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Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Reggio Emilia Approach, Montessori Curriculum
Taught languages Indonesian, Mandarin
Typical class size 8
Strengths STEM, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Raffles Christian School Jakarta is an international day school in Indonesia with a Christian ethos enrolling students from ages 2 to 18. The campus delivers a blend of Cambridge international programs and foundational educational approaches including the Reggio Emilia and Montessori philosophies. In the Primary through to Junior College, learners follow the Cambridge Pathway: Cambridge Primary, Secondary Checkpoint, IGCSE, AS and A Levels. The Secondary Division uses Cambridge IGCSE with streaming options in Medical, Engineering and Business, and compulsory subjects such as English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Indonesian Studies, Citizenship and Christian Worldview Studies; electives include Global Perspectives, ICT, Music, Mandarin, Introduction to Business, Art & Design and Physical Education. Cambridge Checkpoint is used for readiness diagnostics. The school emphasizes thinking skills, ICT-enabled learning and STEM through Marzano's Thinking Skills and Learning Beyond the Classroom. Co-curricular activities span sports, performing arts and service, including Habitat for Humanity and RMUN program.
Jl. Gedung Hijau Raya No.I No.1, RT.15/RW.13, Pd. Pinang, Kec. Kebayoran Lama, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12310, Indonesia
The Essentials
Raffles Christian School Jakarta - Pondok Indah Campus has 2,500 pupils, typical class sizes of 8, instruction in English.
Location
Raffles Christian School operates across three Jakarta campuses: Kelapa Gading Campus in North Jakarta; Pondok Indah Campus in South Jakarta; and Kebon Jeruk Campus in West Jakarta. The Kelapa Gading Campus is located at Jl. Gading Pelangi No. 1, Kelapa Gading, Jakarta Utara 14240. The Pondok Indah Campus includes three sites: Gedung Hijau Raya I, No 1 Pondok Indah, Jakarta Selatan 12310; Jl. Arteri Pondok Indah No. 1, Pondok Indah, Jakarta Selatan 12240; and BranZ Simatupang Apartment, Ground Floor, West Cilandak, South Jakarta 12430. The Kebon Jeruk Campus is at Jl. Meruya Ilir No. 89, RT. 001 / 005, Meruya Utara, Kembangan, Jakarta Barat, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Stages
Pre-Primary, Primary, Secondary, and Junior College
Type
International day school with Christian ethos
Pupil Nationality Mix
20 nationalities represented at RCS.
Country affiliation
Indonesia
Religious affiliation
Christian
Fees
Application and entrance fees - Placement Test Fee: IDR 500,000 for Primary 1 through Secondary 4; IDR 1,000,000 for Junior College. - Development Fee (enrolment/placement fee): a Development Fee is required upon notification of acceptance to secure the student's place; this fee is explicitly stated as non‑refundable. The exact Development Fee amount is not published in the school's publicly available admissions material.
Tuition fees (per year / per term) - The school's publicly available admissions and FAQ materials do not publish a full, itemized tuition schedule by year group or term for the 2026/27 academic year (or for 2025/26). Because those numeric tuition amounts by grade and by term are not publicly posted, specific per‑term and per‑year figures cannot be provided here.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Acceptance and registration are confirmed only after required payments are received and payment confirmation is issued by the school's Finance Department; payment of the Development Fee is required to secure placement. The school's published materials reference payment confirmation from the Finance Department as part of the acceptance process. - A 10% sibling discount applies to subsequent siblings enrolled. - Employee benefits for staff include Development Fee and Tuition Fee discounts (detailed staff discount policy and percentage levels are published for employees).
Boarding fees - No boarding or residential provision or boarding fees are listed in the school's campus materials; the school operates as multiple day campuses and does not advertise boarding options in its published campus information.
Other costs and typical extras - The school's public admissions and FAQ pages confirm the existence of standard one‑off fees (placement/development) and recurring tuition charges but do not publish a detailed line‑item schedule for other costs such as uniforms, textbooks, exam fees (IGCSE / AS / A‑Level exam fees, if applicable), school trips, transport, or specific co‑curricular charges. These categories are commonly charged by schools, but specific amounts and which items are included in tuition are not published in the school's publicly available admissions material.
Refunds and cancellation - The Development Fee is stated as non‑refundable. The school's publicly available admissions material does not publish a detailed refund policy for tuition, annual fees, or other charges; no additional published refund provisions were found in the publicly posted admissions/FAQ materials.
Fee payment options - The school requires payment confirmation from its Finance Department to finalize acceptance; however, specific accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, local bank account details, or credit card acceptance) are not specified in the publicly available admissions and FAQ materials. Payment instructions and the finance office are referenced but detailed payment method options are not published in those materials.
Discounts and partnerships that affect fees - The school provides a 10% sibling discount for each subsequent sibling enrolled. - The school publishes staff fee benefits that include large discounts on Development Fee and Tuition Fee for eligible employees under the school's staff benefits policy. - External membership/partner programmes (for example metropolitan member organisations) have advertised temporary discounts on Development Fee and Tuition Fee (examples of percentage discounts have been offered through partner membership channels), indicating third‑party promotional discounts may be available at times. Those partner promotions are separate from standard published fees.
Summary of limitations (brief) - Publicly posted campus and admissions pages list the Placement Test Fee amounts, confirm that a non‑refundable Development Fee is required to secure a place, and describe discounts (sibling, staff, occasional partner promotions). The school's publicly available admissions and FAQ materials do not publish the numeric tuition schedule per grade or per term for AY 2026/27 (or AY 2025/26). Because a full, itemized tuition schedule by year group and by term is not publicly posted, per‑term and per‑grade tuition amounts, billing instalment dates, and specific payment method details cannot be provided here.
Academics
Raffles Christian School Jakarta - Pondok Indah Campus teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Reggio Emilia Approach, Montessori Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.
Curriculum
The Secondary Division follows the Cambridge Pathway, with Lower Secondary (Grade 7–8) as Cambridge Secondary 1. Upper Secondary (Grade 9–10) leads to Cambridge IGCSE with a Streaming option in Medical, Engineering and Business. Compulsory subjects include English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Indonesian Studies, Citizenship, and Christian Worldview Studies; electives include Global Perspectives, ICT, Music, Mandarin, Introduction to Business, Art & Design and Physical Education. The Cambridge Checkpoint curriculum is used for Secondary 1 and 2 (Grade 7–8) as beginning courses leading to Cambridge IGCSE. Cambridge IGCSEs are internationally recognized by schools, universities and employers as equivalent in standard to the British GCSE and International GCE O Level examinations. The curriculum encourages students to use an exploratory approach to problem solving, have confidence in their ability to solve problems, apply skills, knowledge and understanding, undertake individual projects and work as part of a team, and develop oral and practical skills. Cambridge Checkpoint provides diagnostic information to monitor readiness for IGCSE.
Exam Results
Students consistently achieve strong results in Cambridge Checkpoint and IGCSE examinations. These results reflect rigorous teaching, strong academic support and student dedication. Cambridge Checkpoint provides a diagnostic assessment at the end of Lower Secondary to inform progression to IGCSE.
Higher Education Progression
Through subject flexibility, academic counselling, skill-based learning, and global exposure, students graduate with strong academic profiles and well-developed personal competencies suited for top universities worldwide.
Gifted and Talented
Teachers closely monitor progress and provide enrichment opportunities for advanced learners. There is targeted support for students who need additional reinforcement.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The life skills of cooperation, critical thinking, responsibility, communication and concern for others are integrated into the curriculum. The school emphasises character development through Christian Worldview Studies and a range of activities under Character Development, including Praise & Worship, Community Involvement Programme, Shining Community Award and Habitat for Humanity.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school provides an international programme that caters for a broad spectrum of abilities and needs, with strong links with parents and the local community.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The primary language of instruction is English. Indonesian and Chinese are offered as part of the multilingual education. Aside from English, all students are required to take Indonesian and Chinese. In Secondary 3-4, students can choose either First Language English or English as a Second Language. Chinese language in the curriculum follows Cambridge and HSK frameworks, while Indonesian language follows Bahasa Indonesia and Indonesian as a Foreign Language is available for foreign students.
Mental Wellbeing
Counselling Programme provides one-to-one sessions with a school counsellor or psychologist. Counselling covers friendships, motivations and time management; career counselling is available for older students; learning styles and special intervention support are provided as needed.
Safeguarding
Homeroom programmes address bullying prevention and personal boundaries, with interactive seminars on sex education, stress management and health and safety conducted by professionals.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Admission procedure: The school accepts applicants for Nursery 1 (age 2 years) to Junior College. A registration form can be obtained at the Admission Office or downloaded from the website and must be fully completed. Selection is on a first-come, first-served basis and registration closes when full capacity is reached. Applicants are expected to meet the age eligibility and entrance qualifications for their level as outlined below. 2. Age eligibility and entrance qualifications by level: Pre-primary comprises N1, N2, K1, K2 with entrance qualification of Free Trial for AY 2026–2027. Primary covers Primary 1–6 with English and Mathematics written test plus a student interview as entrance qualification. Secondary covers Secondary 1–4 with English, Mathematics and Science written tests plus a student interview. Junior College covers Junior College 1–2 with English, Mathematics and Science written tests plus a student interview; after evaluation, parents are notified regarding the status of the application. 3. Placement test and development fees: A non-refundable Placement Test Fee is applicable (IDR 500,000 for Primary 1 – Secondary 4; IDR 1,000,000 for Junior College). Upon notification of acceptance, parents must remit payment of the Development Fee to secure placement in a class. A student candidate is considered accepted once all academic and administrative requirements are fulfilled and payment confirmation from Finance is received. 4. Registration documents: For Indonesian students, provide copies of Birth Certificate (Akte Kelahiran), Family Card (Kartu Keluarga), Parents' valid ID Cards (KTP), Report Card (Rapor), and one 3x4 cm color photo of student and parent. For foreign students, provide copies of Birth Certificate, Family Card, Parent's Passport and KITAS, Report Card, and one 3x4 cm color photo of student and parent. 5. Age policy: The policy sets class age groups by academic year and is used to determine placement; it is outlined per school year (e.g., AY 2023/2024 to AY 2025/2026) to inform class assignment.
Scholarships
RCS Inspire Scholarships are available for Secondary and Junior High School students for 2026–2027. There are three scholarship types: Academic Scholarships, Creative Arts Scholarships, and Sports Scholarships; full and partial scholarships are available, with eligibility depending on merit in the relevant area. Scholarships are offered at five entry points: Year 7, Year 8, Year 9, Year 10, and Year 11 (Cambridge to A Level programs). Eligibility requires meeting the relevant academic and English entry requirements; the number of scholarships is limited and not all eligible students may receive an award; acceptance of the offer must occur within one week or the scholarship offer will be withdrawn. Application involves completing a Scholarship Application Form, submitting required documents, and undergoing a placement test in Math and English followed by an interview (at RCS Pondok Indah, Kelapa Gading or Kebon Jeruk). For more information, contact the Admissions Office at +62 812-8561-0098 or +62 856-9385-4147 or apply via the provided form.
FAQs
What curriculum does Raffles Christian School Jakarta follow?
The Secondary Division follows the Cambridge Pathway, with Lower Secondary (Grade 7–8) as Cambridge Secondary 1. Upper Secondary (Grade 9–10) leads to Cambridge IGCSE with a Streaming option in Medical, Engineering and Business.
What are the tuition fees?
**Application and entrance fees**
- Placement Test Fee: IDR 500,000 for Primary 1 through Secondary 4; IDR 1,000,000 for Junior College.
Where is Raffles Christian School Jakarta located?
Raffles Christian School operates across three Jakarta campuses: Kelapa Gading Campus in North Jakarta; Pondok Indah Campus in South Jakarta; and Kebon Jeruk Campus in West Jakarta. The Kelapa Gading Campus is located at Jl. Gading Pelangi No.
What age groups does the school serve?
Pre-Primary, Primary, Secondary, and Junior College
Does the school support students with SEN?
The school provides an international programme that caters for a broad spectrum of abilities and needs, with strong links with parents and the local community.
How does admissions work?
1. Admission procedure: The school accepts applicants for Nursery 1 (age 2 years) to Junior College. A registration form can be obtained at the Admission Office or downloaded from the website and must be fully completed.
What languages are taught?
English is the main medium of instruction; Indonesian Language (Bahasa Indonesia / Bahasa Indonesia as a Foreign Language) is compulsory.
What wellbeing support is available?
The life skills of cooperation, critical thinking, responsibility, communication and concern for others are integrated into the curriculum.
What facilities does the school have?
Raffles Christian School delivers Cambridge Curriculum from Primary 1 to Junior College 2. Cambridge Primary Checkpoint, Cambridge Secondary Checkpoint, IGCSE, AS and A Levels are offered. Cambridge-trained teachers deliver the curriculum.
When was Raffles Christian School Jakarta founded?
The Raffles Christian Group of Schools (RCGS) comprises premier schools that provide a world-class, futuristic, and Christian learning environment.
What extracurricular activities are available?
Arts and creative activities are offered as part of Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) and Learning Beyond The Classroom. The Kebon Jeruk campus lists CCAs including pre-primary and primary performing arts and music, as well as other arts activities.
