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Start with our directory of international schools in Jakarta to see the full field, then read it against price using our school fee calculator and the city fees guide below. Jakarta's premium international schools quote roughly USD 28,000 to 34,000 a year, but value and national-plus international schools run materially less while still teaching a recognised international curriculum. The schools below are genuine international options at the lower end of the city's range, chosen for verified curriculum rather than the cheapest possible fee.
Cost rarely sits alone in a school decision, so read this with our shortlists of the best schools for sixth form in Jakarta and university preparation in Jakarta to check the senior years deliver, and the best schools for special educational needs in Jakarta if learning support matters too.
The shortlist
Global Jaya School
Global Jaya School in Tangerang Selatan runs IB programmes through to the Diploma at fees that sit among the lowest of Jakarta's established international schools, well inside the value band rather than the premium tier. Its mixed local and international community keeps costs down while preserving an internationally recognised senior qualification. For a family that wants the IB Diploma without flagship fees, Global Jaya is a leading value entry. A separate development fee applies, so ask for the full schedule.
Gandhi Memorial International School
Gandhi Memorial International School offers the IB Diploma and is authorised for Cambridge IGCSE, O Level and A Level, all at fees that sit below the premium expat schools. Its large, diverse student body and dual qualification routes make it a strong value option for families who want choice of senior pathway without the top of the fee scale. It belongs on any affordable shortlist. Confirm the current programme, authorisation and fee schedule directly with the school.
ACG School Jakarta
ACG School Jakarta is the most accessible of the fully international flagships, offering both IB and Cambridge pathways at a price point below the city's premium leaders. That makes it a useful middle ground for families who want a recognised international school with two senior routes but cannot stretch to flagship fees. It is a natural shortlist entry where value and a broad curriculum both matter. Verify current fees and any capital fee with the school, as both move year to year.
How we chose
We included only Jakarta schools we could confirm hold a recognised international curriculum, the IB or Cambridge, while sitting below the premium expat fee tier. We did not chase the cheapest fee in the city, because the lowest-cost schools are often national-curriculum or bilingual rather than international, and we did not rank or score the schools. The right value pick depends on the curriculum your child needs, the year level and the full cost of a place once capital and extra fees are added. Verify current tuition and authorisation directly with each school.
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Affordable is relative in Jakarta, so the useful step is to see the whole range by tier. Rather than quote figures that move each year, we keep the live bands in one place: see our guide to international school fees in Jakarta for current tuition from the premium flagships down to value and bilingual schools, and remember to add the one-off registration or development fee and any examination, transport and support costs when you compare.
To build a shortlist around your budget, use the school finder, model costs with the fee calculator, or browse the full Jakarta schools directory.
Common questions
Value international schools in Jakarta sit well below the premium expat flagships. Global Jaya School, Gandhi Memorial International School and ACG School Jakarta all offer recognised international pathways at fees below the premium tier, with Global Jaya among the lowest of the established international options. Exact figures change yearly, so confirm current tuition with each school and our Jakarta fees guide.
Jakarta's premium international schools sit at USD 28,000 to 34,000 per year, while value and national-plus international schools run materially lower, into the mid and bilingual tiers. We keep current bands by tier in our international school fees in Jakarta guide rather than quote a single figure, because fees move each year and most schools also charge a one-off capital or development fee.
Yes. Lower fees do not mean a lesser qualification. Global Jaya School and Gandhi Memorial International School run the IB Diploma, Gandhi Memorial is also authorised for Cambridge IGCSE and A Level, and ACG School Jakarta offers both IB and Cambridge routes. Confirm the current programme and authorisation with each school before applying.
Beyond tuition, budget for a one-off registration or development fee, which can run from tens to hundreds of millions of rupiah at premium schools and less at value schools, plus uniform, transport, examination entries and any learning support or EAL fee. These extras can add meaningfully to the first-year cost, so ask each school for a full fee schedule in writing.
A value international school can be the right choice where it holds genuine IB or Cambridge authorisation, has a stable staff and offers the curriculum your child needs. The trade is usually in facilities, class sizes or the breadth of senior subjects rather than the qualification itself. Compare the curriculum, outcomes and fit, not the fee alone.