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International Curriculum International Schools in Jakarta, Indonesia

Compare 6 International Curriculum international schools in Jakarta, Indonesia. Filter by curriculum, fees (average IDR 124,239,625), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
6
Curricula
14
Average annual fee
IDR 124,239,625
Fee range
IDR 2,000,000 – 351,233,000
More school facts
Most common curriculum
IPC (International Primary Curriculum) (5 schools)
Average school size
1,147 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Sampoerna Academy Jakarta
Oldest
Nord Anglia School Jakarta (1967)
About international schools in Jakarta, Indonesia

International-curriculum schools in Jakarta typically follow recognised programmes such as the International Baccalaureate, UK/Cambridge pathways and American or hybrid international programmes, with some schools also offering Cambridge primary and national-plus blends. Instruction is usually in English, while Bahasa Indonesia is taught to all students and Mandarin, French and other modern languages are commonly available as additional language options. Annual tuition varies widely across the city - from tens of millions of rupiah at more affordable campuses to several hundred million at premium schools - and most families should budget for tuition plus enrolment deposits, capital levies and extras such as transport and exam fees. Admissions run as rolling systems in many schools but the main intake is aligned with the August school year start, popular year groups fill early, and families are generally advised to begin enquiries and applications six to twelve months before their intended start date.

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FAQs for Indonesia

What does “International Curriculum” cover in Jakarta schools?
In Jakarta the label covers a range of externally recognised programmes rather than a single syllabus: common examples are the International Baccalaureate (PYP/MYP/DP), Cambridge/IGCSE and UK national-curriculum adaptations, US or American-style programmes and occasionally international primary frameworks such as the IPC; some schools also combine these with Indonesian national requirements. Schools differ in how they sequence those programmes and whether they offer national subjects alongside the international syllabus, so check each school’s published pathway.
How much will annual fees actually be for our child?
Fees in Jakarta are broad: recent market guides show many international schools charging anywhere from roughly IDR 50 million a year at the lower end to several hundred million at premium campuses, with typical mid-range schools often in the IDR 100 - 250 million band; some very large or long-established campuses report higher top-year fees. Published school costs commonly exclude extras such as one-time enrolment/deposit fees, capital levies, transport, uniforms and external exam charges, so always review the full fee schedule from the school.
What languages are used and what language support is available?
Most international-curriculum schools use English as the medium of instruction, teach Bahasa Indonesia to all students and routinely offer additional languages such as Mandarin, French or regional languages depending on the school. Many schools provide English as an Additional Language (EAL) or learning-support programmes for children who need extra help joining lessons in English, and the availability and cost of that support vary by school.
When should we start the admissions process and how competitive are places?
The principal intake for most Jakarta international schools is the August start of the school year, with applications and tours commonly taking place several months beforehand; popular schools and key year groups (early years, Year 1, Year 7 and Year 12) tend to fill earliest. Mid-year admission windows are common because of expatriate turnover, but you should expect assessments, document checks and a non-refundable deposit to secure a place; starting the process six to twelve months before arrival is a practical rule of thumb.
What should we look for when comparing international-curriculum schools in Jakarta?
Look for curriculum alignment with your child’s needs, the school’s accreditations (for example IB authorisation or recognised international accreditations), the language policy, the scale and availability of EAL and learning support, class sizes and pastoral provision, and the full fee and extra-cost structure. Also check published term dates and admissions procedures, inspection or accreditation reports where available, and speak to current parents or alumni to understand day-to-day life and how the school handles transitions for relocating families.