance) Level is conducted in grade 12.
Yes we do. We believe that having educational partners is vital for schools as it fosters a collaborative environment that enhances learning resources and provides educational experience in preparing students for future success.
- Education office in Cirebon and the Ministry of Education - Republic of Indonesia.
- RELO (Regional English Language Officer) US Embassy – to develop English teaching programs in Cirebon and surrounding cities.
- Concordia University, Portland Oregon, USA for Master in Education internship program since 2013.
- Cambridge Assessment International Education since 2011.
- As a regional partner for AIMO (Asia International Mathematical Olympiad)
- Hanban – the official online testing center for HSK (Hanyu Shuipping Kaoshi) since 2018.
- Bank Indonesia – with the BI Corner program in 2019.
- Partnerships with 4 reputable universities, Acharya Institutes, Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology and Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology in India from 2020.
- Partnership with Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) for the undergraduate program in 2022. BIT is one of the most prestigious and influential universities in China.
- IDX (Indonesia Stock Exchange) appointed SPB to provide Investment Gallery (Galeri Investasi) for students and the surrounding community to learn about investment opportunities in the Capital Market.
Our teachers possess a bachelor's degree and experience in their related fields. The in-house training is conducted along with other training programs from the Cambridge Assessment International Education and other institutions in our professional development program. Teachers are a mix of Indonesian and expatriates.
- Students learn coding and digital citizenship from grade 1 onward.
- Each student has a Pelita Bangsa email account.
- Each student has a digital library account for learning resources, research and developing an interest in reading.
- Each student, along with their parents have access to ALMA, which is our electronic platform that allows for enhanced school-home connection, as well as academic and administrative aspects.
- Each secondary and junior college student receives an internet account to use at school and to access digital books.
- School uses the latest learning technology such as smart boards, interactive visualizer, projectors and a variety of online learning platforms.
Our extracurriculars are crafted to be age-appropriate activities for the enjoyment and enrichment of the students. They are geared to developing students' skills based on their interests and needs. The activities are taught by specialists who have experience in the related fields.
We offer a variety of activities from kindergarten to Junior college. Some of the choices* are Robotics, Mandarin, Dancerobics, Coding, Wushu, Ballet, Swimming, Futsal, Magic, Crafts, Violin, Fashion design, Choir, Basketball and more (* may vary based on student’s interest in each academic year)
A club is a forum initiated by secondary and junior college students who have the same interest in a particular area. There is a formal process for the creation of a club, with each club having a teacher as a facilitator, and the students organizing and implementing the activities. Clubs are a wonderful environment for the students to develop their skills in planning, organizing and implementing specific programs.
Some of the clubs* are: Choir, Basketball, Korean Language Club, Business Club, Chess Club, Theater Club, Russian Teaching Club, Empowerment Club and Cyberwiz Club (* may vary based on student’s interest in each academic year)
Homesteads are unique groups in which all Secondary and Junior college students are divided. We have three homesteads named Ciremai, Wayang Golek and Monas. This platform is designed to hone not only leadership skills, but to build comradery through collaboration, communication and competition. Students plan and organize their own homesteads while the teachers help facilitate the groups.
- Early Childhood students will receive School Report Cards.
- Kindergarten students will receive School, National Report Cards and the result of Cambridge Early Years Check Together
- Primary students will receive School Report Cards, National Report Cards and National Certificates, as well as the Cambridge Primary Checkpoint Certificates.
- Secondary students will receive School Report Cards, National Report Cards and National Certificates, Cambridge Secondary Checkpoint Certificates (Grade 8) and Cambridge IGCSE Certificates (Grade 10).
- Junior College students will receive School Report Cards, School Graduation Diplomas, National Report Cards, National Certificates, Cambridge IGCSE Certificates (Grade 10) and Cambridge A Level Certificates (Grade 12).
Our graduates have the opportunity to continue their studies in either public or private schools in Indonesia and abroad.
Our Alumni are pursuing their education in top universities worldwide with many of them receiving substantial scholarships.
SPB alumni started in class 2018 as the first batch of our graduates. The alumni are categorized into: IGCSE Alumni (Grade 10 graduates) and SPB Alumni (Grade 12 graduates).
The IGCSE Alumni were successfully admitted to: King’s College in the UK, Li Po Chun UWC of Hong Kong, and Swiss German University.
SPB Alumni were accepted in top-ranked Universities as well as awarded many prestigious scholarships. Some of the acceptances and scholarships are as follows: Yale NUS Singapore (full scholarship), APU Ritsumeikan Japan (full scholarship), University of Cincinnati - Ohio USA (scholarship), University of Michigan - USA (scholarship), Seton Hall University - New Jersey USA, Pensacola Christian College - Florida USA, Université de Bordeaux France (scholarship), Australia National University, Canberra Australia (scholarship), University of Sydney Australia, Queensland University of Technology - Brisbane Australia (scholarship), Hokkaido University - Japan (scholarship), Kyungsung University - South Korea (scholarship), Australian National University - Australia (scholarship), Massey University - New Zealand Australia, Temple University - Japan (scholarship), Monash University - Australia (scholarship), Xiamen University - Malaysia (scholarship), University of Western Australia - Australia, The University of Sydney - Australia, Singapore Institute of Management - Singapore, Chinese University of Hong-Kong - Hong-Kong (scholarship), University of New South Wales - Australia (scholarship), Edmonds College - US, University of Sunderland - Inggris (scholarship), INTI International University - Malaysia (scholarship), Chung Yuan Christian University - Taiwan (scholarship), Rennes School of Business - France, Institute of Technology Sydney - Australia (scholarship), Universitas Indonesia, Universitas Gajah Mada, Universitas, SAE Institute, President University, Universitas Pelita Harapan (scholarship), Binus University (scholarship), Institut Teknologi Bandung, Xin Ya College - Universitas Tarumanagara (scholarship), Institut Teknologi Harapan Bangsa (scholarship), Prasetya Mulya University, Swiss German University (scholarship), Universitas Multimedia Nusantara, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana, Petra Christian University, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Universitas Diponegoro, Universitas Padjadjaran, Universitas Kristen Maranatha, LaSalle College, Universitas Negeri Semarang.
REGISTRATION AND SCHOLARSHIP
Registration is simply by completing the Enrollment form, submitting required documents and settling the invoice.
It is very important that the Enrollment form is completely filled out for registering in the Online-based National Education system. Incompleteness of information may inhibit the process and may result your child is not register in the national education system.
The online registration is available.
YES. School foundation offers academic and non-academic (Art and Sports) scholarships for Secondary and Junior college applicants. Scholarship application forms should be completed with supporting documents.
Non-academic scholarships are open to students with achievement in regional (provincial) and National level.
The placement test will be conducted for transfer students, if deemed necessary.
The purpose is to indicate his/her capabilities, so the school may place him/her in the right grade. This will help students achieve their best potential in the appropriate grade.
ACHIEVEMENTS
SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENTS
1. In October 2011 - Sekolah Pelita Bangsa met the high educational qualification benchmarks set by Cambridge Assessment International Education and became the first authorized Cambridge International School in Cirebon with ID number 171
2. Each program level from Nursery, Kindergarten, Primary, Secondary and Junior College has been ACCREDITED A from the Badan Akreditasi Nasional Sekolah / Madrasah (BAN-S/M).
3. The school was awarded “The Best Junior High School Award” in the "National" in the 2013 EF English First Indonesia Competition.
4. Our Secondary students received the 2nd Highest average scores in Cirebon in the National Standardized Examination for the academic years 2016-2017 and 2018-2019.
5. Our Junior college students received the 4th Highest average score in Cirebon in the National Standardized Examination (Science stream) for the academic year 2018-2019.
6. Outstanding regional partner Award in recognition of our ongoing contribution and commitment as an authorized testing center of the International Math Olympiad SASMO, SIMOC, AMO, AIMO
7. Authorized online testing center for the HSK (Hanyu Shuipping Kaoshi) exam in Cirebon. HSK is an international standardized test for Mandarin proficiency which is required to apply for a Chinese university application or for work in China.
8. Bank Indonesia – with the BI Corner program in 2019
9. In February 2020, the school signed a Memorandum of Understanding with 4 reputable universities in India, Acharya Institutes, Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology and Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology.
10. Partnership with Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT) for the undergraduate program in 2022. BIT is one of the most prestigious and influential universities in China.
11. IDX (Indonesia Stock Exchange) appointed SPB to provide Investment Gallery (Galeri Investasi) for students and the surrounding community to learn about investment opportunities in the Capital Market.