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Indonesia, Yogyakarta
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Pastoral care is central to every aspect of school life at JCS. It supports the social, emotional and personal development of every learner, fostering relationships built on respect, empathy and genuine care. Learners feel valued, supported and understood; they develop socially, emotionally, morally, intellectually and physically and gain a strong sense of belonging. The pastoral approach is a whole-school responsibility, with teachers, support staff and leaders working together to provide a safe and encouraging environment where learners are guided to make positive choices and build healthy relationships and grow in confidence. This framework is closely aligned with the six JCS Learner Traits—Independent, Resilient, Collaborative, Engaged, Reflective and Creative—to support wellbeing and personal growth. As learners progress, pastoral guidance becomes increasingly important, encouraging reflection on strengths and future pathways and ensuring learners feel well prepared for challenges beyond school.
JCS will consider all enrolment requests relating to learners with additional needs on an individual basis. If a child requires additional support, this may necessitate a dedicated staff member or significant extra resources. In such cases there may be additional cost to the parent (by prior agreement only). JCS reserves the right to reject an application or re-registration on grounds including year group availability, whether the learner is suited to the program, or non-payment of fees.
An EAL program exists with a dedicated EAL teacher (Ibu Abby). The EAL contact is eal@jogjacommunityschool.org. The enrolment form asks whether a child has ever been in an ESL or EAL Programme. JCS delivers a UK Pearson Edexcel curriculum in English, and Indonesian language sessions run for all learners as part of the curriculum.
Pastoral care is central to school life and supports learners' social, emotional and personal development. It fosters relationships built on respect, empathy and genuine care. The approach aims for learners to feel valued, supported and understood, developing a strong sense of belonging and recognizing individual strengths and needs. The six JCS Learner Traits (Independent, Resilient, Collaborative, Engaged, Reflective, Creative) guide wellbeing and personal development. As learners progress, pastoral guidance helps them reflect on strengths, plan future pathways and seek support, ensuring they are well prepared for challenges beyond school. The school also emphasizes respectful communication and celebrates diversity to support wellbeing.
JCS has a responsibility to protect and safeguard the welfare of all learners. The school operates a clear Child Protection Policy that is available from the Office to read on request.
Jogjakarta Community School (JCS) is a British independent school in Jogjakarta offering the UK Pearson Edexcel curriculum for ages 2 to 18. It operates as an English-medium school with official Pearson Edexcel Examination Centre status (Centre ID 97194), enabling learners to sit official assessments on campus. Founded in 2012 by Yayasan Suluh Semesta to serve Indonesian and expatriate families, JCS is governed by a parent and community-elected Board of Governors and supported by the YSS Trustees. In 2017 the school relocated to a purpose-built campus in northern Jogjakarta; in October 2024 the Multi-Purpose Space opened, and in January 2026 a new Learning Block will open alongside the original Learning Block. The Edexcel curriculum guides Early Years Foundation Stage through Key Stages 1–5, with a UK-style progression and Year Groups. Six Learner Traits—Independent, Resilient, Collaborative, Engaged, Reflective and Creative—shape teaching and learning, alongside a strong emphasis on pastoral care and personal development.
