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Indonesia, Jakarta
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Opened on September 1, 1951 as the International School of Djakarta with three teaching staff and eight children in a home garage. It grew from that humble beginning as demand increased and space was expanded. In 1965 it became the Joint Embassy School (JES), and by the late 1960s a full High School program was under consideration. In 2015 the school was renamed Jakarta Intercultural School. Today, JIS operates on three campuses with over 2,500 students and more than 100 teachers and staff from over 70 nationalities.
JIS describes its community as lively, vibrant, and fun, with PTA celebrations, student-led TED Talks and talent shows. The Dragon community includes families, teachers, and staff from over 70 nationalities. Alumni networks are active, with alumni reunions. JIS Peduli, established in 2004, mobilizes relief and service projects.
The PTA has the largest membership among JIS volunteer organizations, and its members include JIS parents/guardians and faculty who are automatically members. PTA volunteers organize family events, bazaars, and teachers' appreciation while raising funds for academic, service, and other projects. The PTA aims to promote active partnership between parents, teachers and administrators to enhance the JIS experience and Dragon Nation pride. The Dragon Store is run by PTA volunteers and supports student activities and school spirit. Parent Welcome assists new families by hosting gatherings and excursions to help them settle into JIS and Jakarta.
Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS) operates on three garden‑like campuses in South Jakarta and serves more than 2,500 students from over 70 nationalities. The school offers the International Baccalaureate across Elementary, Middle, and High School, with the IB Diploma Programme in High School and Advanced Placement courses available as part of the IB/AP pathway. Indonesian Ministry of Education rules apply to JIS as an Indonesian school. Elementary and Early Years programs follow an inquiry‑based approach, with curriculum planning coordinated across campuses; High School Pathways include Bahasa Indonesia and related Indonesian Studies courses. The JIS Learning Center provides inclusive education for students with moderate‑to‑intensive learning needs, with a maximum teacher‑to‑student ratio of 1:4. The three campuses cover more than 20 hectares and feature 280+ classrooms, science, robotics, and design technology labs, four libraries with over 100,000 titles, four theaters, and dedicated arts spaces. Extensive sport facilities include pools, gyms, tennis courts, fields, a golf driving range, and an on‑site health center.
