Ibu Laras Octa, one of our BINUSIAN Parents, a top-29 Miss Universe Indonesia 2025 and 1st Winner of the Make Over MUA HUNT’23, shared her journey and the reasons she chose BINUS SCHOOL Semarang for her son's Early Years and Primary education. As both a mother and a working woman, she sought a school that builds strong character, makes learning joyful, and delivers proven quality. Her search for the best start for her son, Raynier, now in Grade 1 Primary, led her to BINUS SCHOOL Semarang. Her decision reflects the school’s success in fostering a supportive environment that builds a strong foundation of character through daily, values-integrated learning and consistent guidance. During Raynier’s time The Early Years environment, Ibu Laras confirmed that the environment was very supportive. She also saw his son learn  joyfully, become more confident, and develop values that will guide him for life. What made her even happier was Raynier’s smooth transition into Primary (Grade 1), which affirmed Ibu Laras’s confidence in the school’s approach. “I was amazed at how smoothly Raynier adjusted to Primary. It was actually Raynier himself who wanted to continue to Grade 1 at BINUS SCHOOL Semarang. The transition programme gave him confidence and made him feel excited rather than anxious. I can see him growing not only in knowledge but also in character, which reassures me that BINUS is the right place for him,” shared Ibu Laras. Ibu Laras's choice to entrust her son's foundation to BINUS SCHOOL Semarang underscores a shared belief in a strong character foundation, nurtured through joyful learning and supported by a robust curriculum.  Additional reference for our Early Years and Primary Programmes: https://semarang.binus.sch.id/program/primary/ https://semarang.binus.sch.id/program/early-year/