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Students Triumph at the World Scholar’s Cup Seoul Global Round 2025

Sekolah Perkumpulan Mandiri (SPM) has once again proven that its students are not only leaders in the classroom, but also on the world stage. Three outstanding students — Thiphilia (Grade 6), Emma (Grade 5), and Zoey (Grade 6) — represented SPM at the World Scholar’s Cup (WSC) Seoul Global Round 2025 and returned home adorned with medals, pride, and unforgettable experiences.

The World Scholar’s Cup is a renowned international academic competition that celebrates collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity. Competing against teams from across the globe, our young scholars demonstrated exceptional skills in debate, writing, and problem-solving — and their results speak for themselves.

Meet Our Champions

More Than Just Medals

While the medals gleam brightly, the true victory lies in the values these students displayed: perseverance, teamwork, and curiosity. Participating in the WSC means stepping out of comfort zones, engaging with complex global topics, and learning to think critically under pressure — all of which are qualities SPM strives to instill in every learner.

  • Thiphilia – Grade 6

    • Gold Medal – 7th Place Alpaca Team

    • Gold Medal – 14th Place Alpaca Scholar

    • Gold Medal in Debate

    • Silver Medal in Team Debate

    • Silver Medal in Team Scholar’s Bowl

    • Silver Medal in Collaborative Writing

    • Silver Medal for 25th Place in Social Studies Challenge

    • Emma – Grade 5

      • Gold Medal – 7th Place Alpaca Team

      • Silver Medal – Alpaca Scholar

      • Silver Medal in Team Debate

      • Silver Medal in Team Scholar’s Bowl

      • Zoey – Grade 6

          • Gold Medal – 7th Place Alpaca Team

          • Gold Medal – 50th Place Alpaca Scholar

          • Silver Medal in Team Debate

          • Silver Medal in Team Scholar’s Bowl

          • Silver Medal in Collaborative Writing

          • Silver Medal Debate

        More Than Just Medals

        While the medals gleam brightly, the true victory lies in the values these students displayed: perseverance, teamwork, and curiosity. Participating in the WSC means stepping out of comfort zones, engaging with complex global topics, and learning to think critically under pressure — all of which are qualities SPM strives to instill in every learner.

        Congratulations, Thiphilia, Emma, and Zoey! You have made your school, your families, and Indonesia proud.