Compare American Curriculum International Schools in Indonesia

Located in West Surabaya, Sampoerna Academy Surabaya opened in 2019 as the sixth campus of the Putera Sampoerna Foundation to advance Indonesian education. The campus serves Playgroup through Primary, with Grand Pakuwon offering Middle and High School, on Pakuwon Indah and Grand Pakuwon campuses designed for international quality and digital learning. English is the language of instruction, with Mandarin taught in collaboration with Beijing Language and Cultural University. The school combines STEAM through project-based learning with the Cambridge International framework for Primary and Secondary, and offers the IB Diploma Programme as an option for Grades 11-12. Early Learning follows the IEYC. Facilities include technology-integrated classrooms, a spacious library, a science laboratory, dedicated arts and music studios, gyms and sports facilities. Extracurricular activities include Art & Craft, Band Jam, Choir, Coding, Chess, Public Speaking, Dance and Yoga, among others, encouraging creativity, collaboration and well-being. The campus emphasizes global citizenship and inquiry.

HolyStar Christian School offers a US-based ACE (Accelerated Christian Education) international homeschooling curriculum that integrates academic study with Scripture and character formation. Used in more than 10,000 schools across 160 countries, ACE is mastery-based and diagnostically individualized, emphasizing knowledge (IQ), understanding (EQ), and wisdom (SQ). Core subjects include English, Math, Science, and Social Studies, with options such as Literature, Bahasa Indonesia, Integrated Studies, Computer, Physical Education, Performing and Visual Arts, Home Economics, and Devotions. The campus is on Jl. Raya Kebayoran Lama No 8, Jakarta Selatan, easily accessible from Central Jakarta. HolyStar serves Early Childhood through High School, with High School offering personalized college and career counseling. The program uses daily goal cards and Christ-like virtues, and maintains a small teacher-to-student ratio of 1:2-4. Extracurricular activities include Art, Craft, Instrumental, Media Arts, Photography, and Vocal. Graduates have gained admission to reputable colleges worldwide, including Harvard, Yale, UBC, Oxford, and beyond.

Saint Monica Jakarta School operates across two campuses in Jakarta: the Sunter campus (Preschool to Primary/Junior High) at Jl. Danau Indah Raya C2 No.1, Sunter; and the Kelapa Gading campus (Nursery and Kindergarten) at Jl. Boulevard Utara Raya QJ 7 No.1–2. The school follows curricula from American, Singapore, Cambridge IGCSE, British, and a Catholic Curriculum, serving learners from ages 0 to 15. Established in 1989 as Santa Monica School, it is among North Jakarta's oldest international schools and has produced more than 10,000 graduates. Facilities include a canteen, hall, sport hall, function hall, computer and science labs, library, swimming pool, indoor court, and outdoor fields, with resources such as Lakeshore, WePlay, ELC, and Time Life. The program features Biblical Based Character Building Education, English, Mathematics, Science, Social & Cultural studies, Creative Arts, Bahasa Indonesia and Chinese, Physical Education, and Practical Life. Extracurriculars include debates, robotics, coding, and Mandarin language.

Bandung Alliance Intercultural School (BAIS) is a private, fully-accredited international school in Kota Baru Parahyangan, Bandung. It offers Preschool 3 through Grade 12, teaching an American Curriculum with Advanced Placement and AP Capstone. Classes are taught by licensed, native English-speaking teachers, and instruction follows an American philosophy with a Biblical Christian perspective since 1956. The school provides English-language instruction across all levels, with Indonesian and Mandarin language and culture offered at varying levels and English Language Development services available. Facilities include a full-size soccer field, a swimming pool, a sport court, and well-equipped classrooms of about 70 square meters, with air conditioning, computers, projectors, and robust WiFi, plus a library. BAIS emphasizes an extracurricular program including sports, arts, and community service. Notable features include the AP program, AP Capstone diploma, and participation in IISSAC. Graduates pursue degrees in top-tier English-speaking universities worldwide. The campus supports modern, technology-enabled instruction and collaboration.

HighScope Indonesia is an SPK school that blends the Indonesian National Curriculum with a U.S.-based framework for students aged 1 to 18. The school follows HighScope Curriculum from Early Childhood through High School, using Plan-Do-Review and dual-language model in English and Indonesian. The Elementary program adds STEAM, MAGIC and project-based learning, while Middle School emphasizes MAGIC and SDGs within a cluster system. High School operates on a credit system with three majors—Math & Science; Business & Information Technology; and Technical and Performing Arts—and offers an Advanced Placement program with 11 AP courses. A University Preparatory Program supports college planning, with graduates admitted to universities in 18 countries, including NYU, Groningen, UNSW, Melbourne, and UI. The TB Simatupang campus includes sport facilities, Blackbox Theater, ICT and Science Labs, a Library, and arts and student spaces. Extracurriculars include Extended Enrichment and community service, with a focus on 21st-century skills and ethical leadership.

Hillcrest School is a Christian day school in Sentani, Papua, offering an American-based curriculum. The program follows U.S. standards and uses AERO for core subjects, integrating a Christian worldview. Bible is used in social studies and science; every student takes a Bible course each semester with weekly chapels. Instruction is in English, with Indonesian language included; ELL support and mother-tongue instruction offered when staff allow. Pre-1 to 5 are classroom-based; grades 6–12 are departmentalized, with offerings in English, math, science, social studies, and languages; French, Korean and Spanish offered when staffing permits. AP courses include AP English Language and Composition, AP European History, AP Calculus, AP Psychology, AP Statistics, and AP Precalculus. The campus has elementary and secondary facilities, a 29,000-item library, science and music labs, two computer labs, an art room, and athletic facilities. Outdoor Education provides two-week service trips; NHS, SLIC and Student Council offer leadership opportunities globally.

Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS) operates on three garden‑like campuses in South Jakarta and serves more than 2,500 students from over 70 nationalities. The school offers the International Baccalaureate across Elementary, Middle, and High School, with the IB Diploma Programme in High School and Advanced Placement courses available as part of the IB/AP pathway. Indonesian Ministry of Education rules apply to JIS as an Indonesian school. Elementary and Early Years programs follow an inquiry‑based approach, with curriculum planning coordinated across campuses; High School Pathways include Bahasa Indonesia and related Indonesian Studies courses. The JIS Learning Center provides inclusive education for students with moderate‑to‑intensive learning needs, with a maximum teacher‑to‑student ratio of 1:4. The three campuses cover more than 20 hectares and feature 280+ classrooms, science, robotics, and design technology labs, four libraries with over 100,000 titles, four theaters, and dedicated arts spaces. Extensive sport facilities include pools, gyms, tennis courts, fields, a golf driving range, and an on‑site health center.

Manado Independent School (MIS), formerly Manado International School, is a private Christian international school serving Early Childhood through High in Kolongan, Minahasa, near Manado, Indonesia. It is the first and only Sulawesi international school licensed for all levels under SPK system. MIS is affiliated with Cambridge Assessment International Education and Oxford, and earned ASIC Premier Institution status in 2024, with BAN-S/M 'A' rating for all sections. The school offers Early Childhood, Elementary (Grades 1–6), Middle and High School. The Elementary curriculum blends Oxford ESL with a Cambridge Minor program; Cambridge English and Cambridge Math are part of the Cambridge Subject Group for Grades 1–6, while Grades 1–4 do not require Cambridge. Daily devotionals and a Chapel frame the day. Facilities include Computer, Science and Language Labs, a library, a media centre, a Music Hall and a playground, with supervised Wi‑Fi and safety policies. Extracurriculars include performing arts, clubs, and sports.

Medan Independent School is a private day international school in Medan that educates students from ages 3 to 17. The school delivers an International Baccalaureate Continuum program—PYP, MYP and DP—integrated with an American curriculum aligned to US standards (AERO, NGSS, Common Core, ISTE) and taught within the IB framework. English is the language of instruction, with a focus on inquiry-based, student-centered learning within an IB context. Medan Independent School positions itself as the only IB Continuum School in Sumatra, reflecting its commitment to continuity across primary through pre-university education. The school traces its roots to a foundation serving expatriate families, gaining governance by a board of directors in 1976, moving to a purpose-built campus funded by Mobil Oil in 1981-82, and achieving DP authorization in 2017 with the first DP graduates in 2018-2019. About 60% of students are Indonesian, 3% have dual citizenship, and 37% are international, providing global opportunities.

Mountainview Christian School is a K-12 boarding and day school in Salatiga, Central Java, Indonesia, serving expatriate families and local students. The campus spans 14 acres and features an auditorium, gym, outdoor track, soccer field, libraries, computer labs, science lab, and connected elementary and secondary buildings via a walkway. The school offers an American curriculum with a Christian foundation and integrates biblical worldview across content. English/Language Arts and Mathematics follow US Common Core; science follows Next Generation Science Standards; Social Studies aligns with Aero Social Studies Standards. Core subjects include English, Math, Science, Social Studies and Bible, with electives in fine arts, physical education, computer studies. AP courses appear on a rotating basis, including AP Calculus AB, AP English Language/Composition, AP English Literature, AP Chemistry and AP Biology. Graduation options include Standard Diploma and Merit Diploma; MAP testing tracks progress. Graduates matriculate to universities in the US and other countries.

Located in West Surabaya, Sampoerna Academy Surabaya opened in 2019 as the sixth campus of the Putera Sampoerna Foundation to advance Indonesian education. The campus serves Playgroup through Primary, with Grand Pakuwon offering Middle and High School, on Pakuwon Indah and Grand Pakuwon campuses designed for international quality and digital learning. English is the language of instruction, with Mandarin taught in collaboration with Beijing Language and Cultural University. The school combines STEAM through project-based learning with the Cambridge International framework for Primary and Secondary, and offers the IB Diploma Programme as an option for Grades 11-12. Early Learning follows the IEYC. Facilities include technology-integrated classrooms, a spacious library, a science laboratory, dedicated arts and music studios, gyms and sports facilities. Extracurricular activities include Art & Craft, Band Jam, Choir, Coding, Chess, Public Speaking, Dance and Yoga, among others, encouraging creativity, collaboration and well-being. The campus emphasizes global citizenship and inquiry.

Surabaya Intercultural School serves students aged 1 to 18, delivering an international curriculum across divisions. Elementary offers the IB Primary Years Programme with English as the language of instruction, while Bahasa Indonesia, art, music, physical education, swimming and technology are taught in an inquiry-based framework. Middle School (6–8) follows United States standards, uses Understanding by Design, and maintains a 1:1 laptop program with Google Classroom. Core courses are English, social studies, math and science; specialist courses include physical education, technology, foreign language, speech and debate, art, music and drama. High School (9–12) provides a liberal arts education with Advanced Placement, including an AP Capstone Diploma; electives include music, art and drama. World languages offered: French, Bahasa Indonesia, and Mandarin; an advisory program supports students. SIS is a WASC-accredited IB World School and Apple Distinguished School. The campus features laboratories, gym, Olympic-size pool, art rooms, ceramics room, and ample green space.

Wesley International School in Malang, Indonesia, offers an American-style curriculum with a Christian foundation and an international orientation. The school serves elementary through high school and operates as a Christ-centered, international school community. It is accredited by Christian Schools International (ACSI) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The program is organized around Expected Schoolwide Learning Results (ESLRs): Raising up Christians; Nurturing Lifetime Learners; Educating Thinkers; Developing Communicators; and Shaping Citizens of the World, which guide classes, activities and evaluation. Graduates typically continue to four-year universities worldwide, including Harvard University, Duke University, Vanderbilt University, Wheaton College, Seoul National University, Yonsei University, Korea University, and the University of Western Australia. The Kwoka campus features a chapel and an auditorium, a gymnasium, outdoor courts, and a large soccer field. Extracurricular activities include Swimming, Badminton, Soccer, Basketball, Worship Night, Student Body Council, Photo Club and Drama. Welcoming international families with warmth.