Best International Schools in Indonesia
Education in Indonesia has come a long way and students from the Indonesia’s best international school have gone on to make their mark in some of the most prestigious colleges and universities around the world.
International Schools in Indonesia have been providing a world-class education for young minds and helping students develop academically and socially, and in becoming international citizens. Here is a list of the top international schools in Indonesia.
There are lot of things parents must consider when choosing the good international school in Indonesia. It is obvious that school plays a leading role in creating children’s future, so the parents may have some expectations when deciding which international school is the best for their child.
To help parents to choose the most suitable international school, jakartatutoring.com already made list of top international schools in Indonesia.
TOP International Schools Jakarta
British International School Jakarta (British School Jakarta)
Considered to be one of the best international schools in Indonesia, British school Jakarta is an international school for both local citizen and expatriates in Indonesia. It was started by the support of British embassy in 1974 to impart education in Indonesia.
ACG School Jakarta
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate Organization for Primary Years Programme from K to Y6; Cambridge Curriculum for Y7 to Y12
Recognized as one of Indonesia’s top international schools, ACG School Jakarta (which is part of the Academic Colleges Group) takes pride in its qualified expat teachers, purpose-built campus and international education standards that both encourage and challenge students to meet their potential. It provides an inquiry-based learning environment that is as relevant as possible to the ‘real world’ outside the walls of the school.
Guided tours are provided for new families and prospective students may avail themselves of the ‘student for a day’ trial to know first-hand the ACG School Jakarta experience.
ACS Jakarta
Curriculum: Cambridge Primary Checkpoint for Grades 1-6, IGCSE for Grades 7-10, IBDP/CP for Grades 11-12
Committed to high standards, ACS Jakarta’s education programme aims to deliver academic excellence. The school claims to represent the child’s total development in order to maximize their potentials.
The ACS education model is based on the idea that shaping a child’s character needs more than just investing in her mind, body and spirit but also enriching the soul. The curriculum is designed to help in developing compassion, consideration, respect and openness. ACS provides comprehensive programmes for music, sports, drama and arts, among others.
Australian Independent school Jakarta
Curriculum: Australian Curriculum for Primary (Preschool to Year 10) and IB Curriculum for Years 11-12
The curriculum at the Australian Independent School (AIS) aims to consistently provide opportunities to help students work on each subject according to their appropriate level. The school says its interactive teaching approach inspires student participation to boost confidence, proficiency in communication, effective analysis and problem-solving skills.
The AIS syllabus is structured to enable students to invest in and build upon their knowledge and experiences. Complemented by qualified teachers with international experience, the school’s friendly and vibrant community and values-based education provide every student a solid foundation that promotes personal growth and ensures academic success, says AIS.
Deutsche School Jakarta
Curriculum: Reggio Philosophy for Kindergarten, Thuringian Curriculum (core curriculum for the basic schools of both regions) for Primary School and Secondary Levels (with access to the Cambridge English Language Assessment on all levels).
Deutsche Schule Jakarta aims to be among the high-quality schools in the archipelago with its world-class standards through holistic methods that will enable students to be “competitive in the age of globalization without having to deny their cultural roots.”
DSJ administers a 12-year-long academic curriculum – primary level, secondary level 1 and secondary level 2 – before students take their school-leaving certification. The school serves as a place of encounter and of dialogue between countries and cultures.
Deutsche Schule Jakarta is officially recognized by the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs in the Federal Republic of Germany.
Gandhi Memorial International School
Curriculum: IB Primary Years Programme, IB Middle Years Programme, IB Diploma Programme
As a multicultural international school, the Gandhi Memorial International School Jakarta offers a dynamic learning community where diversity is considered as a strength and differences are viewed as assets.
The GMIS Jakarta looks to encourage lifelong learning process and responsible citizenship among its students through its multidisciplinary, challenging and internationally recognised curriculum. The curriculum has been designed to specifically cater to the diverse needs of their students, while simultaneously ensuring equal learning opportunities for every individual.
That said, the GMIS Jakarta aims to enable students to be more self-confident, to be equipped with adaptability and problem-solving skills, to be ready to face the inevitable elements of an emerging globalism and to grow with desirable interpersonal traits of self-discipline, sportsmanship, strong work ethics and self-esteem.
Global Jaya School Jakarta
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate
Delivering three IB programmes (Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma), Global Jaya School (GJS) provides an international dimension to its curriculum that seeks to ensure students take pride in and get a good understanding of local cultures and heritage.
Using dual language (English and Bahasa Indonesia) instruction for Years 7 to 10, GJS aims to offer a balanced programme that encourages excellent academic results while at the same time supporting students as they explore sports, leadership and performing arts.
ICHTHUS School Jakarta
Curriculum: Cambridge IGCSE for Grades 9-10 and Edexcel International A Levels for Grades 11-12
The Ichthus curriculum is regarded by many as one of the top-notch international schools in the archipelago.
The school is renowned for its solid academics and values-based education – with an equal emphasis on character building and the Christian faith. The comprehensive and integrated Ichthus syllabus embraces collaborative and cooperative learning, creativity, fitness and sports, visual and performing arts and community services.
Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS)
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate Programme and Advanced Placement Courses
The Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS) offers a global learning environment that prepares students for the world’s premier universities and equips them for real-life challenges.
JIS‘s diverse community is made up of a student body from more than 60 nationalities and a teaching staff from 30 countries, empowering a healthy collaboration in the continuous pursuit of learning that is streamlined with the school’s values.
Outside the classroom walls, JIS outlines co-curricular programmes that offer creative arts, student clubs and athletics, and service learning is embodied in the curriculum.
NIS Jakarta
Curriculum: The Reggio Emilia Approach, the National Curriculum for England, and the IPC (International Primary Curriculum).
We are a school of the Nord Anglia Education Group in the UK and we provide a vibrant international education for children aged 1 to 15 years. Our campus atmosphere is very friendly, the school is located in the center of the city, surrounded by greenery on campus, providing a heavenly pure international community. Our curriculum is internationally recognized. It does not only provide a strong academic nucleus but also supports the development of curiosity, curiosity, passion and successful motivation for young people.
New Zealand International School
Curriculum: Cambridge International Examinations
As its name suggests, the New Zealand Independent School (NZIS) embraces a ‘family feel’ and a New Zealand-style syllabus that centres on the holistic development of the student. Its early years’ curriculum emphasizes learning through self-directed play while primary years are based on developing numeracy and literacy skills, independence, creativity, problem solving and inquiry.
NZIS fosters a cooperative learning environment largely based on its mission to “nurture creative minds”, which involves preparing students to become global citizens who deliver excellence in any industry they choose to be part of.
Singapore International School Bona Vista, Jakarta
Curriculum: Cambridge Checkpoint, International General Certificate of Secondary Education and International Baccalaureate Programme.
With more than two decades of providing a worldwide standard of education, Singapore School Bona Vista (SIS) supports a multi-cultural learning environment for preschool to year 12 students.
Recognized as one of the excellent schools for Cambridge International Examinations, SIS promotes a curriculum that encompasses an intercultural, international and global mindset. Its course content is incorporated into the school’s teaching and learning approach that caters to a diverse student population.
TOP International School Outside Jakarta
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate Programme from Preschool to Grade 12
Formerly Bali International School, Bali Island School (BIS) encourages students to be confident, globally minded, diligent, interactive, respectful and creative. As the oldest school of its kind in Bali, BIS takes pride in its dedicated, experienced and IB-trained international teaching staff that helps engage students.
BIS is known for its diverse, free-of-charge extracurricular programmes, on-campus sports facilities, proactive parents association and full accreditation from the Council of International Schools, the International Baccalaureate and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Bandung Independent School
In line with the BIS mission, “through relevant, challenging and engaging programmes, we inspire every learner to become skillful and courageous, empowered to participate responsibly, successfully and with integrity in a global community”, BIS students obtain excellent IB Diploma Programme results and gain entry into leading universities world wide.
Curriculum: English National Curriculum, Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and the Indonesian National Curriculum for Early Years, IGCSE Curriculum for Years 10 and 11 and IB Programme for Grades 12 and 13
What started out as a class of ten students and two teachers in 2001, Canggu Community School (CCS) has grown to become one of the region’s most renowned international schools that has recently produced its first set of IB diploma graduates with one of the world’s highest averages of 35.
CCS aims to mould their students into becoming “confident, socially engaged and globally responsible citizens.” With their unique School Wide Learner Expectations (SWLEs) on which they measure their mission’s success, they expect their students to not only be academically excellent but also to be effective communicators and socially responsible.
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