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Affordable International Schools in Indonesia

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About international schools in Indonesia

Affordable international schools in Indonesia typically sit between local private schools and high-fee expatriate campuses, offering English-medium programmes alongside Indonesian language and national studies. Families will find a mix of curricula - International Baccalaureate, Cambridge (IGCSE/AS/A-level), British-style national curriculum strands and American-style or ‘National Plus’ bilingual programmes - concentrated in Jakarta and Bali but present in other cities too. Fee levels vary widely by city and age group, but many mid-range international options fall into a roughly US$5,000 - 25,000-per-year band after which extras (enrolment fees, transport and activities) add on. Admissions tend to be rolling with common steps such as an application form, document checks, entrance assessments or interviews for older children, and earlier applications improve chances in popular schools.

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At a glance 51 schools · avg fee IDR 66,147,607
Schools listed
51
Curricula
22
Average annual fee
IDR 66,147,607
Fee range
IDR 296 – 177,000,000
Most common curriculum
Cambridge IGCSE (29 schools)
Average school size
1,272 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Sampoerna Academy Surabaya - Grand Pakuwon
Oldest
Xin Zhong School (1934)
With boarding
3

16 international schools in Jakarta

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11 international schools in Surabaya

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8 international schools in Bali

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5 international schools in Tangerang

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3 international schools in Bogor

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2 international schools in Bekasi

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2 international schools in Medan

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2 international schools in Bandung

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1 international school in Yogyakarta

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1 international school in Malang

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FAQs for Indonesia

What kinds of curricula do affordable international schools in Indonesia offer?
Affordable international schools commonly offer International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes, Cambridge (IGCSE) pathways, British-style curricula and American-style or hybrid ‘National Plus’ programmes that combine Indonesian requirements with international syllabuses. Many schools also run bilingual tracks so students can follow an English-medium programme while studying Bahasa Indonesia and sometimes Mandarin.
How much should I budget for fees and extras?
Tuition for mid-range international schools in Indonesia is frequently in the order of US$5,000 - 25,000 per year, but there is wide variation by location and year group and some premium secondary places cost substantially more. Expect one-off application or enrolment fees, charges for school transport, meals and extracurriculars, and plan for annual fee increases when preparing a household budget.
When should we apply and how do admissions usually work?
Most schools operate a rolling admissions cycle but publish term dates and intake windows, so families aiming for a specific term should apply several months in advance; demand is highest for the start of the academic year. Applications normally require an application form, proof of identity and previous school reports, and older children are often given an assessment or interview; some schools will allow provisional offers pending arrival assessments.
What language(s) are used for teaching and how is Bahasa Indonesia handled?
English is the principal language of instruction in international schools, with Bahasa Indonesia taught as a subject and sometimes used in bilingual streams to meet national expectations or family preferences. A number of schools also offer Mandarin or additional language options as part of their modern languages provision.
What should relocating families look for when comparing affordable international schools?
Check which curriculum is taught and how it matches your child’s next steps, inspect recent term dates and the published fee schedule (including extras), and ask about class sizes, learning support and English-language provision. Also review the admissions timeline and waiting-list practice, view the school if possible, and request sample reports or a meeting with pastoral staff to understand how the school supports new arrivals.