{"id":991281,"date":"2025-09-26T07:42:04","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T07:42:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gda.sch.id\/?page_id=991281"},"modified":"2025-10-28T06:18:26","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T06:18:26","slug":"about-gda","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gda.sch.id\/en\/about-gda\/","title":{"rendered":"About GDA"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Global Darussalam Academy (GDA) is a leading high school and a proud member of Akademi Kader Bangsa, a network of distinguished schools dedicated to advancing the vision of Indonesia Emas 2045. As the first and only boarding high school in Indonesia that seamlessly integrates inclusivity, Islamic values, a global perspective, and a pathway to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP), GDA stands at the forefront of transformative education.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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More than just a school, GDA carries a profound mission: to nurture a generation of future leaders with strong Islamic character, a deep sense of national identity, and the ability to compete on a global stage while remaining grounded in faith, family, and love for their homeland.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Fast Facts Global Darussalam Academy<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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As an IB DP Candidate School, GDA is fully equipped to deliver the globally renowned International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, an academically rigorous and holistic curriculum that consistently produces outstanding graduates worldwide. The IB DP is designed to challenge and inspire, fostering not only academic excellence but also personal growth and social responsibility.\n\nOur students are encouraged to be inquirers, critical thinkers, courageous risk-takers, and open-minded individuals. Because the IB DP is one of the most widely recognized pre-university programs in the world, GDA aspires for its graduates to gain admission to leading universities, including those ranked in the global top 100.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Nestled amidst the serene and verdant foothills of Mount Merapi, GDA offers a safe, comfortable, and inspiring environment for learning and growth. Its facilities are thoughtfully designed to support both academic achievement and character development, including modern classrooms, separate boys\u2019 and girls\u2019 dormitories, a mosque, dining hall, sportorium, minimarket, laundry center, teacher residences, and a health clinic.\n\nAs a boarding school, GDA offers a comprehensive program that prioritizes not only academic success but also character formation, leadership development, and essential life skills, preparing students to thrive at leading universities across the globe.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Islamic and Leadership Development
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Life at GDA is deeply infused with Islamic values, shaping students into principled, lifelong learners who lead with integrity, noble character, and a spirit of patriotism. Alongside robust academic support, GDA emphasizes leadership development through a rich boarding curriculum that includes muhadharah (public speaking), leadership clubs, and a wide variety of student-led initiatives.<\/p>

Spiritual development is at the heart of the GDA experience. Students engage in daily prayers, dzikr, Qur\u2019anic recitation, and comprehensive Islamic studies. The Islamic studies curriculum covers twelve core subjects, including Tajwid (Qur\u2019anic phonetics), Imla\u2019 (dictation), Thematic Tafsir (Qur\u2019anic exegesis), Hadith, Tauhid (theology), Tasawuf (spirituality), Akhlak (ethics), Fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence), Ushul Fiqh (legal theory), Islamic History, Tafsir Ibadah (worship exegesis), Balaghah (rhetoric), and Mantiq (logic).<\/p>

By combining an internationally recognized academic program, character formation rooted in Islamic principles, and a nurturing boarding environment, GDA is committed to cultivating a generation of exceptional leaders\u2014ready to make a meaningful impact and contribute to a better and more compassionate world.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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