5 Best International Schools in West Jakarta for Your Children

Looking for the best school for your children? West Jakarta is home for some big national schools and national plus schools with religious values instilled. With the many options available, finding the right school for your child can be a challenge. This article will discuss the 5 best international schools in West Jakarta that not only have complete facilities but also an internationally recognized curriculum.

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1. Bina Bangsa School

The first international school in West Jakarta is Bina Bangsa School. This school was established in 2001 and implements the Cambridge, IGCSE, and A level programs. For your information, the A level test is part of the requirements for admission to top universities such as Harvard, MIT, Yale, Stanford, Cambridge, and Oxford.

The popular program is a bilingual class where students are encouraged to use three languages: English, Mandarin, and Traditional Chinese. In addition, they also integrate Christian values into the education system and emphasize student character by instilling discipline values that adopt the Singaporean curriculum.

The quality of education at Bina Bangsa is beyond doubt because they have established 6 schools located throughout Indonesia, from Malang, Jakarta, Semarang, Bandung, to Balikpapan. Many graduates of Bina Bangsa School have also been accepted into universities abroad, such as in Australia, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and more.

Address: Jalan Arjuna Selatan kav 87 Kebon jeruk Jakarta Barat Indonesia -11530

Phone Number: 021 5328833

Tuition Fees: From $8,100/year – $14,500/year

Website: binabangsaschool.com

2. IPEKA International Christian School

The international school in West Jakarta, IPEKA, was founded in 1999 by a Chinese pastor named William Ho. He, along with other church leaders, established a Christian school that was expected to be of high quality for children. The three main goals of this school are to educate the nation, provide education with the highest standards, and to serve the Lord Jesus Christ through education. IPEKA itself is an acronym for Knowledge, Hope, and Love.

IPEKA uses English as the primary language for daily communication. Additionally, Mandarin is also taught to provide students with extra global knowledge.

This class uses excellent college preparatory programs, American & Australian curriculum. Their curriculum is also accredited by WSAC (Western Association of School & College) and ACSI (Association of Christian School International). In other words, it is very suitable for students who wish to continue their studies at the best universities around the world. From grades 1-6, students will use the New South Wales Curriculum with various textbooks from America and Australia, incorporating biblical principles.

Address: Komplek Taman Meruya Ilir Jalan Batu Mulia Blok K, RT.11/RW.7, Meruya Utara, Kec. Kembangan, Kota Jakarta Barat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 11620

Phone Number: (021) 58905890

Website: ipeka.org

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3. Springfield School

“Our child’s progress and growth have been remarkable and the communication with parents is excellent.” That is what one of the parents says about this international school.

Located in West Jakarta, Springfield provides international education for students from preschool to 12th grade with Christian values. Students are also empowered to become leaders by honing their skills and knowledge.

Although the tuition at Springfield School is quite expensive, the school is truly appealing. What is interesting about this school is that the students are raised to grow in a multicultural environment and use the Cambridge curriculum. Springfield students usually take pride in being able to achieve the highest scores in Indonesia on the Cambridge IGCSE, AS, and A Level exams.

The main language used in this school is English, but students are also taught Mandarin and tested with the HSK exam (Chinese Proficiency Test). The facilities of this school include an art room, library, play area, music center, ICT, laboratory, kitchen, basketball court, and multipurpose field.

Address:

(Toddler- Primary 3) Jl. Pulau Sebaru L4/1, Taman Permata Buana, West Jakarta – 11610
Phone: +62 21 5835 7830

(Primary 4 – Grade 8) Jl. Pulau Selayar 1, B/1, Taman Permata Buana, West Jakarta – 11610
Phone: +62 21 5830 4383

(Grade 9-12) Jl. Pulau Tidung, Taman Permata Buana, West Jakarta – 11610
Phone: +62 21 5835 2448

Tuition Fees: Rp30.000.000,00 – Rp40.000.000,00/ 6 months

Website: springfield.sch.id

4. Raffles International Christian School Meruya

Raffles International Christian School Meruya was founded by the renowned Indonesian businessman and founder of the Astra Group, Mr. William Soeryadjaya, and the former Minister of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia, Mr. Radius Prawiro, in consultation with the Singapore Teacher’s Union. The tuition fees at Raffles Christian School may not be cheap, but the quality of the school is certainly worth it.

Raffles alumni are known for their students who are accepted into the TOP 100 universities worldwide. Raffles students have produced the best students in Indonesia for the Cambridge exams. Raffles Christian School offers Cambridge AS and A Level programs, each lasting one year, and two years for students aged 16 to 19. This school offers education for preschool, secondary school, high school, and Raffles College.

Address: Jl. Meruya Ilir Raya No.89, RT.1/RW.5, Meruya Utara, Kec. Kembangan, Kota Jakarta Barat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 11620

Phone Number: (021) 5867548

Website: raffles-international.org

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5. Global Sevilla Puri Indah Campus

The educational concept at Global Sevilla Puri Indah Campus is based on educational balance, character-based, and mindfulness-based, so students are expected to manage stress and anxiety. Students are also encouraged to join social activities to contribute to the community. Global Sevilla School hopes to instill in their students the core values of the school, such as giving, compassion, and self-control through the “Compassion in Action” program.

This school provides education from kindergarten, elementary school, and middle school. The school uses the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) provided by Fieldwork Education from England. From grade 1 of middle school, students will start being taught with the Cambridge curriculum. The facilities provided at this school include a swimming pool, outdoor basketball court, grass football field, and a gymnasium for badminton, basketball, and futsal.

Here is what the alumni said about their education at Global Sevilla: “Global Sevilla has prepared me very well for life after high-school. With all the stress that comes from studying and work, it is easy to be overwhelmed. But with the mindfulness techniques that I learned from Global Sevilla, I have been able to manage my thoughts and stressors very well.”

Address: Puri Indah CampusBlok JJ, Jl. Kembangan Raya No.1, RT.2/RW.3, Kembangan Sel., Kec. Kembangan, Kota Jakarta Barat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 11610

Phone Number: (021) 5806699

Tuition Fees: Rp25.300.000,00 /year

Website: globalsevilla.org

Have you thought about which international school your children will attend? Besides through the school’s website, you can also get information about school preferences from the community of parents and society. Most importantly, don’t forget to ask your child which school interests them!

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