Choosing the best school for your kids might not be an easy task to do, but with some wise considerations you can select which school that fits your kids’ ability and background. One thing for sure is to give the best for your kids. However, there are some aspects to be reckoned with when choosing a school for your kids, such as the facilities, quality of the teachers, curriculum that is used, location, and the tuition fee. Jakarta as a big capital city with its business that keeps growing offers many schools from national to international schools varying from having national to international curriculum like International Baccalaureate (IB) to Cambridge. Thus, you should be careful and insightful in deciding the best school for your kids. Since you are an expatriate living in Jakarta, maybe you could consider international school because your kids can have the opportunity to mingle not only with foreign students but also with the local students. In the following post, we have concluded some best international schools you could consider.
- Academic Colleges Group (ACG) School Jakarta
ACG School was founded in 2014 and is a member of Academic Colleges Group (ACG) - a group that owns several elite schools in New Zealand. Later, in 2018, this school was bought by the group, Inspired, a bigger education group that manages 46 schools worldwide. The number of the students in this school is around 350 who come from more than 35 nationalities which about 20% of the students are Indonesians. The number of students in Kindergarten is limited to 20 and 24 students in Primary/Secondary. The curriculum that is adopted in ACG is varied. In the Kindergarten and Primary, it uses the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP). Meanwhile, in the Middle School and Secondary, some subjects are taught according to the Cambridge International Curriculum (English, Mathematics, Global Perspectives, Science) and some according to KS3 British National Curriculum (Art, Music, Physical Education, Drama). The purpose of utilizing Cambridge Curriculum is to prepare the students to pass the International Certificate in Secondary Education (IGCSE) when they complete Year 11. The next year, Years 12 and 13, it follows the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Besides this curriculum, ACG also offers the opportunity to pass the University of Cambridge’s International Examinations. This school has its accreditation as an International Baccalaureate (IB) school. You could consider ACG School because this school assists students to become creative, innovative problem solvers who are entrepreneurial, and confident users of technology.
ACG School Jakarta
Address: Jalan Warung Jati Barat (Taman Margasatwa) No.19, Jati Padang, pasar Minggu, South Jakarta 12540
Phone: +62 21 2978 0200
Instagram: acgjakarta
Facebook: ACG.Jakarta
Website: Jakarta.acgedu.com - British School Jakarta (BSJ)
BSJ was founded in 1974, this school has a large green campus and excellent reputation which is located in Bintaro, South Tangerang. BSJ is an independent, international standard school with a British heritage, for children from all over the world from age 3 to 18. BSJ has 1400 students where 38% students are Indonesians, 35% are from the UK, and the rest are from over 60 nationalities. This school adopts three types of curriculum which are National Curriculum for England, International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and International Baccalaureate (IB) in the Sixth Form to English-speaking students from Year 7 to Year 13. BSJ provides school programs from Kindergarten (aged 3 to 5), Primary School (aged 5 to 11) and Secondary School (aged 11 to 18) supported by experienced teaching faculty and wellbeing counselors as well as University Counseling Team. This school has got the accreditation from several organizations, for example Council of British International Schools, Council of International Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges, East Asia Regional Council of Schools, Federation of British International Schools in Asia, and IB World School.
British School Jakarta
Address: Jalan Raya Jombang-Ciledug Bintaro, Sektor 9, Pondok Aren, Tangerang 15227
Phone: +62 21 745 1670
Instagram: @britishschooljkt
Facebook:@BritishSchoolJakarta
Website: bsj.sch.id - Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS)
Despite the changing name from Jakarta International School to Jakarta Intercultural School, JIS was founded in 1951 and it is the biggest international school in Jakarta. JIS, a 20 hectare area, has over 2300 students representing over 70 nationalities where 15% are local students and 85% are international students, offers more than 100 choices of clubs/activities that can develop students to its fullest potential. This school provides learning activities for several levels of students ranging from Early Years, Elementary School, Middle School, and High School. The situation in this school allows students to mingle with both local and international students and also to adjust themselves with the teachers who come from more than 30 countries. You can choose which school is located near to your residence since there are three JIS campuses which are Cilandak Campus for Middle and High School, Pondok Indah Campus and Pattimura Campus for Early Years and Elementary School. The curriculum adopted by this school are the North American (US) and the International Baccalaureate (IB). JIS is also one of few schools in Jakarta that offers both International Baccalaureate (IB) program and Advanced Placement (AP) program which allows students to be ready for admission to the best US universities. JIS can be one of the best options you could have because this school has got the accreditation from Council of International Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges, International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, and East Asia Regional Council of Schools.
Jakarta Intercultural School
Address:
Cilandak Campus
Jalan Terogong Raya No.33, Jakarta 12430
Pondok Indah Campus
Jalan Duta Indah III Pondok Indah, Jakarta 12310
Pattimura Campus
Jalan Pattimura Blok I No.2, Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta 12110
Phone: +62 21 509 89 555
Instagram: @jakartainterculturalschool
Facebook: @JakartaInterculturalSchool
Website: jisedu.or.id - Australian Independent School (AIS Jakarta)
AIS was established in 1996 and it has been running for over 20 years. The main objective of this school is to provide an inclusive international education for every child. AIS programs are designed from Preschool to Primary School (Foundation to Year 6), High School (Year 7 to 10) and International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP)/AIS Diploma for Year 11 and 12. This school is committed to delivering resourceful, self-sufficient and well-rounded individuals who are confident and ready adapting with the global challenges in the future. The number of students in AIS are 800 students from around 30 nationalities which about 20% are Indonesians. There are between 18 to 22 students in one class equipped with a fully-qualified teacher and a local teaching assistant. AIS follows the curriculum of Australian National Curriculum (until year 10) and International Baccalaureate (IB). This curriculum encourages students to participate, have confidence, and possess communication skills. This school has two premises located in Kemang (Primary Campus) that offers classes for Preschool through Year 6 and in Pejaten (High School Campus) for students from Year 7 to 12. Moreover, AIS also provides International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. This school has been accredited by the Council of International Schools, Australian International School Association, and IB World School.
Australian Independent School (AIS)
Address:
Kemang Campus
Jalan Kemang Timur No.81, South Jakarta
Pejaten Campus
Jalan Pejaten Barat No.69, South Jakarta
Bali
Jalan Imam Bonjol No.458A, Denpasar, Bali 80119
Phone:
Jakarta: +62 21 782 1141
Bali: +62 361 845 2000
Instagram: @ais.school
Facebook:@AISIndonesia
Website: ais-indonesia.com - Global Jaya School
Global Jaya, which was founded in 1995, is an IB World School in Jakarta that is aiming to provide an excellent academic system for its students. This school has 900 students from over 24 nationalities worldwide and has over 20 organized school activities. The programs that are offered are three IB programs which are Primary Years Program (PYP), Middle Years Program (MYP), and IB Diploma Program (DP). The school has also been accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and a full member of the East Asia Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS).
Global Jaya School
Address:
Emerald Boulevard Bintaro Jaya Sektor IX, Tangerang 15224
Phone: +62 21 745 7562
Facebook: GJSSociety
Website: globaljaya.com - The Independent School of Jakarta (ISJ)
ISJ is a British school in Pondok Indah offering a single continuous English education from age 2 through to 18. It is part of The Schools Trust, a UK-registered charity whose trustees have founded 16 British schools across 11 countries since 2004.The school follows the English National Curriculum throughout, with GCSEs in Years 10 and 11 and A-Levels in Years 12 and 13, taught by subject specialists recruited from leading UK independent schools. Children begin in Pre-Prep from age 2, move into Prep at 7, and continue into Senior School at 14. It is now one of the few schools in Jakarta offering a full British pathway through to A-Level, as most international schools here have moved to the IB at secondary level.
Two things set ISJ apart. The first is the degree of individual attention: teachers know each child's strengths, their character, and where they need pushing, and lessons are planned around that rather than around a class average. The second is external verification of progress. The school uses GL Assessments, an independent UK benchmark, and its most recent results place every subject well above the international average of 100, with English at 122, Mathematics at 118.7 and Science at 119.7.
A purpose-built senior campus opens in 2028, 300 metres from the junior campus, with science laboratories, technology labs, art and music studios, a theatre and a library.
For residents of Pondok Indah, ISJ is among the closest international schools, which makes a real difference to the daily commute in Jakarta traffic.
*The Independent School of Jakarta*
Address: Jl. R.A. Kartini No. Kav. 12, Pondok Indah, South Jakarta 12310
Phone: +62 21 2782 6788
WhatsApp: +62 811 1000 7672
Instagram: @independentschooljakarta
Facebook: TheIndependentSchoolOfJakarta
Website: isj.id
Any kind of school that you choose for your kids, what is important is that it makes your kids happy and enjoy the environment because learning at school takes a long time in their life. Besides focusing on learning activities, studying at school is also good for your kids’ social skills development since they have to mingle not only with the students but also with the teachers.
