At a glance
Global Jaya School was established in 1995 and began as a primary campus with around a hundred children before growing into a full school from kindergarten to Grade 12. It started life rooted in the Indonesian system and moved to the International Baccalaureate in the mid 2000s, and it is now one of the established IB schools in Jakarta. Its defining feature is a complete IB continuum delivered with a deliberately Indonesian character, so children gain an internationally portable education while staying connected to the host country. You can set it against the wider market of international schools in Jakarta through our city hub.
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | IB Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes |
| Stages | Kindergarten to Grade 12 (ages 4 to 18), co educational |
| Founded | 1995 (moved to the IB in the mid 2000s) |
| Accreditation | Authorised IB World School; accredited by WASC |
| Fee band | Mid (see the Jakarta fees guide) |
| Campus area | Bintaro Jaya, Pondok Aren, South Tangerang |
Curriculum and academics
Global Jaya School is an authorised IB World School running the three core programmes in sequence. Children begin with the Primary Years Programme, move into the Middle Years Programme through the lower and middle secondary years, and complete the IB Diploma Programme in the final two years. English is the language of instruction, with Indonesian and additional languages taught throughout, reflecting the school's mixed Indonesian and international community. Accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges sits alongside IB authorisation, giving the school an external quality benchmark recognised internationally. The continuum keeps a single inquiry led framework from the early years to graduation rather than asking children to switch systems. Ask the school for recent IB Diploma results and university destinations to judge outcomes for yourself.
Global Jaya School fees
Global Jaya School fees sit in the mid band for the city, a more accessible route into the full IB continuum than the most expensive premium internationals. 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, or model a budget with our fee calculator. Beyond tuition, budget for a registration or assessment fee, a seat deposit, IB examination entry fees in the senior years, uniform and optional transport. 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. The school looks for a reasonable fit and will assess English where a child is arriving from a non English system, while senior applicants joining the IB Diploma will discuss prior grades and subject choices. Families relocating to the Bintaro area should arrange senior entry ahead of the main intake, while younger year groups can often take mid year arrivals subject to space. 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 Jaya, within Pondok Aren in South Tangerang, on the south western side of Greater Jakarta. Bintaro has grown into one of the region's established residential and schooling areas, with planned housing, green space and several international schools within reach, which appeals to families who want a calmer setting than the inner city. The community blends internationally mobile families with Indonesian households who want an IB education, giving the school a more local character than some of the expatriate heavy internationals elsewhere in the city. 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 Global Jaya School fees?
Global Jaya 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 Global Jaya School a good school?
Global Jaya School is an established full IB continuum school in the Bintaro area, accredited by WASC, with a community that is both internationally minded and rooted in its Indonesian context. Whether it suits your child depends on budget, location and whether you want the IB pathway from the early years.
What curriculum does Global Jaya School follow?
Global Jaya School is an authorised IB World School offering the IB Primary Years Programme, the IB Middle Years Programme and the IB Diploma Programme, taught in English with Indonesian and additional languages.
When do Global Jaya School 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 the IB Diploma is best arranged ahead of the main intake.
Where is Global Jaya School located?
The campus is in the Bintaro Jaya area of Pondok Aren, South Tangerang, on the south western side of Greater Jakarta, a part of the region popular with families.
