Australian Independent School Jakarta
🇮🇩 Jakarta · Founded 1996 · Australian / IB · Ages 3-18
A rare Australian-curriculum international school in Jakarta that bridges into the IB Diploma for senior years, CIS-accredited and affordably positioned among South Jakarta's premium options.
Curricula
Australian, IB
Age range
3-18
Languages of instruction
English
Annual fees
SGD Rp 149,890,000-442,650,000/year (2025/26)
Boarding
No (day school)
IB authorised
DP
Accreditations
Council of International Schools (CIS), IB World School, Diknas (Indonesian Ministry of Education)
Tier Profile
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BrightKey's Assessment
Australian Independent School (AIS) Jakarta, founded in 1996, is one of the few schools in Indonesia delivering the Australian Curriculum, making it a natural home for Australian expatriate families and for families who value the Australian system's balance of breadth and continuous assessment. The school spans ages 3 to 18 across two South Jakarta campuses: a Primary School in Kemang (ages 3-12) and a High School in Pejaten (ages 12-18). English is the language of instruction, with native English-speaking teachers and a structured English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme.
The academic model is distinctive: students follow the Australian Curriculum through the junior and middle years, sit NAPLAN assessments at Years 3, 5, 7 and 9, and then transition into the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in Years 11 and 12. AIS is an IB World School authorized for the Diploma Programme, so graduates leave with the globally recognized IB Diploma rather than an Australian senior certificate. This Australian-foundation-into-IB pathway is unusual in the region and is the school's genuine differentiator.
AIS is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and recognized by the Indonesian Ministry of Education (Diknas). It is a day school, with a school-bus service and a co-curricular programme running before and after school rather than boarding. Student support is comparatively well-developed for the fee band, including a Student Services Centre, Individual Education Plans, access to an educational psychologist, and learning-support and counselling provision.
Published 2025/26 fees run from roughly Rp 149,890,000 to Rp 442,650,000 per year, placing AIS among the more accessible premium international options in Jakarta. The school explicitly frames its mission as making a world-class Australian education available and accessible, and its nationality mix is broad, including a meaningful share of local Indonesian families alongside expatriates.
Why These Ratings?
Inspection & AccreditationA — Excellent
Indonesia has no graded government inspection band for international schools, so an 'S' tier (reserved for a verbatim graded rating) is not attainable. AIS is rated 'A' on the strength of full, verifiable external accreditation: it is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and is an authorized IB World School for the Diploma Programme, recognized by the Indonesian Ministry of Education (Diknas). Multiple sources confirm CIS accreditation, giving high confidence in the institutional-quality signal.
Strengths & Trade-offs
Strengths
- Rare Australian Curriculum offering in Jakarta, attractive to Australian expatriate families and those wanting the Australian system
- Authorized IB World School for the Diploma Programme, so senior students graduate with a globally portable IB Diploma
- CIS-accredited with Diknas recognition, providing strong external quality assurance
- Well-developed inclusion and student support: EAL, Individual Education Plans, Student Services Centre, and access to an educational psychologist
- Comparatively accessible fees for the premium international tier in South Jakarta
Trade-offs
- No graded government inspection regime exists in Indonesia, so there is no independent published rating to corroborate quality
- Published IB Diploma results and university-placement data are not openly available for independent verification
- Senior-year curriculum switch from Australian Curriculum to IB Diploma can be a demanding transition for some students
- Day-only with no boarding, limiting options for families needing residential provision
Is It Right For You?
Best For
- ✓Australian expatriate families seeking continuity with the Australian Curriculum
- ✓Families wanting an IB Diploma exit qualification recognized worldwide
- ✓Students needing structured EAL or learning support within an inclusive setting
- ✓Families seeking a premium international education at a more accessible fee point
Not Ideal For
- ✕Families requiring boarding or residential provision
- ✕Families wanting a British or American curriculum and qualifications
- ✕Families who require published, independently verified exam-results data before enrolling
- ✕Students seeking an IB continuum from the early years (only the Diploma is offered, not PYP or MYP)
Curriculum
AIS delivers the Australian Curriculum through the junior and middle years, with NAPLAN assessments at Years 3, 5, 7 and 9, then transitions students into the IB Diploma Programme in Years 11 and 12. It is an authorized IB World School for the Diploma only (no PYP or MYP). English is the language of instruction, with additional languages including Bahasa Indonesia, Korean, Japanese and beginner Spanish.
Fees
Published 2025/26 tuition runs from approximately Rp 149,890,000 to Rp 442,650,000 per year, positioning AIS among the more accessible premium international schools in Jakarta. Fees vary by year level; verify current figures and additional charges (registration, capital levy, school bus) directly with the school.
Admissions
AIS positions itself as an inclusive, accessible school with a broad nationality mix including local Indonesian families alongside expatriates. EAL support, Individual Education Plans and a Student Services Centre are available for students needing additional support. Prospective families should confirm current entry assessments and intake points with the admissions office.
Campus Life
AIS operates two South Jakarta campuses: a Primary School in Kemang for ages 3-12 and a High School in Pejaten for ages 12-18. It is a day school with a school-bus service and a co-curricular programme of activities before and after school. Student wellbeing provision includes counselling, careers guidance and access to an educational psychologist.
University Placement
School-reported · not independently verified
School-reported, unverified: AIS publicizes a 'Class of 2025 University Offers' showcase, but underlying IB Diploma scores and detailed university-destination data are not openly published for independent verification.
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