{
  "id": 7695253,
  "title": "RI shines on world stage: Sinarmas World Academy ranks among Top 5 IB Schools in...",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/ri-shines-on-world-stage-sinarmas-world-academy-ranks-among-top-5-ib",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T03:03:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Jakarta Post",
    "slug": "the-jakarta-post",
    "url": "https://www.thejakartapost.com/business/2026/09/16/ri-shines-on-world-stage-sinarmas-world-academy-ranks-among-top-5-ib-schools-in-the-world.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On the global stage, Sinarmas World Academy (SWA) in Indonesia has claimed the highest score among all schools in the country, securing the top five spot in International Baccalaureate (IB) schools worldwide. With an impressive average score of 38.1 points, SWA has surpassed educational giants from the United Kingdom, Spain, and China. This remarkable achievement marks the culmination of the school's BEST Foundations® and BEST Pathways® programs, which have laid the groundwork for student success from elementary school through high school.\n\nThe Class of 2026 at SWA played a pivotal role in this accomplishment, with an average IB score of 38.1, which is 44 percent above the global average of 30.9. Over 80 percent of this remarkable cohort secured offers from top universities, including Imperial College London, Cornell University, UC Berkeley, and Zhejiang University. Additionally, 55 percent of the class earned scholarship offers, recognizing their academic excellence, leadership, and achievements beyond the classroom.\n\nStanislav Sousek, SWA's Middle School and High School Co-Principal, emphasized the uniqueness of the school's BEST Pathways® program, which tailors each student's academic journey to their individual needs, goals, strengths, and context. This personalized approach has been instrumental in the school's continued success.\n\nGeneral Manager Deddy Djaja Ria expressed pride in this milestone, crediting the collective effort of students, teachers, and parents in achieving this recognition. She highlighted the contributions of dedicated educators and supportive families in nurturing the students' academic excellence and leadership qualities.\n\nThis achievement not only celebrates SWA but also represents the potential of Indonesian students on the global stage. It underscores the importance of world-class teaching, a supportive community, and the capability of Indonesian students to achieve remarkable success.",
  "summary": "History has been made. Representing Indonesia on the world stage, Sinarmas World Academy (SWA) has broken into the top five International Baccalaureate (IB) schools in the world, according to the newly released 2026 results from IB-Schools.com*.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}