Cherish Academy was established at the heart of Muara Karang on January 4th, 2004. It was founded by our current principal, Dwi D. Sumantri, who noticed the need of an individualized learning inclusive school in Indonesia.
The first students of Cherish were her own children, David, Jennifer, Nicholas and a friend, Timothy. However, over time parents from the community noticed the value of individual-based learning and Christian education. Students with diverse backgrounds started to join the Cherish family. From athletes to singers, Cherish became a home for all its students.
By 2006, Cherish had 50 students
By 2010, it graduated their first batch of graduates.
In 2018, our school received a grade A accreditation from DKI Jakarta Province Accreditation for PKBM Operational License showcasing Cherish’s commitment in providing quality education for its students.
Today, Cherish Academy has grown to be one of the most reputable inclusive community schools in Jakarta. Our alumni have graduated to reputable universities across the globe: Cambridge, Tama Art University, Beijing Foreign Studies University, Prasetiya Mulya University, Universitas Pelita Harapan, Binus University and vocational culinary and art schools.
Our school departments have expanded to include a Special Needs Education Department to accommodate students’ individual talents and capabilities and we are continuously adapting and innovating to be both relevant with the fast-changing generation and be a home for students and staff to continue flourishing in the academy in the wisdom and grace of Christ.