North Jakarta Intercultural School (NJIS) is one of the longer established international schools in the northern half of Jakarta. It was licensed in 1990 to educate the children of expatriate and local families, and it has run ever since as an independent, not for profit day school for pupils from the early years through Grade 12. The school changed its name from North Jakarta International School to North Jakarta Intercultural School, so families researching it may find both names in older listings for the same institution.
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At a glance
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | American oriented programme with Advanced Placement; authorised IB Continuum (PYP, MYP and Diploma) |
| Stage range | the early years to Grade 12 |
| Founded | 1990, originally as North Jakarta International School |
| Accreditation | Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC); IB Continuum authorisation |
| Fee band | Upper mid to premium for Jakarta |
| Campus area | North Jakarta |
Curriculum and academics
NJIS is built around an American curriculum core, with Advanced Placement courses giving high school students access to college level study and recognised credit. Alongside that, the school is registered as an IB Continuum school, which means it is authorised across the International Baccalaureate Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes. The combination is unusual and gives older students a genuine choice between an AP led pathway and the IB Diploma.
Accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges places NJIS within a recognised North American framework, which matters to families moving on to universities in the United States and beyond. With a community drawn from more than twenty nationalities, the school leans on that diversity as part of its intercultural identity rather than treating English as a single national export.
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North Jakarta Intercultural School fees
NJIS sits in the upper mid to premium part of the Jakarta international market, reflecting its established status, its AP and IB offering and its WASC accreditation. Our Jakarta international school fees guide maps the premium, upper mid and mid bands across the city so you can see where NJIS falls relative to the flagship internationals and the more affordable options.
Beyond tuition, budget for a registration or application fee, any capital or development levy, transport and trips. Fees usually rise with each grade band, so the high school years cost more than the early years. Confirm the current schedule directly with the school and use the fees guide to frame the full annual cost before you apply.
Admissions
NJIS admits across the year where places exist, considering applications by grade and reviewing prior school records alongside any assessment the school sets. For high school entry, especially into the AP and Diploma years, expect a closer look at transcripts and subject background to make sure a student can step into the programme they want.
Families should contact the school to confirm the current application window, the assessment expectations and the documents required, and to discuss whether the AP route or the IB Diploma is the better fit. A campus visit to North Jakarta is the clearest way to judge the setting and the community.
Location and who goes there
The school sits in North Jakarta, the part of the capital closest to the coast and the older commercial and residential districts. That location suits families based in the north of the city, who would otherwise face a long commute to the schools clustered in the south, and it has long made NJIS a natural choice for the expatriate community in that area.
Its community is international by design, with students from more than twenty countries alongside Indonesian families. To place NJIS 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.
North Jakarta Intercultural School reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is North Jakarta Intercultural School a good school?
NJIS is a long standing not for profit international school in North Jakarta with an American orientation, AP courses and the IB Continuum, accredited by WASC. Whether it suits your child depends on fit and the pathway you want, which a visit will help you judge.
How much are North Jakarta Intercultural School fees?
NJIS sits in the upper mid to premium part of the Jakarta market. Our Jakarta fees guide maps the city bands, and you should confirm current tuition, registration and any capital or development fees directly with the school.
What curriculum does North Jakarta Intercultural School follow?
NJIS follows an American oriented programme with Advanced Placement courses in the high school, and it is also an authorised IB Continuum school offering the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes.
Where is North Jakarta Intercultural School located?
The school sits in North Jakarta, serving expatriate and local families living in the northern districts of the city.
When do North Jakarta Intercultural School applications open?
NJIS admits across the year where places exist. Contact the school to confirm the current application window, the assessment and the documents required for your child's grade.
