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Indonesia, Jakarta
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ISJ integrates social and emotional development into daily learning. Five pillars guide character development: Integrity & Responsibility; Resilience & Endeavour; Empathy & Compassion; Leadership & Service; Curiosity & Confidence. The approach is lived, not lectured, with students encouraged to take intellectual risks, lead projects, and reflect on their learning. The pastoral system ensures every pupil feels safe, valued, and supported through positive relationships, restorative practice, and a culture of fairness. These elements are embedded in ISJ's Charter and community, shaping how students interact and grow.
Learning support is provided within defined parameters through differentiated classroom practice and targeted interventions. Admissions decisions consider the school's capacity to meet a child's needs alongside cohort balance. The school employs teaching assistants in younger year groups and specialist support staff to assist learners with additional needs.
ISJ is an English-medium school. Students also study Bahasa Indonesia and Chinese, and engage with local culture as part of the curriculum. Home-language learning is informally supported by families outside the school programme. ISJ offers English as an Additional Language (EAL) support to students who require assistance accessing the curriculum in English, with support provided where resources allow and admissions considering the language profile of each year group.
The pastoral approach ensures every pupil feels safe, valued, and supported through positive relationships, restorative practice, and a culture of fairness. This care supports self-discipline, respect, and resilience as students engage with the five pillars of character. The daily practice of character development and student leadership opportunities contribute to emotional and social wellbeing. ISJ's wellbeing framework is embedded in daily school life and community expectations.
Safeguarding is central to all employment practices at ISJ. All staff provide criminal background checks from all countries where they have lived or worked as adults, and comprehensive reference checks are conducted. Staff adhere to a strict code of conduct and child safeguarding policy, receive regular safeguarding training, and are expected to report concerns immediately.
ISJ is a British international school in Pondok Indah, South Jakarta. Opened in 2021, it is part of The Schools Trust, a UK-based charity with decades of experience in international education. The school follows the English National Curriculum from Early Years through A Levels within a British independent school framework, organised as EYFS, Pre-Prep, Prep, Senior School (GCSEs) and Sixth Form (A-Levels). Ages 2 to 13 are welcomed on a single campus featuring a football pitch, an on-site swimming pool, and multiple classrooms in a leafy setting. Bahasa Indonesia is taught at every stage, with Indonesian language, history and culture woven into the curriculum; additional languages are incorporated. ISJ pupils consistently perform in the top 10% of international schools worldwide, with Year 7 SAS scores highlighted. The Co-Curricular Programme offers 30+ clubs per term and Talent Trails across four strands: Active, Creative, STEM & Strategy, and Communication & Culture globally. The arts, performances, and leadership opportunities complement academic study on a campus that emphasizes sport and wellbeing.
