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.
Academic Stages

Montessori School
Children as of 3 years old are encouraged to explore their potential in a inspiring environment

Secondary School
We offer Cambridge International Education curriculum from Year 7 through to A level graduation in Year 13
Our Educators
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.
News and Events
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.
No Events
Challenging Our Brains at Surabaya European School
Exploring the Brain through Model Neurons
Why Choose SES?

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…
✨ Bringing Science to life outside the classroom! ☀️🔍
Strength in our diverse foundation, united in our shared values.✨
Finding stillness in a fast-paced world. 🌅✨
A marvellous celebration of literature! ✨
Our Year 4 students have been thoroughly enjoying their latest Science topic. To understand how light works and how the sun’s position changes throughout the day, they stepped outside for a fantastic practical experiment!
Working brilliantly in pairs, the students investigated shadows by outlining each other at different times of the day. This hands-on activity allowed them to directly observe, measure, and compare the distinct differences in the length and direction of their shadows.
Active investigations like this are the perfect way to make our Cambridge Science curriculum engaging and memorable, fostering natural curiosity and excellent teamwork along the way. 👏💡
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We are profoundly inspired by the beautifully inclusive philosophy of Unity in Diversity. It is a powerful and everlasting reminder that mutual respect, genuine compassion, and shared humanity are the true pillars of a thriving society.
Happy Pancasila Day to all who celebrate across Indonesia and within our marvellously diverse community at SES. May we continue to foster peace and unity in everything we do. 🤍
#PancasilaDay #SESCommunity #SurabayaEuropeanSchool #UnityInDiversity
As we observe Vesak Day, we are beautifully reminded of the profound power of mindfulness, compassion, and inner harmony. May this sacred day of reflection bring clarity to our minds and absolute peace to our hearts.
Wishing all our celebrating SES families a truly peaceful and blessed Vesak. 🪷
#VesakDay #SESCommunity #SurabayaEuropeanSchool #Mindfulness #PeaceAndHarmony
From brilliant character costumes to heartwarming shared reading sessions, our World Book Day was a spectacular reminder of the magic found within the pages of a good book. Thank you to our incredible students and staff for bringing these stories to life.
Which book character was your absolute favourite this year? Let us know below! 👇📖
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