Mentari Intercultural School (MIS) is an established IB World School in the southern districts of Jakarta. It grew from a preschool founded in 1994 into a through school that now takes children from the early years to Grade 12, and it teaches the full International Baccalaureate continuum rather than a single stage. The point worth being clear about is its National Plus model, which pairs the three IB programmes with the Indonesian national curriculum so that pupils gain an internationally portable qualification while keeping a national grounding.
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At a glance
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | IB Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes, alongside the Indonesian national curriculum (National Plus) |
| Stage range | Early years to Grade 12 |
| Founded | 1994, originally as a preschool before growing into a full IB continuum school |
| Accreditation | Authorised IB World School; further accreditation best confirmed with the school |
| Fee band | Mid range for Jakarta, below the premium internationals |
| Campus area | Cipete and Kebayoran Baru in South Jakarta, and Bintaro |
Curriculum and academics
Mentari is authorised to deliver all three core IB programmes. The Primary Years Programme shapes the elementary school around inquiry and transdisciplinary themes, the Middle Years Programme carries that approach into the junior high years, and the Diploma Programme is the senior qualification taken in Grades 11 and 12. Running underneath is the Indonesian national curriculum, which is what the National Plus label signals, so the school satisfies national requirements while teaching in English to an international standard.
For families the appeal is a single continuous IB pathway under one roof, which spares a child the disruption of moving between systems as they grow. The Diploma is a widely recognised route into universities around the world, and the national strand keeps options open for families who may stay in Indonesia. Mentari is sometimes grouped with the city's American style schools, so our guide to the best American schools in Jakarta is a useful contrast even though Mentari itself follows the IB route.
Working out what Mentari will cost?
Use our fee tools to frame Mentari against the rest of the Jakarta market before you shortlist or apply.
Mentari Intercultural School fees
Mentari sits in the mid range of the Jakarta international market rather than the premium tier occupied by the largest flagship schools. Our Jakarta international school fees guide maps the premium, upper mid and mid bands across the city, and Mentari falls below the top figures, which is part of its appeal to families who want a full IB pathway without the highest price.
As with any school, budget beyond tuition for a registration fee, any development or facility charge, transport and trips. Fees can also differ between the elementary, junior high and senior stages, and between campuses, so confirm the current schedule directly with the school and use the fees guide to frame the full annual cost against the rest of the market.
Admissions
Mentari admits across the year where places exist, with applications considered by year group and a review of school records alongside any assessment the school sets. Because the school spans the early years to Grade 12, the entry requirements shift with the stage, and senior entry into the Diploma years involves a closer look at prior results and subject choices.
Families should contact the school to confirm the current application window, the assessment expectations and the documents required, and to clarify which campus suits them. A visit is the clearest way to judge the setting and to see how the IB approach works in the classroom day to day.
Location and who goes there
Mentari operates in the southern half of the city, with a presence in the Cipete and Kebayoran Baru area and a campus in Bintaro on the southern fringe. These are settled, residential parts of South Jakarta that are popular with both Indonesian professional families and international households, and the spread of sites means families can often find a campus within a reasonable commute.
The community is genuinely mixed, drawn by the National Plus IB model and the continuous pathway. To place Mentari beside the rest of the city's schools, start with the Jakarta city hub, which sets out the full landscape across the capital and links through to the other profiles in the area.
Mentari Intercultural School reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mentari Intercultural School a good school?
Mentari is an established IB World School in South Jakarta running the full Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma continuum alongside the national curriculum. Whether it suits your child depends on fit and the pathway you want, which a campus visit will help you judge.
How much are Mentari Intercultural School fees?
Mentari sits in the mid range of the Jakarta international market rather than the premium tier. Our Jakarta fees guide maps the city bands, and you should confirm current tuition, registration and development fees directly with the school.
What curriculum does Mentari Intercultural School follow?
Mentari is an authorised IB World School teaching the IB Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme, delivered alongside the Indonesian national curriculum in a National Plus model.
Where is Mentari Intercultural School located?
Mentari runs campuses in the Cipete and Kebayoran Baru area of South Jakarta and in Bintaro on the southern fringe of the city.
When do Mentari Intercultural School applications open?
Mentari admits across the year where places exist. Contact the school to confirm the current application window, the assessment and the documents required for the stage your child is joining.
