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.

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.

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, 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.

Sekolah Cikal Jakarta offers an international-aligned, competency-based curriculum across Preschool to Year 12, combining IB (PYP/MYP/DP), Cambridge Primary and Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE, and a Bespoke Curriculum. The Curriculum Circle links Core (5 Star Competencies), the Sekolah Cikal Way (the five Cs), and an outer circle of Programs tailored to students with digital personalization. Nine learning phases guide progression; Year 9–10 integrate Bahasa Indonesia, The Arts, Social Studies, Service Learning, Mathematics, Physical Health Education, Personal Social Education, Religion Studies, Sciences, English, and Design & Technology; Year 11–12 add Personal Social Education, Physical Health Education, Religion Studies alongside other subjects. Founded in 1999, Cikal emphasizes the 5 Stars Competencies and the 5 Cs. Facilities across Lebak Bulus and Kemang include libraries, inclusive classrooms, front lobbies, canteens, outdoor spaces, a swimming pool, and flipped-classroom spaces. The Arts, Languages, and Service/Community activities are woven through a Houses system. This structure supports personalized pathways and collaborative learning.

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.

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.

Regality Academy, founded in Jakarta in 2012 as Sekolah Royal Tunas Mulia, is an SPK-registered international school serving ages 3 to 17. The primary curriculum is the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), with IMYC in the middle years and Cambridge materials for secondary, alongside Cambridge IGCSE. The school aligns with the UK National Curriculum and Singapore Math, and links IPC units to the Indonesian National Curriculum to support students who will study in Indonesia. Preschool to Primary 6 and Junior High School (Grade 7–10) are offered. On campus, learners access a library, Eagle Auditorium, Mini Theater, gym, swimming pool, infirmary, and a Junior High Science Lab. The Leader in Me program, based on The 7 Habits by Stephen Covey, develops leadership, character and lifelong learning through class roles, Student Lighthouse teams and a student-led yearbook. Community service, enrichment activities, and arts events like Shakespeare Rocks! enrich the culture for students.

Global Sevilla Puri Indah is a two-campus international K-12 school established in 2002 that serves expatriate and local families seeking a values-driven education. The school teaches in English and Indonesian, with Mandarin offered as a language, supporting multilingual learning. The curriculum spans early years through Cambridge qualifications: IEYC and IPC in the early years and primary, Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE in grades 9–10, and Cambridge International AS and A Levels in grades 11–12, all delivered by Cambridge Assessment International Education. The school emphasizes character through its core values of Giving, Compassion, and Self-Control, and its Peace Zone pledge for safety and respect. Facilities include science and art laboratories, indoor and outdoor sports amenities (pool, gym, basketball court, mini soccer field), with spacious classrooms and green spaces. Notable programs include Compassion in Action, field trips, inquiry-led learning, and a co-curricular life with clubs in arts, service, and leadership.