Admissions Checklist

KINDERGARTEN

Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Students

 

All students:

• Completed Application for Admission Form

• Copies of previous and current school reports

• 2 current passport sized photograph of student

 

Indonesian Students / Students from Indonesian Schools:

• Original Birth Certificate (for sighting) and 1 copy for files

• Original Family Registration Card (for sighting) and 1 copy for files

 

International Students:

• Original Passport and KITAS of parent (for sighting) and 1 copy for files

 

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Grade 1 - 6 Students

 

All students:

• Completed Application for Admission Form

• Copies of previous and current school reports

• Copies of any standardized test results

• 2 current passport sized photograph of student

 

Indonesian Students / Students from Indonesian Schools:

• Original Birth Certificate (for sighting) and 1 copy for files

• Original Family Registration Card (for sighting) and 1 copy for files

• Reference Letter from former school 

 

International Students:

• Original Passport and KITAS of one Parent (for sighting) and 1 copy for files

• Original Passport of student and 1 copy for files

• Official School Transcript 

 

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Grade 7 - 9 Students

 

All students:

• Completed Application for Admission Form

• Copies of previous and current school reports

• Copies of any standardized test results

• SWA Student Statement Form

• 2 current passport sized photograph of student

 

Indonesian Students / Students from Indonesian Schools:

• Original Birth Certificate (for sighting) and 1 copy for files

• Original Family Registration Card (for sighting) and 1 copy for files

• Copy of STTB and UNAS results

• Reference Letter from former school

 

International Students:

• Original Passport and KITAS of one Parent (for sighting) and 1 copy for files

• Original Passport of student and 1 copy for files

 

HIGH SCHOOL

Grade 10 - 12 Students

 

All students:

• Completed Application for Admission Form

• Copies of previous and current school reports

• Copies of any standardized test results

• SWA Student Statement Form

• 2 current passport sized photograph of student

 

Indonesian Students / Students from Indonesian Schools:

• Original Birth Certificate (for sighting) and 1 copy for files

• Original Family Registration Card (for sighting) and 1 copy for files

• Copy of STTB and UNAS results

• Reference Letter from former school

 

International Students:

• Original Passport and KITAS of one Parent (for sighting) and 1 copy for files

• Original Passport of student and 1 copy for files

• Official High School Transcript

Admissions Procedures

Sinarmas World Academy (SWA) seeks students who will make the most of our educational offerings and to maintain a co-educational school with a diverse student population.

 

Mission

“Empower our students to reach their full potential and become knowledgeable, confident, caring and responsible global citizens.”

 

Values

• Learner Centered

• Internationally Minded

• Embracing Asia

• Respect

• Family

• Community

 

Class Placement

Placement in Elementary School (Pre-K – Grade 5) is made on the basis of the child’s age as at June 30, prior to the start of the school year as follows:

Grade	Age at June 30
Pre-K	3
K1	4
K2	5
1	6
2	7
3	8
4	9
5	10

 

Placement in Middle School and High School grades is made on the basis of the student’s educational background and their age by June 30, prior to the start of the school year.

 

Class Size

The maximum class size is 24, except Pre-K, K1, K2 where there is a maximum size of 20 students in a class.

 

Expectations

Students must meet academic, English language and behavior expectations to be offered a placement at SWA. This will be assessed through a Placement Interview and testing.

 

Academic Expectations

Students should be able to demonstrate achievement to at least an age appropriate satisfactory standard against international benchmarks.

 

English Language Expectations

Students should be able to demonstrate achievement to the following levels of proficiency.

 

Grade	Minimum Proficiency
PreK - K	No English proficiency required
Grade 1	Gaining English fluency (Moderate) *Limited English will be considered if there is a commitment to extra private English studies
Grade 2 - 3	Gaining English fluency (Moderate)
Grade 4 - 5	Almost fluent as a Second Language Speaker of English (High)
Grade 6 - 12	Proficient in English

 

Learning Support

Limited learning support is available to support students with learning needs to meet grade level expectations.

 

Behavior

Students should demonstrate a positive attitude to learning and interaction with others that reflects respect for oneself, for others and for the environment.

 

Early Childhood Placements

Students for Pre-Kindergarten must turn 3 years old before the end of June of the year they are entering Pre-Kindergarten. Only children who are toilet trained and can demonstrate independence will be accepted. SWA Early Childhood teachers understand the challenges of “separation” and the differing needs of individuals at this age and will support and advise families to assist an easy transition.

 

Offering Placements

SWA views applications holistically when offering places. We take into account the profile of the grade applied for and place students so that diversity and balance within the school is maintained and within the constraints of English language proficiency and class size limitations.

Admissions Process

There are 5 steps in the process of applying and securing a place at Sinarmas World Academy (SWA).

 

1. Application

• Contact SWA - Email, Telephone, Personal Visit

• Complete ‘Preliminary Application Form’

• Available from SWA Admissions Office or website

• Submit ‘Preliminary Application Form’ together with the Registration Fee Rp 500,000

• Admissions Office reviews Preliminary Application

 

2. Interview/assessment for student with Principal/Counselor

• Submit ‘Application for Admission Form’ and supporting documents
(Available from SWA Admissions Office or website)

 

3. Our Offer

• SWA offers a Student Place

 

4. Your Acceptance

• Family accepts Student Place and replies within 72 hours

• Student Place is held

 

5. Payment

• Invoice issued

• Fee payment made by due date

Expectations and Agreements

SWA is a school that places great importance on providing a caring and supportive environment and believes that it is important for all staff, students and parents to model respectful and caring behavior and attitudes.

 

This also extends to a healthy, safe environment and lifestyle and to respect and show courtesy for all support and service staff who are also members of the Sinarmas World Academy community. Students are expected to respect and maintain their own property, that of others and the school. Students are expected to follow schools behavior expectations and the laws of Indonesia including those relating to theft and illegal substances.

 

Student and Parent Expectations and Agreements

As a member of the SWA Community, students and parents should agree to the following expectations:

Attendance and Communication

Students are expected to attend school everyday and participate in required school sponsored field trips and activities.
Students should arrive at school between 7.00am-7.25am each day. If a student cannot attend school due to illness, injury or other reason, the parents are required to notify the school section secretary by phone before 7.30am. This should be followed with a written and signed note from the parent, when the student returns to school. Where a student is returning from an illness/absence, the student and/or parents should meet with his/her teacher to check regarding missed work or assignments.

 

During school hours, no students are permitted to exit the school campus without written permission from the school section Principal. Permission to leave, will only be given after receiving a visit, call or letter from parents explaining the time and reason for student to leave school.

 

Messages from home to students should be conveyed through the school section receptionist. Maids and drivers are not permitted to enter classrooms.

Academic Honesty

SWA encourages students to strive for excellence and to conduct themselves with academic honesty. Personal integrity and mutual trust are of utmost importance.

School Uniform

School uniforms are required to be worn at all times during the school day, except where advised otherwise by the school for special events/excursions. The uniform should be worn as a whole and not supplemented by non-uniform items. Plain black shoes and white socks are required as part of the uniform.

 

Physical Education (PE) uniforms and sports shoes are required to be worn during PE classes and at sporting events. Sports shoes are also required. Shoes with non-marking soles are required in the gymnasium and Sports Center. Uniform fabrics, design details and sports uniforms can be purchased from the school shop.

Physical Appearance

• Students should always be clean, neat and appropriately dressed.
• Hair should be neatly maintained
• Make-up and jewelry should not be worn.

Behavior

All students are expected to behave appropriately within the context of a safe, supportive environment. Where students act outside of their responsibilities and the SWA Expectations, the school will work with students and parents to support appropriate behaviors through applying logical consequences. If students consistently choose not to work within the expectations of the SWA Community, their admission at SWA may be suspended or discontinued.

 

Behavior which is outside of societal expectations or laws is viewed very seriously. These include but are not limited to the use of tobacco, alcohol, chemical substances, illegal drugs, theft and threats to physical and emotional safety. These are outlined in the SWA Behavior Guidelines – Expectations and Consequences.

Transportation

Students who use the school bus service must follow the expectations for being on time at bus stops and for safety and behavior whilst getting on/off and traveling on buses.

Safety

To support SWA to be a safe environment, access and movement around the campus is controlled and monitored. Visitors must abide by the directions of the school’s security and traffic personnel. All parents will be issued with an SWA ID Card and must present it to security personnel when visiting the school.

 

Parents may apply for SWA ID Cards for family members and staff (maids, drivers, baby sitters) who must present it to security personnel and wear it at all times when visiting the school.

 

Baby sitters, maids and drivers should not stay on the school premises, except in the designated car parking/bathroom areas.
Family vehicles must be registered with the school and display a current SWA Vehicle Access Sticker clearly displayed on the windscreen.

 

Students who are picked up by private vehicle should be picked up on time. Where there is an expected delay, parents should contact the school Student Services Manager to advise.