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Mentari Intercultural School Bintaro

Indonesia, Tangerang

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The school at a glance
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1994
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Indian Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
Taught languages Indonesian, Mandarin
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Languages, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Mentari Intercultural School Bintaro sits on the edge of South Tangerang's Bintaro district, in a leafy campus that embraces nature as a learning ally. The school offers a blended international curriculum for continuity across year groups: National Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. In Elementary, Cambridge and the National Curriculum are used; Junior High follows Cambridge IGCSE with the National Curriculum; Senior High culminates in the IB Diploma, with an integrated Cambridge pathway feeding into the IB framework. The school has grown from a small home into multiple campuses, guided by Yayasan Perkembangan Anak Indonesia since 1994. MIS is an Eco-School Candidate, promoting a breathable space and sustainable practices. Learning follows the Reggio Emilia approach, and a Positive Education framework supports wellbeing, empathy, and resilience. University Counseling helps students gain admission to universities at home and abroad, with fairs and career guidance across MIS campuses.

Jl. Perigi Baru No.7A, Parigi Baru, Kec. Pd. Aren, Kota Tangerang Selatan, Banten 15228, Indonesia

The Essentials

Location
MIS Bintaro campus is located at Jalan Perigi Baru No. 6 Pd. Aren, Kota Tangerang Selatan 15228. It sits on the edge of Bintaro, South Tangerang, with greens surrounding the campus.

Stages
Elementary; Junior High; Senior High

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
Owned by Yayasan Perkembangan Anak Indonesia (YPAI), established in 1994 by five mothers; the founders were the first teachers who built MIS from a small house to multiple campuses. MIS is SPK-accredited and offers the IB Diploma Programme, Cambridge IGCSE, and the Indonesian National Curriculum.
Fees
Application / Registration fees
- Registration & testing fee for admission to Grade 7 (Junior High) is Rp 800,000.

Tuition and development fees (example by year group)
- Junior High (Grade 7) — 2026/2027 school‑year example:
- Development fee (one‑off, applicable for Grade 7 through Grade 9): Rp 64,500,000.
- Tuition fee: Rp 5,500,000 per month (tuition is invoiced as a monthly amount and the school treats the monthly amount as payable for 12 months in one school year).
- Book & material fee (annual): Rp 2,500,000.
- Consumables fee (annual): Rp 3,800,000 (covers clubs, school activities, yearbook, stationery, art supplies, learning & lab materials, P5 project, Managebac subscription).
- Personal accident insurance (annual): Rp 200,000.
- Total payable on enrolment for Grade 7 example: Rp 76,500,000.

- Other published/reported year‑group figures (examples from recent public listings):
- Reported Admission fee entries around Rp 600,000–Rp 800,000 and reported one‑off category/entrance/development ("uang pangkal" / "development") fees for various year groups in the tens of millions of rupiah (examples include Category A ~ Rp 63,000,000 and Category B ~ Rp 65,000,000 cited in a community fee listing).
- Reported monthly tuition figures in older public listings range from roughly Rp 3.5 million to Rp 9.5 million depending on level and source; published community summaries list annual totals for different key stages in the IDR hundreds of millions for older year groups.

Per‑term / per‑year presentation and discounts
- The school documents tuition on a monthly basis and indicates that the monthly tuition amount is collected for 12 months in a school year for the Grade 7 example. Discounts are offered for advance payment: 2.5% discount for 6‑month prepayment and 5% discount for 12‑month prepayment (Grade 7 example).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- For the Grade 7 schedule: tuition is stated as a monthly rate and billed across 12 months per academic year; the school offers discounts for paying 6 or 12 months up front. The Grade 7 example also shows a one‑off development fee and annual charges (books, consumables, insurance) charged on enrolment or annually.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not listed as part of the MIS Bintaro campus information; Mentari Intercultural School Bintaro operates as a day school and no boarding/boarding‑fee schedule is published for the Bintaro campus in the publicly available campus materials.

Other compulsory or commonly listed costs
- Typical additional items reported in public community fee lists include:
- Book & materials / textbook charges (examples: Rp 2,500,000–Rp 3,485,000 per year depending on source and year group).
- Consumables / activity fees (example: Rp 3,800,000 per year for Grade 7 in the 2026/27 example).
- Swimming / extracurricular program fees reported separately (example listing: intra swimming 8 sessions ~ Rp 800,000).
- Uniform costs reported in community listings (example: three sets of Mentari uniform in a community listing totaling ~Rp 645,000; PE uniform ~Rp 210,000).
- Personal accident insurance (example: Rp 200,000 per year).

Refund and deposit policy
- For the Grade 7 2026/27 fee schedule example, all fees received are stated as non‑refundable.

Fee payment options
- Bank transfer is shown as a payment method for the documented Grade 7 fee schedule; the bank details shown in that fee document indicate payment to Bank Central Asia (BCA) with the account held by Yayasan Bina Tunas Anak Indonesia.

Summary of availability of published figures
- A full, campus‑wide, line‑by‑line fee schedule for every year group and every payment cadence (per term, per semester, per year) is not available in a single consolidated public listing for the 2026/27 academic year. The clearest published example located is a Grade 7 (Junior High) 2026/2027 fee sheet showing registration/testing, development fee, monthly tuition, annual book/materials, consumables, insurance, discount terms, non‑refundability, and bank transfer payment details. Other year groups and community fee listings report admission/development fees and monthly tuition figures in a range of tens of millions of rupiah and monthly sums in the millions of rupiah; those listings are presented here as reported public figures.
Academics

Mentari Intercultural School Bintaro teaches Indian Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
MIS Bintaro offers a range of curriculum including National Curriculum, Cambridge and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Elementary uses Cambridge and National Curriculum; Junior High uses Cambridge IGCSE and National Curriculum; Senior High uses IB Diploma Programme and National Curriculum. Integrated Cambridge Curriculum leads to the IB Diploma in High School.

Higher Education Progression
The school prepares students for top universities here and abroad.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school centers Positive Education, blending strong academics with student well-being, character, and intercultural values. Gratitude, mindfulness, kindness, and goal-setting are taught daily. These practices build confidence, empathy, and a clear sense of purpose. The school nurtures graduates with the Dimensi Profil Lulusan and Mentari Traits, preparing students to be caring, responsible, and globally minded citizens. Learning happens in a safe, valued, and connected community where relationships support growth in learning and life. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach, the learning environment encourages curiosity, collaboration, and emotional awareness.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is central to MIS's Positive Education framework, pairing rigorous academics with daily practices that promote well-being. Gratitude, mindfulness, kindness, and goal-setting are taught daily to build confidence, empathy, and a sense of purpose. The Reggio Emilia–inspired environment nurtures empathy, resilience, and emotional awareness. MIS believes students learn best when they feel safe, valued, and connected, with relationships at the heart of learning and life. This integrated approach supports both academic growth and personal development.
Parent Experience

History
Yayasan Perkembangan Anak Indonesia (YPAI) was established in 1994 by five mothers with a dream of providing transformative education. The owners were the first teachers, building MIS brick by brick from a small house to multiple branches with thousands of students. MIS began in Mentari Preschool, which used to be Sunshine Preschool, starting with five students and five teachers. Mentari means “the Sun” in Indonesian.

Community
MIS fosters a sense of belonging through a home-like learning environment and a strong school community. Its guiding principles emphasize nurturing Renaissance individuals who are practical, cultured, and informed, and that education nurtures both achievement and character. Families share growth stories through the 'Hear It From Our Family' section and testimonials. The MIS community operates across campuses in Jakarta, Bintaro, and Grand Surya, with activity updates shared on its social channels.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is nested on the edge of Bintaro, South Tangerang, and offers a spacious learning environment with greens surrounding the campus. It is an Eco-School Candidate by the Foundation for Environmental Education, promoting a breathable space and drawing inspiration from nature.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
MIS Bintaro offers a range of curricula including National Curriculum, Cambridge, and IB Diploma. Elementary uses Cambridge and National Curriculum. Junior High uses Cambridge IGCSE and National Curriculum. Senior High uses IB Diploma and National Curriculum, with an integrated pathway from Cambridge to the IB Diploma in High School.

Arts & Creative
The learning approach follows the Reggio Emilia philosophy, sparking wonder and celebrating creativity. Children lead their learning through questions, experiments, collaboration, and expression in art, movement, storytelling, and play. Classrooms are designed to inspire curiosity and reflection, with relationships and community at the heart of every experience. The Positive Education framework supports empathy, resilience, and emotional awareness through creative engagement.

Cultural & Language
All religions and cultures are equally accepted and respected in the MIS community. The demographics of each MIS campus are unique yet equal. This environment allows students and parents to freely express their identity within a safe and considerate space.

Leadership & Professional
MIS provides University Counseling to help students gain admission to universities in Indonesia or abroad. The program includes career counseling for students and parents, University Fairs and Career Day across MIS campuses, and Career Counseling Classes from Grades 9-12. It checks university requirements and provides guidance with admissions. It supports students and parents with a university search platform and helps with subject choices based on career assessments, strengths, and passions.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Positive Education sits at the heart of MIS, combining strong academics with well-being, character, and intercultural values. It teaches gratitude, mindfulness, kindness, and goal-setting daily to build confidence, empathy, and a sense of purpose. The MIS traits include Dimensi Profil Lulusan and Mentari Traits, preparing students to be caring, responsible, and globally minded citizens. The learning environment emphasizes curiosity, collaboration, and community, anchored in the Reggio Emilia approach.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Program scope. MIS Bintaro offers Cambridge Curriculum, National Curriculum, and IB Diploma. Elementary includes Cambridge and National Curriculum; Junior High includes Cambridge IGCSE and National Curriculum; Senior High includes IBDP and National Curriculum. The Cambridge Curriculum leads to the IB Diploma in High School, complemented by the National Curriculum. The programs support a holistic, multi-curriculum experience for students.
2. Campus and learning environment. The MIS Bintaro campus is nested on the edge of Bintaro, South Tangerang, offering a spacious learning environment with greenery. The school is an Eco-School Candidate by the Foundation for Environmental Education and fosters a multicultural community where all religions and cultures are equally accepted and respected.
3. Online admission and forms. Online Admission provides campus-specific forms for three branches. For MIS Bintaro Elementary, use the MIS BINTARO Elementary Request for Application Form; for MIS Jakarta Elementary, MIS JAKARTA Elementary Request for Application Form; for MIS Grand Surya Preschool & Elementary, use the MIS GRAND SURYA Preschool & Elementary Registration Form; for MIS Bintaro Junior High and Senior High, use the MIS BINTARO Junior High School (Grades 7–9) and MIS BINTARO Senior High School (Grades 10–11) Registration Forms. All seats for this school year are full; check back for future openings. The Admissions WhatsApp is available for inquiries.
4. Contact and campus network. MIS operates three branches located in Bintaro, Jakarta, and Grand Surya. The Online Admission page directs applicants to access forms for their chosen campus, and the admissions team is available to assist via the provided contact options.
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