Our vision is to empower students as empathetic and adaptive global citizens. We create a diverse community that values all perspectives and inspires lifelong learning and leadership for global betterment.
Our vision is to empower students as empathetic and adaptive global citizens. We create a diverse community that values all perspectives and inspires lifelong learning and leadership for global betterment.
Alongside their qualifications and experiences, Surabaya European School’s teachers have the qualities needed to support and inspire students in a high performing international school. These include enthusiasm, independence, resilience, adaptability and a sense of humour. From Montessori school, Primary School and Secondary school these characteristics all contribute to the caring, supportive environment and community that encourages each students to explore and develop their potential in their own way.
Educating Global Citizens
Our consistent focus for students is on high academic standards, essential life skills and a sense of responsibility to the community all within the framework of a ‘family like’ atmosphere. We also ensure that each student receives the educational support they need while being challenged to extend themselves according to their individual potential.
As an international school we pride ourselves on the family atmosphere and culturally diverse community we have created here in Surabaya. We make a conscious effort to hold events that offer our community the opportunity to come together in wide range of sporting, artistic, intellectual and cultural activities. In addition to cultivating a sense of belonging, this allows our students to explore their creativity and imagination and gain confidence in expressing themselves.
We tailor our support and guidance for each student to explore their potential
4 Languages Delivered
In addition to our English based curriculum, we offer Bahasa, Chinese and French lessons.
Specialist Teachers
Subject specialist teachers with an average of 15 years experience teaching Maths, Science, Humanities and Languages
Small Class Sizes
SES has a 1:8 teacher to student ratio.
Personalised Education
We tailor our support and guidance for each student to explore their potential
4 Languages Delivered
In addition to our English based curriculum, we offer Bahasa, Chinese and French lessons.
Specialist Teachers
Subject specialist teachers with an average of 15 years experience teaching Maths, Science, Humanities and Languages
Our Community
SES celebrates the sporting, cultural, social and charitable activities of our school community. Providing our students with opportunities for fitness, sport, artistic expression as well as a supportive social environment is a very important part of their holistic development. We appreciate the extensive efforts of our teachers and parents in providing a well-rounded experience. Check out our Instagram feed…
Expanding our scientific toolkit and aiming for absolute precision! 🧲📏
Following their brilliant success in building DIY forcemeters. This time, they upgraded to professional, standardised forcemeters to thoroughly investigate the exact amount of force required to lift and move various heavy classroom objects.
Through these fantastic hands-on experiments, the children carefully compared the reliability and accuracy of the standardised equipment with their very own creations. Most importantly, they were introduced to a brand new scientific concept: learning that we officially measure force using Newtons (N)!
From choosing different classroom objects to taking turns using the forcemeter, our young learners demonstrated phenomenal teamwork and brilliant observational skills💡🔬
Expanding our scientific toolkit and aiming for absolute precision! 🧲📏
Following their brilliant success in building DIY forcemeters. This time, they upgraded to professional, standardised forcemeters to thoroughly investigate the exact amount of force required to lift and move various heavy classroom objects.
Through these fantastic hands-on experiments, the children carefully compared the reliability and accuracy of the standardised equipment with their very own creations. Most importantly, they were introduced to a brand new scientific concept: learning that we officially measure force using Newtons (N)!
From choosing different classroom objects to taking turns using the forcemeter, our young learners demonstrated phenomenal teamwork and brilliant observational skills💡🔬
✨ Open Enrolment 2026–2027 is now underway at Surabaya European School!
We provide a seamless and exceptional educational pathway, from our nurturing Montessori early years to the globally recognised Cambridge curricula, right through to our rigorous Secondary programmes. Within our vibrant, inclusive community of 17 nationalities, we foster a warm, family-like environment where every child feels safe, respected, and deeply supported. Application Deadline: 30 June 2026
Be part of a welcoming school community that shapes empathetic, confident, and highly adaptable global citizens. 💙
📚 Shape your child’s brilliant future with us today! Tap the link in our bio or scan the QR code for more information.
✨ Open Enrolment 2026–2027 is now underway at Surabaya European School!
We provide a seamless and exceptional educational pathway, from our nurturing Montessori early years to the globally recognised Cambridge curricula, right through to our rigorous Secondary programmes. Within our vibrant, inclusive community of 17 nationalities, we foster a warm, family-like environment where every child feels safe, respected, and deeply supported. Application Deadline: 30 June 2026
Be part of a welcoming school community that shapes empathetic, confident, and highly adaptable global citizens. 💙
📚 Shape your child’s brilliant future with us today! Tap the link in our bio or scan the QR code for more information.
Kicking off our brand new topic with an absolutely brilliant entry point! ⚡️🧲
To truly understand how forces make things move, our young learners became engineers for the day. Using simple everyday materials like cardboard, rubber bands, and paper clips, they successfully constructed their very own working forcemeters.
Through this incredibly fun and highly engaging activity, the students learnt exactly how to measure the strength of different ‘pull’ forces in real-time.
A magnificent effort from our brilliant Year 3 scientists! 💡📏
Kicking off our brand new topic with an absolutely brilliant entry point! ⚡️🧲
To truly understand how forces make things move, our young learners became engineers for the day. Using simple everyday materials like cardboard, rubber bands, and paper clips, they successfully constructed their very own working forcemeters.
Through this incredibly fun and highly engaging activity, the students learnt exactly how to measure the strength of different ‘pull’ forces in real-time.
A magnificent effort from our brilliant Year 3 scientists! 💡📏
Stepping back in time to the magnificent age of the dinosaurs! 🦕🌋
Our inquisitive Year 3 students have been embarking on a thrilling prehistoric adventure for their latest IPC (International Primary Curriculum) unit. They travelled millions of years into the past to thoroughly investigate the fascinating Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods.
The children did a brilliant job learning how to identify the unique land features of each distinct era and understanding exactly how long ago these incredible creatures roamed the Earth. To bring their learning to life, each student chose their absolute favourite dinosaur to research in-depth! They then applied their new knowledge to create wonderful, interactive life-cycle crafts to showcase their findings.
From the mighty T-Rex to the spiked Stegosaurus, our brilliant young palaeontologists are thoroughly enjoying this roar-some topic! 🦖✨
What is your favourite dinosaur? Let us know in the comments below! 👇
Stepping back in time to the magnificent age of the dinosaurs! 🦕🌋
Our inquisitive Year 3 students have been embarking on a thrilling prehistoric adventure for their latest IPC (International Primary Curriculum) unit. They travelled millions of years into the past to thoroughly investigate the fascinating Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods.
The children did a brilliant job learning how to identify the unique land features of each distinct era and understanding exactly how long ago these incredible creatures roamed the Earth. To bring their learning to life, each student chose their absolute favourite dinosaur to research in-depth! They then applied their new knowledge to create wonderful, interactive life-cycle crafts to showcase their findings.
From the mighty T-Rex to the spiked Stegosaurus, our brilliant young palaeontologists are thoroughly enjoying this roar-some topic! 🦖✨
What is your favourite dinosaur? Let us know in the comments below! 👇
This week, our inquisitive Year 5 students headed to the Science Lab to conduct a fascinating experiment all about absorbency. Their mission? To investigate and discover exactly which materials hold the most liquid and understand the brilliant science behind why this happens.
Rather than just reading from a textbook, our students engage in active, hands-on learning. Geared up in their lab coats and safety goggles, they practised the complete scientific method—from making initial predictions and following rigorous testing methods, to accurately measuring liquids with graduated cylinders and recording their final data.
Through engaging demonstrations and careful teamwork, they learned that precision, observation, and a fair test are the absolute keys to drawing fantastic scientific conclusions.
A brilliant day of discovery in the lab! What was your absolute favourite science experiment when you were at school? Let us know below! 👇🧪
This week, our inquisitive Year 5 students headed to the Science Lab to conduct a fascinating experiment all about absorbency. Their mission? To investigate and discover exactly which materials hold the most liquid and understand the brilliant science behind why this happens.
Rather than just reading from a textbook, our students engage in active, hands-on learning. Geared up in their lab coats and safety goggles, they practised the complete scientific method—from making initial predictions and following rigorous testing methods, to accurately measuring liquids with graduated cylinders and recording their final data.
Through engaging demonstrations and careful teamwork, they learned that precision, observation, and a fair test are the absolute keys to drawing fantastic scientific conclusions.
A brilliant day of discovery in the lab! What was your absolute favourite science experiment when you were at school? Let us know below! 👇🧪
🏭✨ Taking our learning far beyond the classroom walls!
Our Year 6 students recently embarked on an incredibly insightful field trip to PT Sekar Laut, exploring the dynamic world of food manufacturing and corporate business operations.
This hands-on excursion was a brilliant opportunity for our inquisitive learners to see industry concepts come to life. After gearing up in proper protective equipment, they toured the bustling factory floor to understand the rigorous processes behind large-scale food production and hygiene standards.
A massive thank you to the wonderful team at PT Sekar Laut for hosting us, answering our students’ brilliant questions, and providing such an inspiring learning environment today! 💡📊
🏭✨ Taking our learning far beyond the classroom walls!
Our Year 6 students recently embarked on an incredibly insightful field trip to PT Sekar Laut, exploring the dynamic world of food manufacturing and corporate business operations.
This hands-on excursion was a brilliant opportunity for our inquisitive learners to see industry concepts come to life. After gearing up in proper protective equipment, they toured the bustling factory floor to understand the rigorous processes behind large-scale food production and hygiene standards.
A massive thank you to the wonderful team at PT Sekar Laut for hosting us, answering our students’ brilliant questions, and providing such an inspiring learning environment today! 💡📊
📖✨ Stepping out of the pages and into the classroom!
Our school was transformed into a magnificent realm of imagination as we celebrated World Book Day. From daring pirates and adventurous trainers to beloved storybook heroes, our students showed incredible creativity by dressing up as their absolute favourite characters.
Beyond the fantastic costumes, today was a beautiful reminder of the magical power of storytelling. Reading not only fuels curiosity and creativity but also builds empathy and broadens our perspectives as global citizens. It was truly heartwarming to see the children eagerly sharing their favourite tales and inspiring one another to embark on new literary adventures.
A massive thank you to all the parents for the brilliant effort and dedication put into these wonderful costumes! You helped make this day truly unforgettable. 💛📚
Who is your all-time favourite book character? Let us know in the comments below! 👇
📖✨ Stepping out of the pages and into the classroom!
Our school was transformed into a magnificent realm of imagination as we celebrated World Book Day. From daring pirates and adventurous trainers to beloved storybook heroes, our students showed incredible creativity by dressing up as their absolute favourite characters.
Beyond the fantastic costumes, today was a beautiful reminder of the magical power of storytelling. Reading not only fuels curiosity and creativity but also builds empathy and broadens our perspectives as global citizens. It was truly heartwarming to see the children eagerly sharing their favourite tales and inspiring one another to embark on new literary adventures.
A massive thank you to all the parents for the brilliant effort and dedication put into these wonderful costumes! You helped make this day truly unforgettable. 💛📚
Who is your all-time favourite book character? Let us know in the comments below! 👇
Standing tall in honour of learning and legacy! 🇮🇩✨
Students gathered for a deeply inspiring flag-hoisting ceremony to commemorate National Education Day.
We are incredibly proud of our student leaders who conducted the entire ceremony with such dedication, discipline, and respect. From the clear commands to the flawless unfolding of the Indonesian flag, they beautifully embodied the spirit of confident learners who highly value their local heritage.
We reflect on the timeless vision of Indonesia’s educational pioneers and reaffirm our commitment to empowering every young mind at SES to reach their absolute full potential 📚💡
Standing tall in honour of learning and legacy! 🇮🇩✨
Students gathered for a deeply inspiring flag-hoisting ceremony to commemorate National Education Day.
We are incredibly proud of our student leaders who conducted the entire ceremony with such dedication, discipline, and respect. From the clear commands to the flawless unfolding of the Indonesian flag, they beautifully embodied the spirit of confident learners who highly value their local heritage.
We reflect on the timeless vision of Indonesia’s educational pioneers and reaffirm our commitment to empowering every young mind at SES to reach their absolute full potential 📚💡
🎈✨ Endless smiles, delicious treats, and a beautifully shared cultural celebration!
To mark the special occasion of Children’s Day—a cherished holiday celebrated in Korea and Japan—our amazing parent community prepared an absolutely wonderful surprise for the students. During break time, Playgrounds Were transformed into a vibrant festival of joy!
Our dedicated parents organised a fantastic free bake sale, bringing an incredible array of treats, beautiful fruit platters, and delicious snacks for everyone to enjoy. But the fun certainly did not stop there! They also set up engaging, interactive games that had the children laughing and playing together throughout the break.
Seeing the sheer delight on our students’ faces was truly heartwarming. A massive and heartfelt thank you to all the wonderful parents who generously volunteered their time and effort to make this celebration so incredibly special. Moments like these are a beautiful reminder of how strong, caring, and culturally rich our SES community truly is. 💛🌍
🎈✨ Endless smiles, delicious treats, and a beautifully shared cultural celebration!
To mark the special occasion of Children’s Day—a cherished holiday celebrated in Korea and Japan—our amazing parent community prepared an absolutely wonderful surprise for the students. During break time, Playgrounds Were transformed into a vibrant festival of joy!
Our dedicated parents organised a fantastic free bake sale, bringing an incredible array of treats, beautiful fruit platters, and delicious snacks for everyone to enjoy. But the fun certainly did not stop there! They also set up engaging, interactive games that had the children laughing and playing together throughout the break.
Seeing the sheer delight on our students’ faces was truly heartwarming. A massive and heartfelt thank you to all the wonderful parents who generously volunteered their time and effort to make this celebration so incredibly special. Moments like these are a beautiful reminder of how strong, caring, and culturally rich our SES community truly is. 💛🌍
Expanding our scientific toolkit and aiming for absolute precision! 🧲📏
Following their brilliant success in building DIY forcemeters. This time, they upgraded to professional, standardised forcemeters to thoroughly investigate the exact amount of force required to lift and move various heavy classroom objects.
Through these fantastic hands-on experiments, the children carefully compared the reliability and accuracy of the standardised equipment with their very own creations. Most importantly, they were introduced to a brand new scientific concept: learning that we officially measure force using Newtons (N)!
From choosing different classroom objects to taking turns using the forcemeter, our young learners demonstrated phenomenal teamwork and brilliant observational skills💡🔬
Expanding our scientific toolkit and aiming for absolute precision! 🧲📏
Following their brilliant success in building DIY forcemeters. This time, they upgraded to professional, standardised forcemeters to thoroughly investigate the exact amount of force required to lift and move various heavy classroom objects.
Through these fantastic hands-on experiments, the children carefully compared the reliability and accuracy of the standardised equipment with their very own creations. Most importantly, they were introduced to a brand new scientific concept: learning that we officially measure force using Newtons (N)!
From choosing different classroom objects to taking turns using the forcemeter, our young learners demonstrated phenomenal teamwork and brilliant observational skills💡🔬
✨ Open Enrolment 2026–2027 is now underway at Surabaya European School!
We provide a seamless and exceptional educational pathway, from our nurturing Montessori early years to the globally recognised Cambridge curricula, right through to our rigorous Secondary programmes. Within our vibrant, inclusive community of 17 nationalities, we foster a warm, family-like environment where every child feels safe, respected, and deeply supported. Application Deadline: 30 June 2026
Be part of a welcoming school community that shapes empathetic, confident, and highly adaptable global citizens. 💙
📚 Shape your child’s brilliant future with us today! Tap the link in our bio or scan the QR code for more information.
✨ Open Enrolment 2026–2027 is now underway at Surabaya European School!
We provide a seamless and exceptional educational pathway, from our nurturing Montessori early years to the globally recognised Cambridge curricula, right through to our rigorous Secondary programmes. Within our vibrant, inclusive community of 17 nationalities, we foster a warm, family-like environment where every child feels safe, respected, and deeply supported. Application Deadline: 30 June 2026
Be part of a welcoming school community that shapes empathetic, confident, and highly adaptable global citizens. 💙
📚 Shape your child’s brilliant future with us today! Tap the link in our bio or scan the QR code for more information.
Kicking off our brand new topic with an absolutely brilliant entry point! ⚡️🧲
To truly understand how forces make things move, our young learners became engineers for the day. Using simple everyday materials like cardboard, rubber bands, and paper clips, they successfully constructed their very own working forcemeters.
Through this incredibly fun and highly engaging activity, the students learnt exactly how to measure the strength of different ‘pull’ forces in real-time.
A magnificent effort from our brilliant Year 3 scientists! 💡📏
Kicking off our brand new topic with an absolutely brilliant entry point! ⚡️🧲
To truly understand how forces make things move, our young learners became engineers for the day. Using simple everyday materials like cardboard, rubber bands, and paper clips, they successfully constructed their very own working forcemeters.
Through this incredibly fun and highly engaging activity, the students learnt exactly how to measure the strength of different ‘pull’ forces in real-time.
A magnificent effort from our brilliant Year 3 scientists! 💡📏
Stepping back in time to the magnificent age of the dinosaurs! 🦕🌋
Our inquisitive Year 3 students have been embarking on a thrilling prehistoric adventure for their latest IPC (International Primary Curriculum) unit. They travelled millions of years into the past to thoroughly investigate the fascinating Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods.
The children did a brilliant job learning how to identify the unique land features of each distinct era and understanding exactly how long ago these incredible creatures roamed the Earth. To bring their learning to life, each student chose their absolute favourite dinosaur to research in-depth! They then applied their new knowledge to create wonderful, interactive life-cycle crafts to showcase their findings.
From the mighty T-Rex to the spiked Stegosaurus, our brilliant young palaeontologists are thoroughly enjoying this roar-some topic! 🦖✨
What is your favourite dinosaur? Let us know in the comments below! 👇
Stepping back in time to the magnificent age of the dinosaurs! 🦕🌋
Our inquisitive Year 3 students have been embarking on a thrilling prehistoric adventure for their latest IPC (International Primary Curriculum) unit. They travelled millions of years into the past to thoroughly investigate the fascinating Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods.
The children did a brilliant job learning how to identify the unique land features of each distinct era and understanding exactly how long ago these incredible creatures roamed the Earth. To bring their learning to life, each student chose their absolute favourite dinosaur to research in-depth! They then applied their new knowledge to create wonderful, interactive life-cycle crafts to showcase their findings.
From the mighty T-Rex to the spiked Stegosaurus, our brilliant young palaeontologists are thoroughly enjoying this roar-some topic! 🦖✨
What is your favourite dinosaur? Let us know in the comments below! 👇
