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spcode = "Sekolah Global Indo-Asia (SGIA) was founded in 2000 to serve the educational needs of the children of the national and international community living in and around Batam, Indonesia. SGIA is a nonsectarian, non-profit coeducational day school, enrolling students in Pre-School through Year 13 (from 2 to 18 years of age). It is a caring, secure environment in which students can develop the skills, confidence and creativity that will help them succeed academically.
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spcode = spcode + "SGIA is a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme.
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spcode = spcode + "SGIA is a Cambridge University Examinations centre, and the school uses the scope and sequence documents for English, Mathematics and Science from the Cambridge International Primary Programme for children aged 5-11, from the Cambridge Checkpoint Programme for students aged 12-14, and from the Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 14-16.
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spcode = spcode + "The language of instruction is both English and Indonesian, with Mandarin being offered as an additional language. Students learn English, Mathematics, Social Studies and Science in English.
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spcode = spcode + "Students at all levels study Art, Music, Physical Education and Information Technology.
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scontent.innerHTML = spcode + "SGIA teachers and administrators come from Indonesia, the Philippines, Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States. These teachers and administrators partake in regular and sustained professional development to learn about and implement modern approaches to learning.
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spcode = spcode + "Sekolah Global Indo-Asia's mission is to foster a life-long love of learning in order to develop competent, respectful, compassionate and knowledgeable students who have the confidence and integrity to fulfil their dreams, strive for the betterment of mankind, and achieve their full potential as responsible world citizens.
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spcode = spcode + "Sekolah Global Indo-Asia (SGIA) places the students at the centre of the teaching-learning process, embraces the diversity of its students, parents, teachers and non-teaching staff and explores the opportunities to respect and learn from a variety of cultures, attitudes, beliefs and experiences. The school ensures the integration of best research and practices from different national curricula.
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scontent.innerHTML = spcode + "SGIA aims to provide a comprehensive and balanced programme that focuses on acquiring a wide range of significant knowledge, developing essential skills, fostering positive attitudes and providing opportunities for meaningful action and social service.
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stitle.innerHTML = "> Headmaster's Message";
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spcode = spcode + ' On behalf of the Sekolah Global Indo-Asia (SGIA) I would like to welcome you to our website. I hope you find it useful and reflective of the warm spirit that exists at our school. ';
spcode = spcode + ' SGIA is a relatively new school, with impressive facilities and a shared commitment for excellence. SGIA is implementing changes which will allow the school to be one of the few in Indonesia to be considered of international standard. ';
spcode = spcode + ' SGIA is in the process of implementing the International Baccalaureate Primary years programme and we expect to be authorized in June 2009. In addition, to provide a consistency of learning and standards throughout the school, the school ';
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spcode = spcode + ' has recently been authorized as a Cambridge Examinations Centre, allowing us to offer their curriculum standards in English, Mathematics and Science from Year 2-11. We offer the Cambridge IGCSE (GCE-O levels) in Years 10 & 11.
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spcode = spcode + ' SGIA offers a bilingual Indonesian and English education for Indonesian students, and also provides for international students who speak English.
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scontent.innerHTML = spcode + ' This is an exciting time for the school, with many new developments in learning and experiences for students. I am very happy to be working with such a dedicated and hard working team. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions about the school.
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stitle.innerHTML = "> Facilities";
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spcode = spcode + " SGIA has modern purpose built facilities and spacious grounds. There are currently three sections to the school, an Early Childhood Centre, a Primary building and a temporary Secondary section. ";
spcode = spcode + "The Early Childhood Centre has 8 spacious classrooms, a multi purpose room, a large veranda and playground. This environment is designed for children aged 2-5, and is separate from the rest of the school. ";
spcode = spcode + "The Primary building has 32 classrooms, including music, art, science and IT laboratories. This building, on two floors has an open air courtyard in the centre. ";
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spcode = spcode + "The temporary Secondary facility is on one floor with 12 classrooms, including science and IT laboratories.
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spcode = spcode + "The school has a large covered gymnasium and a large canteen area. Both areas are covered but open to the fresh air.
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scontent.innerHTML = spcode + "The school has a large grassed soccer pitch, and a smaller grassed area for other ball sports.
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spcode = spcode + " SGIA offers many activities for students to enjoy, giving them opportunities to follow their passions and interests and to develop physical and mental balance. ";
spcode = spcode + "This year, primary students enjoy a range of sporting activities at lunchtime, including volleyball, badminton, soccer, basketball and other ball sports. ";
spcode = spcode + "After school, all students from Year 2-13 have options for extra curricular activities including soccer, volleyball, basketball, kickball, karate, aikido, dance, art, violin, choir and piano. ";
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stitle.innerHTML = "> Other Documents";
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All documents above are in PDF file format.
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spcode = "ADMISSION CRITERIA
SGIA accepts students from diverse school backgrounds, with a range of academic abilities. However, the school reserves the right to refuse admission to students whose educational or physical needs cannot be well served by the school, or to those with references indicating that their enrolment may be detrimental to the school.
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spcode = spcode + "ADMISSIONS TEST
Students applying for places in Year 2-13 will be given an admissions test in English and Mathematics. The Principals will oversee the testing and conduct interviews with applicants. The principal and designated teachers will make the decision to accept or decline students.
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spcode = spcode + "APPLICATION AND WAITING LIST
A completed application includes the application forms, proof of age, proof of medical insurance, and proof of immunizations, previous school records and a completed reference form from the previous school. Upon enrolment, all new students must provide evidence that they have had a recent medical examination; a Doctor’s Statement is required. There must be evidence of either a valid vaccination against tuberculosis or a recent negative TB test, and a valid polio vaccination.
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"A completed SGIA application includes:
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"- A Registration Form
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"- A Medical Information Form
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"- Three (3) years of academic records (if you are a mid-year applicant, include current academic reports)
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"- Copy of information page of passport or identification papers
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"- Evidence of recent medical check-up (last 6 months)
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"- Up to date vaccinations including either valid immunization against or recent negative test for TB and polio. Please fill in medical form with additional information
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We will only process applications once all the relevant documents have been received by the administration office.
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spcode = spcode + "ENGLISH PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS
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"Admission to Year 2-6: Applicants must be able to speak and understand English. For Year 5-7, applicants must have skills in reading and writing in English.
Admission to Year 7-8: Students will be required to have sufficient verbal/listening proficiency in English to follow instruction and most explanation in the classroom. Students must be able to express their ideas in written English and read with comprehension at least as high as the Year 7 level. An English language test will be required as a component of the enrolment application.
Admission to Year 9-10: Students will be required to have sufficient verbal/listening proficiency in English to follow instruction and explanation in the classroom and to productively engage in class discussions. Students must be able to express their ideas in written English and read with comprehension at least as high as the Year 7 level. An English language test will be required as a component of the enrolment application.
Admission to Year 11-13: Students will be required to have sufficient proficiency in English (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) to function at the year level to which they apply. An English language test will be required as a component of the enrolment application.
Once accepted, parents might need to arrange for private tutoring to help their child(ren) to improve their English proficiency and to enable them to be successful in their coursework.
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"The school reserves the right to waive any enrolment application requirement, subject to the approval of the Headmaster.
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spcode = spcode + "INITIAL PLACEMENT
The school reserves the right to place students at the most appropriate year level. This decision by the administration is based upon careful consideration of the student’s age, previous educational history and records, and references. All initial placements are tentative and in rare cases it may be necessary to adjust the placement after a few weeks. Such decisions are made on the basis of the overall developmental level of the student, not solely on the basis of academic skill levels. Students arriving from schools operating on a Southern Hemisphere academic calendar may be placed back a partial year. For example, if they joined us in January after completing Grade 2, they would be initially placed in Grade 2. After a three-week trial period, the Principal would make a decision to keep them at that level or to move them up a year.
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spcode = spcode + "MEDICAL RECORDS
Upon admission or re-enrolment, every registered student must submit a Medical Record. Upon admission, and every second year thereafter, every registered student must undergo a complete medical examination and submit a Doctor’s Statement to the administration. Every student must either be tested regularly for tuberculosis or vaccinated against TB. The doctor’s statement should indicate that one of these precautions has been taken. Polio vaccinations must be up to date.
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scontent.innerHTML = spcode + "SPECIAL NEEDS
Parents are expected to inform the school at the time of application if their student has been receiving any special help in their previous school. The resources of SGIA and Batam are limited in their ability to accommodate students with special needs. If parents suspect their student may have difficulty, they should discuss this with the Principal at the time of application. If it is determined that a student cannot succeed in the school’s regular academic program, the student will not be permitted to re-enrol the following school year. If after enrolling the student the school discovers that the student has learning needs or unacceptable behaviour, the student will not be allowed to re-enrol, and in exceptional cases may be withdrawn from the school during the school year.
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spcode = "In assessing teacher qualifications for potential employment at our school the following criteria are considered.
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spcode = spcode + "An initial degree in a general or specific subject area. Preference is given to the following academic training:
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"Primary School, A teaching degree in elementary / primary education or a degree in the area of specialization with an education certification. PYP training and experience is preferred
Secondary School, A degree in the subject area(s), and teacher certification required. IGCSE and/or A Level training and experience is preferred. Training in a second discipline will be highly regarded
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spcode = spcode + "In addition, the following criteria are also considered:
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"At least two years of successful full-time experience at an accredited primary or secondary school
Demonstrates superior knowledge of subject area and can teach the subject at an appropriate level
Demonstrates a knowledge and understanding of current best practices in education
Demonstrates an understanding of and ability to work with EAL (or limited English proficiency) students in the regular classroom
Communicates effectively and positively as a team member as well as with parents in the community
Demonstrates a history of flexibility and adaptability to new situations
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stitle.innerHTML = "> Opportunities";
spcode = "Current openings for July 2009
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"- Nursery Teacher (2-3 year old)
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"- Preschool Teacher
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"- Kindergarten Teacher
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"- Physical Education Early Childhood (2-6 year old)
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"- Lower Primary Teacher
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"- Music General Music Elementary
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"- Science-Grade 9 & 10 IGCSE Combined Science + Grade 8 General Science
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"- ICT Elementary Computer lab Teacher
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spcode = "SGIA is an English and Indonesian bilingual school.
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spcode = spcode + "The Primary school has two sections, the Early Childhood Centre and the Primary School. The Early Childhood Centre has two half day sections for PK, K1 and K2, and classes are offered in the morning or afternoon. The Primary school has two full day sections for 5 year olds through Year 6. All Primary students have classes in art, music, physical education and Mandarin. Information technology is taught as part of the classroom instruction.
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spcode = spcode + "PK through Year 3 classes have 2 homeroom teachers, one English speaking teacher and one bilingual (Indonesian/English) teacher. Our approach to bilingual education is to introduce and use language in natural contexts, and to develop language skills by interacting with people and materials.
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spcode = spcode + "Year 4-6 have an English speaking homeroom teacher who teaches English, Mathematics and the units of inquiry, which include science and social studies. Other teachers include Indonesian (offered for native and second language speakers), and units of inquiry in Indonesian.
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scontent.innerHTML = spcode + "The school day begins at 07:50 and finishes at 15:00. After school activities are offered from 15:00 to 16:00.
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spcode = 'The Primary School is implementing the International Baccalaureate Organization Primary Years Programme, and currently has candidate status.
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spcode = spcode + "SGIA uses the scope and sequence from the Cambridge International Primary Programme for English, Mathematics and Science.
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spcode = spcode + "Children at all levels study six transdisciplinary units per year, which include science, social studies, civics, as well as applications of language and mathematics.
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spcode = spcode + "The SGIA curriculum covers all of the Indonesian basic competencies.
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spcode = "SGIA is an English and Indonesian bilingual school.
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spcode = spcode + "In years 7 - 11 most subjects are taught in English. Currently in the final two years (Year 12 & 13) Indonesian is the main language of instruction as the students prepare for the UAN examinations.
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spcode = spcode + "In years 7 - 9 students follow the University of Cambridge International Lower Secondary Programme for English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
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spcode = spcode + "In year 7 students receive special preparation for the UAN exams in Matematika and Sains.
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spcode = spcode + "In years 10 & 11 we offer the University of Cambridge International General Certificate of Education (IGCSSE).
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spcode = spcode + "In years 11 the students receive special preparation for the UAN exams in Matematika and Sains.
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spcode = spcode + "Secondary students also take classes in art, music, physical education, Mandarin and Information Technology.
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spcode = spcode + "The SGIA curriculum also covers all of the Indonesian basic competencies at each level.
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spcode = spcode + "The school has laboratories for the Sciences and Information Technology.
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spcode = spcode + "The school day begins at 07:30 and finishes at 15:00 except on Fridays when the school ends for students at 14:00. After school activities are offered from 15:00 to 16:00.
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scontent.innerHTML = spcode + "Activities for the Secondary students include art, music, basketball, volleyball, soccer and educational support classes.
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