ACS Jakarta vs The Independent School of Jakarta

	A ACS Jakarta Jakarta, Indonesia	T The Independent School of Jakarta Jakarta, Indonesia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year IDR 254,000,000 - 310,000,000	Fees / year IDR 148,524,000 - 504,957,600
Age range	Age range 4 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Pupils	Pupils 859	Pupils 200
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size 16
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1996	Opened 2021
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
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 Pondok Indah, South Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia, 12310
Stages	Stages Primary and Secondary (ages 6-18).	Stages Pre-Prep (Ages 2–6) and Prep School (Ages 7–13)
School type	School type International Baccalaureate World School and an authorized Cambridge Centre.	School type The school is a British international school following the English National Curriculum; it is part of The Schools Trust
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Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	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	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation The Schools Trust (UK-based charity)
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 ISJ follows a northern hemisphere academic calendar; the school week runs Monday to Friday.
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 School transport options are available for families who require them.
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 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.
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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 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	Student teacher ratio —	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	Exam results May 2025 IB Diploma Results announced for the Class of 2025.	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	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 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.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented We ensure every exceptional pupil thrives academically, creatively, and socially. We unlock the potential of gifted and talented children through our enrichment programmes. We challenge bright minds with advanced problem-solving, deep critical thinking, and immersive extension activities.
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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. 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	Scholarships —	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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