Jakarta Intercultural School
International School in Jakarta
Quick answer
Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS), founded 1951 as the Joint Embassy School, is one of Asia's oldest American international schools. JIS serves students from 70 nationalities aged 3 to 18 across an iconic Pondok Indah campus. The school combines an American curriculum with the IB Diploma at upper school, accredited by IBO and CIS. Tuition $23,784-$38,249 per year. Long-established premier choice for diplomatic and corporate expat families on Jakarta assignments.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, American leaving qualifications include IB Diploma and US Diploma and AP.
- Tuition: $23,784–$38,249/yr published annual range.
- 70 nationalities expat-heavy mix.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 7:30 AM for all grades.
- Accreditations: IBO, CIS verified.
70
Rolling
IBO, CIS
IB Diploma and US Diploma and AP
About Jakarta Intercultural School
With five original students, Jakarta Intercultural School was founded by UN workers in 1951. These pioneers introduced relevant schooling in English for children of expats in the newfound Republic of Indonesia. From early days the school's international identity was clear. It was originally named the Joint Embassy School (J.E.S.) after its British, American, Australian and (then) Yugoslavian embassy partners. Just over a decade later, in 1978, J.E.S. became Jakarta International School and in 2014, Jakarta Intercultural School.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- Educational psychologist available
- EAL/ESL support listed
Questions to ask the school
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $23,784 – $38,249 |
| Annual tuition (local) | Rp 375780000-Rp 604330000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $32,967(+6%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $34,467 |
| Cost position in Jakarta | 100th percentile(premium tier) |
IB, American
IB Diploma and US Diploma and AP
IB DP Diploma, AP Capstone Diploma, US High School Diploma
Bahasa Indonesia, Spanish, French, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean
-Learning Support -Speech and Language Therapy -Occupational Therapy -The JIS Learning Center, which supports students who have mild-to-moderate global delays.
Yes
English as an Additional Language
7:30 AM for all grades – Early Years Half Day: 12 PM Early Years Full Day and Elementary School: 2 PM Middle and High School: 3 PM
Yes
Yes
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Student Diversity
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