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British School Jakarta

Indonesia, Tangerang

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees IDR 158,518,000 - 561,064,000
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1400
Type Co-educational
Opened 1973
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme)
Taught languages Indonesian, Spanish, Mandarin, French
Typical class size 21
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

British School Jakarta is an independent day school in Tangerang Selatan, Indonesia, serving ages 2 to 18. The school provides the Early Years Foundation Stage, the English National Curriculum for Maths and English in the Primary School, and an IB pathway through the Middle Years Programme (Years 7–11), the Diploma Programme (Years 12–13), and the IBCP Career-related Programme. The Primary and Secondary curricula are accredited by CIS, WASC, HMC, and FOBISIA. 45‑acre campus in Bintaro Jaya Sektor 9 includes dedicated primary, secondary, and learning environments, theatre complex with 700+ seat auditorium, and spaces to support arts, sciences, and wellbeing. Sporting facilities feature a full-sized covered multi‑purpose football pitch, a natural grass pitch, an Olympic‑sized 50m swimming pool, and a gym, plus a climbing wall and a suite of ball and racquet sports. The school offers over 260 extracurricular activities, including Manchester City Football Academy partnership and University Hub for guidance.

Jl. Jombang Raya No.9, Pd. Pucung, Kec. Pd. Aren, Kota Tangerang Selatan, Banten 15227, Indonesia

The Essentials

British School Jakarta has 1,400 pupils, typical class sizes of 21, instruction in English.

Location
Bintaro Jaya Sektor 9 JI Raya Jombang, Pondok Aren, Tangerang Selatan 15427, Indonesia.

Stages
Early Years, Primary, Secondary (Sixth Form).

Type
Independent school.

Pupil Nationality Mix
50+ nationalities represented within our community.

Additional learning support
English as an Additional Language.

Country affiliation
Indonesia

Bus service
Bus service operated by Bluebird Group with direct pick-up and drop-off; after-hours bus at 16:00 for students participating in after-school activities.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school has a uniform policy with uniforms sold from the school shop as ready-to-wear items. Kindergarten uniforms are a red batik shirt with dark blue shorts and a hat; Secondary and IB uniforms include a light-blue shirt with the House badge and tailored bottoms, with PHE gear available as well. Shoes must be plain black leather with low heels and socks white, black, or blue.

Food Options
The school partners with ISMAYA Group as its official catering provider. The menu features three main course options daily (with at least one vegetarian), daily salads and soups, freshly baked breads from an on-campus bakery, a broad selection of fruits, and cookies; meals are prepared using healthy methods with no MSG. Allergen management is in place with clearly labeled foods, an allergy policy, and a nut-free and shellfish-free campus.

House System
BSJ has a House System with four houses named after Indonesian volcanoes: Agung, Merapi, Krakatau, and Bromo. Inter-house competitions cover sports, academics, performing arts, and community service, fostering collaboration and leadership.

Governance and Ownership
The British School Jakarta Foundation (Yayasan), formerly The British International School Foundation, governs BSJ. The Council of Trustees retains ultimate authority, and the Board of Governors concentrates on strategic direction under Indonesian law.
Fees

Annual tuition at British School Jakarta ranges from IDR 158,518,000 to IDR 561,064,000 for 2026/27.

Application and enrolment fees

- Application fee: IDR 7,000,000.
- Enrolment / admission deposit: IDR 30,000,000 (refundable subject to the school's enrolment/withdrawal conditions).

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term equivalents)

BSJ invoices termly. The annual tuition totals by year group and the equivalent per-term amount (annual divided into three termly instalments) are shown below in Indonesian Rupiah (IDR):

- Nursery 2 (age 2): Annual tuition IDR 150,078,000 — Per term equivalent IDR 50,026,000.
- Kindergarten 1 (age 3): Annual tuition IDR 150,078,000 — Per term equivalent IDR 50,026,000.
- Kindergarten 2 (age 4): Annual tuition IDR 197,078,000 — Per term equivalent IDR 65,692,667.
- Kindergarten 3 (age 5): Annual tuition IDR 405,219,000 — Per term equivalent IDR 135,073,000.
- Year 1 (age 6): Annual tuition IDR 425,445,000 — Per term equivalent IDR 141,815,000.
- Year 2 (age 7): Annual tuition IDR 425,445,000 — Per term equivalent IDR 141,815,000.
- Year 3 (age 8): Annual tuition IDR 425,445,000 — Per term equivalent IDR 141,815,000.
- Year 4 (age 9): Annual tuition IDR 425,445,000 — Per term equivalent IDR 141,815,000.
- Year 5 (age 10): Annual tuition IDR 425,445,000 — Per term equivalent IDR 141,815,000.
- Year 6 (age 11): Annual tuition IDR 478,812,000 — Per term equivalent IDR 159,604,000.
- Year 7 (age 12): Annual tuition IDR 478,812,000 — Per term equivalent IDR 159,604,000.
- Year 8 (age 13): Annual tuition IDR 478,812,000 — Per term equivalent IDR 159,604,000.
- Year 9 (age 14): Annual tuition IDR 478,812,000 — Per term equivalent IDR 159,604,000.
- Year 10 (age 15): Annual tuition IDR 478,812,000 — Per term equivalent IDR 159,604,000.
- Year 11 (age 16): Annual tuition IDR 519,104,000 — Per term equivalent IDR 173,034,667.
- Year 12 (age 17): Annual tuition IDR 531,104,000 — Per term equivalent IDR 177,034,667.

Mandatory additional charges and typical extras

- Capital levy / development charge and similar annual compulsory levies are applied in addition to tuition (example: Nursery 2 capital levy recorded as IDR 22,300,000).
- Examination fees (IGCSE / A-Level / IB) are charged separately and are not included in the tuition totals.
- Uniforms, school materials, optional residential/overseas trip costs, specific extra-curricular activity charges, and some specialist learning-support or technology-hire fees are additional to tuition.
- School bus/transport is provided by an external operator and billed separately; bus costs are not included within the school tuition invoice.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Invoicing is termly; the school issues fee invoices per term. Equivalent per-term figures are shown above. A discount (typically applied for payment of the full annual fees in one instalment) is offered under the school's payment arrangements.
- Payment deadlines are set in the school's fee schedule; payment is normally required before the start of each term (past schedules indicate payment due around 30 days before term start). Late-payment penalties are applied where fees are overdue (past documentation and communications show a monthly late-charge percentage).

Boarding fees

- The school does not list boarding or residential fees; no boarding provision is charged as part of BSJ's published fee schedule.

Refund information

- The enrolment deposit is refundable subject to the school's published withdrawal and notice conditions; the fee schedule documents explain the conditions for return of refundable deposits on withdrawal.

Fee payment options and transaction charges

- Payment can be made by bank transfer and by credit card (credit card payments are subject to a bank administration/processing fee). Payments are processed in Indonesian Rupiah for school invoicing. Specific transaction charges (for example, a credit-card processing surcharge has been shown historically at c.2.35%) may apply.

Notes on charges not included in tuition invoices

- Tuition figures above exclude mandatory capital/development levies, examination entry fees, certain specialist services, optional trips, some co-curricular charges and uniform costs; these items are invoiced separately where relevant. Bus and catering services are billed separately by the providers where they operate.
Academics

British School Jakarta teaches EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme) for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
BSJ uses the English National Curriculum for Maths and English in the Primary School, complemented by an inquiry-based approach covering foundation subjects. The Primary and Secondary curricula are accredited by CIS, WASC, HMC, and FOBISIA. In Secondary, BSJ offers the IB Middle Years Programme (Years 7-11) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (Years 12-13).

Exam Results
IB Diploma Programme: average score 35 points with a 97% pass rate; average DP grade 5.53. IB Career-related Programme: 100% pass rate with average grade 5.5.

Higher Education Progression
University guidance begins in Year 9 and continues through Year 13; University Hub counsellors assist with subject choices, university essays, and shortlisting, helping graduates gain offers from universities worldwide including institutions in the UK and USA.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
BSJ places student wellbeing at the core of daily life. Wellbeing is defined as the confidence, resilience, and emotional security students need to thrive academically and personally. A comprehensive wellbeing framework includes pastoral support, student guidance, and responsive care that helps every child feel safe, seen, and supported. From day-to-day check-ins to structured support services, mental health and emotional wellbeing are prioritised alongside learning progress. This whole-school approach empowers students to participate fully in learning, build positive relationships, and flourish through every stage of the BSJ journey. The school also engages families through initiatives such as the Parent Wellbeing Series.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
BSJ offers a comprehensive English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme that supports non-native English speakers in fully engaging with the English-medium curriculum.

Mental Wellbeing
BSJ is committed to supporting the emotional, social, and mental wellbeing of its students. The Counselling Team provides a safe, confidential, and supportive space where students can navigate challenges, build resilience, and develop healthy coping strategies. Counsellors work across Kindergarten, Primary, and Secondary, offering tailored support that meets the needs of each age group. Counselling brochures outline available services for Kindergarten, Primary, and Secondary. For further support or questions, contact the Counselling Team.

Safeguarding
BSJ maintains a Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy. The contents of BSJ policies are updated regularly to reflect current safeguarding practice. BSJ offers a Speak Up Policy to report concerns. BSJ uses the Whispli platform for confidential reporting and provides reporting channels to designated recipients. Safeguarding and child protection are addressed within the BSJ community.
Parent Experience

History
BSJ has been delivering education for over 50 years. The campus spans 45 acres in Bintaro Jaya Sektor 9, Tangerang Selatan. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme for students aged 11 to 16 (Years 7–11) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Years 12–13. The school is located at Bintaro Jaya Sektor 9, JI Raya Jombang, Pondok Aren, Tangerang Selatan 15427, Indonesia. BSJ also hosts a Manchester City Football Academy partnership in Southeast Asia.

Community
BSJ Parent Community Association fosters parent and school cooperation, represents the parent body within the school community, and supports charitable fundraising activities. The PCA works with the school to promote student success and to contribute to wider BSJ community initiatives. The PCA welcomes all parents and teachers to join. BSJ Alumni Association connects former students and staff and runs events and campaigns to maintain a global BSJ network.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
BSJ's Parent Community Association (PCA) fosters parent and school cooperation and represents the parent body within the school community. The PCA actively encourages and assists the school with charitable fundraising activities. Beyond the school, the PCA supports initiatives that benefit the wider BSJ community and aims to build a better world for children and future generations. The PCA welcomes all parents and teachers to join. BSJ Alumni Association connects former students and staff and runs events and campaigns to maintain a global BSJ network.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Campus spans a 45-acre estate in Bintaro, 7 km southwest of central Jakarta, with lush green space and a purpose-built learning environment. The sporting facilities include a full-sized covered multi-purpose football pitch, tennis courts, and an Olympic-sized swimming pool that form the core of athletic life. The Sports Centre houses a climbing wall and a full suite of ball and racquet sports, complemented by a gymnasium and a professional dance studio. Dedicated environments for primary, secondary, and specialist study support focused learning, while a theatre complex forms the arts hub of the campus. Facilities for hire include a football field with synthetic turf, a natural grass field, an indoor sports hall, covered illuminated tennis courts, the Olympic pool, a 700+ seat auditorium, and flexible classrooms and seminar rooms.

Sports Facilities
BSJ's sports facilities include a full-sized covered multi-purpose football pitch and a natural grass football pitch. There is a spacious indoor sports hall and covered, illuminated tennis courts. The Olympic-sized 50m swimming pool sits at the heart of aquatic life. The Sports Centre includes a climbing wall and a full suite of ball and racquet sports, with a fully equipped gymnasium and a professional dance studio rounding out the offering.

Academic Facilities
BSJ provides dedicated environments for primary, secondary, and specialist study, enabling focused learning across cohorts. The theatre complex stands as the arts hub of the campus, supporting performances and arts education. The campus includes a 700+ seat auditorium for assemblies, performances, and events, and flexible, well-appointed classrooms and seminar rooms to support teaching and learning. Internationally experienced teachers guide students within an IB framework, using hands-on, enquiry-led pedagogy, and as an independent school BSJ sets its own standards for teaching, learning, and wellbeing.

Extra Curricular Facilities
BSJ offers more than 260 extracurricular activities spanning academics, community service, sports, arts, and beyond. The Manchester City Football Education Programme is established in partnership with Manchester City Football Club. BSJ is the first in Southeast Asia to partner with Manchester City Football Club. The football programme draws on Manchester City's coaching philosophy and methodology. These programmes engage students and the wider community through sport.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
BSJ has more than 260 extracurricular activities, including academics, community service, sports, and arts. The University Hub provides dedicated university guidance counsellors from Year 9 through Year 13 to support subject choices, university applications, and shortlisting.

Arts & Creative
Art Programme offers a diverse range of extracurricular arts, including Dance, Film, Theatre, Visual Arts, and Musical Production and Performance. There are exhibitions, performance events, art competitions, classes and workshops, and art integration into the curriculum; collaborative projects connect BSJ with local artists and organizations.

Cultural & Language
BSJ hosts the Model United Nations Conference, providing a platform for diplomatic debate, research, public speaking, and collaboration among delegates from across the Jakarta region.

Social & Hobbies
Extracurricular activities encompass sports, arts, technology, language, and leadership; activities run before school, at lunchtime, after school, and on Saturdays, with activities led by BSJ staff and external providers.

Community & Service
Service Learning is an educational approach that combines learning objectives with community service. From Year 1 to Year 13, BSJ students work on weekly community projects, including lessons with local children, financial and resource support, and building a preschool from recycled materials.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership is fostered through the House System, with inter-house competitions in sports, performing arts, academics, and community service and opportunities for students to take on leadership roles within House activities. An Arts Council provides student leadership in BSJ's arts programme. The University Hub provides dedicated university guidance counsellors from Year 9 to Year 13.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Student wellbeing and pastoral care is embedded into everyday school life, with a wellbeing framework that includes pastoral support and guidance to protect mental health and emotional wellbeing. BSJ runs wellbeing programs, including the Wellbeing Parent Series. The school also supports physical wellbeing through sports and events like the Biathlon.
Languages

Language Provision
Indonesian Language & Culture is mandatory for all students. The English Language & Literacy Programme focuses on developing confident communicators and critical thinkers, with the Talk 4 Writing Programme. For students developing English proficiency, an English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme provides targeted support through three structured stages: New to English (NTE), Early Acquisition (EA), and Developing Confidence (DC).
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Welcome and initial contact. The dedicated BSJ admissions team is available to support you throughout the application process. To schedule an appointment with the Admissions team or arrange a school tour, fill out the enquiry form. Enquiries can be made online or in person. 2. Review the School Prospectus and Admissions Policy. View the BSJ School Prospectus and the Admissions Policy 2022-2023 to understand the school's admissions framework. 3. Submit your application. BSJ welcomes applications throughout the academic year, subject to availability. There are separate Application Forms for Foreign Students and Indonesian Students. Before starting the formal application, ensure you have the required documents; for International Passport Holders, documents include a passport/visa and residence records, school reports, reference letters, and related materials; Indonesian Passport Holders have their own documentation requirements listed under the application process. 4. Year Group Placement and fees. New students are assessed after enrolment to confirm appropriate year group placement. For 2026/2027, BSJ provides a Year Group Placement with an age-to-year mapping, and school fees for 2026/2027 are published, detailing annual fees plus any additional levies; fees can be paid annually or termly for most year groups, with Year 12–13 payable annually.
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