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Expat families in Jakarta have access to some of the best international schools in Indonesia. There are a number of international schools offering highly respected curricula like that of the US (including SATs and AP subjects), the UK (including the Cambridge IGCSE and A-levels) and the International Baccalaureate. These schools offer an excellent standard of education backed by dedicated teachers, modern facilities and small class sizes.
International schools in Jakarta give expat children the opportunity to continue with a familiar, globally transferable curriculum. Being around other expat children who understand the difficulties of moving abroad also goes a long way to ease the process of settling in. What's more, parents can count on their children being exposed to various cultures, as international schools in Jakarta will often have students of a dozen or more different nationalities.
Below is a list of some of the most reputable international schools in Jakarta.
International schools in Jakarta
Independent School of Jakarta
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: English National Curriculum
Ages: 2 to 13
The Independent School of Jakarta builds on British educational heritage to provide an exceptional education to boys and girls aged 2 to 13 years at their newly built campus in Pondok Indah, Jakarta. Read more
ACG School Jakarta
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate and Cambridge IGCSE
Ages: 2 to 18
Website: www.jakarta.acgedu.com
Australian Independent School Indonesia
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: Australian and International Baccalaureate
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.ais-indonesia.com
Beacon Academy
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate and Cambridge IGCSE
Ages: 5 to 18
Website: www.beaconacademy.net
British School Jakarta
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: English National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE and International Baccalaureate
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.bsj.sch.id
GMIS Jakarta
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate and Cambridge IGCSE
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.gandhijkt.org
Jakarta Intercultural School
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: American and International Baccalaureate
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.jisedu.or.id
LIFE School Jakarta (French Intercultural School of Jakarta)
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: French
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.lifeschooljakarta.com
Nord Anglia School Jakarta
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: English National Curriculum and International Primary Curriculum
Ages: 1.5 to 12
NAS Jakarta's welcoming atmosphere and leafy green campus provide a haven for the school's truly international community in the heart of Jakarta. Read more
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Download the free Expat Arrivals Jakarta Schools Guide for an overview of what expat parents can expect from the school system in Jakarta. Read about a typical school day, the difference between public and private schools, and everything you need to know about the admissions process.
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