At a glance
Australian Independent School Indonesia, widely known as AIS and formerly the Australian International School Indonesia, was founded in 1996 by Penny and Peter McGuckian and opened that July with eleven students and five teachers. It has since grown into an established co educational school spanning preschool to Year 12, with campuses in Jakarta and Bali and a community drawn from more than 25 nationalities. The school is known for an inclusive philosophy that extends to learning support for students with additional needs. You can set it against the wider market of international schools in Jakarta through our city hub.
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | Australian curriculum (preschool to Year 10); IB Diploma Programme or senior certificate (Years 11 and 12) |
| Stages | Preschool to Year 12 (roughly ages 3 to 18), co educational |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Accreditation | Authorised IB World School for the Diploma; teaches the Australian curriculum; not published in full |
| Fee band | Mid (see the Jakarta fees guide) |
| Campus area | Jalan Pejaten Barat, South Jakarta, plus a Bali campus |
Curriculum and academics
AIS follows the Australian curriculum from preschool through to Year 10, which gives students a familiar pathway for Australian and internationally mobile families and a smooth route back into schools in Australia. In Years 11 and 12 senior students take the IB Diploma Programme or complete a senior certificate, so the school pairs a recognisable national curriculum in the early and middle years with a globally portable qualification at the end. The inclusive approach is a defining feature, with provision for students who need learning support, those developing English and, where appropriate, physical access needs. Ask the school for its most recent IB Diploma results and university destinations for the fullest academic picture.
Australian Independent School fees
Australian Independent School fees sit in the mid band for Jakarta, more accessible than the most expensive established internationals while still a committed international school investment. Annual tuition rises by year group, with the IB Diploma years the most expensive stage and preschool the most affordable entry point. We do not print a single headline figure here because the school revises fees each year and publishes the current schedule to applicants, and you can sense check the band against our guide to international school fees in Jakarta. Beyond tuition, budget for a registration or assessment fee, a seat deposit, examination entry fees in the Diploma years, uniform and optional transport, which matters given Jakarta traffic. Ask the admissions office about any instalment plans.
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Admissions
Admission runs on a rolling basis across the academic year, with places confirmed subject to age appropriate assessment and availability. Younger year groups can often take mid year arrivals subject to space, while senior families joining the IB Diploma should arrange entry ahead of the start of Year 11 so subject combinations can be set. The inclusive ethos means the school will discuss any learning support needs at the point of application so that the right provision can be planned. Families relocating to South Jakarta should apply as early as a place is foreseeable. Confirm visa and documentation requirements with the school directly.
Location and who goes there
The Jakarta campus is on Jalan Pejaten Barat in South Jakarta, with a further campus in Bali for families based on the island. South Jakarta has long been the heart of the city's expatriate community, with neighbourhoods such as Kemang, Cilandak and Pondok Indah nearby and a strong concentration of international schools, which keeps commutes manageable in a city defined by its traffic. The Australian curriculum draws Australian and New Zealand families and returning expatriates, alongside a broad international mix reflecting the school's many nationalities. For the wider picture of where families settle across the city, return to the Jakarta city hub.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Australian Independent School fees?
Australian Independent School fees sit in the mid band for Jakarta international schools and rise by year group, with the IB Diploma years the most expensive stage. The school publishes its current schedule to applicants and revises it each year. Budget separately for registration, a deposit, examination entry fees, uniform and optional transport.
Is Australian Independent School a good school?
AIS Indonesia is an established co educational school running since 1996, known for the Australian curriculum and an inclusive approach that includes learning support. Whether it suits your child depends on budget, campus and whether you want the Australian system leading into the IB Diploma.
What curriculum does Australian Independent School follow?
AIS teaches the Australian curriculum from preschool through to Year 10, then the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme or a senior certificate in Years 11 and 12.
When do Australian Independent School applications open?
Admission is rolling across the academic year, with places confirmed subject to assessment and availability. Senior entry into the IB Diploma is best arranged ahead of the start of Year 11.
Where is Australian Independent School located?
The Jakarta campus is on Jalan Pejaten Barat in South Jakarta, with a further campus in Bali. South Jakarta is popular with expatriate families.
