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Al Jabr Islamic School
The school follows a dual curriculum approach, delivering Cambridge Primary and IGCSEs before transitioning to the IB Diploma Programme for senior students. As a bilingual institution, it balances English medium international education with Indonesian language requirements and Islamic studies.
In brief
The school follows a dual curriculum approach, delivering Cambridge Primary and IGCSEs before transitioning to the IB Diploma Programme for senior students. As a bilingual institution, it balances English-medium international education with Indonesian language requirements and Islamic studies. The campus includes essential facilities such as science laboratories, libraries, a mosque for daily prayers, sports facilities including a swimming pool, and dedicated arts studios.
With over 500 students, Al Jabr serves families seeking an Islamic educational environment within an international framework. The school appears to attract both Indonesian families wanting international qualifications while maintaining religious values, and expatriate Muslim families. While it doesn't feature prominently in discussions among the broader expatriate community compared to schools like JIS or British School Jakarta, it occupies a specific niche for families prioritizing Islamic education alongside internationally recognized academic pathways.
Strengths
- Combines Islamic values with internationally recognized Cambridge and IB qualifications
- Bilingual education maintaining both English and Indonesian language development
- Dedicated Islamic facilities including on-campus mosque
- Smaller community feel with 500+ students compared to larger international schools
- IB Diploma Programme for university preparation
- Full range of facilities including swimming pool and science laboratories
Considerations
- Less established reputation compared to Jakarta's premium international schools
- Limited visibility in expatriate community discussions and school comparison guides
- May have fewer university counseling resources than larger international schools
- Campus location and facilities may not match the scale of schools like JIS or BSJ
- Newer to the IB programme compared to more established international schools
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Pre K (Academic Fee/year + Tuition 4 quarters) | 3 | IDR 26,500,000 |
| K1-K2 (Academic Fee/year + Tuition 4 quarters) | 3 | IDR 32,750,000 |
| Grade 1-6 (Academic Fee/year + Tuition 4 quarters) | 6 | IDR 47,400,000 |
| Grade 7-9 (Academic Fee/year + Tuition 4 quarters) | 12 | IDR 48,800,000 |
| Grade 10-12 (Academic Fee/year + Tuition 4 quarters) | 15 | IDR 48,800,000 |
| PA Fee all levels (per 3 months x4) | IDR 360,000 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Uniform (Pre K, K1-K2, Grade 1-6, Grade 10-12) | IDR 850,000 | |
| Uniform (Grade 7-9) | IDR 1,000,000 | |
| Enrollment Fee (Pre K) | IDR 20,000,000 | |
| Enrollment Fee (K1-K2) | IDR 32,200,000 | |
| Enrollment Fee (Grade 7-9) | IDR 40,000,000 | |
| Enrollment Fee (Grade 10-12) | IDR 45,000,000 | |
| Enrollment Fee (Grade 1-6) | IDR 58,850,000 |
Leadership
Uchu Riza
Uchu Riza, also known as Roestriana Adrianti Riza, is the founder and Head of Al Jabr Islamic School, established in 2004 in Jakarta, Indonesia, as Indonesia's first Islamic IB Continuum School.
Accreditations
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges 01
- ID_KEMENDIKBUD 02
Location
Jl. Bango II No.34 6, RT.6/RW.3, Pd. Labu, Kec. Cilandak, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12450, Indonesia