Welcome to Jakarta! We understand one of the tedious aspects of relocation is finding the best suitable school for your little ones. But school scouting doesn’t negate long-stayers.
As the capital, Jakarta is swarmed with a plethora of highly accredited international schools. Some of these leading schools present the International Baccalaureate (IB) Curriculum that is recognised and accepted throughout the country and abroad.
The list is possibly hefty to break down on your own. What’s New Indonesia took the courtesy of doing so, categorised in South Jakarta, North Jakarta, Jakarta's Surrounding Areas, as well as Jakarta and Elsewhere.
Jakarta’s International Baccalaureate Curriculum International Schools
SOUTH JAKARTA
ACG School Jakarta
Students at ACG School Jakarta benefit from world-class teaching from specialist educators to become creative, innovative problem solvers, and advanced critical thinkers. From Early Learning to Year 13, this inclusive school community in South Jakarta provides a wide range of co-curricular activities and globally recognised study programmes to deliver the best learning outcomes through International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IBPYP) and Diploma Programme (IBDP), as well as Cambridge International Lower Secondary and IGCSE courses.
Jl. Warung Jati Barat No. 19, RW5, Ps. Minggu, Jakarta Selatan 12540.
Phone: +62 21 2978 0200 / +62 81 629 7800
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Jakarta Intercultural School
Commonly referred to as JIS, families lean on this school with the desire to seek joyful, rigorous learning opportunities for students to pursue their passions and purpose. This global community of learners represents over 60 nationalities are supported by independent inquiry, problem-solving, service-learning, and environmental stewardship. The 11th and 12th Grade students are encouraged to focus on their future careers by specialising in a specific set of subjects as part of the IB programme. Its academically rigorous and forward-looking nature prepares students to be inquisitive critical thinkers well prepared for tomorrow.
Multiple locations: Pattimura Elementary School, Pondok Indah Elementary School, and Middle School and High School.
Phone: +62 21 5098 9555
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Sekolah Victory Plus
Sekolah Victory Plus (SVP) stands as a beacon of educational excellence in the heart of Bekasi. It seamlessly embraces the IB Continuum, a comprehensive educational framework designed to nurture well-rounded individuals equipped for success in a globalised world. Education extends beyond the confines of traditional classrooms, leaping forward with the introduction of innovative outdoor learning spaces.
Jl. Citra Niaga Raya A01-14, Perumahan Kemang Pratama, Bekasi.
Phone: +62 21 8240 3878
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SIS Schools
The SIS Group of Schools was founded in Indonesia in 1996. The group has seven schools throughout Indonesia, three overseas, and more on the way. Their roots come from the Singaporean approach of evidence-based rigour and structure. They emphasise a curriculum from Singapore, Cambridge, and the IB Diploma while also meeting all government requirements for Indonesian students and Indonesian universities to have a strong foundation. Not to mention, technology stands as one of their focal points to ensure no students are left behind while the world evolves.
Multiple locations: SIS South Jakarta, SIS Kelapa Gading, and SIS PIK.
Phone: +62 21 7591 4414
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NORTH JAKARTA
Gandhi Memorial Intercontinental School Jakarta
The school prides itself on its holistic outlook and values. As one of the oldest international schools in Indonesia, Gandhi Memorial Intercontinental School Jakarta (GMIS Jakarta) is the country’s first school to offer all four programmes of IB: PYP, MYP, Diploma, and Career-related program. GMIS Jakarta is dedicated to constantly evolving and updating to keep up with the times.
Jl. HBR Motik, Blok D6 No. Kav. 1 RW. 10, Kota Baru Bandar Kemayoran, Central Jakarta 10630.
Phone: +62 21 6586 5686
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North Jakarta International School
North Jakarta International School (NJIS) has been North Jakarta’s sole International Baccalaureate Continuum school since its establishment in 1990. Therefore, the Primary, Middle, and Diploma IB Programs at this school are endorsed with mastery, autonomy, and purpose for the best learning environment a child requires. Moreover, NJIS is also the only school in the area to be accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) based in the United States for the best access to some of the best universities in North America and worldwide.
Jl. Boulevard Bukit Gading Raya Kelapa Gading, Jakarta Utara 14240
Phone: +62 21 4586 5222 / +62 811 927 8887 (WA)
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JAKARTA’S SURROUNDING AREAS
Global Jaya School
An IB Continuum at Global Jaya School for students aged 4 to 18 years is distincted thoroughly. Their Primary Years focus on the development of the whole child as an inquirer, both in the classroom and the outside world. Developing active and internationally-minded young people who empathise with others and pursue creative, critical, and reflective thinking patterns are formed in the Middle Years. Moreover, their Diploma Programme enables students to engage with breadth and depth of knowledge, in order to flourish physically, intellectually, emotionally and ethically.
Emerald Boulevard, Bintaro Jaya Sektor IX, Tangerang Selatan 15224
Phone : +62 21 745 7562 / +62 811 1202 3761
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Sinarmas World Academy
This high-quality school as part of Sinar Mas Group, established in July 2008 and located at BSD City, provides international education with Asian values through a dynamic learning community for students from infants to Grade 12. Sinarmas World Academy (SWA) features a lush green landscape and a wide range of facilities, along with the Early Years Foundation Stage, Cambridge Primary & Secondary, and IB Middle Years and Diploma Programme. Students at SWA explore unique learning experiences throughout different age groups.
Jl. TM Pahlawan Seribu, CBD Lot XV BSD City, Tangerang 15322
Phone: +62 889 7308 8773
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Jakarta Multicultural School
The Jakarta Multicultural School (JMS) campus presents abundant open spaces, a low learner-teacher ratio, and inclusive education since 2007. All students, including learners with special needs, are given equal opportunities to discover and enhance their potential as individuals. JMS’ learning environment prepares its learners to become rigorous, competitive, creative, innovative, and culturally sensitive to continue their higher education in universities around the world favoured by their IB Programme.
Jl. Pisangan Raya No. 99, Cirendeu, Ciputat Timur 15419.
Phone: +62 21 744864
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JAKARTA AND ELSEWHERE
Australian Independent School
Australian Independent School (AIS) is an IB World School and is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS). AIS delivers an integrated Australian curriculum up to Year 10 that encompasses a broad, balanced and challenging program where its interactive teaching approach encourages student participation and develops confidence and effective communication skills. By Years 11 and 12, students are taught in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme.
Multiple locations: AIS Jakarta and AIS Bali
Phone: +62 21 782 1141 (Jakarta) / +62 361 845 2000 (Bali)
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Sampoerna Academy
As Indonesia’s fastest-growing intercultural school, Sampoerna Academy extends holistic education through a hands-on, minds-on learning experience for students to compete on the global stage. This school offers tailored international curricula (IEYC, Cambridge, and IBDP) integrated within its STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) teaching methodology. Furthermore, the integration of communication skills with multiple language skills instilled in students’ team projects creates an innovative and collaborative environment.
Multiple locations: L’Avenue Campus Jakarta, BSD Campus Sentul Campus, Surabaya Campus Pakuwon Indah Campus, Grand Pakuwon Campus, Medan Campus Citra Campus, and Cipto Campus,
Sekolah Pelita Harapan
The integration of faith into learning has propelled Sekolah Pelita Harapan (SPH) as a world-class education option in Jakarta. Their comprehensive IB framework and Cambridge curriculum, paired with a wide range of opportunities in arts, sports, music, science, biblical foundations, and community service programs, are designed to help students unlock their full potential. Their passionate, highly qualified and continuously trained teachers, as well as their facilities and resources, create a dynamic and engaging 21st-century learning experience for students.
Multiple locations: SPH Lippo Village, SPH Sentul City, SPH Lippo Cikarang, SPH Kemang Village, and SPH Pluit Village.
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