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Christian schooling in Jakarta
Christian international schools in Jakarta range from compact single campus academies to large networks with sites across the city and beyond. Some hold ACSI and WASC accreditation, which signals an internationally recognised Christian school standard, while others run a Christian ethos alongside national and Cambridge or IB pathways.
Because several operate more than one campus, the right choice often comes down to which site is nearest, which stage your child is entering and which curriculum pathway you want. Confirm the campus, the curriculum and the language of instruction for each stage.
What to weigh
Look at accreditation, curriculum and community. ACSI or WASC accreditation gives reassurance on standards. The curriculum determines how easily a child transfers and what universities open up later. And the community, how international or local the intake is at your chosen campus, shapes daily life. Ask each school for its accreditation, its pathways and a sense of who attends.
The schools
Sekolah Pelita Harapan
A well known Christian school group teaching in English across several campuses in and around Jakarta, offering the International Baccalaureate and Cambridge programmes. Suited to families who want an internationally recognised pathway within a Christian community, with a choice of campuses to match where they live.
Ichthus School
A Christian international school founded in 2001 and accredited by ACSI and WASC, with campuses in Pondok Indah and Kebon Jeruk. The dual accreditation is a useful signal of standards for families who want an intentionally Christian school held to an international benchmark.
IPEKA Christian School
A long established Christian school network in Indonesia, founded in 1979 and accredited by ACSI, with an international stream among its Jakarta campuses. A strong option for families who want an established Christian community; confirm which campus and stream offers the international pathway you need.
Springfield International School
A Christian, English speaking school with several campuses in Jakarta, offering an international curriculum within a faith informed environment. A practical choice for families who want a Christian ethos and a campus close to home; confirm the stages and curriculum at your nearest site.
Compare these schools side by side
Our school compare tool lines up fees approach, curriculum and location for up to three schools at once, and the fees explorer shows how the wider Jakarta market is banded.
Fees and value
Christian international schools in Jakarta range from mid band community schools to premium campuses running full IB and Cambridge pathways.
Across the Jakarta market, faith schools sit in three broad bands. Mission supported and community schools tend to price below the headline secular internationals. Day schools with a full international curriculum sit at or near the market rate for the city. Premium campuses with extensive facilities sit at the top. We do not print a specific figure for any school here, because fees change by stage and year; treat each school's published schedule by grade as the number to plan against, then add registration, deposit and optional costs. Our fees explorer shows how the wider market is banded.
Frequently asked questions
What does ACSI accreditation mean?
The Association of Christian Schools International is a Christian schools body that accredits member schools against agreed standards. ACSI accreditation, often held alongside WASC, signals an internationally recognised Christian school standard. Confirm current accreditation directly with each school.
Are these schools only for Christian families?
Most welcome families of many backgrounds who accept the Christian ethos, though faith features more explicitly at some than others. Read the admissions policy and ask how the school expresses its Christian identity before applying.
Which curriculum should we choose?
SPH offers the IB and Cambridge; others run international or national pathways in English. The right choice depends on where your child may study next and how easily you need to transfer. Confirm the pathway at your chosen campus.
How much do they cost?
Fees vary by school, campus and stage and rise each year, so we do not publish a single figure. Treat each school's published schedule by grade as the number to plan against and budget for extras on top.