Quick summary of key school information
School details
Nationalities
| Number of students |
More than 200 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
More than 30 |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
40:60 |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Bahasa from the 2s (nursery) and Mandarin from the 7s (year 3). |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
18 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Teaching and learning is supported by school wide wifi, laptops, iPads, and interactive whiteboards where appropriate. |
| 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 |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
The school ultimately prepares students for success at GCSEs and A-Levels. |
| Results in these examinations |
Students typically achieve A/A* at A-levels and expect to attend well regarded universities in Europe, the US, Australia and elsewhere. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Admissions
| 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. |
| Waiting list |
As of this writing, there are waiting lists for the majority of year levels. Prospective parents are advised to contact the school as early as possible. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes provided there is space. |
School day
| School start time |
7.50am |
| School finish time |
4pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
ISJ offers many clubs and activities. |
| Sports activities included |
Gymnastics, cricket, basketball, volleyball, fencing, netball, football, hockey, rounders, tennis, and swimming. |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Junior and senior libraries, science, music, art and design labs. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Swimming pool, football pitch, climbing wall. |
About the school
| 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. |