Most popular international schools in Jakarta

Located in West Jakarta, IPEKA Integrated Christian School offers an English-medium international education with Mandarin and Bahasa Indonesia taught on a single campus. Founded in 1999 to serve the Christian community, it operates under the IPEKA Foundation across multiple campuses, and is an IB World School accredited by WASC and ACSI since 2015. The curriculum evolves from Kindergarten play-based learning to Grade 9 Australian standards, with a pre-IBDP for Grade 10 and the IBDP for Grades 11–12. In Junior High, students follow a Pearson Edexcel iGCSE program, while Elementary uses the Pearson Edexcel iPrimary Curriculum with a Biblical perspective and inquiry approach. The school runs the iLEAD framework centered on Internal Growth, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Acquisition of Skills, and Digital Literacy & Numeracy, culminating in the IB Diploma Programme and generous guidance for PSAT/SAT. Notable features include a robust music program, Student Council leadership, and a university counselor plus university fairs.

Mentari Intercultural School Jakarta (MIS Jakarta) is an IB World School in Indonesia offering the International Baccalaureate programmes PYP, MYP and DP alongside the Indonesian National Curriculum. The Elementary programme combines IB PYP with national standards; Junior High blends IB MYP with the National Curriculum; Senior High delivers the IB Diploma Programme alongside the National Curriculum. The campus supports inquiry-based learning, real-world connections and opportunities for performances, exhibitions and assemblies. MIS Jakarta places an emphasis on intercultural values and international mindedness, preparing students for higher education and life after school. The school traces its origins to Yayasan Perkembangan Anak Indonesia (YPAI), established in 1994 by mothers. Teachers participate in IB workshops to strengthen delivery of the programme and to support a student-centered approach. Extracurriculars include plays, art exhibitions, project presentations and student assemblies. Signature elements include MIS Traits like Able Leaders and a Positive Education framework focused on wellbeing.

GMIS Jakarta is a private day international school in Indonesia for students aged 3 to 18. It offers IB programmes—Primary Years, Middle Years, Diploma—and is authorized to offer Cambridge IGCSE, O Level, and A Level examinations, as well as examinations through the Indian Board of Schools in Indonesia. Instruction is in English, with Bahasa Indonesia, Mandarin, Hindi, and French taught as essential second languages; students are encouraged to maintain their mother tongue. Established in 1950, GMIS is the oldest international school in the country and is registered with Indonesian Ministry of Education. The campus includes high-speed Internet, computer and science laboratories, language labs, a library, an auditorium, a gym, a playground, and a swimming pool. The curriculum combines IB and Cambridge frameworks to meet diverse needs. Distinctive features include a Gandhian philosophy, Pancasila-guided multiculturalism, community service partnerships, and activities such as TEDxYouth@GMIS, stage productions, debates, and sports and arts programs.

Located in Jakarta, Tzu Chi School – PIK is a private SPK school following the Indonesian national curriculum with international standards. It serves students from ages 2 to 18, with learning organized by stage: Early Years, Primary School and Secondary School. Early Years blends the National Curriculum with Ren Wen Humanistic Education and uses Pearson iPrimary digital resources. Primary School integrates the National Curriculum with the Cambridge Framework and is taught in English, Chinese and Bahasa Indonesia as subjects and languages of instruction. The Secondary School offers IB programmes: MYP for Grades 7–10 and DP for Grades 11–12, and is accredited as an IB World School with SPK registration. Service Learning and CAS are embedded within the IB framework, and the Diploma Programme includes Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay and CAS. The campus supports all three stages with facilities including Sport Hall, Primary Science Lab, IT Lab, Library, and Pri Cooking Room; Secondary features an Indoor Swimming Pool, Chemistry Lab, Music Studio and Auditorium; Ren Wen Corner and the Tzu Chi Center anchor community engagement.

Tunas Muda School is a Catholic IB World School in Jakarta offering a continuum of IB programmes for students from early years to 1-18. Established in 1994 as OSSC, the school began with English-language courses and has grown into two campuses—Meruya and Kedoya—serving over 1,200 learners. In 2012 it became an IB World School with the Primary Years Programme, and today all three IB cohorts are available: PYP, MYP, and DP. The Diploma Programme includes Theory of Knowledge, Creativity, Activity, and Service, an Extended Essay, and six subjects drawn from six groups. Facilities at both campuses were expanded in 2024, with the Meruya Campus adding Early Years and Primary blocks. Environmental Systems and Societies is offered as a Diploma science option. A broad range of clubs, competitions such as the TM Cup, and community activities support students' academic, spiritual, emotional, and physical growth in a holistic setting for lifelong learning.