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Australian Independent School Jakarta
Founded in 1996 and led by Head of School Dean Cummins, AIS Jakarta operates from its Kemang campus with solid facilities including swimming pool, sports hall, science laboratories, and dedicated arts spaces. The school follows the Australian Curriculum through to Year 10, then transitions to the IB Diploma Programme for senior students.
In brief
Founded in 1996 and led by Head of School Dean Cummins, AIS Jakarta operates from its Kemang campus with solid facilities including swimming pool, sports hall, science laboratories, and dedicated arts spaces. The school follows the Australian Curriculum through to Year 10, then transitions to the IB Diploma Programme for senior students. With CIS accreditation, it maintains international standards while preserving a distinctly Australian educational approach that appeals particularly to families planning university study in Australia.
The school culture is consistently described as friendly, relaxed, and community-oriented - a contrast to the more formal environments at some Jakarta international schools. Teachers receive positive feedback for being approachable and dedicated, with the school maintaining smaller class sizes that allow for personalized attention. Current and former families appreciate the inclusive atmosphere where 'everybody knows everybody' due to the manageable size compared to larger Jakarta international schools.
Strengths
- Strong, dedicated teaching staff with positive student-teacher relationships
- Friendly, relaxed Australian school culture and community atmosphere
- Manageable school size allowing personalized attention and close relationships
- Solid facilities including swimming pool, sports hall, and specialized learning spaces
- Australian Curriculum pathway appealing to families planning study in Australia
- CIS accreditation ensuring international education standards
- Located in Kemang, South Jakarta's popular expat area
Considerations
- Generally considered a step below Jakarta's premium tier schools like JIS and British School Jakarta
- Limited recent information available about academic results or university placements
- Australian Curriculum focus may not suit all international families
- Smaller profile compared to more established Jakarta international schools
- Less diverse curriculum options compared to schools offering multiple pathways
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool 3 (3 days) | 4 | IDR 100,530,000 |
| Preschool 3 (5 days) | 4 | IDR 149,890,000 |
| Preschool 4 | 4 | IDR 187,050,000 |
| Foundation | 4 | IDR 307,830,000 |
| Year 1 | 5 | IDR 376,300,000 |
| Year 2 | 6 | IDR 386,450,000 |
| Year 3 | 7 | IDR 388,240,000 |
| Year 4 | 8 | IDR 388,240,000 |
| Year 5 | 9 | IDR 395,380,000 |
| Year 6 | 10 | IDR 401,270,000 |
| Year 7-10 | 11 | IDR 431,220,000 |
| Year 11-12 | 15 | IDR 442,650,000 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | IDR 2,000,000 | |
| Textbook Deposit (Year 7-12, refundable) | IDR 4,050,000 | |
| Registration Fee | IDR 5,000,000 | |
| Enrolment Notice Deposit (END, refundable) | IDR 5,000,000 | |
| Technology Levy (Year 3-6) | IDR 6,500,000 |
Reviews
- Parents repeatedly describe the school as small and inclusive, with one calling it the "best inclusion school in Indonesia" and noting that everyone gets to know each other.
- Staff feedback is consistently warm: friendly teachers and a multicultural, fair-go ethos linked to the Australian curriculum.
- One incoming teacher post asked for feedback before interview, suggesting candidates seek it out but find limited independent commentary.
- The published review pool is short, uniformly five-star, and reads like satisfied-customer notes rather than detailed critiques. Take that as a small but consistently positive signal, not as proof of academic depth.
Positives
- Small, inclusive community. Parents value the size and inclusion focus; one calls it the best inclusion school in Indonesia.
- Friendly staff and Australian-curriculum ethos. Staff described as friendly; school is associated with respect, fair-go and multicultural values.
Considerations
- Thin independent signal. Reviews are short and uniformly positive; no detailed critiques or third-party scrutiny in public sources.
Leadership
Dean Cummins
Dean Cummins joined the Australian Independent School Indonesia as Principal of the Jakarta Campus in 2023. He brings over 30 years of experience in various educational settings, including mainstream primary schools and a special school in Australia and the UK.
Accreditations
- Council of International Schools 01
Location
Jl. Pejaten Barat Raya No.68 5, RT.5/RW.7, Ragunan, Ps. Minggu, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12540, Indonesia