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Singapore Curriculum International Schools in Indonesia

Compare 24 Singapore Curriculum international schools in Indonesia. Filter by curriculum, fees (average IDR 109,910,000), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
24
Curricula
17
Average annual fee
IDR 109,910,000
Fee range
IDR 350,000 – 318,250,000
More school facts
Most common curriculum
Singapore Curriculum (24 schools)
Average school size
766 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Sampoerna Academy Jakarta
Oldest
Saint Monica Jakarta School (1989)
About international schools in Indonesia

Singapore-curriculum international schools in Indonesia are defined by the use of Singapore syllabuses or Singapore-style approaches - most notably a focus on mastery in primary mathematics and a structured, skills-led early years sequence - delivered predominantly in English. Many operate as SPK (Satuan Pendidikan Kerjasama) schools and therefore include Bahasa Indonesia and required local civic content alongside the foreign syllabus, while Mandarin and other mother-tongue options are commonly offered. Annual tuition varies widely by city, campus and age, so families should budget for anywhere from tens of millions of rupiah to several hundred million rupiah per year once enrolment, capital levies, transport and extras are included. The main intake typically follows the international academic year (with a principal August/July start), though some schools offer January or rolling entry; parents moving to Indonesia are advised to start enquiries early and check each school’s SPK status, language streams and secondary pathways (Cambridge/IGCSE or IB) before applying.

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10 international schools in Jakarta

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3 international schools in Medan

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3 international schools in Surabaya

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2 international schools in Bandung

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2 international schools in Semarang

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1 international school in Balikpapan

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1 international school in Malang

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1 international school in Cilegon

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1 international school in Palembang

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FAQs for Indonesia

How does the Singapore curriculum differ from British, Cambridge or IB programmes?
Singapore-style programmes place heavy emphasis on depth and mastery in core subjects - especially mathematics and science - using a concrete - pictorial - abstract progression and frequent formative checks, while British/Cambridge and IB routes typically structure content and assessment differently (for example with national subject specifications, IGCSE external exams, or the IB’s learner profile and inquiry focus). In Indonesia many Singapore-curriculum schools combine Singapore approaches in primary with Cambridge or IB options in secondary, so look at the school’s published subject sequence and external exam pathways to understand what pupils will sit later on.
What languages are lessons taught in, and is Bahasa Indonesia compulsory?
Instruction in Singapore-curriculum international schools in Indonesia is usually in English, but schools operating under the SPK framework include Bahasa Indonesia and civic content as part of their legal requirements; Mandarin or other mother-tongue lessons are frequently offered as additional language options. Check each school’s language policy and how bilingual streams are resourced, since provision and staffing for languages vary between campuses.
How much should we expect to pay in tuition and extra costs?
Published fees vary significantly by location, campus and the child’s year group, and many schools publish annual tuition plus separate non-refundable application and enrolment fees, capital levies, transport, meals and activity charges; families should therefore budget for a very broad range from tens of millions of rupiah up to several hundred million rupiah per year depending on the school. Always request the full fee schedule and ask whether the headline figure includes mandatory levies or optional extras before agreeing an enrolment.
When should we apply and what documents are normally required?
Most schools’ main intake aligns with the international academic year (the principal intake is commonly in July/August), though many also offer mid-year or rolling admissions when space allows, so begin the search well ahead of your intended start date for popular year groups. Typical admissions checklists request a completed application, passport/ID and visa/KITAS copies for expatriates, recent school reports or transcripts, immunisation/health records, birth certificate and often an age-appropriate assessment or interview.
What should parents check when comparing Singapore-curriculum schools in Indonesia?
Beyond the curriculum label, ask how the school implements Singapore content (which syllabuses and textbooks are used), whether it is registered as an SPK school and how that affects language and civics teaching, class sizes, teacher qualifications and English-language support for non-native speakers. Also confirm the school’s secondary pathway (for example whether students transition to Cambridge IGCSEs or the IB), pastoral support arrangements, total cost of attendance and published assessment approaches so you know how the school measures and supports progress.