How many IB schools in Jakarta
Greater Jakarta hosts around 14 authorised IB World Schools as of 2026 filings. That figure spans the Primary Years Programme, the Middle Years Programme and the Diploma Programme. About nine schools offer the full Diploma Programme at the senior years, with the remainder running a PYP or MYP authorisation and transitioning to IGCSE, the American high school diploma or Cambridge A Level for the last two years of school. The cluster covers central Jakarta, the southern Cilandak and Pondok Indah belt, Bintaro to the southwest, Lippo Village in Karawaci, and the BSD City corridor.
Jakarta IB provision is mature. Several of the largest schools have run the Diploma Programme since the late 1990s, including Jakarta Intercultural School and Sekolah Pelita Harapan Lippo Village. The newer entrants from 2018 onwards are still building their first cohorts through to Diploma graduation, so academic outcomes are less established. Jakarta IB Diploma averages across the established schools sit around 33 to 35 points in recent sessions, slightly above the global average of 30.3.
The Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture licenses every international school as a Satuan Pendidikan Kerjasama, which authorises private foreign-curriculum delivery in partnership with a local entity. The framework requires Bahasa Indonesia, Pendidikan Pancasila and Indonesian religious instruction to be offered alongside the foreign curriculum, so IB schools weave these into the local studies element of the IB framework. For more curriculum context across the city see our British curriculum hub and the American curriculum hub.
Fees and the IB tiers
IB tuition in Jakarta is grouped into three rough tiers, denominated in US dollars. The value tier, USD 9,000 to USD 14,000 a year, captures the smaller Indonesian-owned IB schools serving aspirational local families and a thin slice of returning expats. The mid tier, USD 14,000 to USD 22,000, covers established names such as Sekolah Pelita Harapan Lippo Village, Sinarmas World Academy and ACG School Jakarta. The premium tier, USD 22,000 to USD 35,000, is Jakarta Intercultural School and the senior years at British School Jakarta where IB Diploma sits alongside A Level.
Published tuition understates total cost. Capital levies, transport, examination fees and trips add roughly 20 to 25 percent. A USD 22,000 tuition fee is closer to USD 27,000 once everything is paid. Our dedicated Jakarta fees guide walks through the loading mathematics in detail. Our fees comparison tool shows tuition by year group across cities.
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Illustrative example schools
The five schools below are illustrative, not a ranking. Each has a long IB record in Indonesia, a stable accreditation history and a clear identity in the Jakarta market.
Jakarta Intercultural School in Cilandak is the legacy international school of the city, founded in 1951. It offers the IB Diploma alongside the American high school diploma at the senior years. Diploma cohorts consistently average above 35 points. Strong Council of International Schools and Western Association of Schools and Colleges accreditation.
British School Jakarta in Bintaro runs IGCSE and a parallel IB Diploma and A Level offering at sixth form. The IB cohort has grown steadily since the early 2000s and tracks above the global average for the Diploma. Modern Bintaro Jaya campus with extensive sports facilities.
Sekolah Pelita Harapan Lippo Village in Karawaci is the flagship of the SPH network, running full IB continuum from PYP through to Diploma. Christian foundation, strong music and arts programme, with results that compete with the international schools despite a predominantly Indonesian student body.
ACG School Jakarta in Kemang offers the IB programme across all phases. Smaller cohorts than the legacy schools, with the ACG group's strong Auckland-based heritage and a more international staff profile.
Where IB families live
IB families in Jakarta cluster around five zones. Pondok Indah and Cilandak for proximity to Jakarta Intercultural School, with leafy gated streets and a strong American and Australian expatriate population. Kemang for ACG School Jakarta and a more bohemian expat scene, with cafes, galleries and walkable streets. Bintaro Jaya, southwest of central Jakarta, for British School Jakarta and a planned suburban feel with modern housing estates. Lippo Village and Karawaci, in Tangerang, for Sekolah Pelita Harapan and an integrated city with hospitals, shopping and golf. BSD City for Sinarmas World Academy and a new-build city west of Jakarta with strong infrastructure.
Traffic is the most underrated factor in Jakarta school choice. School-run journeys can stretch to 90 minutes one way at peak. Most IB families prefer to live within 6 kilometres of their chosen school. Bus services are extensive but rely on Jakarta's often unreliable arterial roads. Our cost calculator bundles transport, fees and housing into a single total relocation budget.
Admissions calendar
The Jakarta academic year runs from late July to mid June. Applications for the August 2026 academic year opened across most Jakarta IB schools from October 2025. Tier 1 schools like Jakarta Intercultural School and British School Jakarta close their main intake for Year 7 and Year 12 by March. Late applicants are placed on a waiting list and offered places only as withdrawals come through, typically May to July. Mid-year transfers for relocating families are accepted on a rolling basis subject to year group availability.
If you are committing to a specific Tier 1 IB school, apply 9 to 12 months before your desired start. Diploma Programme transfers after October of the first year are generally not accepted because subject choices and internal assessments are already underway. For broader context across the city our best IB schools in Jakarta guide offers our editorial picks for the strongest programmes.
Frequently asked questions
How many IB schools are there in Jakarta?
Greater Jakarta has roughly 14 authorised IB World Schools as of 2026 filings, spanning the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes. About 9 schools run the full IB Diploma at sixth form.
What is the average IB Diploma score in Jakarta?
The Jakarta average across reporting schools sat between 33 and 35 points in recent examination sessions, slightly above the global IB average of 30.3. Jakarta Intercultural School and British School Jakarta consistently average above 36.
How much do IB schools in Jakarta cost?
Tuition for the IB Diploma at Jakarta schools ranges from about USD 9,000 at value-tier providers to USD 35,000 at the most premium schools. The median secondary fee sits near USD 18,000, before transport, examination and capital levies which add roughly 20 to 25 percent.
Is IB recognised by Indonesian universities?
Yes. The Indonesian Ministry of Education recognises the IB Diploma for entry to all national universities, including Universitas Indonesia, Institut Teknologi Bandung and Universitas Gadjah Mada, subject to local equivalence procedures. Most IB students from Jakarta schools apply abroad for university.
Can you transfer into an IB Jakarta school mid-year?
Many Jakarta IB schools accept mid-year transfers when places exist, particularly in PYP and MYP year groups. Diploma Programme transfers after October of the first year are difficult because subject choices and internal assessments are already underway.
