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Max. number of students per class |
20 |
Average number of students per class |
20 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Bahasa from the 2s (nursery) and Mandarin from the 7s (year 3). |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Yes |
Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Waiting list |
No |
Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Entrance assessments for prospective pupils in the 5s and above are carried out in a sensitive manner and aim to assess academic ability, potential, aptitude and behaviour. Individual and/or small group assessments are arranged throughout the year on application. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School bus service available |
No |
School start time |
7.50 |
School finish time |
4pm |
Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
ISJ offers many clubs and activities. |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
Sports activities included |
Gymnastics, cricket, basketball, volleyball, fencing, netball, football, hockey, rounders, tennis, and swimming. |
Sports facilities at the school |
Swimming pool, football pitch, climbing wall. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The Independent School of Jakarta provides an exceptional education in Jakarta built on British heritage. Its Pondok Pinang campus provides world class facilities and opportunities for boys and girls aged two to thirteen years. |
Teaching approach of the school |
The school’s purpose is to provide children with a safe and friendly environment for children to grow and thrive, and to lay the foundations for success during their time at school, beyond at university and into their adult life. |