At a glance
Bina Bangsa School Pantai Indah Kapuk is one campus in the wider Bina Bangsa School group, which began in 2001 and was among the first schools in Indonesia to deliver the Cambridge programme. The PIK campus combines preschool, primary and secondary stages on one site in North Jakarta. Its defining feature is a fully Cambridge academic spine paired with a strong bilingual emphasis, English as the language of instruction alongside Mandarin Chinese, which reflects the families it serves in this part of the city. You can set it against the wider market of international schools in Jakarta through our city hub.
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | Cambridge Lower Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE and GCE A Level |
| Stages | Preschool to Junior College (ages 3 to 18), co educational |
| Founded | Bina Bangsa School group founded 2001 |
| Accreditation | Authorised Cambridge International school; Indonesian SPK status |
| Fee band | Mid (see the Jakarta fees guide) |
| Campus area | Pantai Indah Kapuk (PIK), North Jakarta |
Curriculum and academics
BBS PIK runs a single, coherent Cambridge pathway from the early years through to university entrance. In the primary years children follow a Cambridge primary framework, then move into Cambridge Lower Secondary, sit Cambridge IGCSE examinations around Secondary 4, and complete GCE A Levels in Junior College. English is the medium of instruction throughout, with Mandarin Chinese taught as a second language and Indonesian included to meet national requirements. Because the route is Cambridge rather than the International Baccalaureate, families choosing BBS PIK are opting for subject specialisation at A Level rather than the broader IB Diploma offered elsewhere in the city. Ask the school for its most recent IGCSE and A Level results and university destinations to judge academic strength for yourself.
Bina Bangsa School Pantai Indah Kapuk fees
Bina Bangsa School Pantai Indah Kapuk fees sit in the mid band for the city, more affordable than the most established premium internationals but a clear step above local national schools. Annual tuition rises by year group, with the A Level years the most expensive stage and the early years 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, Cambridge examination entry fees in the senior years, uniform and optional transport, which matters given the distances across North Jakarta. Ask the admissions office about sibling discounts and instalment plans.
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Admissions
Admission runs on a rolling basis across an academic year that opens in the second half of the calendar year, with places confirmed subject to age appropriate assessment and availability. Younger applicants are assessed for readiness rather than by competitive examination, while senior applicants joining IGCSE or A Level will discuss prior grades and subject combinations, and the school will check English language level where a child is arriving from a non English system. Families relocating to North Jakarta should arrange senior entry well ahead of the main intake, while younger year groups can often take mid year arrivals subject to space. Confirm the documents needed for an Indonesian SPK school place, including the study permit, with the admissions office directly.
Location and who goes there
The campus sits in Pantai Indah Kapuk, the planned waterfront district in North Jakarta that has grown into one of the city's most popular residential and commercial areas. PIK draws a large Indonesian Chinese community alongside expatriate families working in trade, manufacturing and finance, which is part of why the bilingual English and Mandarin model fits the catchment so well. The district's malls, restaurants and newer housing make it self contained, and for many families a school within PIK removes the worst of the cross city commute. For the wider picture of where international families settle across the capital, return to the Jakarta city hub.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Bina Bangsa School Pantai Indah Kapuk fees?
Bina Bangsa School Pantai Indah Kapuk fees sit in the mid band for Jakarta international schools and rise by year group, with the A Level years the most expensive stage. The school publishes its current schedule to applicants and revises it each year. Budget separately for registration, a deposit, Cambridge examination entry fees, uniform and optional transport.
Is Bina Bangsa School Pantai Indah Kapuk a good school?
BBS PIK is an established Cambridge school in North Jakarta with a long record of IGCSE and A Level entries and a bilingual English and Mandarin emphasis. Whether it suits your child depends on budget, location and whether you want the Cambridge pathway rather than the IB.
What curriculum does Bina Bangsa School Pantai Indah Kapuk follow?
BBS PIK follows the Cambridge pathway, with Cambridge Lower Secondary in the middle years, IGCSE at Secondary 4, and GCE A Levels in Junior College, taught in English with Mandarin Chinese as a second language.
When do Bina Bangsa School Pantai Indah Kapuk applications open?
Admission is rolling across the academic year, which starts in the second half of the calendar year, with places confirmed subject to assessment and availability. Senior entry into IGCSE or A Level is best arranged ahead of the main intake.
Where is Bina Bangsa School Pantai Indah Kapuk located?
The campus is in Pantai Indah Kapuk (PIK), a planned residential district in North Jakarta with a large expatriate and Indonesian Chinese community.
