Most popular international schools in Indonesia

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.

Pribadi Bandung Bilingual Boarding School offers a Cambridge-based SPK education for ages 3 to 18, blending Cambridge International Curriculum with Indonesian national framework. The school provides Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Secondary, and Cambridge IGCSE pathways, taught in Indonesian and English. Students progress through a bilingual program monitored with Cambridge English assessments, aligning global standards with Indonesian identity. The campus features well-equipped modern laboratories for science and technology, futsal and basketball courts, and a representative on-site mosque. Boarding facilities offer comfortable, safe dormitories and a well-kept playground, supporting a communal living and learning environment. The school is accredited with the highest National Accreditation Board grade (A) across SD, SMP, and SMA (2025). It maintains active community networks such as BRAGA, the Alumni Association, and a Parents Club, and collaborates with Eduversal partner schools to broaden opportunities. Extracurriculars include reading camps, inspirational seminars, and college-preparation programs, along with outings for competitions and exchanges.

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.

Sekolah Bogor Raya is a private international SPK school in Bogor, Indonesia, founded in 1995. It serves ages 2 to 18, offering Playgroup to High School with international curricula: IB Primary Years Programme for ages 3-12; Cambridge Secondary 1 leading to Cambridge IGCSE; Cambridge IGCSE; Cambridge A-Levels and Global Assessment Certificate for university preparation. The school combines foreign curricula with the Indonesian national framework under SPK accreditation, welcoming students of many nationalities. The Bogor Lakeside campus spans 1.7 hectares and has three buildings: Primary, Playgroup/Kinder, and Secondary. Facilities include soccer fields, basketball courts, a swimming pool, a library, Music and ICT rooms, a Visual Arts room, science laboratories, sick bays, and an auditorium. The school offers After School Activities, a Cultural Programme, and Community Service, along with a Mandarin Center. Extracurriculars include Robotics, Math and Speech teams; Gamelan and Dance; Mandarin and French clubs; Qur'an education; Soccer and Taekwondo.