Our approach to learning

Our curriculum is deliberately sequenced so learning is not a collection of disconnected topics, but a carefully planned journey. We combine explicit teaching of essential knowledge and skills with opportunities for enquiry, discussion, collaboration, and independent application. 

Preschool

During the Early Years, pupils learn through purposeful play and well-structured routines that develop language, early number sense, personal and social confidence, physical coordination, and positive learning habits. This stage prioritises communication, curiosity, and independence, with careful adult guidance and close observation so each pupil receives the right support at the right time.

Primary

In Primary, learning strengthens secure foundations in English, Mathematics, and Science while expanding into a broad, balanced programme. Pupils build fluency and accuracy, deepen conceptual understanding, and learn to explain their thinking clearly. Teaching is supported by regular formative assessment and feedback, so progress is visible, measurable, and genuinely meaningful for families.

Lower Secondary

In Lower Secondary, pupils develop stronger subject specialism, higher-order reasoning, and greater independence. Learning increasingly emphasises extended writing, analytical reading, structured problem-solving, and confident speaking. Where relevant, international benchmarking may be used to support accurate target-setting and to strengthen readiness for external examinations.

Upper Secondary and recognised qualifications

In the senior phase, GMIS Semarang prepares pupils for internationally recognised external qualifications, including the Cambridge IGCSE pathway, which is widely used by international schools to support progression to further study. Cambridge describes IGCSE as flexible and suitable for learners with a wide range of abilities, including those whose first language is not English, while developing creative thinking, enquiry, and problem-solving skills. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

For families who require a nationally aligned route, GMIS Semarang also offers the BSEISI pathway, enabling pupils to progress with confidence while meeting relevant national expectations. This dual provision allows families to choose a pathway that best suits their child’s future plans, whether those plans are international, national, or a blend of both.

Assessment and reporting

Assessment at GMIS Semarang is designed to improve learning, not merely to record results. Teachers use ongoing checks for understanding, classwork, projects, and periodic assessments to identify strengths and gaps early, then respond with targeted teaching. External benchmarks and examination preparation are introduced at age-appropriate stages so pupils develop exam literacy calmly and progressively, rather than through last-minute pressure.

English-medium learning and language support

English is the main language of teaching and learning across the school, supporting pupils’ academic fluency and global readiness. This mirrors what parents often look for when comparing an international school in Semarang: consistent English immersion, clear expectations, and structured support for pupils who are still developing confidence in English. Across the Gandhi schools, English-medium delivery is presented as a defining feature from early years onwards. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Technology as a learning tool

Technology is used purposefully to enhance learning, strengthen digital literacy, and support safe, responsible online behaviour. Pupils use digital tools to research, create, collaborate, and present work with increasing sophistication as they move up the school, while teachers ensure screen use remains balanced with discussion, practical tasks, and real-world experiences.

Why this pathway works

Families choose GMIS Semarang because our curriculum is academically structured yet human in its delivery: ambitious standards, attentive teaching, and a school culture that values respect, responsibility, and belonging. GMIS Jakarta describes its curriculum as internationally transferable and oriented towards responsible citizenship, which is the same direction we uphold in Semarang, adapted to our local community and pupil needs. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Visit GMIS Semarang

If you are exploring an international school in Semarang, we invite you to visit GMIS Semarang to see how our curriculum translates into confident classrooms, strong routines, and purposeful learning. A school tour is often the moment families decide, because it shows not only what we teach, but how we teach it.