The Independent School of Jakarta

British

ISJ follows the British preparatory school model, offering a rigorous and well-balanced curriculum that prepares pupils for the ISEB Pre-Tests, senior school entrance and scholarship assessments, and, in time, GCSEs and A Levels. Our approach mirrors the standards and expectations of the UK’s leading independent schools, while also meeting Indonesian national education requirements to provide flexibility for families who may wish to pursue local pathways.

ISJ pupils consistently perform above UK and international benchmarks. In recent assessments, our students achieved mean scores of 122 in English, 118.7 in Maths, and 119.7 in Science, compared with other international schools at 101–104. These outcomes reflect the quality of our teaching and the individual attention pupils receive within our single-entry structure. Most ISJ pupils go on to leading senior schools in the UK or other parts of the world, and in time, to respected universities in the UK, the United States, Australia, and beyond. We also support pupils choosing to continue their studies within Indonesia’s growing international education landscape.

ISJ pupils study Bahasa Indonesia from Nursery (the 2s) and Mandarin from Year 3. In addition, Japanese and Korean are offered as optional language clubs and enrichment opportunities, reflecting the school’s international community and emphasis on global understanding.

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ISJ is able to support a limited number of pupils with mild learning needs, depending on individual circumstances. Admissions are considered on a case-by-case basis to ensure we can provide the right level of support. While we make every effort to be inclusive, we may not be able to accommodate children requiring more specialist provision.

Yes. ISJ provides tailored English language support for pupils who are new to English, helping them build confidence and fluency while fully engaging in school life.

The school day begins at 7.50am, with the Head of School warmly greeting families as they arrive. – The school day ends around 4.00pm, with staggered finishing times depending on age, after-school activities, and wraparound care.

Yes. As is tradition in British independent schools, lunch is an important part of each child’s education — a time to share meals with staff, learn good manners, and help one another.

Yes. We accommodate a range of dietary needs, including vegetarian, vegan, and halal options.