At a glance
British School Jakarta was established in 1974 as the British International School with support from the British Embassy, and moved to its present Bintaro campus in the mid 1990s as numbers grew. It is a large, co educational, non selective international school running from the early years to Year 13. Its distinguishing feature is a deliberately blended model, an English curriculum primary school that hands over to the International Baccalaureate at secondary level, all delivered on one of the most spacious school sites in Greater Jakarta. You can set it against the wider market of international schools in Jakarta through our city hub.
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | Early Years Foundation Stage and English National Curriculum; IB Middle Years Programme; IB Diploma |
| Stages | Early years to Year 13 (ages 3 to 18), co educational |
| Founded | 1974 (as the British International School) |
| Accreditation | Authorised IB World School; British international school heritage |
| Fee band | Upper (see the Jakarta fees guide) |
| Campus area | Bintaro, South Tangerang |
Curriculum and academics
BSJ runs a two stage academic model. In the primary school children begin with the Early Years Foundation Stage and then follow the English National Curriculum through Years 1 to 6, the route most familiar to British curriculum families. At secondary level the school moves to the International Baccalaureate, with the Middle Years Programme across Years 7 to 11 and the IB Diploma Programme in Years 12 and 13. This combination gives younger children the structure of the English system before opening into the broad, inquiry based IB at the top of the school. Modern languages, the arts and a wide co curricular programme support the academic spine. Ask the school for its most recent IB Diploma results and university destinations to judge outcomes for yourself.
British School Jakarta fees
British School Jakarta fees sit in the upper band for the city, among the more expensive established internationals rather than the value tier. Annual tuition rises by year group, with the IB Diploma 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, a capital or development levy of the kind larger campuses often charge, IB examination entry fees in the senior years, uniform and optional transport. Ask the admissions office about instalment plans and any corporate billing arrangements.
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Admissions
Admission runs on a rolling basis across an academic year that starts in August, with places confirmed subject to age appropriate assessment and availability. As a non selective school, BSJ looks for a reasonable fit rather than setting a competitive entrance examination, though it will assess English where a child is arriving from a non English system, and senior applicants joining the IB Diploma will discuss prior grades and subject choices. Because the school is large and well established, popular year groups can carry waiting lists, so families relocating to the Bintaro area should apply as early as possible. Confirm the study permit and documentation needed for an international school place in Indonesia with the admissions office directly.
Location and who goes there
The campus is in Bintaro, in South Tangerang on the south western edge of Greater Jakarta, an area that has grown into a residential and schooling hub for international families. Bintaro and the neighbouring Pondok Indah and Cilandak areas house diplomatic, energy sector and corporate households, many of whom choose a school within a sensible commute given the region's traffic. The school's scale and long history mean it draws a broad, multinational community, with British and Commonwealth families alongside those who specifically want the IB Diploma at sixth form. For the wider picture of where families settle across the capital, return to the Jakarta city hub.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are British School Jakarta fees?
British School Jakarta fees sit in the upper 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, a capital or development levy, examination entry fees, uniform and optional transport.
Is British School Jakarta a good school?
BSJ is one of the longest established and largest international schools in Jakarta, with an English curriculum primary school feeding into the IB Middle Years and Diploma Programmes on a large purpose built campus. Whether it suits your child depends on budget, location in the Bintaro area and whether you want the IB Diploma at sixth form.
What curriculum does British School Jakarta follow?
BSJ follows the Early Years Foundation Stage and the English National Curriculum from Years 1 to 6, the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme in Years 7 to 11, and the IB Diploma Programme in Years 12 and 13.
When do British School Jakarta applications open?
Admission is rolling across the academic year, which starts in August, with places confirmed subject to assessment and availability. Popular year groups can hold waiting lists, so apply early, especially for senior entry into the IB Diploma.
Where is British School Jakarta located?
The campus is in Bintaro, South Tangerang, on the south western edge of Greater Jakarta, an area popular with expatriate families for its schools and residential housing.
