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IB Curriculum International Schools in Indonesia

Compare 71 IB Curriculum international schools in Indonesia. Filter by curriculum, fees (average IDR 128,925,630), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
71
Curricula
23
Average annual fee
IDR 128,925,630
Fee range
IDR 296 – 633,001,000
More school facts
Most common curriculum
IB (DP) (58 schools)
Average school size
1,044 pupils
Largest by enrolment
BINUS School Simprug
Oldest
Gandhi Memorial Intercontinental School Jakarta (1950)
With boarding
2
About international schools in Indonesia

International schools in Indonesia that follow the International Baccalaureate (IB) typically offer one or more of the IB programmes - the Primary Years (PYP), Middle Years (MYP) and Diploma (DP) - which emphasise inquiry-led learning, international-mindedness and transferable university preparation. Many IB schools teach primarily in English while offering Bahasa Indonesia as a compulsory or strongly encouraged language, and a number of schools add bilingual streams or Mandarin/French as additional language options. Fees vary widely by city and school standard: in Jakarta, annual tuition at fully international schools commonly ranges from lower mid-tier levels into premium bands, and families should budget for application fees, capital or development levies and optional extras such as school trips and specialist programmes. Admissions are handled school-by-school but in practice families often begin applications several months to a year ahead for popular cohorts and should expect assessments, documentation checks and possible waitlists during busy intake periods.

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24 international schools in Jakarta

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11 international schools in Tangerang

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8 international schools in Surabaya

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6 international schools in Bogor

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5 international schools in Bali

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4 international schools in Medan

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3 international schools in Bekasi

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3 international schools in Bandung

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2 international schools in Batam

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1 international school in Surakarta

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1 international school in Samarinda

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1 international school in Pontianak

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1 international school in Semarang

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1 international school in Yogyakarta

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FAQs for Indonesia

What ages and stages do the IB programmes cover?
The IB is organised as a continuum: the PYP normally covers early years and primary-aged children, the MYP covers lower secondary or ‘middle’ years and the DP is a two-year programme for students in the final stage of secondary education preparing for university. Schools implement these stages with local year-group names, so check exact age ranges and how they map to your child’s current grade when you enquire.
How does an IB education differ from a national curriculum or other international systems?
IB programmes emphasise inquiry, concept-based learning and internationally comparable assessment criteria rather than a single national syllabus, and the DP combines internal coursework with external examinations and extended independent research. That difference affects teaching style, reporting and the kinds of preparation students receive for university, so look at examples of classroom practice and assessment policies when comparing schools.
What should I expect to pay and which extra costs should I budget for?
Annual tuition for international schools in Indonesia varies by city and school, with a broad range from more affordable local-international options to premium international campuses; families should also budget for one-off application or placement fees, development/capital levies on acceptance, uniforms, transport, extracurricular activities and overseas trips. Schools normally publish a fee schedule - ask for a full breakdown of mandatory versus optional charges and how often fees typically increase.
What languages are used in IB schools in Indonesia and will my child receive language support?
Most IB international schools in Indonesia use English as the primary medium of instruction while teaching Bahasa Indonesia as a language subject; many offer additional language options such as Mandarin or French and provide English as an Additional Language (EAL) support for learners who need it. If your child speaks limited English or you want a bilingual pathway, confirm the school’s language provision, EAL resources and how mother-tongue development is supported.
When should I start the admissions process and how do waitlists work?
Start enquiries as early as possible - typically several months and for competitive entry points up to 6 - 12 months before you want your child to start - because popular year groups can fill and many schools operate waitlists. Ask each school about their specific admissions timeline, required documents, assessment format and whether offers require immediate payment of deposits or development levies so you can plan housing and relocation timelines around confirmed places.