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ACS Jakarta
ACS Jakarta is a well-established international school serving 1,200+ students with Cambridge Primary, IGCSEs and IB Diploma pathways. Part of the prestigious Singapore ACS network, it offers solid facilities on an 8-hectare East Jakarta campus and maintains academic rigor, though…
In brief
The school operates from a spacious 8-hectare campus in East Jakarta with notable facilities including a 400-seat theatre, sports hall, two swimming pools, six tennis courts, and specialized science, music and dance rooms. Parents appreciate the connection to the Singapore ACS brand and the school's structured approach to education, with Singapore Mathematics being a particular strength. The IBDP programme produces respectable results, and the school maintains clear pathways from Cambridge Primary through to university preparation.
With over 1,200 students, ACS Jakarta serves a diverse international community while maintaining smaller class sizes than some Jakarta schools. The East Jakarta location puts it outside the traditional South Jakarta international school hub, which some families see as either a drawback or an advantage depending on their residential preferences. Alumni and current families generally speak positively about the academic standards and school culture, noting the school's emphasis on both academic achievement and character development that reflects its ACS heritage.
Strengths
- Strong academic pathways from Cambridge Primary through IGCSEs to IB Diploma
- Part of the respected Singapore ACS school network
- Extensive 8-hectare campus with excellent facilities including theatre and dual swimming pools
- Singapore Mathematics programme
- Diverse international student body of 1,200+ students
- Established track record in Jakarta's international education scene
- Good university preparation and IB results
Considerations
- East Jakarta location may be less convenient than South Jakarta schools
- Less prestigious than JIS or British School Jakarta in Jakarta's school hierarchy
- Larger student body may mean less individual attention
- Campus described as being in a 'semi-rural area' by some reviewers
- May not offer the same extensive arts programmes as some competitors
Fees
| Fee | Age | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 1-6 (Learning Materials Fee) | 6 | Annual | IDR 8,600,000 |
| Grades 1-6 (Tuition) | 6 | Annual | IDR 254,000,000 |
| Grades 7-8 (Learning Materials Fee) | 12 | Annual | IDR 9,100,000 |
| Grades 7-8 (Tuition) | 12 | Annual | IDR 275,000,000 |
| Grade 9 (Learning Materials Fee, covers 2 years for IGCSE) | 14 | Annual | IDR 20,000,000 |
| Grades 9-10 (Tuition) | 14 | Annual | IDR 287,000,000 |
| Grade 11 (Learning Materials Fee, covers 2 years for IBDP) | 16 | Annual | IDR 27,600,000 |
| Grades 11-12 IB Diploma Programme (Tuition) | 16 | Annual | IDR 310,000,000 |
| Entrance Test Fee (Grades 1 and 10) | One-time | IDR 1,000,000 | |
| Entrance Test Fee (Grades 2-9 and 11) | One-time | IDR 2,000,000 | |
| Admission Fee (paid Sept 2025-Mar 2026) | One-time | IDR 4,500,000 | |
| Admission Fee (paid Apr-May 2026) | One-time | IDR 6,500,000 | |
| Admission Fee (paid June 2026 onwards) | One-time | IDR 9,000,000 | |
| Deposit Fee | One-time | IDR 30,000,000 |
Reviews
- Strong STEM track record. Parents and aggregator reviews consistently flag math, sciences and Singapore Mathematics as standout strengths, with university destinations including MIT, Oxford and Harvard cited by school directories.
- Cambridge from preschool through Grade 10, then IB Diploma in Grades 11 and 12. One Singaporean ex-student who spent seven years there described the school as a Singaporean Methodist school with high academic focus.
- Parents looking for a strong arts pathway have a real concern. Multiple commentators say the school does less for music, performing arts and creative writing than for STEM, and arts-leaning students can feel under-served.
- Discipline and culture in the senior school draw mixed comment. Aggregator reviews note an authoritarian secondary feel, with some students describing the upper years as less enjoyable than primary, and parents flag teacher movement higher than expected.
- Affiliated with ACS Singapore but operates on its own ACS campus in East Jakarta, with a separate ACS BSD campus and the new Bali campus opening 2025. Reputation among Indonesian families is strong, with one Reddit thread treating an ACS BSD/Bali launch as significant local news.
Head of school
Dr. Lee Khen Seng
Dr. Lee Khen Seng has been the Executive Principal of ACS Jakarta since July 2019, after serving as the school's Vice Principal for five years. He possesses extensive leadership experience in international education, having previously held roles as a Superintendent at Bina Bangsa Secondary School and Director of Boarding School at Hwa Chong Institution in Singapore. Dr. Lee holds a Doctor of Education and a Master of Education from the University of Western Australia, a Bachelor of Science from the National University of Singapore, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from Nanyang Technological University. He is dedicated to fostering a holistic and vibrant learning environment that nurtures student potential and academic success through rigorous international curricula.
Accreditations
- ID_KEMENDIKBUD 01
Academic results
- Result IB DP avg 35 points 2024
- Result 15% scored 40+ points
- Result highest score 44
Location
Cilangkap, Jl. Bantar Jati, RT.7/RW.2, Setu, Kec. Cipayung, Kota Jakarta Timur, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 13880, Indonesia