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Singapore Intercultural School South Jakarta
Singapore Intercultural School South Jakarta is a Singapore curriculum school serving 1,200+ students at its Jakarta Garden City campus, offering IGCSEs and the IB Diploma. While it maintains modern facilities including science labs and a swimming pool as part of…
In brief
Located in Jakarta Garden City, SIS South Jakarta operates as part of the broader SIS Group that has maintained a presence in Indonesia since 1996. The school serves over 1,200 students following the Singapore curriculum pathway, progressing from primary education through IGCSEs to the IB Diploma Programme. Campus facilities include dedicated science laboratories, computer labs, libraries, sports facilities, and a swimming pool, providing students with access to modern educational resources within the structured Singapore educational framework.
As part of the established SIS Group network, the school benefits from three decades of educational experience in Indonesia and maintains connections to Singapore's educational standards. The Singapore curriculum approach emphasizes academic rigor and structured learning pathways that prepare students for international qualifications. However, unlike Jakarta's most prominent international schools such as JIS or British School Jakarta that generate extensive discussion in expatriate forums and maintain high visibility in international education circles, SIS South Jakarta operates with moderate recognition in the competitive Jakarta market, suggesting it serves families specifically seeking Singapore-style education rather than competing broadly for the general expatriate community.
Strengths
- Part of established SIS Group with 30 years of experience in Indonesia
- Modern campus facilities in Jakarta Garden City including science labs and swimming pool
- Singapore curriculum pathway leading to internationally recognized IGCSEs and IB Diploma
- Serves substantial student population of 1,200+ students
- Structured academic approach following Singapore educational standards
Considerations
- Limited visibility in Jakarta's international education discussions compared to tier-one schools
- Specific academic results, fee structure, and university placement data not readily available
- Singapore curriculum may be less familiar to families from other educational systems
- Operates with lower profile than established Jakarta institutions like JIS or BSJ
Fees
| Fee | Age | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Development Fee N1-N2 | 3 | Annual | IDR 20,000,000 |
| Annual Development Fee K1 | 3 | Annual | IDR 24,000,000 |
| Annual Development Fee K2 | 4 | Annual | IDR 25,000,000 |
| Preschool N1 | 4 | Annual | IDR 48,500,000 |
| Preschool N2 | 4 | Annual | IDR 64,000,000 |
| Kindergarten K1 | 4 | Annual | IDR 81,000,000 |
| Kindergarten K2 | 4 | Annual | IDR 83,500,000 |
| Annual Development Fee P1-P3 | 6 | Annual | IDR 46,000,000 |
| Primary P1-P3 | 6 | Annual | IDR 115,000,000 |
| Primary P4-P6 | 6 | Annual | IDR 118,000,000 |
| Annual Development Fee P4-P6 | 9 | Annual | IDR 49,000,000 |
| Annual Development Fee S1-S2 | 12 | Annual | IDR 54,000,000 |
| Secondary S1-S2 | 12 | Annual | IDR 129,000,000 |
| Secondary S3-S4 | 12 | Annual | IDR 132,000,000 |
| Annual Development Fee S3-S4 | 14 | Annual | IDR 56,000,000 |
| Annual Development Fee JC1-JC2 | 16 | Annual | IDR 63,500,000 |
| Junior College JC1-JC2 | 16 | Annual | IDR 151,800,000 |
| Registration Fee (non-refundable, non-transferable) | One-time | IDR 6,000,000 |
Reviews
- Parent commentary is light and skews positive. The directory listings emphasise a family-feel and small classes; teacher reviews mention amazing events and friendly staff.
- Curriculum is the SIS group's IB plus Cambridge plus Singapore blend, pitched at families wanting an international pathway at well below Jakarta Intercultural School fees.
- One parent who toured described the campus as "unique and warm" and planned to enrol the following year. Independent parent forum signal is thin.
- The school sits inside a 15-campus Indonesian network founded in 1996 in this same Bona Vista location; long-running but lower profile than JIS or BIS Jakarta.
Head of school
Mr. Andrew Paterson M.Ed.
Andrew Paterson M. Ed., originally from Australia, serves as Director of SIS South Jakarta and Chief Operating Officer of the SIS Group of Schools since 2019.
Accreditations
- Council of International Schools 01
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges 02
Location
Singapore Intercultural School, Jl. Bona Vista Raya No.8 8, RT.8/RW.6, Lb. Bulus, Kec. Cilandak, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12440, Indonesia