I would like to thank the school for supporting and funding ASA over the past seven years as it developed into one of the most authentic high school research programs in the world. Significant effort, funding, and dedication have been invested in building ASA with the intention that once the program was well established at SPH Lippo Village, it could expand to other SPH campuses. Today, we are ready for that next step.

We are excited to announce that ASA will begin expanding to other campuses, starting with SPH Kemang this year, followed by additional SPH campuses in the coming years.

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ASA now enters a new chapter with the introduction of ASA-NEO, a more structured and refined program developed in formal partnership with the Emmerich Research Center (EMRC). This phase expands mentorship through additional full-time mentors and introduces new research opportunities, including emerging fields such as artificial intelligence. Students will also gain access to the ASA project tracking database, a newly established alumni network, and expanded laboratory access to support science, engineering, and innovation.

As with any high-quality program, there are costs associated with maintaining its standards. It is not our intention to place unnecessary financial burden on families. However, beginning in the 2026–2027 academic year, ASA will introduce program fees. The school will continue to provide subsidies and scholarship opportunities as outlined in this booklet. Our goal is to ensure that ASA can continue operating at the highest quality for the benefit of our students.

Our mission remains the same: to empower students to transform curiosity into knowledge, ideas into experiments, and learning into meaningful contributions to society. Through ASA research alongside the IB academic program, we are committed to maximizing students’ future opportunities and inspiring the next generation of scientists, engineers, and problem-solvers.