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Indonesia is the largest country in South East Asia, and fast becoming one of the continent’s rising economic stars. There is a thriving expat community in the capital Jakarta, which is also home to the country’s best international schools. If you’re considering a move to Jakarta with your family, here is everything you need to know about getting the best international education for your children.

International schools in Jakarta are largely catered to the expat population, but a small proportion of the student body will be native children. This allows your child to mix with children of various cultures and nationalities, as well as engaging with the culture and people of their new home. Learning the Indonesian language and culture is also compulsory in international schools, which will help even more!

Over half of Jakarta’s international schools are British-oriented, and around one fifth are US-oriented. This means they follow either the British, US, or International curriculum with lessons taught through English.

The majority of schools cater for children aged 3 or 4 right up until age 18. There are also a large number of pre-schools attached to international schools in Jakarta. Children who attend these pre-schools are often given priority when applying to the attached international schools.

Jakarta is a huge city with an eye-watering number of international schools to choose from. They are scattered throughout the north, west, south and centre of the city. You don’t need to be too concerned about where to live vs. where to send your child to school - you’ll never be too far away from an international school.

Something which is unique to Indonesia’s international schools is their nomenclature. In 2015 the Indonesian government ruled that international schools not run by embassies (mostly for-profit schools) could no longer have the word ‘international’ in their names.

This can be a little confusing at first, since expats may not consider these to be international schools ‘at a glance’. Don’t worry, they are!

The regulation was introduced to set higher education standards, along with a sweep of other regulations. These include higher qualification requirements for teachers and staff, forbidding foreign stakeholders from owning more than 49% of an international school, and the aforementioned compulsory language and culture lessons.

All international schools in Indonesia must also have a direct link with overseas schools or education authorities. This means that the vast majority of international schools in Jakarta offer the consistent standards of education and are internationally or globally recognised.

So whichever school you choose, you can rest assured that your child’s education will not only be of a high standard, but will also be transferable should you move on to another country in future.

Below, we have compiled the top 10 international schools in Jakarta according to our users. However, there are another 53 schools to choose from in the city. You can find the best international school for your child by personalising your results. Just fill in your search criteria, and we will calculate a personal score for every international school in Jakarta based on your requirements.

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Nord Anglia School Jakarta

Nord Anglia School Jakarta provides a British-style education for students aged 18 months old to 12 years old. We follow the English National Curriculum supplemented by the International Primary Curriculum (IPC).
Curriculum
British, International, Dutch
Languages of instruction
English, Dutch
Ages
2 to 12
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: Rp 108,628,100
to: Rp 321,053,300

Sampoerna Academy Jakarta

Sampoerna Academy, the pioneer of STEAM in Indonesia. We offer world-class K-12 education through tailored international curricula integrated with the STEAM approach to develop necessary skills & competencies to help students succeed as 21st-century leaders.
Curriculum
IB, British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
This school does not make their fees public.

SIS Kelapa Gading

SIS Kelapa Gading is a K-12 accredited private school with English as the language of instruction. It is both a Cambridge International School and an IB World School.
Curriculum
IB, British, Singaporean
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
This school does not make their fees public.
Reviews
(32 reviews)

British School Jakarta

The British School Jakarta (BSJ) is an independent, international standard school with a British heritage, for children from around the world aged 2 to 18. We are located on a spacious, 18-hectare estate, 7 km south-west of Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia.
Curriculum
IB, British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: Rp 118,366,000
to: Rp 425,839,000

ACG School Jakarta

ACG School Jakarta offers a top educational pathway from Kindergarten to Year 13 and is regarded as an exceptional option for students seeking a world-class education in South Jakarta. It offers Cambridge and IB education.
Curriculum
IB, British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: Rp 151,025,000
to: Rp 378,325,000

SIS South Jakarta

SIS South Jakarta boasts a green campus with a cozy atmosphere in the Bona Vista neighbourhood of South Jakarta.
Curriculum
IB, British, Singaporean
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
This school does not make their fees public.

Best 10 International Schools in Jakarta

Out of a total of 63 International Schools in Jakarta.

Based on the aggregated preferences of our users in the last 30 days.

Deutsche Schule Jakarta

The German School Jakarta is a “School of Encounter” and one of Indonesia’s oldest and finest international schools — open for students of all ages, nationalities and cultures — which provides holistic world-class education from preschool to highschool diploma.
Curriculum
German
Language of instruction
German
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: Rp 143,600,000
to: Rp 228,400,000

ACG School Jakarta

ACG School Jakarta offers a top educational pathway from Kindergarten to Year 13 and is regarded as an exceptional option for students seeking a world-class education in South Jakarta. It offers Cambridge and IB education.
Curriculum
IB, British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: Rp 151,025,000
to: Rp 378,325,000

SIS South Jakarta

SIS South Jakarta boasts a green campus with a cozy atmosphere in the Bona Vista neighbourhood of South Jakarta.
Curriculum
IB, British, Singaporean
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
This school does not make their fees public.

New Zealand School Jakarta

The New Zealand School Jakarta (NZSJ) is a progressive, growing international school situated in the heart of Kemang in South Jakarta. At NZSJ, we believe that happy children are more confident learners. Consequently, we strive to be a place in which our tamariki (children) of all ages feel safe, supported and happy. We employ the New Zealand Curriculum supplemented with other academic programmes to serve the educational, physical, social-emotional and creative needs of children.
Curriculum
International, New Zealand
Language of instruction
English
Ages
1 to 15
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: Rp 52,600,000
to: Rp 215,700,000
Reviews
(1 review)

Jakarta Multicultural School

Jakarta Multicultural School is a private international school that has one of the lowest teacher to student ratio in Jakarta, allowing the school to pay attention to individual students.
JMS is committed to provide an education with globally competitive curriculum that respects the plurality of beliefs, cultures and way of thinking. Moreover, we advocate for inclusive education whereby everyone, including students with special needs, are given equal opportunities to discover and enhance their potentials as individuals.
At JMS, our students enjoy a “no fear” learning environment. They understand and uphold the belief that everyone deserves to have a peaceful and blissful school life experience. Everyone on the school ground is vigilant and committed in upholding our NO Bullying Policy.
JMS is an official and registered IB and Cambridge School.
Curriculum
IB, British
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
This school does not make their fees public.

AIS Indonesia - Jakarta

Our key philosophy at AIS is to develop and demonstrate best practice education, and to make a world-class Australian education available and accessible to all children in Indonesia.
Regardless of ability, culture, ethnicity, gender or language background, all AIS students are encouraged and nurtured to achieve their full social and educational potential.
Curriculum
IB, Australian
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: Rp 141,800,000
to: Rp 417,150,000

Nord Anglia School Jakarta

Nord Anglia School Jakarta provides a British-style education for students aged 18 months old to 12 years old. We follow the English National Curriculum supplemented by the International Primary Curriculum (IPC).
Curriculum
British, International, Dutch
Languages of instruction
English, Dutch
Ages
2 to 12
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: Rp 108,628,100
to: Rp 321,053,300

Jakarta Intercultural School

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.
Curriculum
IB, American
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: Rp 337,850,000
to: Rp 546,050,000
Reviews
(1 review)

Sekolah Pelita Harapan

Sekolah Pelita Harapan is a group of schools in Jakarta, Indonesia which offer Indonesian citizens and expatriates a quality, international standard of education in which English is the language of instruction. Our School's vision: True Knowledge, Faith in Christ and Godly Character. Our mission: Proclaiming the preeminence of Christ and engaging in the redemptive restoration of all things in Him through holistic education.
SPH runs internationally certified curriculum – the International Baccalaureate and Cambridge Programs. These are the world’s best practice pedagogy. SPH emphasizes the Indonesian identity and culture as well as living in a global society. SPH's comprehensive academic, artistic, sporting, music, Biblical foundations and community service programs are designed to produce high quality graduating students.
Curriculum
IB, British, Christian
Language of instruction
English
Ages
2 to 18
Yearly fees - 2023/2024
from: Rp 130,500,000
to: Rp 397,500,000

Mentari Intercultural School Jakarta

We are a family oriented institution that pushes our students to achieve to the highest academic levels.
Curriculum
IB
Language of instruction
English
Ages
3 to 18
This school does not make their fees public.
Reviews
(4 reviews)

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