Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 15, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026Relevant now
- Spring 2027
Campus language
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Showing 10 of 10 terms
A
- Ambisius
- A term often used (sometimes as 'Ambis') to describe the high-achieving, competitive nature of the student body.
- Asrama
- The on-campus boarding facility for students, typically divided into male and female wings.
C
- Cambridge
- Shorthand for the international curriculum track (IGCSE/A-Levels) offered at the school.
- Catering
- The scheduled meal service provided specifically for boarding (asrama) students.
D
- Dorm
- Common English-language shorthand used by students in the international program for the boarding house.
E
- Ekskul
- Ekstrakurikuler; a general term for any of the various after-school clubs and activities.
I
- IGS-ers
- A collective term used by students and alumni to refer to members of the IGS community.
K
- Kantin
- The school canteen where students purchase snacks and meals during breaks.
M
- MPK
- Majelis Perwakilan Kelas; the student representative body that monitors OSIS performance.
O
- OSIS
- Organisasi Siswa Intra Sekolah; the official student council responsible for school events.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Auditorium
- The large hall used for school assemblies, performances, and graduation ceremonies.
- Fingerprint
- The biometric attendance system used by students to log their arrival and departure.
- Gedung IGS
- The main multi-story school building located on Jl. Veteran, Palembang.
- igs_canteen_kantin
- IGS Canteen (Kantin)
- Lab Komputer
- The computer laboratories used for IT classes and international examinations.
- LMS
- Learning Management System; the digital platform used for assignments, grading, and school announcements.
- Seragam
- The strict uniform code which varies by day (e.g., Batik days vs. formal white uniforms).
- TO
- Try Out; frequent practice examinations held to prepare students for national and international standards.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 15, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 10 approved campus terms and 8 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.