Mr. Jaspal Sidhu Shares His Vision for Accessible Quality Education in Indonesia

SIS Group of Schools is pleased to announce that its Founder and Chairman, Mr. Jaspal Sidhu, was recently featured in Investor Daily. The article highlighted his personal journey, leadership values, and long term commitment to building accessible, high quality education in Indonesia and beyond.

In the interview, Mr. Jaspal Sidhu shared how his upbringing as the son of a security guard in Singapore shaped his lifelong belief that education should be accessible to all, regardless of socioeconomic background. This belief later became the foundation of SIS Group of Schools through the principle of Affordable Excellence, a model that balances international quality with financial accessibility.

Building SIS Group of Schools in Indonesia

The Investor Daily feature also explored Mr. Jaspal Sidhu’s professional career in Indonesia before entering the education sector. Having worked across multiple regions, including Bengkulu, Aceh, Lampung, and Kalimantan, he gained firsthand insight into the educational challenges faced by communities across the country.

These experiences led him to establish the first Singapore Intercultural School (SIS) in Jakarta, positioning Indonesia as the starting point for SIS Group of Schools. Despite holding Singaporean citizenship, Jaspal expressed his deep connection to Indonesia, stating that while his passport is Singaporean, his heart belongs to Indonesia.

International Curriculum and Student Outcomes

According to the article, SIS Group of Schools integrates internationally recognized curricula, Cambridge, International Baccalaureate, and Singapore Curricula, with local relevance to prepare students for global and national pathways. This approach has resulted in strong academic outcomes, with graduates gaining admission to leading universities in Indonesia and internationally.

Investor Daily also highlighted the recognition SIS Group of Schools has received for its educational impact, reinforcing its position as a trusted provider of international education in Indonesia.

Expanding Access Through Inspirasi Schools

To further widen access to quality education, Mr. Jaspal Sidhu discussed the establishment of Inspirasi Schools. Operating within the same educational ecosystem as SIS, Inspirasi Schools deliver the same standards and systems while being fully staffed by local teachers. This initiative focuses on affordability, teacher empowerment, and sustainable impact across more communities in Indonesia.

Leadership, Integrity, and Resilience

Leadership philosophy was another key theme of the Investor Daily coverage. Mr. Jaspal Sidhu emphasized the importance of data driven decision making, integrity, and empathy in managing educational institutions. These values were most evident during the Covid period, when SIS Group of Schools retained all teachers without salary reductions. During that time, Jaspal chose not to draw a salary for one year to ensure stability across the organization.

This people centered approach enabled SIS Group of Schools to continue growing at a time when many schools experienced declining enrollment.

A Long Term Commitment to Education in Indonesia

The Investor Daily feature concluded with Mr. Jaspal Sidhu’s vision for the future of education in Indonesia. He emphasized that education is a shared responsibility between the public and private sectors. Through collaboration, teacher training, and knowledge sharing, SIS Group of Schools aims to contribute to long term educational development and social mobility.

SIS Group of Schools remains committed to delivering accessible, high quality international education while creating meaningful impact for students, educators, and communities.

Discover how SIS Group of Schools is shaping future ready learners across Indonesia and beyond.