Sekolah Pelita Harapan Kemang Village vs The Independent School of Jakarta

	S Sekolah Pelita Harapan Kemang Village Jakarta, Indonesia	T The Independent School of Jakarta Jakarta, Indonesia
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year IDR 127,000,000 - 367,000,000	Fees / year IDR 148,524,000 - 504,957,600
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Pupils	Pupils 420	Pupils 200
Typical class size	Typical class size 18	Typical class size 16
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2010	Opened 2021
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The school is located in the Kemang Village area, South Jakarta, Indonesia. SPH Kemang Village occupies a high-rise development in the urban area of South Jakarta. The campus features a full-size gymnasium, indoor swimming pool, outdoor courts, a performing arts theatre, science labs, a library, a canteen, and fully-equipped classrooms. Facility improvements are underway with the addition of a new playground, fitness room, food technology lab and soccer field.	Location Pondok Indah, South Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia, 12310
Stages	Stages Cambridge Primary (Grades 1-6), Cambridge Lower Secondary (Grades 7-8), Cambridge Upper Secondary (Grades 9-10); Cambridge International programs up to Grade 10 are offered at Kemang Village, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is offered for Grades 11-12.	Stages Pre-Prep (Ages 2–6) and Prep School (Ages 7–13)
School type	School type The school provides an international Christian education.	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 Christian	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure ISJ follows a northern hemisphere academic calendar; the school week runs Monday to Friday.
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details School transport options are available for families who require them.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details For the 2026/2027 academic year, Sekolah Pelita Harapan Kemang Village charges a non-refundable IDR 3,000,000 application fee for new admissions. For sibling enrolment, the application fee is reduced to IDR 1,500,000. Annual Development Fee An annual Development Fee, known as DPP, applies to students from K1 to Grade 12. This fee supports ongoing campus development, including infrastructure and facilities. Families may choose to pay for one or multiple academic years in advance, with discounted multi-year options available. The DPP is IDR 71,500,000 for one academic year, IDR 101,500,000 for two academic years, IDR 130,500,000 for three academic years, IDR 160,000,000 for four academic years, IDR 189,000,000 for five academic years, and IDR 218,000,000 for six academic years. Annual Tuition Fee Annual tuition for Early Childhood is IDR 127,000,000 for K1, IDR 131,000,000 for K2 Half Day, and IDR 138,000,000 for K3. Primary School tuition is IDR 206,000,000 for Grade 1 and IDR 219,000,000 for Grades 2–5. Middle School tuition is IDR 270,000,000 for Grades 6–8 and IDR 321,000,000 for Grades 9–10. High School IB Diploma Programme tuition for Grades 11–12 is IDR 367,000,000. Tuition includes operational learning costs such as field trips, retreats, Mission Service Learning activities, learning support, lab equipment, basic art supplies, after-school activities, and student clubs. Boarding fees are not applicable based on the provided fee information. Refund terms, uniform costs, billing schedule, and accepted payment methods are not stated in the provided fee details.	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 SPH Kemang Village provides Cambridge International programs up to Grade 10 and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) for Years 11–12. Cambridge Primary (Grades 1–6) and Cambridge Lower Secondary (Grades 7–8) lead to Cambridge Upper Secondary (Grades 9–10), including Cambridge O Level/IGCSE options, with instruction in English. The full IB Programme (K–12) is offered at Lippo Village and Sentul City, while Kemang Village offers the IB Diploma Programme for the upper grades.	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 —	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 95% of SPH graduates pursue tertiary studies at top-tier universities outside Indonesia.	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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Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
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Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
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Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
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
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Step 1. Create Your Account & Complete the Application Form. Begin your application by creating an account on the SPH Application Portal. One account covers the entire family. Select Kemang Village as the campus and fill out the digital form with your own and your child's details. Step 2. Upload Required Documents. Scan and upload all required documents for your child's application. Documents include birth certificate, passports, family card (Indonesian applicants), KITAS (international applicants), and the report card from the past three years. All documents must be scanned in color, and the portal will guide you through the process. Step 3. Pay the Application Fee. Pay the application fee as directed on the Fees page. The Fees page provides details on the fee amounts and payment methods. This step is required to move the application forward. Step 4. Schedule Tests and Interviews. The Admissions counselor will contact you to discuss the best arrangements for testing, observation, and interviews. Kindergarten applicants require an observation with the Kindergarten teachers. Grade 1-11 applicants require an interview with the grade-level principal, which is held on the same day as the tests and may include parents. Step 5. Receive Your Results. The admissions team will email the results within 5-7 working days, or longer if the applicants join a collective test. The results indicate whether the child is offered admission. Successful applicants will receive an acceptance letter.	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 SPH Scholarships: An Opportunity for the Gifted. The SPH Scholarships program is available for students from Grades 6 to 11. The SPH Breakthrough Scholarships provide full or partial tuition support for Indonesian students with strong academic, leadership, and character potential. There are three scholarship schemes: Excellence (100%), Premier (75%), Thrive (25%). All Breakthrough Scholarships awardees receive tuition funding from entry grade until graduation (Grade 12). For SPH Sentul City applicants, the program includes a 25% scholarship for Pelita Harapan House (PHH), our dormitory at SPH Sentul City. The application timeline generally starts on the third week of September every year and ends at the end of October. Campus-specific windows: Lippo Village 16 June – 10 August 2025; Sentul City 16 June – 5 September 2025; Lippo Cikarang 16 June – 7 August 2025; Kemang Village 16 June – 5 September 2025; Pluit Village 16 June – 5 September 2025. Who are eligible to apply? Scholarships are open to Indonesian students of any religion and financial background interested in Grades 6-11. The scholarship is open to highly active students in academic and non-academic activities; more involvement in out-of-school activities increases the weight of the application. How long does the scholarship last? The scholarship lasts until Grade 12. Each year, progress is evaluated to ensure continued adherence to both academic and non-academic expectations. What are the expectations to maintain the scholarship? Academic and non-academic requirements are evaluated every year, and a minimum score must be maintained. A scholarship student is also expected to demonstrate positive behavior and be involved in student leadership roles. Does the meeting with the Scholarship Committee require the presence of both parents? Yes, but only if needed. It's not necessary for both parents to attend, though attendance is recommended. What happens if I am unable to receive the scholarship? Depending on the test result, a student might be accepted as a regular candidate. What is the content of the test? The test includes Mathematics, English speaking, English writing, Bahasa Indonesia (at several campuses), and an interview. Is the test online or offline? The test is conducted in person and lasts about 2-3 hours, with duration varying by campus. Can I apply for a scholarship to more than one SPH school? Yes; you can indicate your first and second choice of SPH campuses in your registration of interest form. However, when it comes to the actual application, you can only apply to one SPH school at a time. Based on test results, the school will inform which campus you have been accepted to. Will I need to make a registration payment? Yes, there is an application fee that needs to be paid in advance. The fee is discounted by 50% and is non-refundable.	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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