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Achieving Excellence Together.

A bilingual boarding school in Semarang since 1999. Cambridge curriculum, five foreign languages, from playgroup to senior high.

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  • 1999Founded, in Gunungpati
  • 3Campuses in Semarang
  • PG–SMAOne path, playgroup to senior high
  • 5Foreign languages taught
Semesta playgroup pupils with their teachers at a cooking class
cooking class · 2026
Playgroup–Kindergarten pupils holding their work at the end-of-semester showcase
27 Years Since 1999

Bilingual Boarding School in Semarang

“Achieving Excellence Together.”

Founded in 1999, now across three Semarang campuses from playgroup through senior high, with these programs in place:

  • Cambridge curriculum for mathematics and science
  • English as the language of instruction, benchmarked to CEFR
  • Five foreign languages: Japanese, French, Mandarin, Arabic, Turkish
  • Chromebook-based classrooms, Google for Education
  • Montessori method in Playgroup–Kindergarten
  • The Semesta Olympiad Squad club
  • Full boarding for Junior and Senior High
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Three campuses, one purpose.

Each stage of school has its own home in Semarang, from Montessori classes at Candi Golf to the junior and senior high boarding campus in the Gunungpati hills.

Achievement on the highest stage.

1.861+ competition medals on the school's own record. Its strongest field is astronomy: 10 IOAA medals since 2007.

Poster for a gold medal at the UNNES Geography Championship
Poster for Muhammad Fajar Royyan's HKISO silver medal
Poster for Jupiter Arshavino's WIMO bronze medal

IOAA 10 international astronomy olympiad medals since 2007

  • 2 Gold
  • 3 Silver
  • 5 Bronze
Every achievement

From Semarang to 23 countries.

69universities that accepted Semesta alumni

23countries, four continents

Choose a country

USA

6 universities

  • North American University
  • Phoenix Aviation (USA)
  • Skymates Flight School
  • University of Illinois
  • University of Oklahoma
  • Valencia College

Canada

2 universities

  • University of Manitoba
  • York University

United Kingdom

5 universities

  • Coventry University
  • Sheffield University
  • Cambridge University
  • Imperial College London
  • Durham University

Ireland

1 university

  • Griffith College Dublin

France

2 universities

  • Ecole National Superieur D'architecture De Clermont-ferrand
  • Aix-marseille University

Belgium

1 university

  • Ku Leuven University

Switzerland

1 university

  • Lucerne University of Applied Science and Arts

Germany

7 universities

  • Ostfalia University
  • Munich Teknik University
  • Kassel University (Marthin Luther)
  • SRH Design Akademie
  • Technisce Hochschule Mittelhessen University
  • Technische Universität Berlin
  • University of Applied Sciences Kaiserslauten

Poland

1 university

  • Vistula University

Hungary

1 university

  • Eotvost Lorand University

Turkiye

7 universities

  • Middle East Technical University
  • Bogazici University
  • Dokuz Eylul University
  • Gazi University
  • Hacettepe University
  • Istanbul Teknik Univ
  • Istanbul University

Azerbaijan

1 university

  • Qafqaz University

China

5 universities

  • Hubei Polytechnic University
  • NUIST China
  • Shantou University
  • Tsinghua University
  • Northwestern Polytechnical University

Korea

2 universities

  • Korea Advance Institute of Science and Technology
  • Pukyong National University

Japan

7 universities

  • Asia Pacific University (APU)
  • International College of Liberal Arts
  • Kyoto University
  • Ritsumeikan University
  • Tohoku University
  • Tokyo Institute of Technology
  • Tokyo International University

Taiwan

1 university

  • Taipei Medical University (TMU)

Myanmar

1 university

  • MIIT (Myanmar Institute of Information Technology)

Laos

1 university

  • National University of Laos

Vietnam

1 university

  • University of Social Science and Humanity

Cambodia

1 university

  • Paragon University

Malaysia

6 universities

  • University Utara Malaysia
  • International Islamic University of Malaysia
  • International Medical University
  • University Malaya
  • Sunway University
  • Multimedia University Malaysia

Singapore

2 universities

  • Nanyang Technological University
  • Curtin University Singapore

Australia

7 universities

  • Curtin University
  • The University of New South Wales - UNSW
  • Monash University
  • University of Technology Sydney
  • Swinburne University
  • RMIT University
  • Deakin University

What they say about Semesta.

Quotes are translated from the original Indonesian.

  • The teachers at Semesta are a support system, not just experienced instructors. More than that, they became discussion partners who opened our minds well beyond the classroom walls.

    Ewangga Patrianada Civil Engineering, University of Illinois Alumnus

  • Never stop learning, creating and achieving. Keep developing your potential and give your best contribution to the nation. Become an outstanding generation that can compete at both the national and global level.

    Ahmad Luthfi Governor of Central Java Public figure

  • The teachers and staff were always supportive, especially while I prepared my applications to overseas universities and the Garuda Scholarship, until I became a recipient from the first cohort and went on to study Engineering at Monash.

    Candra Adriana Malik Engineering, Monash University Alumnus

  • For three years, our daughter received guidance, support and prayers from her teachers. That support became an important part of her journey, until she earned the Garuda Scholarship to Monash University, Australia.

    Ir. Muhammad Sigit Awaludin Malik Parent, daughter at Monash University Parent

  • What I felt most was the support of teachers who always cared for their students. That support became part of my journey until I could continue my education at the Police Academy.

    Muhammad Yoga Dwitama Cadet, Indonesian National Police Academy Alumnus

  • Education at Semesta is not only an academic journey, but also preparation for facing the future, provisions for reaching even bigger dreams.

    Dr. Sadimin, M.Eng Head of the Central Java Education Office Public figure

  • I received guidance from Semesta's counselor, who helped me decide my next steps. Alhamdulillah, I am now at the Military Academy in Magelang. Semesta is not only a place to learn, but a place that supports me in preparing for my future.

    Sadat Saefudin Thohar Cadet, Military Academy, Magelang Alumnus

  • Semesta gave me many opportunities to develop a range of skills, including public speaking, teamwork, time management and English proficiency.

    Aditya Putri S Medicine, Diponegoro University Alumnus

  • Semesta continues to lead and excel in shaping a healthy, strong and intelligent next generation for the nation. Greetings for health without drugs. Onward, Semesta!

    Brigjen Pol. Andi Fairan Head of the National Narcotics Agency, Yogyakarta Province Public figure

  • What I remember most about Semesta Senior High is its warm, family-like atmosphere. More than education, Semesta taught me to be disciplined and responsible.

    dr. Dwi Yoga Adi Physician, Temanggung Regional Hospital Alumnus

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