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Wesley International School, Malang

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Phone
  
+62 341 586410

Founded
  
1972

Province
  
East Java

Address
  
Jalan Simpang Kwoka, Karangbesuki, Sukun, Kota Malang, Jawa Timur 65146, Indonesia

Similar
  
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Wesley International School is a private, Christian, international school located in Malang, Eastern Java, Indonesia. The school has a population of about 100 students and offers an educational program from kindergarten to 12th grade.

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History

Wesley International School (also known as "WIS") was founded in 1972. Up until 1997, WIS only offered education up to elementary school level. However, in 1997, the decision was made to expand the school up through high school. The first senior class graduated in 2001.

Curriculum

Wesley follows an American curriculum with some adaptations to the international student population. The high school program is a college preparatory course. The academic program is organized on a two semester schedule. A maximum load is seven classes per semester with students carrying seven 50-minute classes a day.

A minimum of 24 credits is required for graduation. 1 credit = 1 year; 0.5 credits = 1 semester. Graduation requirements include:

  • 4 English
  • 3 Mathematics
  • 3 Science
  • 2 Social Studies
  • 4 Bible
  • 2 Foreign Language
  • 2 Physical Education
  • 0.5 Senior Project
  • 0.5 Service Project
  • 3 Other Electives
  • Courses

  • Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Physics
  • Mathematics: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus
  • Language Arts: Journalism, English 9, English 10, American Literature, World Literature
  • Social Sciences: Modern History, American History, Psychology, Economics
  • Biblical Education: Bible Study Methods and Church History, NT Survey and Characteristics of God, World Religions, History of Western Philosophy
  • Physical Education: PE, Weight Lifting
  • Foreign Languages: Spanish (I&II), Korean (I&II), Mandarin (I&II), Indonesian (I&II), Japanese
  • Other Electives: Drama, Art, Music, Video Editing and Movie Making, Automechanics, Student Leadership, Worship Leadership, Service Project, Senior Project, Study Hall, Life Skills
  • Varsity Sports Teams: Soccer, Basketball, Swimming, Badminton
  • Programs

    Non-native English speakers have ESL courses from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Dramas, musicals, and concerts are a part of school life. Other events include the Fine Arts Festival, Field Day, Sports tournaments, Science Fair, Christmas Bazaar, school camps, and Carnival.

    College attendance

    Alumni of WIS have studied at major universities in South Korea, United States, Australia, and Canada, including Harvard University, Duke University, Seoul National University, Yonsei University, and University of Western Australia.

    References

    Wesley International School, Malang Wikipedia