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Ms. Yunita,
Parent of Emma

Good afternoon everyone. My name is Yunita, mom of Emma from K2B. To avoid duplication, my testimony is mostly based on Emma’s and my experience as ISMILE parent. My dear partner here, Christine, will later speak more on behalf of us k2b parents.

First and foremost, I would like to praise God for this beautiful day, the day we see our babies who are not so little anymore, graduate from kindergarten.

We are so grateful to all the teachers and ISMILE staff who have welcomed the kids so warmly since day one and given them another place to call home. Their second home. We have witnessed how Emma almost instantly feels comfortable and safe to go to school. I drop her to school everyday, she walks straight in, most of the time forgets to even say “bye mommy”. Some might take a bit longer to adjust, but eventually all of them fit right in and formed wonderful bond with their teachers, friends, and school.

We are glad to be able to find a perfect kindergarten for our kids, that help to develop them into whole-rounded personalities that are not just strong in academic, but also teach them to be social, fun, empathetic, kind, God loving individuals. It gives us confidence to send the kids to their next adventure and lay a strong foundation for their success in primary school and beyond.

We are also grateful to be part of ISMILE community, with competent teachers and staff led by Ms Halim, as well as supportive mommies, many have become good friends. We listen to each other and count on each other. I know Emma will leave ISMILE with heavy heart, and so a lot of her friends. They love each other and adore their teachers. When I asked Emma what her favourite things are about ISMILE. Her first answer was doing worksheet. And I thought what kind of an answer is that from a 5yo. But then I realized its her way of saying that learning in ISMILE is fun and enjoyable. She also mentioned the playground, the gym, and the riceballs amongst her favourite things. I have a feeling that most of her friends share the same view.

We will miss our ISMILE family dearly and we wish everyone great success for the future and wonderful life. To see the kids in their graduation robe today, all excited and happy, my heart is full. Thank you Lord. Thank you ISMILE. We love you!

K2B
Ms. Christine,

Good afternoon everyone,

Today is a day filled with pride, emotion, and gratitude. As parents, watching our children stand here in their graduation gowns is a moment we will treasure forever. It marks not just the end of a chapter, but the beginning of a new and exciting journey.

We want to take this moment to say a sincere thank you to the people who stood by our children every step of the way.

To the teachers – thank you for your unwavering dedication, your patience, and your belief in every student sitting here. You didn’t just teach lessons from textbooks; you taught life skills, values, and confidence. You’ve made a lasting impact on their lives, and on ours.

Thank you ms Bea for recognizing the potential of each children. Under your guidance, the children learned all the foundations needed to enter primary one with confidence. Your unwavering support for their early development has greatly contributed to their mental fortitude to face future challenges with resilience and courage.

You taught our kids that friendship does not always equal to happiness, sometimes it involves conflict and disappointment. Most importantly, you helped him to navigate them with empathy, understanding and a willingness to communicate openly.

To the friends of our children – thank you for being their companions, their support system, their cheerleaders. You’ve laughed together, struggled together, and grown together. These friendships are the kind that shape who we are.

And to our fellow parents and families – thank you for walking this journey alongside us. For sharing the worries, the joys, and the milestones. For every early morning, and every sacrifice made – it was all worth it.

Our children are stepping into the future with hope and determination. And behind each of them stands a village – of teachers, friends, and family – who believed in them, supported them, and lifted them up.

Congratulations to the graduates – we are proud of you beyond words. And thank you to everyone who helped make this moment possible.

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Welcome to the ISMILE Alumni Wall of Achievements!

Since ISMILE’s inception in 2007, we are privileged to have nurtured and shaped thousands of young hearts and minds; bringing out the best in them since they were just little acorns. Many of them have graduated and grown into mighty oaks. These young learners, who once graced our classrooms with laughter and curiosity, have embarked on their unique journeys of growth and discovery as they proceed to Primary school. As they have taken their first steps beyond ISMILE, we celebrate their achievements, big and small.

Even though they are no longer with us, we take immense pride in their continued accomplishments. From academic successes to creative pursuits, each achievement reflects the foundation of curiosity and love of learning we strive to nurture during the golden years they were with ISMILE.

To our ISMILE alumni, you are a testament to the bright potential that exists within every child. Your journeys inspire us, and we look forward to witnessing the continued impact you make on the world. As you grow up to become young men and women of great knowledge, Godly character and fulfilling God’s given destiny and purpose for your life, remember that you’ll forever be a part of our cherished preschool family.

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Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in Heaven. – Matthew 5:16

Meet our Alumni
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Hi, my name is Farrell. I joined ISMILE Menteng in 2017-2021. I want to say thank you to my kindergarten teachers in ISMILE because they helped me learn and be confident. The things I learned there made me ready for primary school and also taught me to enjoy studying and playing. They also encouraged me to always achieve my best potential, which I always keep in mind during my competitions such as sport competitions, math olympiad, science olympiad, WSC, etc. I will always remember ISMILE, my kindergarten where my learning journey started.

~ Farrell,
10th years old
Playfield Primary School, 5th grade
Emma Carol Sidhunata
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I joined ISMILE when I was only 6 months old, and it became my second home. The loving teachers, fun activities, and strong foundation helped shape who I am today.

Now, I am in Year 5 at Playfield Primary School. I have won many swimming competitions, received the Emerald Award and Diamond Award in the JISMO Science Competition, and was also awarded a school scholarship for my excellence in science.

Thank you, ISMILE, for the joyful early years and for planting in me the love of learning and the confidence to shine.”

~ Emma Carol Sidhunata,
10th years old
Playfield Primary School, 5th grade
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I joined ISMILE when I was in toddler class until primary 2 in Oakwood Academy. It was a very good experience for me. ISMILE has been one of the best parts of my childhood. I learned so many things and built a strong foundation for myself in English, Mandarin and also my character, so what I am today it’s inseparable from what I’ve got from ISMILE. The teachers are friendly, helpful, passionate, and respectful. They also always be my role model so I grow in my respect for others, being responsible, having integrity, being more courageous, disciplined and caring for others. With those characteristics I have no doubt to reach my future and bless my community.

 Thank you ISMILE for being one of the best parts of my long-life learning journey!

~ Alvin Ethan Jonatan,
12th years old
Sekolah Mutiara Nusantara, 7th grade
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As an alumni of ISMILE, I am brave enough to say that ISMILE is a great educational institute since I received quality education there which has developed me into a better person. Although I am not able to recall all the experiences I had there ten years ago, there are two meaningful experiences that I remember the most. The first experience was when my parents enrolled me to a grade above the standard of my age accidentally. At the first day of school, I remembered that I was not really able to comprehend much of what was being taught, which developed a sense of fear inside me. However, after having finished all the assignments given, and being taught by teachers who have a strong willingness to teach, I eventually understood the materials provided. The quality of the assignments given and teachers are reasons to why ISMILE provides such an effective learning system. Besides that, the teachers are also very gentle and caring. Although I had ever rebelled against and expressed rude ideas towards the teachers there, they forgave me immediately and reminded me to never do those kind of actions again. This shows how the teachers in Ismile are very supportive and provide sufficient support and attention towards the students. The education and life lessons received from Ismile has prepared me for my primary and even secondary years of school. Furthermore, the education received can be proven as efficacious through an accomplishment I achieved recently, which is a scholarship to a top Singaporean school. In the end, I would like to thank all the contributors of ISMILE, especially the teachers, for developing me into a successful person, both in educational and personal life.

~ Nathan Henry Asikin,
15th years old
Ipeka International Christian School
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Since I was young, I have collected and read many books and enjoyed it very much. My first book was read to me when I was very young and my most treasured item is my library. I hold one memory and have kept it for four years.
I remember when I visited my grandmother’s shop, I was bored and brought along my book. I read it for hours on end and I realized that reading brought great joy, and I could let others feel that same joy by writing those books.I thought that maybe,a million years from now,others could be reading the same thing.

Since then, I have aspired to be the most memorable writer people could know.I have been motivated to work hard and keep strong,knowing that this way,I can achieve my dream in the best manner possible.

~ Alessa Kaylee Pangestan,
9th years old
Bina Bangsa School, Bandung, Batch 2020
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Hi, my name is Kenzo. I am in primary 3 right now. My dream is to become a scientist as I like science. Science has always been my interest. My ambition is to solve mysteries that are still unsolved by scientists today. I will study and always do my best in everything I do.

~ Kenzo Chandra Setiawan,
8th years old
Bina Bangsa School, Bandung, Batch 2021
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After I got the salutatorian I felt the need to always keep that status and to improve. This didn’t come without major supporters like the two schools (ISMILE & BBS) I have attended in my life. I also and will also keep improving to the fact that if you try hard and do your best nothing is impossible and i want to make my parents proud.

~ Maheswara Shakti Nugroho,
13th years old
Bina Bangsa School, Bandung, Batch 2016
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ISMILE has been a great part of my life and I would like to say that I have grown up there and the memories I’ve made there have stayed with me until this day. The things I’ve learnt in Ismile has helped me in becoming the person I am today, and I am extremely grateful for the experiences and knowledge I have gained.

~ Victoria Aiko Saputra,
14th years old
Bina Bangsa School, Bandung, Batch 2015
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Since the age of 10, I have developed a passion for swimming. Beyond just  promoting a healthy lifestyle, swimming has presented me with numerous challenges that have fueled my determination to push harder and reach my goals. To me, swimming is more than just a sport. It instills within me a resilient mindset; teaching me to embrace challenges with optimism and to draw upon my inner strength.

Through the valuable opportunities that I was given to participate in the Ocean Man 2023 (1 km) in Bali and Banten Pemula Fun Swimming 2024, I learnt profound lessons in self-discipline and determination.

As I continue on this journey, I am dedicated to honing my skills to become a stronger swimmer.  

~ Nadeline Sutandjati,
14th years old
IPEKA Christian School International
Winner of 2 Gold Medals, 2 Silver Medals & 1 Bronze Medal in Banten Pemula Fun Swimming 2024
SINGA Math Competition 2022
Singapore and Asian Schools Math Olympiad 2022
Singapore International Arts Tournament 2023
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Management carefully selects the ISMILE team of educators; the majority are graduates of Early Childhood, Psychology, Family and Child, and English majors, with a few from Medicine, Music, and other fields. Most of our instructors have extensive teaching experience in the early childhood or lower elementary years. And when we come across rare nuggets of potential and creative young talents, we embrace them, knowing that they will learn quickly and contribute new ideas and progress. One thing our educators all have in common though, is their love for children and their passion for their jobs. They will talk eagerly and incessantly about their children’s progress.

ISMILE expects excellence in everything they do, from knowing each child’s interests and learning needs to understanding our curriculum and benchmarks. Our educators must meet the high expectations of many stakeholders, frequently while wearing several hats, but they become more resilient and have a better understanding of early childhood progressive pedagogies and best practices. Our educators are also given the opportunity to advance their careers inside the organization as they undergo continuous professional development and growth in the supportive environment of ISMILE. Yes, working at ISMILE is not for the fainthearted, but it is also incredibly rewarding!

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As pollution in Jakarta and many other Indonesian cities continues to get worse, Nafas has been appointed as the air quality partner for iSmile Family of Schools in Indonesia and is tasked with bringing healthy air quality to 7 campuses in Permata Hijau, Menteng, Kelapa Gading, Pantai Indah Kapuk, P. Antasari (for Alam Atelier & BazGym) and Bandung. As part of the partnership, Nafas will be providing healthy air quality management, analytics & reporting as well as leading educational programs for parents across iSmile, iShine, Alam Atelier and BazGym  to continue to raise awareness about air pollution and public health.

Over 800 students attend iSmile Family of Schools, one of the top pre-schools in Jakarta, Bandung and Bali. The dedication of iSmile administration to providing the optimal learning environment for its students extends to ensuring that healthy indoor air quality levels are always maintained. 

For their schools that already have a Clean Air Zone, Nafas successfully reduced indoor air pollution by over 80% in classrooms at the Kelapa Gading campus in April 2024.  Unhealthy indoor air quality in schools provides a sub-optimal learning environment for children and long term exposure to PM2.5 reduces concentration, focus and can impair cognitive development. Nafas even published an article about this – The Smog Effect: How Air Quality Could Be Affecting Test Scores.

Clean Air Zones by Nafas are a subscription based B2B service which provides companies with air quality diagnostics, healthy air management, data analytics and real-time reporting of indoor pollution levels. The end to end service is the first of its kind in Indonesia, and already serves over 100 clients in offices, schools, small businesses and residential locations.

Interested to learn more about turning your business into a Clean Air Zone – click here. 

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