Jakarta, 17 August 2026 – We are grateful to Allah SWT for His blessings and guidance, which have made the inauguration of the new building of Al Azhar Islamic Senior High School 3 Jakarta’s IB Diploma Programme possible. This new facility marks an important milestone in our commitment to providing a supportive, modern, and inspiring learning environment for our students.
The newly inaugurated building is designed to support the academic needs of students enrolled in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), providing dedicated spaces that encourage collaboration, inquiry, creativity, and independent learning. With its improved facilities and learning spaces, the building is expected to enhance both teaching and learning experiences.
May this new building become a place where knowledge, character, and global-mindedness continue to grow, empowering our students to become confident, responsible, and lifelong learners. We extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who has contributed to making this meaningful milestone a reality.
A New Milestone for IBDP SMA Islam Al Azhar 3 Jakarta
The inauguration, held on 17 August 2026, marked a significant new chapter for IBDP SMA Islam Al Azhar 3 Jakarta.
The ceremony was attended by representatives of Yayasan Pesantren Islam (YPI) Al Azhar, members of the school community, and distinguished guests. Dr. Fuad Bawazier, M.A., together with representatives of YPI Al Azhar, officially inaugurated the new building, symbolizing the institution’s continued commitment to educational development and excellence.
The occasion was filled with gratitude and optimism. From the ceremonial proceedings to the signing of the commemorative plaque, every moment reflected a shared aspiration: to provide students with an educational environment that prepares them to face an increasingly interconnected and rapidly changing world.
The new building is therefore more than a physical expansion. It represents a long-term investment in the future of education and in the development of young Muslims who are expected to become knowledgeable, principled, and globally minded individuals.
Supporting the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) encourages students to become active participants in their own learning journey.
Rather than simply memorising information, students are encouraged to ask meaningful questions, examine different perspectives, conduct research, communicate their ideas, and develop well-supported arguments.
The programme also includes three important core components: Theory of Knowledge (TOK), the Extended Essay (EE), and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS).
Through the Extended Essay, students experience independent academic research and develop academic writing skills that can support their transition to university.
Theory of Knowledge encourages students to reflect critically on how knowledge is produced, evaluated, and understood. Meanwhile, CAS provides opportunities for students to develop beyond the classroom through creativity, physical activity, and meaningful service to others.
The new IBDP building is expected to provide an environment where these learning experiences can develop even further.
Modern Learning Spaces for Future-Ready Students
Education continues to evolve alongside advances in technology and changes in the global community. For this reason, a modern learning environment should encourage more than conventional classroom instruction.
The new IBDP building has been developed to support a learning culture centred on inquiry, research, discussion, collaboration, and independent thinking.
Within such an environment, students can engage in academic discussions, develop research projects, prepare presentations, work collaboratively, and receive guidance from their teachers.
These experiences are particularly important for students preparing for higher education, where independence, critical thinking, research skills, and effective communication become essential.
Through this new facility, Al Azhar Islamic Senior High School 3 Jakarta continues to strengthen its commitment to creating an educational environment that supports the academic and personal development of every learner.
International Education Rooted in Islamic Values
Academic excellence is important, but education at Al Azhar is not defined by academic achievement alone.
As an Islamic educational institution, SMA Islam Al Azhar 3 Jakarta places great importance on the development of adab, integrity, responsibility, discipline, and faith.
Students are encouraged to understand that knowledge should ultimately bring benefit to others. Intellectual ability must therefore be accompanied by good character and a strong sense of responsibility.
This creates a distinctive educational environment in which international perspectives can grow alongside Islamic values.
Being internationally minded does not mean losing one’s identity. Instead, students are encouraged to understand different cultures and perspectives while remaining confident in the principles and values that guide them as young Muslims.
The new IBDP building embodies this vision: global in outlook, Islamic in character, and future-oriented in learning.
Preparing Students for Universities and a Global Future
Senior high school is an important stage in preparing students for university and their future careers.
Today, universities increasingly expect students to demonstrate not only academic knowledge but also independent thinking, academic writing, communication, research, and time-management skills.
The learning experiences offered through the IB Diploma Programme are designed to develop many of these abilities.
Students become accustomed to analysing information, evaluating sources, presenting ideas, completing independent assignments, and engaging with complex local and global issues.
These skills can provide valuable preparation as students move towards higher education in Indonesia or abroad.
With the inauguration of the new building, IBDP SMA Islam Al Azhar 3 Jakarta is strengthening the environment in which these competencies can be developed.
A Building Where Ideas and Dreams Can Grow
Every new building begins with walls, classrooms, and facilities. Its true value, however, will ultimately be determined by what happens inside it.
In the years ahead, these spaces will witness countless learning experiences.
Students will discuss ideas with their teachers, conduct research for their Extended Essays, prepare presentations, collaborate on projects, explore global issues, and perhaps discover the academic interests that will shape their university choices and future careers.
Some conversations that begin in these classrooms may eventually develop into research projects, innovations, or ideas that benefit society.
This is why the inauguration represents much more than the completion of a building.
It marks the beginning of new possibilities.
Growing with Knowledge, Faith, and Global Perspectives
The inauguration of the new IBDP building in August 2026 represents another important step in the development of IBDP SMA Islam Al Azhar 3 Jakarta.
We hope that this new facility will become a place where students are inspired to pursue knowledge, develop their talents, strengthen their character, and broaden their understanding of the world.
We also express our sincere appreciation to Dr. Fuad Bawazier, M.A., the representatives of YPI Al Azhar, school leaders, educators, parents, and everyone involved in making this important milestone possible.
May Allah SWT bless every learning experience that takes place within this building and guide our students to become knowledgeable, responsible, compassionate, and principled individuals.
May the new IBDP building become a home for knowledge, faith, innovation, collaboration, and future achievements.
Discover IBDP SMA Islam Al Azhar 3 Jakarta
Looking for an international education that combines academic excellence, global perspectives, and strong Islamic values?
Discover the learning experience at IBDP SMA Islam Al Azhar 3 Jakarta and explore its newly inaugurated building
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