Top International Schools in Indonesia

Overview: A-Level, Cambridge Primary · 3–18 · IDR 35M–IDR 384M

Sekolah Pelita Harapan (SPH) is Indonesia's premier Christian international school, founded in 1993 and operating five campuses across Greater Jakarta. The school offers Cambridge and International Baccalaureate curricula — including the full IB Continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) — to approximately 2,400 students from over 35 nationalities, with English as the primary language of instruction. SPH uniquely integrates rigorous academic programmes with a Christ-centred faith formation and character development mission, producing graduates who consistently gain admission to top universities worldwide. The Sentul City campus additionally offers boarding for Grades 7–12 in a verdant, residential setting.

Overview: IB PYP, IB MYP · 3–18 · IDR 71.6M–IDR 267.6M

North Jakarta Intercultural School (NJIS) is a full IB continuum school (PYP, MYP, DP) in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta, serving students from age 2 to Grade 12. Founded in 1990 as the first international school in North Jakarta, NJIS now enrolls approximately 280 students from over 20 nationalities in a close-knit, English-medium learning environment. The school is accredited by WASC and is an authorized IB World School across all three programmes. NJIS emphasises experiential, inquiry-driven learning to develop 21st-century skills and global citizenship. Its small campus fosters a safe, welcoming community where every child's individual excellence is discovered and nurtured.

Overview: IB PYP, IB MYP · 3–18 · IDR 79.1M–IDR 215.3M

Global Jaya School (GJS) is a fully IB-accredited international day school in Bintaro, South Tangerang, offering the PYP, MYP, and Diploma Programme to students from Kindergarten through Grade 12. Founded in 1995 by the Jaya Educational Foundation under industrialist Ciputra, the school has grown to approximately 680 students representing 19 nationalities on a 17-acre campus. GJS is WASC-accredited and Indonesian Ministry-approved, blending internationally recognized academic standards with deep respect for Indonesian cultural values. The campus features state-of-the-art facilities including science laboratories, a 32,000-volume library, a performing arts centre, a gymnasium, a swimming pool, and FIFA-standard soccer fields. With a student-teacher ratio of approximately 6:1 and an average class size of 19, GJS provides a personalized international education preparing students for universities worldwide.

Overview: A-Level, IB Diploma · 3–18 · IDR 158.5M–IDR 561.1M

British School Jakarta (BSJ) is a leading private international school located on a 45-acre campus in South Tangerang (Bintaro Jaya), Indonesia, serving students aged 2–18. Founded in 1973, BSJ offers the British National Curriculum in Early Years and Primary and IB programmes (MYP and DP) in Secondary, attracting over 1,390 students from more than 50 nationalities. The school is renowned for outstanding IB results—averaging 35 points in 2024 versus the global average of 30—and sends graduates to the world's top universities including Cambridge, Imperial, LSE, and UCL. BSJ's campus features exceptional facilities including an Olympic 50m pool, a covered football pitch, a 700-seat performing arts theatre, and a modern Sports Centre, all underpinned by a pastoral culture of respect, curiosity, and excellence.

Overview: IB PYP, IB MYP · 3–18 · IDR 204.2M–IDR 820.7M

Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS) is one of Southeast Asia's oldest and largest international schools, founded in 1951 and situated across three campuses in Jakarta, Indonesia. With over 2,000 students from more than 70 nationalities, JIS offers a comprehensive IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) alongside Advanced Placement courses, delivering a rigorous, inquiry-based English-language education. The school is renowned for its world-class facilities including a 50-meter Olympic pool, 800-seat performing arts center, and four libraries housing over 130,000 volumes. JIS graduates consistently achieve near-perfect university acceptance rates, with alumni enrolling at leading institutions in the US, UK, and across Asia.