ACS Jakarta vs Australian Independent School Jakarta

	A ACS Jakarta Jakarta, Indonesia	A Australian Independent School Jakarta Jakarta, Indonesia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year IDR 254,000,000 - 310,000,000	Fees / year IDR 74,030,000 - 389,650,000
Age range	Age range 4 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE	Curriculum Australian Curriculum, IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 859	Pupils 800
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size 21
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English, Indonesian
Opened	Opened 1996	Opened 1996
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location ACS Jakarta operates on two campuses: East Campus (Setu) in Jakarta Timur and West Campus (BSD City) in Tangerang, Banten. The East Campus is located at Jl. Bantar Jati, Kelurahan Setu, Jakarta Timur 13880 (Setu area), and the West Campus is located at BSD Niaga Timur N-09, BSD City, Tangerang 15858, Banten. Both campuses are accessible via toll roads and public transport.	Location AIS Jakarta is located at Jl. Pejaten Barat No.68, Jakarta Selatan 12510, Jakarta, Indonesia. The AIS campuses are in Jakarta and Bali; the Jakarta campus is accessible by road and offers an optional bus service covering certain areas.
Stages	Stages Primary and Secondary (ages 6-18).	Stages Preschool through Year 12 (ages 3 to 18).
School type	School type International Baccalaureate World School and an authorized Cambridge Centre.	School type Independent international school offering an Australian curriculum.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix More than 30 nationalities represented.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support Learning Support for students with learning difficulties and English as an Additional Language (EAL) provision.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Australia
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Methodist	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Students arrive by 7:25am and morning assembly occurs before lessons begin at 7:50am. Kindergarten finishes at 12:00pm, Grades 1–6 finish at 2:30pm, and Grades 7–12 finish at 3:30pm, after which Co-Curricular Activities run. Primary runs a 45-period week (about 9 periods per day) and Secondary runs 49–54 periods per week (about 10–11 periods per day); each period is 35 minutes with Snack Time and Lunch Break.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details Currently, the school does not offer transport to or from school; students come in their own cars.	Bus service details Optional school bus service covering certain areas, charged separately.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and Admission Fees Entrance Test Fee: Grade 1 & Grade 10: IDR 1,000,000 Grades 2–9 & Grade 11: IDR 2,000,000 Admission Fee: September 2025 – March 2026: IDR 4,500,000 April 2026 – May 2026: IDR 6,500,000 June 2026 onwards: IDR 9,000,000 Early Bird Deposit: IDR 30,000,000 to secure discounted tuition rates. Tuition Fees (2026/2027 Academic Year) Grades 1–6: IDR 254,000,000 per year, approximately IDR 63,500,000 per quarter Grades 7–8: IDR 275,000,000 per year, approximately IDR 68,750,000 per quarter Grades 9–10: IDR 287,000,000 per year, approximately IDR 71,750,000 per quarter Grades 11–12 (IB Diploma Programme): IDR 310,000,000 per year, approximately IDR 77,500,000 per quarter Learning Materials Fees Grades 1–6: IDR 8,600,000 per year Grades 7–8: IDR 9,100,000 per year Grades 9–10: IDR 20,000,000 charged upfront for the two-year IGCSE programme Grades 11–12: IDR 27,600,000 charged upfront for the two-year IB Diploma Programme Students entering Grades 10 and 12 do not pay additional learning materials fees because these were prepaid in Grades 9 and 11 respectively. Billing Schedule and Payment Terms School fees are charged annually. The academic year is divided into four quarters across two semesters. An Early Bird discount of 15% on tuition fees is available for new students who complete payment by the stated deadline. Boarding Fees ACS Jakarta is a day school and does not offer boarding facilities. Other Costs and Fees Additional charges may apply for selected co-curricular activities, examinations, field trips, uniforms, and transportation services. Refund Information Admission fees and deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable. Tuition fees are also stated as non-refundable and non-transferable once paid. Fee Payment Options Payments are accepted according to the school’s invoicing schedule. The school provides payment deadlines and instalment information through the admissions office.	Fee details Australian Independent School Jakarta publishes its 2026 School Fees for Mainstream Students in IDR. A one-time non-refundable Application Fee of IDR 2,000,000 is payable on submission of the application form. A one-time non-refundable Registration Fee of IDR 5,000,000 is payable upon acceptance. A refundable Enrolment Notice Deposit of IDR 5,000,000 is also charged. Annual tuition fees by year level Annual tuition is Preschool 3, 3 days/week: IDR 74,030,000; Preschool 3, 5 days/week: IDR 123,390,000; Preschool 4: IDR 160,550,000; Foundation: IDR 254,830,000; Year 1: IDR 323,300,000; Year 2: IDR 333,450,000; Year 3: IDR 335,240,000; Year 4: IDR 335,240,000; Year 5: IDR 342,380,000; Year 6: IDR 348,270,000; Year 7: IDR 378,220,000; Year 8: IDR 378,220,000; Year 9: IDR 378,220,000; Year 10: IDR 378,220,000; Year 11: IDR 389,650,000; Year 12: IDR 389,650,000. Billing schedule and payment terms Fees may be paid annually, by semester, or by term. The annual-basis total payable, including the listed capital levy, ranges from IDR 100,530,000 to IDR 442,650,000. Other costs The annual Capital Levy is IDR 26,500,000 for Preschool and IDR 53,000,000 from Foundation to Year 12. A Technology Levy of IDR 6,500,000 applies to Year 3 and new Year 4–6 students. A refundable Textbook Deposit of IDR 4,050,000 applies to Years 7–12. Annual bus fees are IDR 37,320,000–IDR 74,600,000, depending on area and one-way/two-way use. Boarding is not listed. The fee sheet does not state payment methods.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) at ACS Jakarta; authorized since 2007. A three-year Pre-IB pathway is offered for Grade 10 intake and feeds into the IBDP, while the IGCSE pathway leads into the IBDP. The Diploma Programme comprises six subject groups and a DP Core (Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, Creativity, Activity and Service). In the DP, ACS Jakarta offers a range of Group 1 English A, Indonesian A, and Korean A; Group 2 Language B and Ab Initio options; Groups 3–6 covering Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, and Arts. These are the IBDP subjects ACS Jakarta is currently offering, with a standard DP grading system from 1 to 7.	Curriculum details The Australian Curriculum is applied with a differentiated, individualized approach to teaching and a balanced curriculum. The Australian Curriculum is applied from Preschool through to Year 10, with eight learning areas and seven general capabilities guiding learning. Senior students in Years 11 and 12 undertake the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP), IB Courses, a School Based Program, or a Hybrid model. A Vocational Education & Training (VET) option is also offered for students pursuing pathways outside university. The program emphasises inquiry-based learning and the development of communication and critical-thinking skills.
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Exam results	Exam results May 2025 IB Diploma Results announced for the Class of 2025.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Graduates have gone on to universities including Harvard University, Nagoya University, University of Melbourne, and the University of Hong Kong, among others.	Higher education progression Graduates have pathways to leading universities in Australia or globally, with successful progression through the IB Diploma Programme.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Parent experience	Parent experience
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Language and eligibility: Prospective students must have adequate proficiency in English because all lessons (except Bahasa Indonesia and Chinese) are taught in English. Inquiries and applications are directed to the admissions office. For East Campus, Grades 16 contact Ms. Megaputri at 021-84597175 ext. Devina at 021-84597175 ext. For West Campus, Grades 16 contact Ms. Priska at 021-84597175 ext. Irza at 021-84597175 ext.	Admissions 1. Applications for admission are accepted throughout the school year. AIS Jakarta follows the Australian Curriculum and the school year runs from January to December. At admission, students are evaluated for year-level placement with the aim of progressing to the International Baccalaureate Diploma and/or the AIS High School Diploma. The admissions team is available to assist applicants to ensure a smooth enrolment process.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships 1. The AIS Indonesia Scholarship Programme was launched in 2015 to provide opportunities for deserving Indonesian students each year. Four academic scholarships are available to academically talented Indonesian students who would benefit from and contribute to AIS's international campus in Pejaten, South Jakarta. The scholarship covers 100% of tuition, 100% of the IB Diploma exam fees, and 100% of the capital development fees for the duration of the program; the family covers other costs such as uniforms, camps, and extra-curricular activities. 2. Eligibility requires Indonesian citizenship residing in Indonesia, fluent English, an outstanding academic record, and alignment with the IB Learner Profile; applicants must not currently be enrolled at an AIS-Indonesia campus and must be in Year 10. 3. The application requires a completed Scholarship Application Form, school reports for the past two years, a 500-word essay, two passport photos, copies of the passport and birth certificate, SKHUN, and the Junior High School Certificate. 4. The deadline for the 2025 scholarship application is Thursday, 22 May 2025. 5. Applications are submitted by email to scholarship@ais-Indonesia.com with the required documents.
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