Yes

English as an Additional Language

Bahasa Indonesia, Spanish, French, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean

Early Years: Average of 12 students per class
Elementary: Average of 18 students per class
Grades 6-12: Average of 18 students per class
JIS Learning Center: Maximum of 8 students per class

Early Years: Average of 12 students per class
Elementary: Average of 18 students per class
Grades 6-12: Average of 18 students per class
JIS Learning Center: Maximum of 8 students per class

Yes, in early years and elementary school

Technology at JIS is designed to be purposeful and practical, helping students understand content more deeply and express their learning in meaningful ways.
In the Elementary School, this approach is supported through 1:1 iPads for students in Grades 2–4 and 1:1 MacBooks in Grade 5. In Middle and High School, all students are issued a MacBook for use at school and at home, allowing them to build the skills needed to confidently create, collaborate, and communicate in a digital environment.

Yes

IB DP Diploma, AP Capstone Diploma, US High School Diploma

Yes

This depends on the grade level.

100%

Yes

-Learning Support
-Speech and Language Therapy
-Occupational Therapy
-The JIS Learning Center, which supports students who have mild-to-moderate global delays.

Yes

Yes

All applicants from Early Years 3 to Grade 10 must go through an admissions screening and evaluation process that assess skills in English language, reading, mathematics, and writing.

This depends on the grade level.

JIS offers rolling admissions for students coming from schools outside of Indonesia, or whose parents are employed by JIS founding embassies (US, UK, Australia). They can apply at any time.

Students transferring from a local or international, in Indonesia) should complete their applications by March 1. JIS will not accept applications from local transfers after March 1.

Yes

7:30 AM for all grades

Early Years Half Day: 12 PM
Early Years Full Day and Elementary School: 2 PM
Middle and High School: 3 PM

Before school care is unavailable.
Students can enroll in after-school activities.

Yes

Yes

Yes

Early Years and Elementary School students wear uniforms.

JIS offers many clubs and activities.

Physical education

Yes

Libraries
Theaters
Makerspaces
Science labs
Robotics lab

Swimming pools
Fields
Covered recreational spaces
Gymnasiums
Fitness Center

With five original students, Jakarta Intercultural School was founded by UN workers in 1951. These pioneers introduced relevant schooling in English for children of expats in the newfound Republic of Indonesia. From early days the school's international identity was clear. It was originally named the Joint Embassy School (J.E.S.) after its British, American, Australian and (then) Yugoslavian embassy partners. Just over a decade later, in 1978, J.E.S. became Jakarta International School and in 2014, Jakarta Intercultural School.

Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS) is built on an inquiry-based approach to learning, encouraging students to ask questions, think critically, and explore the world around them. From Early Years through Grade 8, JIS uses bespoke curricula grounded in global best practices, ensuring each stage of learning is developmentally appropriate and enriching. In High School, students follow a rigorous American curriculum and can choose from four diploma pathways, including the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and the Advanced Placement (AP) Capstone Diploma.

Additionally, the JIS Learning Center supports learners with mild-to-moderate global delays. The individualized curriculum includes modified academic instruction in areas such as reading, writing, and mathematics, as well as additional instruction in adaptive and daily living skills, social skills, and building independence based on each child’s Individualized Learning Plan (ILP).