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SMAMIO Signs Partnership with Marshall Cavendish Education Singapore for IELTS Mock Up Test Program
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Gresik — SMA Muhammadiyah 10 GKB Gresik (Smamio) officially established a partnership with Marshall Cavendish Education (MCE) Singapore in the IELTS Mock Up Test program. The signing of the partnership was held on Friday (13/3/2026) at HARRIS Hotel & Conventions Gubeng Surabaya, in conjunction with the Education Seminar organized by the Majelis Dikdasmen and PNF PWM East Java.
This partnership is one of Smamio's strategic steps in improving the quality of English learning and preparing students to face international competency standards. Through the IELTS Mock Up Test program, students will gain experience simulating the IELTS test designed to be close to the actual international exam standards.
The educational seminar was also attended by the Principal of Smamio, Ulyatun Nikmah, M.Pd, along with the Vice Principal for Curriculum Dr. Anis Shofatun, SSi MPd. The presence of both is part of Smamio's commitment to strengthening networks and improving the quality of education through academic forums and strategic collaborations.
The Principal of Smamio Ulyatun Nikmah, M.Pd, said that this collaboration is a real step for the school in preparing students to face the challenges of global education. "This collaboration with Marshall Cavendish Education is part of Smamio's efforts to provide international standard learning. Through the IELTS Mock Up Test program, we want to provide students with experience in the international evaluation system so that they are better prepared to face global challenges," he said.
He also added that this program is part of the school's preparation for the opening of the International Class in the new 2026-2027 academic year. "Smamio continues to strive to improve the quality of learning, especially in strengthening English language competency. The hope is that students will not only excel academically, but also have global insight and the confidence to compete at the international level," he added.
The educational seminar, which is part of a series of activities, was attended by various school principals, education managers, and education practitioners from various regions in East Java. This momentum became a space for discussion and sharing ideas in an effort to improve the quality of education, especially in the Muhammadiyah school environment. The educational seminar took the theme Our Journey Together to Effective Learning: AI, Leadership and Teacher Development by presenting Mrs. Joy Tan from Singapore. Also present were the Chairperson of the Dikdasmen and PNF PWM East Java Council with his team Prof. Dr. Khazin MSi (Chairperson), Dr. Eko Hardiansyah SPsi MPsi Prof. Dr. Isa Ansori MSi and Dr. Raharjo MSi.
Through collaboration with Marshall Cavendish Education, Smamio is optimistic that it can present learning innovations that are of higher quality and international standards. This is in line with the school's vision in producing superior generations, with character, and ready to face the challenges of the global world.
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