INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS

RECOMMENDATIONS
JAKARTA
The Robles Family

by: DEVINA KINZE-SUDJITO

CONSULTANT

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 CONTENTS

An Introduction to Jakarta..............................................................................................................3

An Introduction to the International Baccalaureate Program..........................................................4

International Schools Overview......................................................................................................5

International Schools Distances & Locations...................................................................................6

Jakarta International School..........................................................................................................11

British International School……………..............................................................................................12

Sekolah Pelita Harapan……………………............................................................................................13

ACG International School..............................................................................................................14

Australian International School.....................................................................................................15

Conclusion....................................................................................................................................20

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 AN INTRODUCTION TO JAKARTA:
INTERNATIONAL & NATIONAL PLUS SCHOOLS

International Schools in Jakarta are mostly of high qualities, offering either worldwide
known International Baccaulaureate Curriculum or the Cambridge IGCSE qualifications. Scattered
throughout the Capital of Indonesia, International Schools are nowadays catered not only to
expatriates children, but also to Indonesian students, seeking access to different types of
international programs as an alternative to the national curriculum.

Around mid 1990s, the Indonesian Department of Education and Culture began to open
opportunities for institutions which are later recognised as ‘National Plus’ Schools. This unofficial
term refers to a school that offers education beyond the minimum requirements of the national
Indonesian accreditation authorities.

In general, the National Plus schools offer some subjects taught in English rather than in
Indonesian, may provide some native English speakers on staffs or just like the International Schools,
may offer international curriculums such as IGCSE or the IB. Admission is open to expatriate children
and reviewed by parents as a great alternative to the more expensive international schools.

As the numbers of International and National Plus Schools are increasing rapidly in
Jakarta, it is very important to review and verify the type of accreditations which the schools have,
to ensure the teaching quality of the institutions involved.

Hence, there are several factors in presenting these following particular International or
National Plus Schools, and they are:

• These Schools had officially received their international accreditations, whether it

is IB or WASC or IGCSE
• Within the P&G Approved List Schools for Jakarta
• These Schools provides excellent afterschool activities, broad choices of music, art,
and sport programs to choose from
• These Schools have superb facilities in their Campuses
• These Schools use English as their primary language of instructions, with a choice
of selecting Bahasa Indonesia or other languages as a second language program
• These Schools open opportunities to its students to tertiary institutions
internationally
• These Schools have good quality learning supports for its students, through their
counselling and pastoral care programs

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 AN INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNATIONAL
BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM
Web: www.ibo.org

Most international schools in Jakarta carry IB programmes in their curriculum.

International Baccalaureate is a rigorous and exciting program that helps children around the world,
age 3 to 19, to develop the intellectual, personal, emotional and social skills to live, learn and work in
a rapidly globalizing world.

Founded in 1968, the IB programme works with 3,395 schools in 141 countries to develop
and offer three challenging programmes to over 1 million students. Hence, in order to become an IB
World School, a school needs to have certain traits, such as: sharing the mission and commitment of
the IB to quality international education, having been authorized by the IB to offer one or more IB
programmes, playing an active and supporting role in the worldwide community of IB schools,
sharing their knowledge and experience in the development of the IB programmes, and committing
to the professional development of teachers.

“...As a former IB Student and a holder of IB Bilingual Diploma myself, I truly believe that
IB had opened many doors for me to excellent Universities in the US and the UK, and has a superb
educational standards which gain recognitions from top Universities around the world.” - Devina

SOME OF THE REASONS TO CHOOSE IB PROGRAMMES FOR YOUR CHILDREN*

• IB programmes are recognized around the world and ensure an increased adaptability and
mobility for IB students. Moreover, the curriculum and pedagogy of IB programmes focus on
international perspectives of learning and teaching, while insisting that students fully explore their
home culture and language.
• IB World Schools must undergo an exhaustive authorization process in order to offer one
or more of the programmes, which includes a study of the school’s resources and commitment to
the IB mission and philosophy.
• Many students graduating from the Diploma Programme find that it enhances their
opportunities at tertiary institutions. The IB works closely with universities around the world to
gain recognition for IB programmes.
• The core components of IB programmes encourage students to participate in creative and
service-oriented activities, while at the same time emphasizing the importance of reflection on a
personal and academic level.
*Source: adapted from IB Official Websit

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 INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS OVERVIEW

Jakarta Intl British Intl School PELITA HARAPAN ACG Intl School
School (JIS) (BIS)
Tuition Fee USD$14250- USD$8625-USD$22950 USD$6000-USD$9300 USD$8300-USD$14500
Per Yr/Child USD$22600

Enrollment USD$250 Application USD$150 Application USD$4000/yr or USD$9000/3 USD$150 Application Fee.
/Develop-- Fee, USD$1500 Fee. USD$500 yr $500-$2500 USD
ment Fee Enrollment Fee Refundable Deposit Development Fee
Admissions/ Spaces could be Waitlist anticipated. In general good chance for In general good chance for
Waitlist available for Fall Fall 2013 Admission, Fall 2013 Admission.
2013. However, there especially in Kemang Recommended mostly for
is a chance of a Village Campus Elementary Grade. Limited
waitlist – especially resources for High School.
for Elementary
School.
Academic August to June September to June July to June July/August to June
Calendar

Curriculum Intl. Standards, IB IPC, IB IB in Lippo Village, Cambridge, IB Diploma

Cambridge/IB in Kemang
Village
Placement Interview, Placement Interview, Tests and Interview, Placement Tests – Interview, English Proficiency
Test Tests Observation English/Math Test, Assessment if necessary
Student International. Diverse International. Diverse International. Diverse. International. Diverse. Student
Body Body consists of 25
nationalities.
Language of English English English English
Instructions
Type of International International. IB World National Plus. IB World International.
School IB World School School School IB World School
After School Yes Yes Yes Yes
Activities

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 INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS DISTANCES & LOCATIONS
*Travelling time varies depending on the traffic

Jakarta International School Jakarta International School

Pondok Indah Campus - Elementary Cilandak Campus – High School

The PG Office
@ Senayan

The PG Office
JIS Pondok
@ Senayan Cilandak
Indah
Campus JIS

Distance from PG Office to School: 10.1 km Distance from PG Office to School: 8.3 km
Estimated Travel Time by Car: 14 minutes* Estimated Travel Time by Car: 13 minutes*

Sekolah Pelita Harapan LIPPO Village Sekolah Pelita Harapan Kemang Village

Pelita Harapan
LIPPO Village
MAIN PG Office
CAMPUS @Senayan

PG Office SPH Kemang

@Senayan Village

Distance from PG Office to School: 32.4 km Distance from PG Office to School: 8 km

Estimated Travel Time by Car: 35 minutes* Estimated Travel Time by Car: 13 minutes*

British International School ACG International School

British Intl
School
PG Office PG Office at ACG Intl
@Senayan Senayan School

Distance from PG Office to School: 16.8 km

Distance from PG Office to School: 12.2 km
Estimated Travel Time by Car: 32 minutes*
Estimated Travel Time by Car:16 minute

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 P&G Office at
Plaza Senayan

EXPATRIATES AREA

Sekolah Pelita
Harapan LIPPO
Village

Sekolah Pelita Harapan

Kemang Village

THE GREATER JAKARTA AREA

EXPATRIATES LIVING AREAS & LIFESTYLE

KEMANG
Situated in Southern part of Jakarta, Kemang was originally designed to be a serene residential area.
Hence, the area recently has been developed into a strategic commercial area targeting the expatriates and
the high-income Jakartans. Along Kemang Raya, you will be able to find restaurants serving local and
international food (Turkish, American, Arabian, Indian, French, Italian, Japanese, Mexican, etc), cafes,
bookstores, wine lounges, hobby shops, art galleries, furniture stores, high-end boutiques, antiques stores,
duty-free shop, day spa, yoga place, and supermarkets that carries organic produces and imported products.
What differentiates Kemang from the other commercial areas in Jakarta is its resemblance to Bali's
atmosphere. Somehow, this area has a laid back and peaceful atmosphere compared to other parts of Jakarta.
No other area in Jakarta is as unique as Kemang with its touches of international lifestyle. It is an area that is
most popular among the expatriate community.
It is home to some 18,000 Indonesians and more than 1,600 foreigners, mostly Australian, Korean,
Japanese and European. According to official data, some 36,000 foreigners lived in Jakarta in 2004. Many of
them lived in South Jakarta. Kemang used to have the highest number of expatriates, but today more

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expatriates live in Pondok Indah. Living costs in Kemang are also a bit higher than in other places. Even
domestic helpers’ salaries in the area, especially those working for expatriates, are higher than in many other
parts of the city. Vegetable vendors might also ask for higher prices for their merchandise and at the
supermarkets many products are quite expensive as they are imported. But Kemang has its own trademark
and business is thriving; new cafes and restaurants as well as shops and boutiques keep on opening in Kemang.

PONDOK INDAH
Pondok Indah is an extreme-upscale residential area in South Jakarta, Indonesia. Dubbed as the
'Beverly Hills' of Indonesia, this is a much sought-after suburb by expatriates due to the proximity to the
Jakarta International School, the beautiful planning, safe surrounding, and the clean air. Ciputra, one of
Indonesia's pioneer real estate developer and the Metropolitan Kentjana Group built Pondok Indah in the 70s
into the most prestigious and complete residential complex and commercial area in Indonesia.
Many mansions in the area comprise one to three floors, with designated quarters for household
staffs. The 'Jakarta Post' , in 2007, estimates that 74.5% of residents in Pondok Indah are expatriates,
following their annual survey of Indonesia. Most expatriate children in the suburb attend the Jakarta
International School. A large shopping complex, Pondok Indah Mall, caters to the residents of Pondok Indah.
The Pondok Indah Golf and Country Club was also the venue of the 1983 Golf World Cup.

MENTENG
Menteng , also another “ Beverly Hills ” of Indonesia , is known as a neighbourhood for bureaucrats, diplomats
and crème de la crème of Jakarta . Supported by easy access to service centres and nearby to the central
business district, Menteng is one of the most exclusive areas for residential real estate in Jakarta. Most of
the boulevards are lined with shadowy old trees that earn the label for Menteng as the first park town in
Indonesia. Designed by the Dutch Colonial Government in 1920s, Menteng still retains its graceful existence
with its beautiful parks, cozy street cafés and luxurious housing complexes.

KUNINGAN
Kuningan, the fastest growing district of Jakarta’s Golden Triangle, is an elite commercial area arrayed with
embassies, exclusive office buildings, luxury residential towers and shopping malls. One of the favorites is
the Plaza Setiabudi complex. Consisting of Setiabudi Atrium, Setiabudi One and Setiabudi Two buildings, the
office complex mixes business and pleasure. Located next to Wisma Bakrie, these buildings contain major oil
and gas companies, reputable banks, tours and travel agents, law agencies, and many others, along with a
stretch of cozy cafés, Italian restaurants and pizzerias, Japanese sushi bars, beauty parlors, a fitness center and
a cinema.

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 AN INTRODUCTION TO BINTARO JAYA:
Bintaro Jaya, the Area near British International School
Web: http://www.jayaproperty.com/index.htm

International Schools in Jakarta are mostly of high qualities, offering either worldwide
known International Baccaulaureate Curriculum or the Cambridge IGCSE qualifications. Scattered
throughout the Greater Jakarta area, International Schools are nowadays catered to both expatriates
and Indonesian students, seeking access to different types of international programs as an
alternative to the national curriculum.

Jakarta is the Capital Region of Indonesia, and is a vibrant and fast-developing cosmopolitan
with a population of around 12 million. At around 661 square kilometers, Jakarta’s population
density amounts to around 8,500 people per square kilometer, about 2.5 times denser than Paris
and three times more than Los Angeles. With these statistics, it is no wonder that more and more
professionals are relocating out of the city to the suburbs area.

Bintaro Jaya is a self-contained 2,000 hectare neighbourhood area that offers a diverse
range of residential and commercial properties, supported by high quality educational, recreational
and health care facilities and excellent transportation links to all parts of the Greater Jakarta Area.
The Jakarta Japanese School is located within the Bintaro Jaya area, along with several others
International Schools, such as Global Jaya International School and British International School.
There are also a wide range of choices for educational extra-curricular activities for students after
school such as: EF English Private School, Yamaha Music School, Kumon, etc.

In addition, there are also a range of health, shopping, and recreational facilities in Bintaro
Jaya ranging from Premiere Bintaro Hospital, several Health Clubs, Plaza Bintaro Jaya Shopping Mall,
Restaurants, Banking and Pharmacy facilities. Hence, overall, Bintaro Jaya is a family friendly area
which caters to its residents.

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 JAKARTA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL:

DISTANCES & LOCATIONS TO PG PLANT @KARAWANG

*Travelling time varies depending on the traffic

Jakarta International School

Karawang

Distance from Jakarta International School to Karawang Area (PG Plant): 75 km

Estimated Travel Time by Car: 58 minutes*

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 Jakarta International School
PO Box 1078/JKS, Jakarta 10210
t: +62 21 769 2555. e: admissions@jisedu.or.id
Web: www.jisedu.or.id

Jakarta International School is an IB World School,

ADMISSION PROCESS
Complete Application Forms ONLINE
EVALUATION
An application for admission will not
be processed until the Admissions
Office has received all the necessary
documents outlined in the
Admissions Guide. While school is in
session, the expected process time
for initial evaluation is 5 working
days. When school is not in session,
the expected process time for initial
evaluation is 10 working days. These
times may be extended if additional
evaluation or diagnosis is required.
TESTING/INTERVIEW
Age, previous school records,
evaluative testing, an interview and a
review of all pertinent records are
used to ensure that students are
placed in appropriate grade levels.
After the Admissions Office makes an
initial evaluation of a complete
application, all applicants from Early
Childhood I to Grade 12 must go
through an admissions screening
and/or admissions evaluations that
assess skills in English language,
reading, mathematics, and writing.
Students applying for Grades 3
through 10 will take an Online
Placement Test (OPI).
*Adapted from JIS Official Website
which had received excellent reviews from expatriate
parents and is very popular. Jakarta International School
has a long tradition of being one of the pioneer
International School in Jakarta and has a conventionally
strong academic reputation.
Jakarta International School has recently
anticipated its 60th anniversary with 2400 students and 250
faculties over 60 nationalities. With a very strong academic
track record and countless alumni being accepted in many
excellent Universities around the world, JIS had proved to
be one of the best International Schools in Jakarta.
The language of instruction in JIS is English;
however, the school does offer a Language Support
Programme for students needing help with their English
Language.
UNIVERSITY PREPARATION
With the student at the centre of a supportive
process, JIS counsellors help each student to gain
acceptance to the University where each is likely to make
the greatest immediate contribution and healthiest
personal adjustment. The school provides students with the
information and guidance necessary to make these well-
informed decisions on a case to case basis. The school also
provide support through graduation and beyond with the
search, application, and final decision-making processes.

ADMISSION PROCEDURES
Please contact the Admissions Office and arrange for a School Visit (if possible) with the
Admission Officer. Download and complete the application form On-Line. JIS will only accept
Applications On-Line. After that, the application will be reviewed and evaluated (5 – 10 working
days). After the initial evaluation, students will need to take tests in English and Math, as well as an
Interview with the Admission Office, before the Letter of Offer is finally issued. Places are filling up
very quickly and application to JIS should be submitted very soon. Waiting lists anticipated for
some grades.

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 British International School
Bintaro Jaya Sektor IX. Jl. Raya Jombang. Ciledug, Pondok Aren. Tangerang 15227
t: +62 21 745 1670. e: admissions@bis.or.id
Web: http://www.bis.or.id

Located at Bintaro, south-west Jakarta, The British

ADMISSION PROCESS*
Once an application is received
1. the Admissions Office will establish
if the school has a place available to
the applicant;
2. the Admissions Office will review
applicant’s reports and
documentation;
3. the school might request additional
diagnostic testing or a full evaluation;
4. a placement evaluation for eligible
candidates is conducted by the Heads
of Primary and Secondary Schools;
5. on 1 March, 1 June and 1
December, admissions decisions are
made: Accept, Wait Pool, or Deny;
6. the Admissions Office
communicates the applicant's status.
Applicants for admission to BIS are
strongly encouraged to apply as early
as possible, as the school may be full
in certain year groups documents.
Intl School Campus, along with the Jakarta Intl School is one
of the traditionally well-known international schools and
the school is best known in Jakarta as a very popular school
with outstanding academic results. The new campus is
situated in extensive grounds providing a healthy
environment where fresh air and open space abound. The
campus comprises three sections: Infants (including a Pre-
school) for three to seven year olds; Junior for seven to
eleven year olds; and Senior for eleven to eighteen year
olds.
The Primary and Secondary sections each house a
sports hall and library. Other facilities include a well-
equipped music department, a state-of-the-art theatre; a
new modern foreign languages centre, an Olympic-size
swimming pool with touch-pad time recording equipment;
ample playing fields and tennis courts. All classrooms are
air-conditioned and equipped with LCD projector,
interactive whiteboard and computers.

*Adapted from British Intl School The British International School, Jakarta is a good
Official Website
school with outstanding features. The school management
in both the primary and secondary schools are fully
committed to ensuring that students are enabled to achieve their maximum, both academically and
personally. Students of all ages learn well and make good progress. As IB Students, they
systematically develop their basic skills and acquire an increasingly sophisticated ability to enquire,
research, reason and explain.

The school has also has a very good Pastoral care for its students. Many aspects of students’
personal development are outstanding. BIS is an IB World School.

ADMISSION CHANCES FOR FALL 2013 INTAKE

Due to its popularity, waiting lists for the British Intl School in several grades are anticipated for
Fall 2013. Contact person for BIS is Ms. Merry Pane, Head of Admission. Email:
merry_pane@bis.or.id

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 Sekolah Pelita Harapan International
Various Locations in the Greater Jakarta Area
Lippo Village Campus. 2500 Bulevar Palem Jaya. Tangerang
Contact Person: Ms. Elizabeth Santosa. t: +6221 546 0233. e: sph-lv@sph.ac.id
Kemang Village Campus. Jl. Pangeran Antasari no. 36. Jakarta Selatan
Contact Person: Ms. Melissa. t: +6221 290 56789. e: sph-lv@sph.ac.id
Web: www.sph.edu

Sekolah Pelita Harapan International is one of the

APPLICATION CHECKLIST*
Application Form Fee Rp. 750.000,-
per child
Completed Application Form
3 Coloured Photos 3x4 cm
Copy or Report Card for the last 3
years
Copy of Birth Certificate
Copy of Passport/Parents’ Passport
Reference Letters from Previous
Schools (if any)
INTERVIEW AND TESTING*
After documents had been completed
and submitted, the student will be
tested and interviewed.
Entrance Test
1. Kindergarten
Child observation by teacher and/or
administrator approximately 30
minutes
2. Junior School
Grade 1-6: English, Mathematics, and
Interview (parent & student)
Duration:
* Grade 1-2 = 1-2 hours
* Grade 3-5 = 2-3 hours
3. Senior School
Grade 7-11: English, Mathematics and
Non Verbal test
Duration: 4 hours (all grades))
*Adapted from Sekolah Pelita Harapan Labs, Swimming Pools, Multi Purpose Gym, Mini Soccer
Official Website
from Gamelan to Ballet are also available.
pioneers among the International Schools in Indonesia who
became an authorized IB World School since 1999, running
the 3 IB Programs (PYP, MYP, and IB Diploma) in its main
campus in Lippo Village throughout all the grade levels.
Based on the Christian faith, and being one of the most
popular schools in Indonesia, Sekolah Pelita Harapan had
also proven its quality by achieving excellent academic
records, with its graduates being accepted to most
prestigious universities around the world, such as: Harvard,
MIT, Stanford, London School of Economics, National
University of Singapore, etc.
The school also have its own University, University
of Pelita Harapan, for its students who decide to continue
their studies in Indonesia. The student body at the school is
mix and diverse, with students coming from countries such
as: America, Australia, UK, Korea, China, etc. The primary
language of instruction in the school in English, and the
school strive to maintain a good teacher: student ratio to
make sure quality teaching experience is achieved.
SCHOOL AMENITIES/EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
The school has many campuses across Jakarta, with
LIPPO Village being the main campus. There is a
healthcentre, Indoor Playgrounds, Laboratories, Computer
(Futsal), Basketball Courts, Badminton Courts, Volleyball,
and Baseball Field. Wide ranges of music activities ranging

ADMISSIONS CHANCES FOR FALL 2013 INTAKE

In general, there are spaces available for Fall 2013 intake in Kemang Village Campus. As
soon as all the documents and application form are submitted, a test and interview date will be
arranged. There might be waiting list for younger grades at SPH Lippo Village Campus.

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 ACG International School
Jln. Warung Jati Barat No. 19. Ragunan. South Jakarta
t: +62 21 780 5636. e: acgjkt@acgedu.com. Contact Person: Ms. Nia
Web: http://www.acgedu.com/ind

ACG International School is an independent co-

APPLICATION PROCEDURES*
Submit completed & signed ACG
International School Application Form
US$150 non-refundable enrolment
fee
Enclose last school reports
Enclose a copy of the required
documents
Submit Enrolment Acceptance Form
Transfer all fees required
Submit subject requests (if applicable
- seniors only)
Complete a Health Form
Points for Assessment - if required
Age
Last School Report
English Language Ability - if required
Learning Level Assessment
educational international school in Jakarta, Indonesia. The
school was established in 2006 and is a school for children
from 3 to 18 years of age. It is owned by the Academic
Colleges Group based in New Zealand. Academic Colleges
Group owns a total of 10 schools across New Zealand,
Indonesia and Vietnam.
ACG International School Jakarta achieved
Authorization status for the Primary Years Curriculum with
the IBO in 2010. This shows that the curriculum offered at
ACG Jakarta is authentic and rigorous. The School's
emphasis is on promoting individual achievement and a
lifelong commitment to excellence. The Campus is located
in South Jakarta in a safe and secure area with beautiful
grounds.

APPLICATION CHECKLIST ACG Intl School provides an international curriculum which

prepares students for university education, and has a strong
Completed Application Form
Application Fee US$150 focus on developing and expanding numeracy and literacy
Completed Student Medical History skills. The School is also an active member of the JASIS
Copy of Student’s Birth Certificate
Copy of Student’s Passport
(Jakarta Association of Small International Schools) and
2 Passport-sized photos offers students a variety of interschool sporting, social and
Copy of academic reports educational opportunities.
Copy of parent’s passports
Result of any English Language Test
taken SCHOOL AMENITIES

*Adapted from ACG Intl School Official A purpose-built campus has been developed to provide new
Website quality educational facilities, including an increased green
space and play areas. The new buildings include 24 new
classrooms as well as 2 science laboratories, a technology centre, music and art rooms. A large
modern canteen complete with a multi-purpose sports centre and auditorium and a junior soccer
field with a surrounding athletic track and a large covered multi-purpose court are being constructed
and will provide students with a variety of sporting options and a large play space.

ADMISSION CHANCES FOR FALL 2013

There are in general spaces available for Fall 2013 Intake. Immediate applications advised.

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 Australian International School
AIS Pejaten - Year 7 to 12
t: +(62-21) 782 1141, 782 4024 (Pejaten Campus). t: +(62.21) 7179-2949 (Admission)
e: admissions@ais-indonesia.com. Contact Person: Ibu Selvia
Web: http://www.ais-indonesia.com

Founded in 1996, AIS has been dedicated to the vision of providing world-class education in
Indonesia based on the Australian education system.

The school strives for the development of the whole person. Academic success is balanced by the
school’s emphasis on personal growth and development. Our students are challenged and
encouraged to discover their individual interests and abilities. AIS teachers are committed to
developing well-rounded individuals who are confident and creative problem solvers.

The AIS community is based on an extended family of teachers, students, parents and alumni
students. With over 700 students on four campuses, AIS offers a world of learning opportunities
and exciting experiences for toddlers in Preschool right through to young adults laying the
foundations for future careers.

AIS has now been operating in Indonesia for more than ten years. The first campus, established in
July 1996 in Pejaten, was set up by a group of parents who were educators. AIS has grown from an
initial enrolment of eleven students to four successful campuses – Kemang, Pejaten, Bali and
Balikpapan– offering world-class Australian education to local and expatriate students.

In Jakarta the school has a Primary campus in Kemang (Preschool 3 to Year 6) and a Secondary
campus in nearby Pejaten (Year 7 to Year 12). The school also have a campus in Bali (Preschool 2
to year 12) and another in Balikpapan (Preschool 2 to Year 10).

CALENDAR YEAR
The calendar year at AIS is following the Australian Academic Year (late-January to mid-December) ,
however, applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

ACADEMICS
AIS use the new Australian Curriculum (AC) framework to guide our delivery of English,
Mathematics and Science. All other subjects, currently based on the Victorian Essential Learning
Standards (VELS) will gradually be converted to the AC in the next few years. All students in Years 3,
5, 7 and 9 take part in the annual Australia-wide NAPLAN tests. The results usually equal or exceed
the expected standards.

Senior students (Years 11 & 12) undertake a course of studies specified by the ACT Board of Senior
Secondary Studies in Canberra, Australia. Students who successfully complete the Senior
Certificate then have access to universities around the world.

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FACULTY
The teachers are well trained and qualified. Most are from Australian and must have registration
with a State or Territory teacher registration authority. The school has a smaller number of talented
and enthusiastic local teachers and expatriate teachers from other nations who have developed a
real affinity for the Australian curriculum and style of teaching. They are supported by a wonderful
team of local Teaching Assistants and Learning Support Assistants.

STUDENT BODY @AIS

The Australian education system is an inclusive one. AIS believes that this is one of the school’s key
strengths – the school accept all students regardless of culture, ethnicity, religion, gender or
language background. The School do not pass or fail students.

SECONDARY CURRICULUM
Years 7 to 10

In Years 7 to 10, from the beginning of 2012 the new Australian Curriculum will be gradually
introduced commencing with English, Mathematics and Science.

The curriculum guidelines define what is essential and developmentally appropriate for students to
know and be able to do at each level of schooling and sets expected standards. The standards are
central to the teaching and learning process. Assessment against these standards enables teachers,
schools and parents to form a clear picture of individual student progress.

With the exception of Advanced Indonesian the language of instruction is English. A strong English as
a Second Language (ESL) program (with in-class support) allows students from other language
backgrounds to improve their proficiency in English.

Years 11 & 12

AIS is affiliated with Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Department of Education and Training. The
senior students study courses accredited by the ACT Board of Senior Secondary Studies (BSSS) and
the resulting certification is widely recognised.

The students can access universities in Australia by either sitting the Australian Scaling Test (AST) in
September, which contributes to a University Admissions Index (UAI) or by direct application relying
on individual merit.

ECAs
Students from Years 1-12 can join a wide range of ECA’s including sport activities such as Badminton,
Taekwondo, Tennis and Soccer. Creative and problem solving activities such as Chess, Origami,
Choir, IT Robotics and Dance are further examples of the diverse range available.

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SUPPORT SERVICES @AIS
AIS provide specialist support to meet the individual needs of the students. The school recognises
that every student learns differently and learning programs should be flexible and tailored to
individual needs.

The trained staff in Support Services provides specialist assistance to students requiring support in
the following areas:

• English As A Second Language (ESOL)

• Learning Difficulties

• Physical Disabilities

• Counselling

• Careers & Future Education

Prior to enrolment, some students are assessed to determine their need for specialised support
and the extent of that support.

The Support Services team works collaboratively with teachers and parents to provide an inclusive
support network that allows students to learn within the mainstream when appropriate, with
special arrangements that focus on the growth of the individual and promote attitudes of self
worth and achievement.

Inclusion is the key to the special needs program at AIS, where students can access mainstream
classes and participate in the wide range of curriculum options where appropriate. Each student’s
needs are assessed and Individual Education Plans (IEP’s) are implemented.

For students requiring teaching and support in smaller class environments, the Learning Support
Centre is offered.

The Support Services staff work at all year levels throughout the school to help cater for students’
individual needs. Students needing extra help can be identified by self referral, parent referral,
teacher referral, testing or academic performance.

To ensure students receive the support they need, we monitor each student’s progress regularly, in
consultation with classroom teachers and coordinators.

ASSESMENTS
At AIS, two forms of assessment are used to track the students’ progress:

•Summative assessments are tasks given to students at the end of a unit of work to test their
understanding of the work covered and how well they have learned the planned outcomes.

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•Formative assessments are tasks given to students throughout a unit of work to check progress and
to help fine-tune the teaching approaches and learning arrangements for the students so that they
remain on target.

These not only inform the teacher of a student’s progress but also of the effectiveness of the
teaching approach and curriculum design.

Assessment at all year levels is internal. Teachers set a range of assessment tasks for students at
all year levels. Students are advised of the nature of the task and its relevance to their overall
results in advance. Consideration is given, when setting assignments, to students with learning
difficulties.

Individual student assessment files are maintained from year to year. These enable teachers to plan
their teaching around the needs of the class and each student.

At primary level, student progress is measured against agreed benchmarks in line with the learning
outcomes in the VELS curriculum. At secondary level, assessment reviews between the secondary
school campuses ensures a consistency in standards within the AIS.

External moderation by teachers in the ACT system ensures that the standards of assessment set
by AIS teachers correspond to those of the Australian education system.The learning program at
AIS celebrates every student’s achievements. The School believes that feedback is fundamental to
effective learning, and to this end, the formal reporting process includes the following:

•Parent–teacher interviews in Terms 1 & 3

•Written Half-Yearly and Yearly Reports in Terms 2 & 4 identify whether a student is working below, at or
above grade expectation.

•The teachers also meet with parents regularly, both formally and informally, to share information about the
education of each student

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 List of Special Services/Support at AIS & Fees

*obtained from AIS’s Website

Admission Procedure @AIS

Applications will only be processed for admission when the application and supporting documents
are submitted to the Admissions Office. The following documents will need to be submitted:

• A completed application form

• Two passport-size photographs of the student
• Photocopy of birth certificate
• Photocopies of passports of student and parents (cover page, photo page, vital
information page, expiration date and current visa page)
• Photocopies of school reports for the previous two years.
• Photocopies of all education certificates
• Photocopies of English language test results
• Photocopies of psychological or educational evaluations/reports
• Certified translation of all documents that are not in English
• A non-refundable application fee of USD$200, paid upon submission of application (in
rupiah or USD).
• Student Health Form
• Application for Bus Service Form
• Bus Permission Form
• Photo Release Form

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 CONCLUSION

The International Schools in Jakarta are in general of very high quality, and most schools are
accredited. Additionally, the schools also have extensive educational and sporting facilities for its
students. Early applications are always advised to maximize chances of acceptances.

For Fall 2013, admissions’ chances are quite good for your children, if the application
processes are started immediately at these International schools:

• Jakarta International School

• British International School
• Australian International School - pls note that the Australian Intl School Academic
Calendar Year starts from January-December, following the Australian National
Curriculum
• Sekolah Pelita Harapan – Lippo & Kemang Village
• ACG International School

Last but not least, the factors of considerations for recommending the schools included in
this reports are:

• Schools authorization and accreditation from International bodies

• Within the P&G Approved List Schools
• Schools’ high-quality expatriate parents’ review and general reputation.
• Facilities, Teacher: Student Ratios and Availabilities of Learning Supports for their students

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