Academics

A Cambridge education with a Christian heart

Tiara Kasih is a registered Cambridge International School (ID456). We integrate the national curriculum with the Cambridge International Curriculum, taught in English, through project-based learning, active learning and non-academic development.

Cambridge pathway

From Early Years to A Level

Cambridge International SchoolCambridge Early Years Centre

Primary and SMP offer both Cambridge and National classes. Here is how the Cambridge stages map to Indonesian grades.

1Stage

Cambridge Early Years

KBB – TK B (EY1–3)

2Stage

Cambridge Primary

SD Grades 1–6 · Teacher observation Checkpoint at Grade 6

3Stage

Cambridge Lower Secondary

SMP Grades 7–8 · Checkpoint at Grade 8

4Stage

Cambridge Upper Secondary (IGCSE)

Grades 9–10 · IGCSE examination at Grade 10

5Stage

Cambridge Advanced (AS & A Level)

SMA Grades 11–12 · Planned from academic year 2029/2030

Programme & subject overview

What students learn at each stage

Mandarin is taught as an additional foreign language throughout, and all mandatory national subjects are taught in line with Indonesia’s current national curriculum.

Early Years Program

Toddler & Early Years 1 to 3

  • Spirituality & Christian values
  • Personal, Social & Emotional Development (PSED)
  • Physical Development
  • Creative Expression
  • From Early Years 2: Communication, Language & Literacy (ESL)*, Mathematics, Understanding the World (Science)

Primary Program

Grade 1 to 6

  • English as a Second Language*
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Art & Music
  • Information & Communications Technology (ICT)

Lower Secondary Program

Grade 7 and Grade 8

  • English as a Second Language*
  • Mathematics
  • Grade 7: Science, Social Studies, ICT, Music
  • Grade 8: Physics, Biology / Chemistry, ICT, Social Studies

Upper Secondary Program

Grade 9 to 10 (IGCSE)

  • English as a Second Language*
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • ICT

Advanced Level Program**

Grade 11 to 12 (AS/A Level)

  • English as a Second Language*
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • and more

* Taught by a local teacher and a native speaker together (2P). ** Available from academic year 2029/2030.

Early Years daily rhythm: Circle Time, Bible Time, Learning Through Play, Body and Movement, Numerical Time. Yearly highlights: National Children’s Day, Independence Day, Christmas and Easter services.

Early Years

Our youngest learners, from Playgroup (KBB) to TK B, follow the Cambridge Early Years curriculum (Early Years 1 to 3), learning through play, exploration and conversation.

  • English as a Second Language (ESL)
  • Mathematics
  • Understanding the World (Science)
  • Christian values planted from day one through prayer, reflection and loving instruction
Levels
KBB – TK B
Campus
TSI · Green Lake City
Accreditation
A (TK)

Primary

Six years of Cambridge Primary alongside the national curriculum. In Grade 1, every lesson has two teachers in the room: a main teacher and an assistant.

  • Cambridge core: English (ESL), Mathematics, Science, ICT, and Global Perspectives from Grade 3
  • 8 English periods a week in the Grade 1 bilingual class, 2 of them with a native-speaking teacher
  • Mandarin, 5 periods a week
  • Religion, Character Building, Art & Music, Bahasa Indonesia, Civics (PKN) and PE (PJOK)
  • Grade 5 retreat for faith and character formation
Grades
1 – 6
Programs
Cambridge & National
Accreditation
A

Lower Secondary

SMP offers Cambridge and National classes. Cambridge students take Lower Secondary in Grades 7–8, sit the Checkpoint at Grade 8, and begin IGCSE in Grade 9. Every classroom uses Chromebooks.

  • Grade 7 Cambridge: English (ESL), Mathematics, Science, ICT, Social Studies, plus Mandarin
  • Religion, Bahasa Indonesia, Civics, PE, Counseling, Culinary, Scouts (Pramuka) and clubs
  • Grade 7 retreat, Live In program and OSIS Leadership Camp
  • Entry to Grade 7 Cambridge from a national-track Grade 6: English and Mathematics tests (minimum 75) and Grade 5 report scores of at least 80 in both
Grades
7 – 9
Programs
Cambridge & National
Accreditation
[–]

Upper Secondary

SMAK Tiara Kasih prepares students for university and for life. Cambridge students sit IGCSE at Grade 10, with AS and A Level planned from 2029/2030.

  • University guidance for state universities (SNBP, SNBT, independent tracks), private universities and study abroad
  • Career Readiness Internship Programme: a two-week internship after graduation, with Ciputra universities and group
  • Maxwell Leadership iLead and Grade 10 retreat
  • Science (IPA) and Social Studies (IPS) streams
Grades
10 – 12
Alumni
1,500+
Accreditation
[–]

A day at Tiara Kasih

What a school day looks like

[07.00]

Arrival and morning devotion

[07.30]

Lessons begin

[09.30]

Break

[12.00]

Lunch

[14.00]

Dismissal (Primary) / clubs

[15.00]

Dismissal (SMP & SMA)

Our teachers

Qualified, caring, and always learning

Teachers know each student by name and need. In Grade 1, every lesson has a main teacher and an assistant, and native-speaking teachers join the English programme.

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  • [Cambridge professional development: workshops, certifications]
  • [Average years of teaching experience]

Why Cambridge

What the Cambridge program gives your child

  • International standardRecognised in more than 160 countries.
  • Academic EnglishMathematics, Science and selected subjects are taught in English, so language grows naturally in an academic context.
  • A global pathwayA foundation for IGCSE, AS and A Level, opening study options in Indonesia and abroad.
  • International certificatesCambridge examinations recognised by schools and universities worldwide.
  • Future-ready skillsCritical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, digital literacy and problem solving.
  • National subjects includedAll required national subjects are still taught, enriched to an international standard.
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