Year 9 LEAP: International Immersion Experience

As part of our International Student Immersion Program, the visiting students engaged in shared learning experiences with our Year 9 LEAP students. Across the two days, different groups of Indonesian students joined our daily school program, taking part in lessons alongside their Al Siraat peers. From the classroom to lunchtime, our students had the chance to connect, share experiences and learn more about each other’s cultures and school life.

Highlights of the Visit

• 45 international students and 7 staff from SMP Al Hikmah Surabaya joined us for the two day immersion experience.

• Guided school tours gave our visitors the opportunity to explore the Al Siraat campus and learn more about our College.

• Shared classroom learning allowed the Indonesian students to participate in lessons alongside our Year 9 LEAP students and experience our learning environment firsthand.

• Cultural exchange and meaningful conversations gave students the opportunity to share ideas, experiences and perspectives about education and life in Indonesia and Australia.

• New friendships were formed as students worked together, got to know one another and developed confidence communicating with peers from different cultural backgrounds.

The experience was a wonderful opportunity for our students to practise intercultural communication, build new friendships and discover that while our schools may be in different countries, there is plenty that brings young people together.

A big thank you to our Year 9 LEAP students and teachers for making our Indonesian visitors feel so welcome and helping create such a memorable international learning experience.