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British School Jakarta

Indonesia, Tangerang

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Boarding, Uniform and Food

Daily life details and school culture

Uniform Requirement

The school has a uniform policy with uniforms sold from the school shop as ready-to-wear items. Kindergarten uniforms are a red batik shirt with dark blue shorts and a hat; Secondary and IB uniforms include a light-blue shirt with the House badge and tailored bottoms, with PHE gear available as well. Shoes must be plain black leather with low heels and socks white, black, or blue.

Food Options

The school partners with ISMAYA Group as its official catering provider. The menu features three main course options daily (with at least one vegetarian), daily salads and soups, freshly baked breads from an on-campus bakery, a broad selection of fruits, and cookies; meals are prepared using healthy methods with no MSG. Allergen management is in place with clearly labeled foods, an allergy policy, and a nut-free and shellfish-free campus.

House System

BSJ has a House System with four houses named after Indonesian volcanoes: Agung, Merapi, Krakatau, and Bromo. Inter-house competitions cover sports, academics, performing arts, and community service, fostering collaboration and leadership.

Governance and Ownership

The British School Jakarta Foundation (Yayasan), formerly The British International School Foundation, governs BSJ. The Council of Trustees retains ultimate authority, and the Board of Governors concentrates on strategic direction under Indonesian law.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees IDR 158,518,000 - 561,064,000
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1400
Type Co-educational
Opened 1973
Bus Service No

British School Jakarta is an independent day school in Tangerang Selatan, Indonesia, serving ages 2 to 18. The school provides the Early Years Foundation Stage, the English National Curriculum for Maths and English in the Primary School, and an IB pathway through the Middle Years Programme (Years 7–11), the Diploma Programme (Years 12–13), and the IBCP Career-related Programme. The Primary and Secondary curricula are accredited by CIS, WASC, HMC, and FOBISIA. 45‑acre campus in Bintaro Jaya Sektor 9 includes dedicated primary, secondary, and learning environments, theatre complex with 700+ seat auditorium, and spaces to support arts, sciences, and wellbeing. Sporting facilities feature a full-sized covered multi‑purpose football pitch, a natural grass pitch, an Olympic‑sized 50m swimming pool, and a gym, plus a climbing wall and a suite of ball and racquet sports. The school offers over 260 extracurricular activities, including Manchester City Football Academy partnership and University Hub for guidance.

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