Notes / Jakarta
Jakarta International Schools Fee Report: 2026 Edition
The definitive annual comparison of international school fees in Jakarta. Ten schools, three age bands, verified data: updated for the 2025–26 academic year.
TL;DR
- JIS is the most expensive school in Jakarta at every age band, $22,333 at age 3 (full day) to $35,916 at high school
- At Year 7 (age 11–12), the premium tier ranges from ISJ at $28,809 to JIS at $35,685. At Year 1 (age 5–6), the range is AIS at $20,459 to JIS at $31,367
- At Year 7, the gap between the most and least expensive school is $18,462, JIS at $35,685 versus NZ School Jakarta at $17,223
- Fee schedules at all the top schools are published on their websites, some more clearly than others
- Total annual fees include tuition plus all mandatory recurring charges (capital levies, development fees). One-time enrolment fees are listed separately
- All data verified from official 2025–26 fee schedules. Exchange rate: IDR 16,826 = $1 USD
How to Read This Report
Total annual fees include tuition plus all mandatory annual recurring charges, capital levies, development fees, guarantee fees, and any other compulsory annual payment. This is the figure a family pays each year, every year, for their child to attend the school.
One-time fees (application, enrolment, technology deposits) are listed separately. These are payable in the first year only and are not included in the annual totals.
Optional fees (bus transport, EAL support at schools that charge separately, exam fees, trips, extracurriculars) are excluded from the comparisons. These vary by family and are not directly comparable.
Exchange rate: All USD conversions use IDR 16,826 = $1 USD (February 2026). Schools invoice in IDR. USD figures are approximate.
Age 3 Entry: Full-Time Comparison
The age 3 entry point is where most families first encounter international school fees in Jakarta. This comparison uses full-time (5-day) programmes where available.
| School | Total Annual Fee (USD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| JIS | $22,333 | Full Day EY1. Half-day option: $17,341 |
| ISJ | $10,298 | Nursery (age 3) |
| ACG | $9,873 | K3 (tuition + development fee) |
| NAS | $9,280 | Foundation 1 |
| BSJ | $8,919 | K1 (Kukangs) |
| AIS | $7,702 | PS3 5-day. 3-day option: $5,975 |
| NZ School Jakarta | $6,674 | Pre-School Full Day |
| SPH Kemang Village | n/a | K1 entry starts at age 4 ($11,797) |
| ACS Jakarta | n/a | Entry from Grade 1 (age 7) |
| Binus Simprug | ~$4,708 | EY1 annual tuition (partial data, verify directly) |
Key observations at age 3:
JIS Full Day is more than double the cost of BSJ's Kukangs programme at the same age, $22,333 versus $8,919. This is the widest fee gap in the entire Jakarta market at any single age point. JIS's half-day option ($17,341) narrows the gap but remains significantly higher than all other schools.
The mid-range at age 3 is tightly clustered: ISJ ($10,298), ACG ($9,873), NAS ($9,280) and BSJ ($8,919) all fall within a $1,400 range. At this age band, the fee difference between these four schools is not large enough to be a decisive factor, the decision turns on curriculum, culture and location.
AIS and NZ School Jakarta offer the lowest fees for an age 3 entry, $7,702 and $6,674 respectively. AIS also offers a 3-day programme at $5,975, which is the lowest-cost entry point at any premium school.
Primary: Year 3–6 Equivalent (Ages 8–11)
| School | Total Annual Fee (USD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| JIS | $31,367 | Elementary Gr 1–5 (flat rate) |
| ISJ | $26,020–$27,635 | Y3–4 / Y5–6 |
| BSJ | $26,590 | Y3–6 (flat rate) |
| ACG | $23,263–$23,675 | Y3–6 (tuition + development fee) |
| AIS | $22,847 | Y3–6 (tuition + capital levy) |
| NAS | $20,874 | Y2–7 (flat rate) |
| ACS Jakarta | $15,607 | Gr 1–6 |
| SPH Kemang Village | $17,265 | Gr 2–5 |
| NZ School Jakarta | $16,278 | Gr 1–6 |
At primary level, the market separates into three bands. JIS sits alone at the top ($31,367). ISJ, BSJ, ACG and AIS form a middle band ($22,847–$27,635). NAS, SPH, NZ School and ACS form the lower band ($15,607–$20,874).
The fee gap from JIS to the next most expensive school (BSJ at $26,590) is $4,777, roughly $400 per month. This premium buys access to JIS's scale (2,500+ students, the widest co-curricular programme in Jakarta) and its American-international curriculum pathway.
BSJ and ISJ are within $570 of each other at this age band, close enough that fees should not be the deciding factor between the two schools.
Secondary: Year 10–12 Equivalent (Ages 15–17)
| School | Total Annual Fee (USD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| JIS | $35,916 | High School Gr 9–12 |
| BSJ | $31,948–$32,910 | Y10–11 / Y12–13 (IGCSE / IB DP) |
| AIS | $25,628–$26,308 | Y7–10 / Y11–12 (IB DP) |
| SPH Kemang Village | $23,327–$26,061 | Gr 9–10 / Gr 11–12 (IB DP) |
| ACG | $24,604–$24,673 | Y11 / Y12–13 (IB DP) |
| ACS Jakarta | $17,651–$19,244 | Gr 9–10 / Gr 11–12 (IGCSE / IB DP) |
| NZ School Jakarta | $17,223 | Gr 7–12 |
| ISJ | n/a | Senior campus opening 2028; secondary year groups rolling out |
| NAS | n/a | Currently to Year 7 only |
At secondary level, JIS ($35,916) and BSJ ($32,910 at Sixth Form) form the premium pair. The gap between them is $3,006, meaningful over multiple years, but not the primary differentiator. JIS offers AP and IB Diploma with a US-aligned pathway. BSJ offers Cambridge IGCSE to IB Diploma with a UK-aligned pathway. The curriculum fit matters more than the fee gap.
AIS and SPH converge at the IB DP level, AIS at $26,308 and SPH at $26,061. Both are approximately $7,000–$10,000 per year cheaper than JIS at the same qualification stage.
ACS Jakarta ($19,244 at IB DP) and NZ School Jakarta ($17,223) offer secondary education at roughly half the cost of JIS. Both are smaller schools with narrower co-curricular programmes and lighter university counselling infrastructure.
Full Fee Tables by School
JIS - Jakarta Intercultural School
| Year Group | Total Annual (USD) |
|---|---|
| Early Years 1 & 2, Half Day (age 3–4) | $17,341 |
| Early Years 1 & 2, Full Day (age 3–4) | $22,333 |
| Kindergarten (age 5) | $30,030 |
| Elementary, Grades 1–5 (ages 6–10) | $31,367 |
| Middle School, Grades 6–8 (ages 11–13) | $35,685 |
| High School, Grades 9–12 (ages 14–17) | $35,916 |
One-time: Application $315. Technology $395–$1,380. EAL $4,239 (one-time).
BSJ - British School Jakarta
| Year Group | Total Annual (USD) |
|---|---|
| Kukangs & K1 (ages 2–3) | $8,919 |
| K2 (age 4) | $11,713 |
| Year 1 (age 5) | $24,083 |
| Year 2 (age 6) | $25,285 |
| Years 3–6 (ages 7–10) | $26,590 |
| Years 7–9 (ages 11–13) | $30,735 |
| Years 10–11 (ages 14–15) | $31,948 |
| Years 12–13 (ages 16–17) | $32,910 |
One-time: Application $297. Enrolment $1,783.
ISJ - The Independent School of Jakarta
| Year Group | Total Annual (USD) |
|---|---|
| Pre-Nursery (age 2) | $8,827 |
| Nursery (age 3) | $10,298 |
| Reception (age 4) | $17,197 |
| Years 1–2 (ages 5–6) | $24,944 |
| Years 3–4 (ages 7–8) | $26,020 |
| Years 5–6 (ages 9–10) | $27,635 |
| Years 7–8 (ages 11–12) | $28,809 |
One-time: Application $278. Enrolment deposit $970 (refundable). Capital contribution bundled into tuition.
AIS - Australian Independent School
| Year Group | Total Annual (USD) |
|---|---|
| Preschool 3, 3 days (age 3) | $5,975 |
| Preschool 3, 5 days (age 3) | $7,702 |
| Preschool 4 (age 4) | $8,615 |
| Prep (age 5) | $13,197 |
| Years 1–2 (ages 6–7) | $20,459 |
| Years 3–6 (ages 8–11) | $22,847 |
| Years 7–10 (ages 12–15) | $25,628 |
| Years 11–12 (ages 16–17) | $26,308 |
One-time: Application $119. Registration $297. Refundable deposit $297. EAL surcharge ~$2,056/year (primary).
NAS - Nord Anglia School Jakarta
| Year Group | Total Annual (USD) |
|---|---|
| Nursery (age 2) | $6,911 |
| Foundation 1 (age 3) | $9,280 |
| Foundation 2 (age 4) | $15,882 |
| Year 1 (age 5) | $20,604 |
| Years 2–7 (ages 6–12) | $20,874 |
One-time: Application $273. NAS currently runs to Year 7 only.
ACG - ACG School Jakarta
| Year Group | Total Annual (USD) |
|---|---|
| K3 (age 3) | $9,873 |
| K4 (age 4) | $11,833 |
| Year 1 (age 5) | $19,169 |
| Year 2 (age 6) | $19,479 |
| Years 3–4 (ages 7–8) | $23,263 |
| Year 5 (age 9) | $23,469 |
| Year 6 (age 10) | $23,675 |
| Years 7–10 (ages 11–14) | $24,398 |
| Year 11 (age 15) | $24,604 |
| Years 12–13 (ages 16–17) | $24,673 |
One-time: Application $238. Mandatory annual camps ($208–$773) and technology levy ($48–$97) apply on top.
SPH - Sekolah Pelita Harapan, Kemang Village
| Year Group | Total Annual (USD) |
|---|---|
| K1 (age 4) | $11,797 |
| K2 (age 5) | $12,035 |
| K3 (age 6) | $12,451 |
| Grade 1 (age 7) | $16,492 |
| Grades 2–5 (ages 8–11) | $17,265 |
| Grades 6–8 (ages 12–14) | $20,296 |
| Grades 9–10 (ages 15–16) | $23,327 |
| Grades 11–12 (ages 17–18) | $26,061 |
One-time: Application $178 ($89 for siblings).
ACS Jakarta
| Year Group | Total Annual (USD) |
|---|---|
| Grades 1–6 (ages 7–12) | $15,607 |
| Grades 7–8 (ages 13–14) | $16,885 |
| Grades 9–10 (ages 15–16) | $17,651 |
| Grades 11–12 IB DP (ages 17–18) | $19,244 |
One-time: Entrance test $60–$119. Admission fee $267–$535. Deposit $1,783. No early years programme.
NZ School Jakarta
| Year Group | Total Annual (USD) |
|---|---|
| Pre-School, Half Day | $4,202 |
| Pre-School, Full Day | $6,674 |
| Kindergarten | $7,346 |
| Grades 1–6 | $16,278 |
| Grades 7–12 | $17,223 |
One-time: Application $238–$297.
Market Observations
The premium tier is pulling away. JIS and BSJ at secondary level ($35,916 and $32,910) sit in the same fee bracket as strong international schools in Singapore and KL. The gap between the premium pair and the next tier (AIS at $26,308, SPH at $26,061) is approximately $7,000–$10,000 per year. That gap funds higher teacher salaries, more experienced staff, and broader co-curricular programmes.
The mid-market is competitive. ACG ($24,673 at secondary), AIS ($26,308) and SPH ($26,061) are clustered within a $2,000 range. All three offer the IB Diploma. For families comparing these schools, fees alone do not differentiate, the decision turns on campus, curriculum pathway (Australian, IB-only or Cambridge-to-IB), and school culture.
ACS Jakarta and NZ School Jakarta are in a different bracket. At $17,223–$19,244 for secondary, these schools offer recognised international qualifications at roughly half the cost of JIS. They are smaller, with narrower co-curricular programmes and less developed university counselling infrastructure.
BSJ's early years pricing is competitive. At $8,919 for ages 2–3, BSJ is cheaper than ISJ ($10,298), ACG ($9,873) and NAS ($9,280) at the age 3 entry point. The major fee jump at BSJ comes at Year 1 ($24,083), more than double the K2 fee. Families should plan for this step change.
ISJ's secondary pricing will reshape the market. Secondary year groups are rolling out one at a time at the current campus, with a dedicated senior campus opening in 2028. When it does, ISJ secondary fees will provide a data point against BSJ and JIS in the premium bracket. ISJ's current Year 7–8 fee of $28,809 suggests secondary pricing in the $29,000–$33,000 range, competitive with BSJ and significantly below JIS.
Methodology
All fee data in this report is sourced from official 2025–26 fee schedules provided directly by schools or published on school websites. Every figure was verified manually by the ISG editorial team in February 2026.
Total annual fees include tuition plus all mandatory annual recurring charges (capital levies, development fees, guarantee fees). One-time fees (application, enrolment, technology deposits) are listed separately. Optional fees (bus transport, EAL at schools that charge separately, exam fees, trips, extracurriculars) are excluded.
All USD conversions use a single exchange rate: IDR 16,826 = $1 USD (February 2026). Schools invoice in IDR; USD figures are approximate and will vary with exchange rate movements.
Binus Simprug fee data is partial, full fee schedules for higher year groups are not publicly available. Verify directly with the school.
This report will be updated annually. Previous editions will remain available for year-on-year comparison.
Ready to explore?
FAQs
Why are JIS fees so much higher than other schools? JIS operates on a larger scale (2,500+ students), offers both AP and IB Diploma, and runs the most extensive co-curricular programme in Jakarta. Its teacher salary packages are among the highest in the city, reflecting its position as the premium option. Higher fees fund higher-calibre staff, broader programme choice, and a 32-hectare campus. Whether the premium is worth it depends on whether your family will use what JIS offers.
Are these the total costs or just tuition? These are total annual recurring costs, tuition plus all mandatory annual fees. First-year costs are higher because of one-time enrolment and application fees. Optional costs (bus, trips, exams, EAL at some schools) are additional. See our total cost guide for a worked example.
How often do these fees change? Every school reviews fees annually. Increases of 3–7% per year in IDR terms are typical at the premium tier. This report will be updated annually with new fee schedules.
Which school is the best value? Value depends on what you are optimising for. ACS Jakarta ($19,244 at IB DP) offers the IB Diploma at roughly half the cost of JIS, but with a smaller school, less co-curricular breadth, and a different university counselling infrastructure. Binus Simprug (IB average 34 points) delivers strong IB outcomes at a mid-tier fee point. See our best value guide for the full analysis.
All fee data verified from official 2025–26 fee schedules. Exchange rate: IDR 16,826 = $1 USD (February 2026). Binus Simprug data partial, verify higher-grade fees directly with admissions. We work hard to make every figure, date and description on this page accurate. We don't always get it right. If you spot an error, a fee that's changed, a fact that's out of date, something we've got wrong, please tell us. Use the feedback button above or email us directly. We'll check it and update the article.