Opportunity

Insan Cendekia Madani (ICM) is interested in having school immersion at one of the secondary schools in London. In return, they are happy to host the corresponding UK school to visit their school in Indonesia. The 'immersion' aims for Indonesian students from ICM to experience (learning and studying) UK education system. Not only that, the students can also learn the culture, interact with the people, and make new friends. The school’s preference is to have 3 days school immersion in order for the students to be immersed in the experience. However, the period is negotiable with the UK school.

ICM is an Islamic Boarding School with Cambridge curriculum, and they are looking for Islamic secondary school or Moslem-friendly school. The school is located in Tangerang, Indonesia, and was established in 2010. It provides an Islamic education experience combined with Cambridge curriculum from Pre-K to Grade 12, with a goal to be the leading school which develops the students’ uniqueness and to create leaders who possess Islamic character and take part to manifest civil society. As a part of concrete plan in developing the international-mindedness of their students, ICM as a registered Cambridge School, offers its students a wide range of Cambridge Curriculum and its examinations.

For Secondary School Program, it will be using the Cambridge Checkpoint Curriculum that covers the subject of Math, Science and English. It is a 2-year program which starts at grade 7 and be tested at grade 8. Another 2-year program; IGCSE shall start at grade 9 and be tested at grade 10. The offered subjects for IGCSE are Math, Science (Physics, Biology and Chemistry) and also English.

While for High School Program, Sekolah Insan Cendekia Madani focuses on the Cambridge A-Level Program. The 2-year program is distributed in grade 11 for the AS-Level Program, and in grade 12 for the A-Level Program. In each registered Cambridge Curriculum of Sekolah Insan Cedekia Madani both for the Middle and High School Program, for the students that are interested in having the program, it will be equipped with its examinations preparations and practical exams.

School Website: http://www.icm.sch.id

The school currently has:

1. Global Leadership Program in USA
2. School Immersion in Tokyo, Japan

Benefits

•             Possibility to create links

•             UK students to gain global perspective of education and learn Indonesian culture

•             Student Exchange to Indonesia

Areas of Responsibilities

UK Partner:

Host 1-3 day school immersion

• Arrange student buddies who will guide the students as they join the classes
• Arrange class schedule wherein both ICM and student buddies can join

ICM School:

• Promote UK school to parents
• Liaise with UK Partner school the student names and other important information needed for the program
• Host the partner school in Indonesia and welcome delegates from partner school and provide a program for the visit

Who will be involved in the project

Secondary Schools between Grade 7-8 (Age 12-14) and School Teachers

When the project will take place

September 2018 or March 2019

Outcome

ICM students should be able to:

•             learn about host country, its people and culture

•             develop self-discipline and respect for others

•             improve communication skills

•             widen social interactions

•             cultivate an interest in international studies

Timeline

Below is just an estimate of the timing for this proposed project:

May 2018  – planning period/ discussion

June 2018 - review of MOU

July 2018 - MOU signed + SWA to promote UK partner

September 2018 - project commences (school trip to UK)

How to Participate:

Send a proposal to studyuk.indonesia@britishcouncil.org, which includes:

• Details/ background about the school
• What the school can offer and expect from ICM in the partnership
• Possible dates of implementation
• Person(s) to contact

For more information, please contact studyuk.indonesia@britishcouncil.org