Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS) is the anchor international school in Jakarta, teaching more than two thousand students aged 3 to 18 across three campuses in the south of the city. Established in 1951 and known as Jakarta International School until 2014, it follows an American international curriculum through the elementary and middle years, then opens out into a choice of senior pathways in the high school. Its scale, age and breadth set it apart from the newer arrivals around it.
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At a glance
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | American international curriculum; IB Diploma, IB Career related Programme and College Board Advanced Placement in the high school |
| Stage range | Early Years to Grade 12, roughly ages 3 to 18 |
| Founded | 1951, the oldest international school in Jakarta |
| Accreditation | Authorised IB World School; internationally accredited; specific bodies best confirmed with the school |
| Fee band | Premium, top tier for Jakarta; one time capital fee on enrolment |
| Campus area | Cilandak main campus, South Jakarta; elementary at Pondok Indah and Pattimura |
Curriculum and academics
JIS teaches an American international curriculum from the Early Years through elementary and middle school, with English as the language of instruction and a structure familiar to families moving between US style international schools. The breadth of subjects, the standards based reporting and the move from elementary to middle to high school all follow that model.
The high school is where the pathways widen. Students can pursue the IB Diploma, the IB Career related Programme or a set of College Board Advanced Placement courses, which gives families a genuine choice between the rounded IB route and the more modular American route into universities in North America, Europe and Asia. Around the academics sits a deep co curricular programme in sport, the arts, service and activities. To see how JIS compares with the city's other US style schools, read our guide to the best American schools in Jakarta.
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Jakarta Intercultural School fees
JIS sits in the premium band of the Jakarta market and is named among the city's premium international schools in our Jakarta international school fees guide, which places premium tuition broadly in the USD 28,000 to 34,000 a year range, rising by year group toward the high school.
On top of tuition, JIS charges a one time capital fee of around USD 12,000 to 14,000 on enrolment, refundable on departure under specific conditions. Budget also for the usual extras, a registration fee, transport and trips, and use the fees guide to model the full annual cost before you apply. Precise current figures are best confirmed with the school.
Admissions
Entry is assessed by year group, with reports and records from the current school typically requested alongside the application. JIS admits across the year where places exist, around an August start, and the most sought after year groups fill early given the school's size and reputation.
Families should register interest well ahead of the intended start date, confirm the current application window and clarify the capital fee that JIS asks alongside tuition. A visit to the Cilandak campus is the clearest way to judge whether the school suits your child.
Location and who goes there
The main middle and high school campus sits in Cilandak in South Jakarta, with elementary provision at the Pondok Indah and Pattimura campuses, all within the southern districts where most of the city's diplomatic and corporate expatriate families live. The southern location keeps commutes manageable for those neighbourhoods, though families further north should weigh the traffic.
JIS draws one of the most internationally mixed communities in the city, with students from more than seventy nationalities and a long history of serving embassy and multinational families. To set it beside the rest of the market, start with the Jakarta city hub and our guide to the best American schools in Jakarta.
Jakarta Intercultural School reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jakarta Intercultural School a good school?
JIS is the largest and longest established international school in Jakarta, an IB World School that also offers Advanced Placement, with a broad co curricular programme and a community drawn from more than 70 nationalities. Whether it suits your child depends on fit and budget, which a campus visit will help you judge.
How much are Jakarta Intercultural School fees?
JIS sits in the premium band of the Jakarta market. Our fees guide places premium international tuition broadly in the USD 28,000 to 34,000 a year range, and JIS also charges a one time capital fee of around USD 12,000 to 14,000 on enrolment. Confirm current rates with the school.
What curriculum does Jakarta Intercultural School follow?
JIS follows an American international curriculum from Early Years to Grade 12. In the high school it offers the IB Diploma, the IB Career related Programme and the College Board Advanced Placement programme.
Where is Jakarta Intercultural School located?
The main middle and high school campus is in Cilandak, South Jakarta, with elementary provision at the Pondok Indah and Pattimura campuses.
When do Jakarta Intercultural School applications open?
JIS admits across the year where places exist, around an August start. Popular year groups fill early, so families should register interest well ahead of the intended start date and confirm the current window with the school.
