President Reaffirms Commitment to Providing Global Quality Educational Institutions in IKN

The construction of the Australian Independent School (AIS) Nusantara commenced after a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday (09/25). (Photo: BPMI of Presidential Secretariat/Muchlis Jr)

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo officially commenced the construction of the Australian Independent School (AIS) Nusantara during a groundbreaking ceremony held on Wednesday (09/25). The President emphasized the urgency of having international schools in Nusantara Capital, as a strategic step towards providing world-class educational facilities.

“The AIS Nusantara campus will be built on a 7,900 square meter area and is ready to accommodate approximately 750 students, from preschool to high school,” President Jokowi stated.

The school will be equipped with various international-standard facilities, including modern classrooms, mini soccer fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, badminton courts, volleyball courts, a semi-Olympic swimming pool, and an auditorium with a capacity of 250 people.

President Jokowi expressed that the construction of AIS Nusantara serves as an embodiment of the government’s commitment to providing quality education in Nusantara Capital.

“This shows our firm commitment to providing various world-class facilities in IKN, including world-class international educational institutions,” he added.

The President went on to emphasize that with AIS’s 28 years of experience in education, the school is expected to provide high-quality global education for children in IKN.

“It will be able to provide world-class education, promote high-level global education, and offer quality educational choices for residents in Nusantara Capital, coming from various regions, countries, and backgrounds,” he said.

“By saying bismillahirrahmanirrahim, I hereby officially commence the construction of the Australian Independent School (AIS) Nusantara,” he concluded. (FID/DNS) (AY/LW)