Prestige Bilingual School
Students learning together at Prestige Bilingual School in Medan
About Our School

Getting to Know Prestige Bilingual School

A bilingual school in Medan, born of a partnership between two foundations in 2017. We walk alongside children from Playgroup and Kindergarten through Elementary, teaching the National Curriculum enriched with Cambridge and Montessori references.

  • Kindergarten, Elementary, Junior High accredited A
  • Elementary scored 93 with BAN-SM
  • Since 2017
  • 4 levels: Playgroup, Kindergarten, Elementary, Junior High
Ade Setyawati, Principal of Prestige Bilingual School

Ade Setyawati

Principal

A Word of Welcome

Education begins with respect for the child

Education begins with respect for the child. That is how learning is meant to work. The children who walk through our gate are not one type of person with one set of habits. They are not homogeneous. They arrive with all kinds of characters and all kinds of readiness to learn. We cannot treat them with a single approach that may suit one child perfectly and fail another entirely. That is precisely why we must honour what makes each of them unique.

It is out of this conviction that Prestige Bilingual School (PBS) shapes everything it offers. Our curriculum is designed around what students actually need, so that each of them can let their own potential take flight.

Warm regards,Ade Setyawati
Vision & Mission

Where we are heading

One vision, four pillars that hold it up, and five missions that turn it into everyday decisions at school.

Our Vision

To raise a golden generation of noble character and sharp intellect - globally minded, rooted in Indonesian culture, and able to live those values out in the wider community.

The Four Pillars

What we mean by a golden generation

  • Noble Character

    Character comes first. Children learn honesty, respect and care through the daily habits of school life, not from a textbook alone.

  • Sharp Intellect

    Our curriculum asks children to think critically and find answers for themselves, so every child's potential unfolds in their own way.

  • Globally Minded

    Two languages of instruction and Cambridge curriculum references open a window on the world early - without loosening a child's footing.

  • Rooted in Indonesian Culture

    Children grow up proud to be Indonesian - loving their neighbours, their people and their country, and living that out in the community.

Our Mission

Five commitments we hold ourselves to

  1. To be the school where both students and teachers grow into the best version of themselves.

  2. To keep deepening our teachers' understanding and professionalism as education itself continues to change.

  3. To prepare students for the next stage of their education through high-quality teaching and up-to-date learning technology.

  4. To nurture in every student a genuine love for other people, for their community and for their country.

  5. To grow the role of the wider community - parents above all - in the life of the school.

Our History

It began with one agreement

Prestige Bilingual School was born of a partnership between Yayasan Pendidikan Muda Kuala in Medan and Yayasan Fatih Indonesia in Banda Aceh.

A photograph from the early days of Prestige Bilingual School
The beginning of the Prestige Bilingual School story in Medan.
  1. 6 January 2017

    Two foundations sign their agreement

    Yayasan Pendidikan Muda Kuala in Medan and Yayasan Fatih Indonesia in Banda Aceh signed a partnership agreement. Out of that agreement, Prestige Bilingual School came into being.

  2. 2017

    The school opens Playgroup, Kindergarten and Elementary

    Prestige Bilingual School opened its doors to families in Medan and the surrounding region, beginning with a Playgroup, a Kindergarten and an Elementary School.

  3. 12 August 2024

    Junior High School officially opens

    Prestige Bilingual School's Junior High received its operating licence from Indonesia's Ministry of Education under NPSN 70049944, extending the Prestige journey from Playgroup all the way to Grade 9.

  4. Today

    A commitment we keep

    The school remains committed to offering the best education it can to the people of Medan and North Sumatra in particular, and to Indonesia as a whole - balancing character, knowledge and social competence.

  5. NextPlanned

    Senior high school ahead

    With Junior High open since 2024, senior high school is the next stage we intend to build, so that the school can contribute even more to developing Indonesia's people through education.

Facilities

Spaces that support the way children learn

Ten facilities prepared so that every child feels safe, comfortable, and has room to try something new each day.

  • The school building on Jl. Bromo No. 224, Medan Denai
    The school building on Jl. Bromo No. 224, Medan Denai
  • A classroom with an interactive whiteboard
    A classroom with an interactive whiteboard
  • The play room, with slides and trampolines
    The play room, with slides and trampolines

The other facilities on site

  • Comfortable classrooms built for learning

  • A spacious lobby

  • An outdoor play field

  • A prayer room (mushola)

  • A dining hall

  • A school library

  • An Art Gallery

  • Learning technology (smart boards)

  • Cambridge reference books for lessons

  • School pick-up and drop-off service

Accreditation

Kindergarten, Elementary and Junior High accredited A

All three formal levels at Prestige Bilingual School hold an A rating from Indonesia's National Accreditation Board. Each decree number and expiry date is listed here so you can check the claim yourself.

Playgroup is non-formal early-years provision and so falls outside this accreditation scheme.

Our Team

The people behind the school

The chart below sets out how Prestige Bilingual School is organised, from the foundations down to the Playgroup, Kindergarten and Elementary units.

Organisational chart of Prestige Bilingual School
Open the chart at full size to read every position.

Some of our team

  • Ade Setyawati, Principal of Prestige Bilingual School

    Ade Setyawati

    Principal

  • Anni Kholila, teacher at Prestige Bilingual School

    Anni Kholila

    Teacher

  • Nurul Ihya, teacher at Prestige Bilingual School

    Nurul Ihya

    Teacher

Admissions

Ready to take the first step with your child?

Our admissions team is ready to answer your questions, arrange a school visit, and walk you through every step of the application.

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Jl. Bromo No. 224, Medan Denai District, Medan 20228, North Sumatra, Indonesia