Most popular international schools in Jakarta

Located in West Jakarta, IPEKA Integrated Christian School offers an English-medium international education with Mandarin and Bahasa Indonesia taught on a single campus. Founded in 1999 to serve the Christian community, it operates under the IPEKA Foundation across multiple campuses, and is an IB World School accredited by WASC and ACSI since 2015. The curriculum evolves from Kindergarten play-based learning to Grade 9 Australian standards, with a pre-IBDP for Grade 10 and the IBDP for Grades 11–12. In Junior High, students follow a Pearson Edexcel iGCSE program, while Elementary uses the Pearson Edexcel iPrimary Curriculum with a Biblical perspective and inquiry approach. The school runs the iLEAD framework centered on Internal Growth, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Acquisition of Skills, and Digital Literacy & Numeracy, culminating in the IB Diploma Programme and generous guidance for PSAT/SAT. Notable features include a robust music program, Student Council leadership, and a university counselor plus university fairs.

Mentari Intercultural School Jakarta (MIS Jakarta) is an IB World School in Indonesia offering the International Baccalaureate programmes PYP, MYP and DP alongside the Indonesian National Curriculum. The Elementary programme combines IB PYP with national standards; Junior High blends IB MYP with the National Curriculum; Senior High delivers the IB Diploma Programme alongside the National Curriculum. The campus supports inquiry-based learning, real-world connections and opportunities for performances, exhibitions and assemblies. MIS Jakarta places an emphasis on intercultural values and international mindedness, preparing students for higher education and life after school. The school traces its origins to Yayasan Perkembangan Anak Indonesia (YPAI), established in 1994 by mothers. Teachers participate in IB workshops to strengthen delivery of the programme and to support a student-centered approach. Extracurriculars include plays, art exhibitions, project presentations and student assemblies. Signature elements include MIS Traits like Able Leaders and a Positive Education framework focused on wellbeing.

GMIS Jakarta is a private day international school in Indonesia for students aged 3 to 18. It offers IB programmes—Primary Years, Middle Years, Diploma—and is authorized to offer Cambridge IGCSE, O Level, and A Level examinations, as well as examinations through the Indian Board of Schools in Indonesia. Instruction is in English, with Bahasa Indonesia, Mandarin, Hindi, and French taught as essential second languages; students are encouraged to maintain their mother tongue. Established in 1950, GMIS is the oldest international school in the country and is registered with Indonesian Ministry of Education. The campus includes high-speed Internet, computer and science laboratories, language labs, a library, an auditorium, a gym, a playground, and a swimming pool. The curriculum combines IB and Cambridge frameworks to meet diverse needs. Distinctive features include a Gandhian philosophy, Pancasila-guided multiculturalism, community service partnerships, and activities such as TEDxYouth@GMIS, stage productions, debates, and sports and arts programs.

Located in Jakarta, Tzu Chi School – PIK is a private SPK school following the Indonesian national curriculum with international standards. It serves students from ages 2 to 18, with learning organized by stage: Early Years, Primary School and Secondary School. Early Years blends the National Curriculum with Ren Wen Humanistic Education and uses Pearson iPrimary digital resources. Primary School integrates the National Curriculum with the Cambridge Framework and is taught in English, Chinese and Bahasa Indonesia as subjects and languages of instruction. The Secondary School offers IB programmes: MYP for Grades 7–10 and DP for Grades 11–12, and is accredited as an IB World School with SPK registration. Service Learning and CAS are embedded within the IB framework, and the Diploma Programme includes Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay and CAS. The campus supports all three stages with facilities including Sport Hall, Primary Science Lab, IT Lab, Library, and Pri Cooking Room; Secondary features an Indoor Swimming Pool, Chemistry Lab, Music Studio and Auditorium; Ren Wen Corner and the Tzu Chi Center anchor community engagement.

Tunas Muda School is a Catholic IB World School in Jakarta offering a continuum of IB programmes for students from early years to 1-18. Established in 1994 as OSSC, the school began with English-language courses and has grown into two campuses—Meruya and Kedoya—serving over 1,200 learners. In 2012 it became an IB World School with the Primary Years Programme, and today all three IB cohorts are available: PYP, MYP, and DP. The Diploma Programme includes Theory of Knowledge, Creativity, Activity, and Service, an Extended Essay, and six subjects drawn from six groups. Facilities at both campuses were expanded in 2024, with the Meruya Campus adding Early Years and Primary blocks. Environmental Systems and Societies is offered as a Diploma science option. A broad range of clubs, competitions such as the TM Cup, and community activities support students' academic, spiritual, emotional, and physical growth in a holistic setting for lifelong learning.

BTB School (Sekolah Bina Tunas Bangsa) offers a dual-curriculum pathway designed to prepare students for global higher education. In the senior years, the school delivers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP), while earlier grades follow the Cambridge Secondary curriculum. This combination supports a coherent progression from foundational study to internationally recognized qualifications. The IB DP emphasizes inquiry-based learning, critical thinking, and intercultural understanding, with assessment that includes internal and external components. Cambridge Secondary provides a structured framework of subject disciplines and external assessments that promote rigorous study skills and academic confidence. The school focuses on a supportive learning environment where teachers guide students through project work, collaborative tasks, and formative feedback. The BTB campus atmosphere and classroom routines are designed to nurture responsibility, time management, and independent learning. The school's international-oriented curriculum aims to equip students with the skills to navigate diverse academic paths worldwide. It fosters global learning.

Sekolah Cita Buana, established in 1995 in South Jakarta, was founded by parents and educators to offer an education option that blends the Indonesian national curriculum with international elements and bilingual instruction in Indonesian and English. The school serves 540 students and has produced graduates who pursue higher education locally and abroad. Since 2001, 150 graduates have progressed to higher education, with many studying in Australia, United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore and Malaysia. The campus comprises three buildings—Middle & High School, Early Years & Primary, and Special Education—and features fully equipped laboratories for science education, as well as an Early Years Playground. Located in Jagakarsa, South Jakarta, near Clilandak Estate and Ragunan Zoo, the school offers two mini soccer fields, two basketball courts, and a semi-Olympic swimming pool to support PE and sport. It emphasizes community, learning, lifestyle, with clubs focusing on academics, service, and lifestyle.

ACS Jakarta is a K‑12 international school in Cilangkap and an IB World School with Cambridge Centre status. The curriculum includes Cambridge Primary, Cambridge IGCSE and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. A three‑year Pre‑IB pathway for Grade 10 leads into the IBDP, while the IGCSE pathway feeds DP. The IBDP comprises six subject groups plus DP Core (TOK, EE, CAS). In the DP, Group 1 offers English A, Indonesian A and Korean A; Group 2 includes Language B and Ab Initio; Groups 3–6 cover Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics and Arts. DP grade runs 1–7. On an eight‑hectare campus, ACS Jakarta provides wifi classrooms and spaces for art, science, music, language and sport, plus a library. Facilities include a Performing Arts Theater and Tan Siong Kie Hall, two dance rooms and six music rooms, a clinic, cafeteria and green spaces. The school emphasizes holistic development and service to others through co‑curricular activities plus university preparation.

Jakarta Nanyang School (JNY) is a Cambridge International School in BSD City, Tangerang, serving children from age 3 to 18. The Cambridge pathway runs from Primary through Secondary to Junior College, with Cambridge Checkpoint at Primary 6, Cambridge IGCSE at Secondary 4, and Cambridge International AS & A Levels at Junior College 2. Bahasa Indonesia is studied to meet the national requirement, while English remains the primary language of instruction in most subjects. The school also provides Chinese Language and Culture and Bahasa Indonesia at additional levels, reinforcing a trilingual exposure. A holistic character development programme emphasizes moral education and the practise of eastern values. In Kindergarten, students learn English, Mandarin and Bahasa Indonesia, with core subjects including Mathematics, Science, Art, Music, Computing, Physical Education, Moral Education and Thematic Time. Since 2020 the school operates under an independent governance model on a resort-like campus with four sections and modern facilities.

Located in Jakarta, SIS Kelapa Gading offers an international education for students aged 2 to 18, delivering a curriculum framework that blends Singapore, Cambridge IGCSE, and the IB Diploma Programme. Preschool and Primary follow the Singaporean framework with Mandarin language instruction and a focus on Language and Literacy, Numeracy, and broad development across motor, arts, and social-emotional skills. The Primary Curriculum emphasizes Life Skills, Knowledge Skills, and Subject Based Learning, with core subjects English, Mathematics, and Chinese, plus Bahasa Indonesia, ICT, Social Studies, Physical Education, Health Education, Arts and Crafts, Music, PPKN and Religion. The Secondary School pursues both Singaporean and Cambridge programmes, offering English/ESOL, Chinese/Indonesian/French/XESOL, Mathematics, Science, Computer Science, Geography, History, Literature, Art and Design, Physical Education, Music, and Research Education, with Cambridge Check Point and IGCSE assessments. Junior College delivers the IB Diploma Programme for 16–19-year-olds, preparing students for higher education and a global society for global citizenship.