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Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Community and Service, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Introduction
Sekolah Cita Buana, established in 1995 in South Jakarta, was founded by parents and educators to offer an education option that blends the Indonesian national curriculum with international elements and bilingual instruction in Indonesian and English. The school serves 540 students and has produced graduates who pursue higher education locally and abroad. Since 2001, 150 graduates have progressed to higher education, with many studying in Australia, United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore and Malaysia. The campus comprises three buildings—Middle & High School, Early Years & Primary, and Special Education—and features fully equipped laboratories for science education, as well as an Early Years Playground. Located in Jagakarsa, South Jakarta, near Clilandak Estate and Ragunan Zoo, the school offers two mini soccer fields, two basketball courts, and a semi-Olympic swimming pool to support PE and sport. It emphasizes community, learning, lifestyle, with clubs focusing on academics, service, and lifestyle.
Jl. Paso No. 84 Jagakarsa, Jakarta, Indonesia 12620
The Essentials
Location
Sekolah Cita Buana is located in Jagakarsa, South Jakarta. It is near Ragunan Zoo and the Clilandak Commercial Estate. The campus comprises three buildings: Middle & High School, Early Years & Primary, and a Special Education unit. The address is Jl. Paso No.84, Jagakarsa, Jakarta 12620, Indonesia.
Stages
Early Years, Primary, Middle School, High School, Special Education
Additional learning support
Special Education units include Special Needs, Learning Center, Transition Education Center for High Functioning Students (TEC HF) and Transition Education Center for High Support Students (TEC HS). Age ranges are 5–12 for SN and LC, and 12–18 for TEC HF and TEC HS. The program uses a combination of mainstreaming and Special Needs classes to tailor learning and support; integration into mainstream classes is provided when appropriate.
Country affiliation
Indonesia
School day structure
School hours vary by level: Prep Junior 08:00–12:00; Prep Senior 08:00–13:40.
Fees
Annual tuition at Sekolah Cita Buana ranges from IDR 143,400,000 for 2026/27.
Application / Registration fee - IDR 1,000,000 — one-time registration fee payable at the time of application/registration.
Entrance / development fee (Uang Pangkal) - IDR 69,000,000 — a one‑time entrance/development fee payable when a new student is accepted. This fee may be payable as a single lump sum or by alternative schedules offered by the school (per year or per three years in practice).
Tuition (SPP) — typical structure and examples - IDR 5,950,000 per month — stated as the standard monthly tuition (SPP) for the primary-level students listed in published fee summaries. Equivalent annual amount presented in the same summaries: IDR 71,400,000 per year (if paid on an annual basis). - Where summaries group fees by term or period, SPP is shown as a recurring monthly charge; parents have the option in some cases to pay annually instead of monthly (annual total equals monthly rate × 12 as reported).
Other recurrent and occasional charges - Student books and learning materials: IDR 1,000,000 to IDR 4,000,000 per semester (estimated range). - Uniforms: charged separately; cost depends on number and sizes required. - Additional possible charges listed in fee summaries include school trips/field trips, external examination fees, educational devices (Chromebooks/laptops) where required, extra-curricular activity fees, and any specialist support services (ESL, remedial or special programmes).
Tuition by year group / per term detail - Published fee summaries available publicly provide the registration fee, entrance (uang pangkal), and the SPP monthly/annual figures as general school-wide amounts rather than a full itemised schedule for every separate year group or year-by-year per-term breakdown. The commonly reported figures above (IDR 5,950,000/month; IDR 71,400,000/year; IDR 69,000,000 uang pangkal) are those given in the publicly circulated fee summaries for the primary levels referenced.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Registration fee: one-time, due at application/registration. Entrance/development fee (uang pangkal): due upon acceptance/entry; published summaries indicate flexibility in how the entrance fee can be settled (single lump sum, yearly, or in multi-year arrangements). SPP: billed as a recurring tuition charge (commonly shown monthly with an option noted to calculate an annual total). Books/materials: billed per semester or as separate charges when required. Specific invoice dates, late-payment penalties, discounts for annual prepayment, and installment plan terms are not stated in the public fee summaries reviewed.
Boarding / residential fees - Not applicable: fee summaries and published profiles for the school list day‑school tuition components (registration, entrance fee, SPP, books, uniforms, activities) and do not include boarding or residential fees, indicating the school operates as a non‑boarding (day) school in the materials reviewed.
Refunds and withdrawal policy - No explicit, itemised refund policy (for registration fee, uang pangkal, SPP, or other charges) is published in the fee summaries and public fee listings consulted. Parents are advised that published summaries do not specify standard percentages or conditions for refunds on withdrawal or deferral.
Fee payment options - The publicly available fee summaries reviewed do not list the school's accepted payment channels (for example, bank transfer, virtual account, credit/debit card, direct debit, or e‑wallet). Those summaries set out amounts and timing (registration, uang pangkal, SPP, materials) but do not publish the specific payment methods or banking details.
Other costs to budget for - One-off entry and development fees at enrollment (see amounts above). - Semester book/workbook charges (IDR 1,000,000–4,000,000 per semester). - Uniforms (variable). - Device purchases or rentals if the programme requires a Chromebook or laptop. - School trips, external exam fees, extracurricular activities, and any specialised support services.
Data gaps and brief note on coverage - The available, publicly circulated fee summaries provide clear headline figures for registration (IDR 1,000,000), entrance/development fee (IDR 69,000,000), and a standard SPP figure (IDR 5,950,000 per month / IDR 71,400,000 per year) and list ranges for books and materials. However, a full, year‑by‑year and per‑term fee schedule broken down for every grade/section, definitive refund percentages and conditions, and the school's explicit accepted payment methods were not published in the fee summaries reviewed. The figures above reflect the published headline fee items and typical charging pattern reported in those summaries.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school emphasizes a caring community and positive social interaction. The school aims to create a place for everyone and a sense of belonging, and to develop high positive self-esteem in all children and adults, while encouraging awareness of interdependency among students.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school has four Special Education units: Special Needs (SN), Learning Center (LC), Transition Education Center for High Functioning Students (TEC HF), and Transition Education Center for High Support Students (TEC HS). SN and LC serve ages 5 to 12, while TEC HF and TEC HS serve ages 12 to 18. SN has full-time placement in the Special Needs classroom; some students attend LC or mainstream classes for social integration.
Mental Wellbeing
The school provides for students' emotional needs in a safe, friendly and secure learning environment. The school community promotes positive social interaction, a sense of belonging, and high self-esteem, and fosters awareness of interdependency among students and staff.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Admissions inquiries and year level placement: Applicants and parents are invited to submit an Admissions Inquiry Form when contacting the school for the first time. The form gathers basic information to tailor subsequent information. Year level placements are Prep 4–5, Prep Senior 5–6, Year 1 6–7, Year 2 7–8, Year 3 8–9, Year 4 9–10, Year 5 10–11, and Year 6 11–12. Middle/High School placement is based on the previous year level. 2. Enrollment procedures – Step 1: Application: The application form is available for download on the forms page. 3. Step 2 – Supporting documents: For all applicants, provide copies of three years of academic records including the most recent period (documents in English or Bahasa Indonesia; translations to English if needed); a 3×4 photograph; a medical/vaccination record for Prep 1 to Year 1; copies of any health and/or psychological assessments (if required). Indonesian applicants provide a birth certificate and Kartu Keluarga; international applicants provide copies of the applicant's and parent's passports and KITAS. 4. Step 3 – Entrance Evaluation/Observation: After the application and documents are received, the office will contact applicants regarding Entrance Evaluation/Observation to be conducted at Sekolah Cita Buana, Jakarta. A non-refundable Enrollment Fee of Rp 500,000– Rp 750,000 is payable by cash or debit card. 5. Step 3b – Level-specific assessments/trials: Prep 1–Prep 3: half-day or full-day trial; Year 1–Year 6: English and Mathematics Entrance Evaluation Test (a full-day class trial may be required); Year 7–Year 12: interview and English and Mathematics Entrance Evaluation Test. Special Education: due to limited seats, applicants are placed on a waiting list (not first-come-first-served); selected applicants will be observed by the Head of Special Education and proceed to a full-day trial. 6. Step 4 – Acceptance: Applicants are informed by email whether admission is possible. The school reserves the right to final placement decisions. If offered, acceptance is confirmed by signing and returning the Acceptance Letter and paying the deposit before the deadline; deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable. 7. Enrollment Forms: Enrollment forms are downloadable from the forms page; there is an on-site file upload option. Contact details: Sekolah Cita Buana, Jl.
Waitlist
Special Education: Due to limited seats, applicants are placed on the waiting list; the waiting list is not first-come-first-served. Selected applicants will be observed by the Head of Special Education and continue with a full-day trial.
FAQs
What are the tuition fees?
**Application / Registration fee**
- IDR 1,000,000 — one-time registration fee payable at the time of application/registration.
Where is Sekolah Cita Buana located?
Sekolah Cita Buana is located in Jagakarsa, South Jakarta. It is near Ragunan Zoo and the Clilandak Commercial Estate. The campus comprises three buildings: Middle & High School, Early Years & Primary, and a Special Education unit. The address is Jl.
What age groups does the school serve?
Early Years, Primary, Middle School, High School, Special Education
Does the school support students with SEN?
The school has four Special Education units: Special Needs (SN), Learning Center (LC), Transition Education Center for High Functioning Students (TEC HF), and Transition Education Center for High Support Students (TEC HS).
What are the school hours?
School hours vary by level: Prep Junior 08:00–12:00; Prep Senior 08:00–13:40.
How does admissions work?
1. Admissions inquiries and year level placement: Applicants and parents are invited to submit an Admissions Inquiry Form when contacting the school for the first time. The form gathers basic information to tailor subsequent information.
What languages are taught?
Languages taught: Indonesian and English are used as languages of instruction.
What wellbeing support is available?
The school emphasizes a caring community and positive social interaction.
What facilities does the school have?
Three separate buildings house Sekolah Cita Buana: Middle & High School, Early Years & Primary, and Special Education.
When was Sekolah Cita Buana founded?
Sekolah Cita Buana was established in 1995 in South Jakarta with seven students.
What extracurricular activities are available?
Fully equipped laboratories meet the needs of Middle and High School students. Lab equipment for science allows students to interact directly with data and perform experiments.
