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American Curriculum International Schools in Indonesia

Compare 15 American Curriculum international schools in Indonesia. Filter by curriculum, fees (average IDR 153,851,464), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
15
Curricula
15
Average annual fee
IDR 153,851,464
Fee range
IDR 8,000,000 – 633,001,000
More school facts
Most common curriculum
American Curriculum (13 schools)
Average school size
1,526 pupils
Largest by enrolment
HighScope Indonesia
Oldest
Jakarta Intercultural School (1951)
With boarding
3
About international schools in Indonesia

American-curriculum international schools in Indonesia typically deliver a US-style K - 12 programme taught mainly in English, with high-school pathways that commonly include an American high-school diploma and Advanced Placement (AP) courses; some schools also combine American frameworks with IB or other international qualifications. Schools operating as international or 'SPK' programmes must also include Bahasa Indonesia and national civic/religious content alongside the foreign curriculum, and many offer additional language options such as Mandarin. Tuition is highly variable across cities (especially Jakarta and Bali), running from roughly the low thousands of US dollars a year at budget international or national-plus schools to the mid-tens of thousands for full international campuses, with extra charges (capital levies, exam and activity fees) commonly adding 10 - 25% on top. Families should plan around the local academic calendar (many international schools start the year in July or August), expect rolling admissions with waiting lists at popular campuses, and check accreditation, subject options (AP versus IB), and total cost of attendance when comparing schools.

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5 international schools in Jakarta

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3 international schools in Surabaya

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1 international school in Bandung

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1 international school in Jayapura

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1 international school in Pekanbaru

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1 international school in Manado

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1 international school in Medan

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1 international school in Salatiga

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1 international school in Malang

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FAQs for Indonesia

What does “American curriculum” mean at an international school in Indonesia?
An American curriculum in Indonesia usually means a US-style K - 12 grade structure, standards-based learning and a high-school pathway that leads to a US-style diploma and often offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses for university preparation. Many schools adapt US standards to local needs and some also offer dual pathways (for example AP alongside the IB or Cambridge programmes), so course offerings and credit recognition can differ between schools.
Which languages are used and is Bahasa Indonesia taught?
English is the primary medium of instruction in American-curriculum international schools, but Indonesian language, Pancasila and religious education are required elements in schools registered under the country’s international/SPK framework, and most schools teach Bahasa Indonesia as part of the timetable. Schools frequently offer additional modern languages such as Mandarin or French as electives or part of a bilingual model.
How much should we budget for fees and extra costs?
Tuition varies widely: in Jakarta and other major centres you can find international or national-plus schools charging a few thousand US dollars a year up to mid-tens of thousands for established international campuses, and the most expensive year groups at long-established schools can be significantly higher. On top of published tuition expect enrollment or capital levies, exam and activity charges, school transport and uniforms, which can add roughly 10 - 25% to the total cost depending on the school.
When do applications and admissions typically happen?
Most international schools in Indonesia follow an academic year that starts in July or August, and many operate rolling admissions with standard intake points at the beginning of the school year; individual application deadlines and assessment dates vary by school. Popular campuses often maintain waiting lists and recommend families apply several months ahead of a planned start date and confirm details such as deposit deadlines and refund policies with the school.
What should we look for when comparing American curriculum schools?
Compare accreditation (for example regional US accreditors such as WASC or recognised international bodies), the high-school pathway (AP, US diploma, IB options), breadth of subject choice in senior years, English-language support and pastoral services, and the full cost of attendance including one-off levies and exam fees. Also consider practical matters such as campus location and transport, class sizes, and inspection or accreditation reports that demonstrate external quality assurance.