About Us
Gandhi Memorial Intercontinental School Semarang | International School in SemarangWelcome to Gandhi Memorial Intercontinental School Semarang, an international learning community in Semarang where academic excellence, character development, and global-minded education come together. From Nursery through to Grade 12, we provide a structured, nurturing, and future-focused education that supports every pupil’s growth, confidence, and potential.Located in Semarang, Central Java, our school provides a supportive and well-designed campus environment that enables pupils to learn, grow, and thrive. As part of the respected Gandhi education network, which includes established Gandhi Memorial Intercontinental School Jakarta and Gandhi Memorial Intercontinental School Bali, We serves both Indonesian and expatriate families and benefits from shared values, strong educational foundations, and a long-standing commitment to holistic education inspired by the principles of Gandhi Seva Loka.
The school provides an atmosphere where diversity is considered a strength and where differences are seen as assets. We believe that students must value and respect the cultures and traditions of the host country, Indonesia.
School Mission
At Gandhi Memorial Intercontinental School Semarang, education is anchored in Gandhian principles of truth, non-violence, and self-discipline, cultivating holistic development, integrity, and empathy in every pupil so that each one is nurtured to become a future leader who is principled, resilient, and compassionate learner who contributes responsibly to family, community and wider world.
Aim, Ethos and Values“What are we trying to do?”- The school aims to develop confident, responsible pupils who are academically prepared and social and culturally aware.”
“What does it feel like to be here?” - Our ethos promotes kindness, responsibility, and respect in all interactions within the school community.”
“What do we believe is important?”-
“Our values include respect, honesty, responsibility, and perseverance. These values underpin our expectations for conduct and learning.”
Houses
GMIS House System, designed to build identity, competition, camaraderie, and pastoral belonging across year levels.
Houses at GMIS:
- Kartini - respect
- Tolstoy - responsibility
- Lincoln - honesty
- Tagore - perseverance
GMIS values across academic and school life: it is reflected within subject areas through consistent expectations for pupils’ behaviour and learning attitudes, and it is reinforced through the assemblies, school events and during form time and recognised through awards and commendations given to pupils.Facilities and CommunityOur campus in the Candi Golf area of Semarang supports high-quality learning through well-designed spaces that enable pupils to study, create, practise, and participate confidently. The school environment is an enabling environment which designed to support both academic learning and pupil wellbeing.Academic Pathway at a GlanceIn the Early Years, pupils build strong foundations in communication, early literacy, numeracy, and positive learning habits through well-structured, developmentally appropriate practice.In Primary and Lower Secondary, pupils follow Cambridge programmes designed to strengthen core learning and provide internationally benchmarked progress. Cambridge Checkpoint in Grades 6 and 8 offers an external benchmark and supports informed academic planning.In Upper Secondary, pupils progress through the BSEISI pathway with focused teaching, strong study routines, and guided preparation for post-school pathways in Indonesia and internationally.Leadership WelcomeWe warmly welcome you to GMIS Semarang and thank you for considering our school. Our Leadership is committed to strong governance, a safe and supportive learning environment, and a clear educational pathway that enables pupils to thrive with confidence and character.Mr Gope SamtaniMr Sanjay Vaswani and Mr Vikesh NanwaniManagement TrusteesVice Principal (Head of School)Sandra TheI look forward to meeting you and learning about your child’s needs, strengths, and aspirations. We believe families make the best decisions when they can see learning in action, so we encourage you to visit our campus during school hours, meet our team, and experience the school culture first-hand.Responsibilities: Provide strategic direction for academic and pastoral standards; lead teaching and learning quality across phases; oversee safeguarding and pupil wellbeing; ensure consistent behaviour and learning culture aligned to school values; coordinate whole-school improvement priorities, staffing, and operational readiness; oversee whole-school events and assemblies; ensure examination readiness and integrity across internal and external assessment cycles; represent the school in key parent, community, and regulatory engagements.Contact forWhole-school matters requiring senior decision-making, safeguarding or serious wellbeing concerns, formal complaints, complex academic pathways, examination-related escalations, or when you have already consulted the relevant class or subject teacher and require further support.Meetings by appointment.DepartmentsWelcome to GMIS Semarang. Our Department provide subject-specific academic leadership and clear escalation support, helping to ensure consistent teaching, fair assessment, and strong progress for every pupil across classes.For the most efficient support, families are best served by starting with the subject teacher, then escalating to the relevant Head of Department, and finally to the Supervisors and Vice Principal if needed. Please contact us via EduPage or email, and arrange meetings by appointment through the school office.Form TeachersContact us via EduPage or email, or meet us by appointment through the school office. As the classroom teacher, the Form Teachers remain the main point of contact for pupils’ pastoral care and academic progress.Administrative Staff | School OfficeWelcome to GMIS Semarang. As the School Office team, we provide professional administrative support and clear day-to-day coordination, ensuring communication, documentation, scheduling, and essential school processes run smoothly so that pupils’ learning and wellbeing remain the central focus. The School Office works closely with the Management and Leadership Team, ensuring families receive reliable, accurate guidance and the most up-to-date information on school procedures, events, and day-to-day operations.
While the School Office holds the most up-to-date information on administrative matters such as after-school registrations, examination schedules, and school events; pupils’ pastoral care and academic progress are best supported by starting with the relevant Form Teacher.Quick EnquiryContact us for school tour, admissions and more information for your child's journey.@Gandhi Memorial Intercontinental School Semarang 2025
