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Cita Buana School
Located in South Jakarta, Cita Buana School operates as an IB World School delivering all three International Baccalaureate programmes Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme creating a continuous educational pathway for students from early years through Grade 12.
In brief
Located in South Jakarta, Cita Buana School operates as an IB World School delivering all three International Baccalaureate programmes - Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme - creating a continuous educational pathway for students from early years through Grade 12. With over 350 students, the school maintains a manageable community size that allows for personalized attention while supporting the inquiry-based learning approach central to IB education.
The school places strong emphasis on community engagement and service learning, with students regularly participating in educational outreach programs. Recent activities include middle school students visiting Peduli Anak to conduct science experiments and art activities with younger children, while Grade 11 students have led educational games and donated supplies to support kindergarten through Grade 8 students. These service-learning opportunities align with the IB programme's focus on developing globally minded students who contribute positively to their communities.
Strengths
- Complete IB continuum from PYP through DP providing consistent educational philosophy
- Strong community service program with regular student outreach activities
- Manageable school size of 350+ students allowing for personalized attention
- Campus facilities include science laboratories and learning support centre
- Active student engagement in hands-on learning experiences
Considerations
- Limited public information available about specific academic outcomes or university placements
- Newer or less established presence compared to Jakarta's major international schools
- Fee structure and admissions requirements not publicly disclosed
- Campus location and facilities details require direct inquiry with the school
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| SD (Primary) | 6 | IDR 71,400,000 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment/Observation Fee | IDR 500,000 | |
| Registration Fee | IDR 1,000,000 | |
| Uang Pangkal (Capital Fee) | IDR 69,000,000 |
Reviews
- A Jakarta school in Jagakarsa, founded 1995, that runs the Indonesian national curriculum alongside IB PYP, MYP and DP and an inclusive Special Education unit.
- Indonesian-language parent reviews describe a small, safe school that lets children develop at their own pace, with strong Indonesian cultural grounding alongside the international content.
- The Special Education programme is singled out by at least one parent as among the best in Jakarta, although demand exceeds capacity and admissions can involve long waiting lists.
- Fees are reported in Indonesian-language reviews at roughly 75 million rupiah a year, lower than most fully international peers in Jakarta.
Positives
- Inclusive Special Education provision. The dedicated Special Education unit is the school's most-cited differentiator, described by at least one parent as the best in the city.
- Small, safe, slow-paced environment. Indonesian-language parent reviews describe a low-pressure school where children can grow at their own pace, with reports that bullying is not a feature.
- Bilingual Indonesian-international identity. The school explicitly positions itself as creating international citizens who remain rooted in Indonesian culture, which families looking for that balance describe as a genuine fit.
Considerations
- Special needs admissions process. Demand for the Special Education unit exceeds places, and parents describe long waiting lists with a single trial day used to select candidates. a real factor the school how it manages demand and timelines.
Leadership
Aryaji Sapto Widada
Aryaji Sapto Widada has served as the Principal of the High School and Vice Principal at Sekolah Cita Buana. He holds a Master of Education in Educational Administration and Supervision from Universitas Pelita Harapan. His leadership focuses on managing the school's integrated curriculum, which combines the Indonesian national curriculum with international standards like the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Senior Secondary System. He is actively involved in the school's academic development and teacher professional development initiatives.
Accreditations
- ID_KEMENDIKBUD 01
Location
Jl. Amil No.23, RT.6/RW.4, Pejaten Bar., Ps. Minggu, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12740, Indonesia