Indonesia, Jakarta
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Toddler and Early Childhood do not have a separate uniform; they wear the Gym uniform and a school cap. Primary and Secondary wear the school uniform daily: White shirt with blue shorts/skirts/trousers on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday; Batik shirt with blue shorts/skirts/trousers on Tuesday and Thursday. Gym uniform is worn on sports days, and the Scout uniform is brought to school every Friday.
Snacks are provided in every classroom (whole wheat bread, butter, cheese spread and fruits); children may bring their own individually packaged snacks labeled with their name. Toddlers' snacks should be ready to eat. Lunch: All children bring a packed, trash-free lunch; Primary and Secondary may heat their lunch in classrooms; no fast-food; the school is peanut-free and prohibits peanuts or peanut ingredients.
Jakarta Montessori School operates as a SPK (Satuan Pendidikan Kerjasama) school. It is affiliated with The Montessori Foundation (MEAB accredited) and with MSCA; in Indonesia it is affiliated with PSSI, ANPS and OMI. Governance involves a Yayasan (foundation) in oversight.
Jakarta Montessori School provides a genuine Montessori experience for children aged 1 to 18 in Indonesia. The main teaching language is English, with Bahasa Indonesia taught to all students; in Pre-school this is informal, in Primary it follows the Indonesian curriculum, and in Upper Primary additional Indonesian lessons prepare students for optional national exams. Core subjects are taught with Montessori materials, building concrete understanding in mathematics, language, science, geography and research skills. Science is integrated across the curriculum, covering biology, geology, astronomy and archaeology, while students regularly use the library and Internet for projects. The campus is spacious and purpose-built, with dedicated facilities for Preschool, Toddlers, Lower Primary, Upper Primary and Secondary, plus a large farm area for hands-on learning. After-school enrichment, field trips and community projects supplement learning. Notable facilities include a science laboratory, art studio, library, computer lab and sports spaces such as a basketball court and futsal.