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The Independent School of Jakarta

Indonesia, Jakarta

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees IDR 148,524,000 - 504,957,600
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 200
Type Co-educational
Opened 2021
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Taught languages Indonesian, Mandarin, French, Korean, Japanese
Typical class size 16
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Arts and Creative, Academic and Intellectual, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

The Independent School of Jakarta (ISJ) is a British international school in Pondok Indah, South Jakarta. It opened in 2021 and is part of The Schools Trust, a UK-registered charity that has founded and governed British international schools since 2004. ISJ teaches the English National Curriculum from Early Years to A-Level, organised as Pre-Prep, Prep School and Senior School, with GCSEs in Years 10 and 11 and A-Levels in Years 12 and 13. Independent standardised assessments place ISJ pupils in the top 10% of international schools worldwide. Bahasa Indonesia is taught at every stage, and Indonesian language, history and culture run through the curriculum. The Pondok Indah campus has a 25-metre swimming pool, a full-size football pitch, a theatre and outdoor learning areas, with a gymnasium under construction. A dedicated senior campus opens in 2028. More than 30 co-curricular clubs rotate each term under the Five Talent Trails framework, spanning Active, Creative, STEM and Strategy, Communication and Culture, and Explore and Adventure.

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Jl. R.A. Kartini No.Kav. 12, RT.6/RW.14, Pd. Pinang, Kec. Kebayoran Lama, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12310, Indonesia

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The Essentials

The Independent School of Jakarta has 200 pupils, typical class sizes of 16, instruction in English.

Location
Pondok Indah, South Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia, 12310

Stages
Pre-Prep (Ages 2–6) and Prep School (Ages 7–13)

Type
The school is a British international school following the English National Curriculum; it is part of The Schools Trust

Additional learning support
EAL support is available to students who require assistance accessing the curriculum in English. Learning support is provided within defined parameters through differentiated classroom practice and targeted interventions.

Country affiliation
The Schools Trust (UK-based charity)

School day structure
ISJ follows a northern hemisphere academic calendar; the school week runs Monday to Friday.

Bus service
School transport options are available for families who require them.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at The Independent School of Jakarta ranges from IDR 148,524,000 to IDR 504,957,600 for 2026/27.

Application and enrolment fees
For 2026/2027, The Independent School of Jakarta charges a non-refundable IDR 4,680,000 application fee. A refundable IDR 16,328,000 enrolment deposit is also payable when a place is accepted.

Tuition fees
Tuition can be paid annually or by term, with three terms per academic year. Pre-Prep tuition ranges from IDR 148,524,000 to IDR 289,357,440 per year, or IDR 50,993,240 to IDR 99,346,054 per term. Prep School tuition ranges from IDR 419,702,400 to IDR 464,984,000 per year, or IDR 144,097,824 to IDR 159,644,507 per term. Senior School tuition ranges from IDR 484,733,600 to IDR 504,957,600 per year, or IDR 166,425,203 to IDR 173,368,776 per term.

Billing schedule and payment terms
Termly fees are due 14 days before the start of each term. Families who pay termly should follow the three-term billing schedule for the academic year.

Included costs
Tuition includes teaching, curriculum access, learning materials and textbooks, campus facilities, pastoral care, academic support, and co-curricular activities.

Additional costs
Additional charges apply for lunch, school trips and events, external examination fees, uniforms and transport, individual music lessons, and the UK residential programme.

Discounts and refunds
Sibling discounts apply from the third child, with 5% for the third child, 10% for the fourth child, and 15% for the fifth child and beyond. The discount is applied to the youngest children’s fees. The enrolment deposit is refundable when the child leaves the school.
Academics

The Independent School of Jakarta teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage) for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
The Independent School of Jakarta delivers the English National Curriculum from Early Years through A Levels within a British independent school framework. The curriculum is structured into Early Years Foundation Stage, Pre-Prep, Prep School, Senior School (GCSEs), and Sixth Form (A-Levels). Bahasa Indonesia is taught at every stage and Indonesian language, history, and culture are woven throughout the curriculum; additional languages are incorporated as part of the broader study. The school follows the English National Curriculum as a framework—providing clear progression while allowing teacher flexibility—emphasising breadth across English, Mathematics, Sciences, Languages, Humanities, the Arts, Computing, and Physical Education. Academic outcomes show ISJ pupils consistently perform in the top 10% of international schools worldwide in standardised assessments, with Year 7 results including English SAS around 122, Mathematics SAS around 118.7, and Science SAS around 119.7, among other metrics.

Student Teacher Ratio
In Early Years, class sizes are capped at 15 with three adults per room and a staff ratio of 1:5. From Year 1 onwards, typical primary class sizes are up to 20 with two adults per class, and older pupils are taught in small groups by subject specialists.

Exam Results
GCSEs are taken at the end of Year 11 and A-Levels at the end of Year 13. ISJ pupils consistently perform in the top 10% of international schools worldwide on standardised assessments, supported by GL Assessment results (e.g., Year 7: English SAS 122, Mathematics SAS 118.7, Science SAS 119.7; Reading 113.1; Spelling 116.7).

Higher Education Progression
ISJ provides careful guidance on subject choices, assessment expectations, and applications for UK boarding schools, international schools, or universities, supporting progression to the next stage of education.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Entry to ISJ is non-selective for Pre-Nursery, Nursery, and Reception. Admission to Year 1 and above is by assessment. Applications can be submitted up to two years in advance. 2. Visit the School. Prospective families are encouraged to visit ISJ before applying. Tours allow viewing the campus, meeting staff, observing lessons, and asking questions about curriculum, pastoral care, and school life. Tours are arranged on weekdays during term time. 3. Submit Application. Complete and return the Application Form along with the required documents. The Application Fee is IDR 4,680,000 and must be paid for the application to be processed. Applications can be submitted up to two years in advance. The school reviews the submission and begins processing once the fee is paid. 4. Assessment. For pupils applying to Year 1 and above, age-appropriate entrance assessments are conducted to understand academic readiness, learning potential, and personal qualities such as curiosity and focus. Assessments are conducted in a relaxed, supportive environment, either individually or in small groups. Entry to Pre-Nursery, Nursery, and Reception is non-selective. 5. Admissions Decision. Following assessment, the family is notified of the decision in writing. If a place is offered, an Offer Letter and details of next steps, including payment of the Enrolment Deposit to secure the place, are provided. Upon enrolment confirmation, a Welcome Pack with term dates, schedules, key contacts, and information about the child's class teacher and form group is issued.

Scholarships
Adjusted Tuition — setting the fee to your family's circumstances. Before ruling ISJ out on the published fee, talk to us. Where ISJ is genuinely the right school for your child and the full fee is a stretch, tuition can be set to what your family can manage. It is not a discount and not a scholarship, and support is usually partial: we adjust the fee, we do not remove it. It is open to families funding education privately, including expatriate families on local-plus contracts and the self-employed, for whom a posting no longer covers full school fees. More families qualify than assume they do. It begins with one private conversation rather than a form. Speak with Tiffany Hurret in Admissions; a short, confidential review then sets the fee, and arrangements are reviewed each year so they move with your circumstances. Every arrangement stays between your family and the school, with no bearing on your child's place or their day here.

Ki Hajar Dewantara Scholarship — widening access for Indonesian pupils. A limited number of awards each year, covering up to 100% of tuition, for Indonesian pupils of exceptional promise for whom the fees would otherwise be out of reach. Awards are made on academic potential and family circumstances, including at A-Level entry in Year 12. The bar is high and the places are few. Named in honour of Ki Hajar Dewantara (1889–1959), founder of the Taman Siswa movement, who held that education should be open to all, whatever a child's background.

To start a confidential conversation, contact Admissions at admissions@isj.id or +62 811 1000 7672.
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