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Bunda Mulia School
Operating for nearly two decades in North Jakarta, Bunda Mulia School serves over 400 students with a dual curriculum approach combining Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary programs alongside the Indonesian National Curriculum.
In brief
Operating for nearly two decades in North Jakarta, Bunda Mulia School serves over 400 students with a dual curriculum approach combining Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary programs alongside the Indonesian National Curriculum. This bilingual structure allows families to choose between international qualifications through Cambridge pathways or maintain connections to Indonesian educational standards, creating flexibility for diverse family needs and future university plans.
The school's North Jakarta location places it within the city's established international education corridor, competing with institutions like Jakarta Intercultural School and British School Jakarta. As part of the broader Yayasan Pendidikan Bunda Mulia foundation, which also operates Universitas Bunda Mulia, the school benefits from institutional stability and educational continuity within the Indonesian private education sector. Campus facilities include science laboratories, libraries, and sports facilities that support both academic programs and extracurricular activities.
Strengths
- Dual curriculum offering Cambridge and Indonesian National pathways
- Nearly 20 years of operational experience in Jakarta
- Part of established educational foundation with university connections
- Serves both local and international student communities
- Science laboratories and library facilities support academic programs
Considerations
- Limited public information about specific academic outcomes and university placements
- Smaller student body compared to major Jakarta international schools
- Less extensive facility profile than larger competitors
- Cambridge program details and progression pathways not widely publicized
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery to Kindergarten 2 | 3 | IDR 21,000,000 |
| Primary 1 to Primary 4 | 6 | IDR 28,800,000 |
| Grade 7 to Grade 9 | 12 | IDR 31,800,000 |
| Grade 10 to Grade 12 | 15 | IDR 33,000,000 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Fee | IDR 300,000 | |
| Development Fee (Nursery-K2) | IDR 12,500,000 | |
| Development Fee (P1-P4) | IDR 15,500,000 | |
| Development Fee (G7-G9) | IDR 16,500,000 | |
| Development Fee (G10-G12) | IDR 17,000,000 |
Reviews
- Parent feedback is mixed but generally warm, anchored by a small and ageing review set rather than fresh signal.
- Cambridge curriculum, large campus and the multicultural mix draw consistent praise; one student said the school is the best of those they had attended.
- Lesson engagement is the recurring soft criticism: one reviewer said teachers do not always make content engaging.
- Teachers place Bunda Mulia in a lower compensation tier for international-school teachers in Jakarta, which tracks with its mid-market positioning rather than top-tier expat schools like JIS or BIS Jakarta.
Positives
- Curriculum and facilities. Cambridge programme, large colourful campus and broad extracurriculars draw consistent praise.
- Multicultural environment. Diverse student body cited as a benefit by parents and students.
Considerations
- Lesson engagement. Reviewers note classroom delivery is not always engaging.
- Market tier. Teaching forums place the school in a lower-cost tier among Jakarta international schools.
Leadership
Usha Ramachandran
Usha Ramachandran is the Head of School at Bunda Mulia International School in Jakarta, a role she has held since May 2006. She holds a Master's in Family and Child Welfare from Tata Institute of Social Sciences (1980-1982) and recently completed an Advanced Diploma in Special Education.
Accreditations
- ID_KEMENDIKBUD 01
Academic results
- IGCSE A/A 45.4% (Global: 41.8%)
- A-Level A/A 47.8% (Global: 32.5%)
Location
Jl. Lodan Raya No.2, RT.12/RW.2, Ancol, Kec. Pademangan, Jkt Utara, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 14430, Indonesia