SMP · Grades 7–9

Lower Secondary

The years that build independence.

A complete start, at every stage

In Grade 7, families choose between two programmes: the Cambridge class, which follows Cambridge Lower Secondary Stage 7, or the National class. Grades 8 and 9 follow the national programme, Kurikulum Merdeka. Every classroom uses Chromebooks.

Grades
7 – 9
Grade 7
Cambridge or National class
Grades 8–9
National · Kurikulum Merdeka
Accreditation
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Programmes

Two programmes at this level

Cambridge

Cambridge Lower Secondary

Typically ages 11–14 · Stages 7–9Grade 7 Cambridge class = Stage 7

A natural step on from Cambridge Primary, with English, Mathematics and Science at its core. Cambridge Lower Secondary has three stages (7, 8 and 9); at Tiara Kasih it is currently offered in the Grade 7 Cambridge class.

How progress is measured

Classroom assessment and Cambridge Lower Secondary Progression Tests show strengths and next steps during the year.

[Plan: when Stages 8–9 and later Cambridge stages will be offered]

About the Cambridge programme
National · Kurikulum Merdeka

Kurikulum Merdeka · Phase D

National programmeGrade 7 National class, Grades 8–9

The national curriculum for Grades 7 to 9, taught through deep learning (pembelajaran mendalam) with co-curricular projects and the eight dimensions of the national graduate profile.

How progress is measured

School assessment and report cards; Grade 9 students take the national Tes Kemampuan Akademik (TKA).

About the national programme

Learning with Chromebooks

Digital tools in every classroom for research, projects and collaboration, taught responsibly.

Two ways to start Grade 7

The Cambridge class studies English, Mathematics, Science, ICT and Social Studies the Cambridge way, in English; the National class follows Kurikulum Merdeka. Both share the same values, retreat and activities.

Retreat, Live In and leadership

A Grade 7 retreat, the Live In programme and OSIS Leadership Camp grow faith, empathy and responsibility.

What students learn

Subjects

About the programme

Grade 7 Cambridge class (periods/week)

  • English as a Second Language* (6)
  • Mathematics (6)
  • Science (6)
  • ICT (2)
  • Social Studies (2)
  • Mandarin (4)

Grade 7, both classes

  • Religion
  • Bahasa Indonesia
  • Pancasila / Civics
  • PE (PJOK)
  • Counselling
  • Culinary
  • Scouts (Pramuka)
  • Clubs

National class & Grades 8–9 (Kurikulum Merdeka)

  • Religion
  • Pancasila
  • Bahasa Indonesia
  • Mathematics
  • Science (IPA)
  • Social Studies (IPS)
  • English
  • PE (PJOK)
  • Informatics
  • Arts
  • Mandarin

* Taught by a local teacher and a native speaker together.

Beyond lessons

More to discover

  • Band, modern dance, Japanese, photography, science, painting, mathematics, DigiPlus
  • Junior DBL and futsal with the TIKA Royals
  • OSIS from Grade 7
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