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ACG School Jakarta
The school follows a dual track curriculum system, offering IB Primary Years Programme and Cambridge Lower Secondary leading to Cambridge IGCSE, then the IB Diploma Programme for senior years. With over 300 students, it's smaller than Jakarta's flagship international schools but maintains a close knit community feel.
In brief
The school follows a dual-track curriculum system, offering IB Primary Years Programme and Cambridge Lower Secondary leading to Cambridge IGCSE, then the IB Diploma Programme for senior years. With over 300 students, it's smaller than Jakarta's flagship international schools but maintains a close-knit community feel. The campus in South Jakarta includes essential facilities like a swimming pool, gymnasium, science laboratories, and STEAM labs, though it doesn't match the extensive facilities of the premium-tier schools.
Parents particularly value ACG's English Language Support program, which helps students transition into English-medium education. The school serves a genuinely international community and has been operating since 2004, giving it established roots in Jakarta's international education scene. While it may not have the prestige or university placement track record of JIS or British School Jakarta, it offers a more accessible entry point into quality international education with the same globally recognized qualifications.
Strengths
- Strong English Language Support program for students transitioning to English-medium education
- Dual-track curriculum offering both Cambridge and IB pathways
- Smaller school size allows for more personalized attention
- Well-established since 2004 with stable operations
- Good facilities including swimming pool, science labs, and STEAM facilities
- Part of the broader ACG Schools network with proven track record
Considerations
- Not frequently mentioned alongside Jakarta's most prestigious international schools
- Limited information available about university placement outcomes
- Smaller size may mean fewer extracurricular options compared to larger schools
- Less established reputation compared to JIS, British School Jakarta, or Australian Independent School
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten 3 | 5 | IDR 158,015,800 |
| Kindergarten 4 | 5 | IDR 191,007,100 |
| Year 1 | 5 | IDR 283,039,300 |
| Year 2 | 6 | IDR 288,248,600 |
| Years 3-4 | 7 | IDR 351,918,000 |
| Year 5 | 9 | IDR 355,390,900 |
| Year 6 | 10 | IDR 358,863,800 |
| Years 7-10 | 11 | IDR 371,018,900 |
| Year 11 | 15 | IDR 374,491,700 |
| Years 12-13 | 16 | IDR 375,649,300 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Tech Levy (Years 3-6 and 12-13) | IDR 815,000 | |
| DP Language Texts (Year 12) | IDR 1,500,000 | |
| Tech Levy (Years 7-11) | IDR 1,630,000 | |
| Residential Learning (Year 4) | IDR 3,500,000 | |
| Application Fee | IDR 4,000,000 | |
| Residential Learning (Years 5-6) | IDR 5,000,000 | |
| Development Fee (Kindergarten) | IDR 8,100,000 | |
| Residential Learning (Years 7-13) | IDR 13,000,000 | |
| Development Fee (Years 1-13) | IDR 39,500,000 |
Reviews
- ACG School Jakarta is a small Inspired Education campus in South Jakarta, opened in 2004, currently around 300 pupils across 35 nationalities, running PYP through to IB Diploma after a 2017 switch from Cambridge AS and A Level.
- Parent voice is small and tilted positive, with comments centred on warm staff, small classes and a close-knit community. One parent described the school as "inclusive, warm and friendly with the highest levels of academic standards and personalised care." Another flagged "welcome and supportive teachers and staff, and the safe and close knit school community."
- Several parents refer back to pandemic-era handling, praising rapid setup of online learning and proactive school closure.
- Class sizes of 12 to 14 in senior school are repeatedly mentioned, with parents valuing personalised attention and finding the school easy for transfer students to settle into.
- A minority parent voice flags a poor experience with a homeroom teacher and concerns about sports being run by senior students rather than qualified coaches.
- Direct parent experience reported online is thin and limited to listings of Jakarta international schools rather than direct experience.
Positives
- Scale and class size. Around 300 pupils; senior classes of 12 to 14 with close personalised attention
- Community and pastoral. Repeated parent praise for staff warmth and a tight community
- Pandemic response. Parents credit fast setup of online learning and proactive closure
Considerations
- Curriculum transition. Switched senior pathway from Cambridge AS and A Level to IB Diploma in 2017
- Co-curricular delivery. One parent reports sport coached by senior students rather than qualified staff
Leadership
Myles D'Airelle
Myles D'Airelle is the Principal of ACG School Jakarta, with international education including previous roles as Secondary Principal and Deputy Principal at WISS - The Western International School of Shanghai (2012-2022), and earlier positions in science and math coordination and teaching in Germany, Ukraine, and Indonesia.
Accreditations
- Council of International Schools 01
Academic results
- IB Diploma 2022 average 44% of students received a bilingual diploma
- University offers for IB graduates Offers from universities in the UK, Netherlands, USA, Canada, and Australia
Location
Jl. Warung Jati Barat Jl. Taman Margasatwa Raya No.19, RT.10/RW.5, Jati Padang, Ps. Minggu, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12540, Indonesia