The Schools
| School | Secondary Fees (USD) | Exit Qualifications | Curriculum Pathway | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JIS | $35,685-$35,916 | AP + IB Diploma | American → AP/IB DP | Pondok Indah |
| BSJ | $30,735-$32,910 | Cambridge IGCSE + IB Diploma | ENC → IGCSE → IB DP | Bintaro |
| AIS | $25,628-$26,308 | IB Diploma | Australian → IB DP | Pejaten |
| ACG | $24,398-$24,673 | IB Diploma | NZ + IB MYP → IB DP | Jababeka / South Jakarta |
| NJIS | ~$16,000-$18,000 | IB Diploma | IB MYP → IB DP | Kelapa Gading |
| Binus Simprug | ~$15,000 | IB Diploma | IB MYP → IB DP | Simprug |
| GMIS | ~$10,000 | IB Diploma + Cambridge IGCSE/A Levels | IB MYP + Cambridge → IB DP/CP | Kemayoran |
Fees correct as of February 2026. Exchange rate: IDR 16,826 = $1 USD. All top-tier fees from verified 2025-26 fee schedules. Binus, NJIS and GMIS from third-party sources - verify directly with admissions.
The Secondary Decision
Three things change at secondary that do not apply in the same way at primary.
Exit qualifications define the pathway. A child sitting Cambridge IGCSEs at BSJ is on a different academic track from a child taking IB MYP at Binus Simprug or AP courses at JIS. All three can reach top universities - but the routes diverge, and switching pathways at 15 or 16 is harder than switching schools at 8.
University counselling matters. The quality of a school's university guidance - the experience of the counsellors, the institutional relationships, the track record with specific university systems - becomes a genuine differentiator at secondary. A school that places students into Ivy League, Oxbridge, Russell Group and Go8 universities year after year has built something that takes decades to develop.
Subject breadth narrows. At IGCSE, students typically take 8-10 subjects. At IB Diploma, six. At A Level, three or four. The school's ability to offer a wide range of subjects - and to staff them with experienced teachers - depends on scale and resources. Smaller schools may not offer the combination your child needs.
The Top Tier
JIS - Jakarta Intercultural School
JIS is Jakarta's largest and most internationally diverse school - 2,500+ students from over 70 nationalities - and its secondary programme is the broadest in the city. JIS is the only school in Jakarta offering both AP (Advanced Placement) and the IB Diploma. Students choose their pathway in Grades 11-12: full IB Diploma, a selection of AP courses, or a combination of both.
This dual pathway model is unusual internationally. It means a student with a clear strength in STEM can load AP courses in those subjects while taking IB for breadth - or a student who thrives on the IB's structured approach can commit fully to the Diploma. The flexibility is a genuine advantage that no other Jakarta school offers.
JIS is WASC-accredited and produces US-compatible transcripts. College counselling is well-resourced, and JIS graduates go to American, British, Australian and Asian universities. The campus in Pondok Indah has the strongest co-curricular programme in the city - sport, arts, service, and competitive academic programmes. JIS charges $35,685 at Middle School (Grades 6-8) and $35,916 at High School (Grades 9-12). Elementary fees start at $31,367 - the fee escalation from primary to secondary is more gradual at JIS than at BSJ, but the total is higher at every level.
BSJ - British School Jakarta
BSJ runs the English National Curriculum through Key Stages 3 and 4, with students sitting Cambridge IGCSEs at Year 11. In Sixth Form (Years 12-13), BSJ switches to the IB Diploma - a deliberate hybrid model that combines British subject rigour in the middle years with the breadth of IB at 16+.
This pathway produces students who arrive at the Diploma well prepared for independent study. The IGCSE-to-IB transition is managed carefully, and BSJ's Sixth Form has built a strong track record. Staff are predominantly UK-qualified. The Bintaro campus is one of the best-resourced school environments in the country.
BSJ is a non-profit trust with five decades of history. Sixth Form fees sit at $32,910 per year (Years 12-13). Secondary fees range from $30,735 (Years 7-9) to $31,948 (Years 10-11). The school attracts a mix of British, European and international families, with a significant Indonesian cohort.
For families who want British academic culture - structured subjects, clear progression, IGCSE credentials - leading into the IB Diploma, BSJ is the strongest option in Jakarta. For more on the IGCSE-to-IB pathway and how it compares to a pure IB route, read our IB vs A-Levels guide.
AIS - Australian Independent School Jakarta
AIS runs the Australian National Curriculum from Foundation to Year 10, then switches to the IB Diploma for Years 11-12. Secondary fees are $25,628 at Years 7-10 and $26,308 at Years 11-12, putting AIS below BSJ and JIS but firmly in the top bracket.
AIS is well-regarded for pastoral care. The learning support programme is the most detailed and transparent in Jakarta - with a separately published fee schedule for EAL and specialist support. For families with children who need additional support at secondary level, AIS takes this more seriously than most. The campus is in Pejaten, South Jakarta. AIS runs a calendar year (January-December) rather than August-June.
Ask about IB Diploma results and university destinations directly. AIS does not publish them online, but the data exists and admissions will share it.
The Mid Tier
The top-tier schools sit in a different bracket from the schools below - in fees, in facilities, and in the breadth of programme they can offer. The schools in this section are credible secondary options at a lower price point. Some deliver impressive results. All involve trade-offs in subject range, co-curricular breadth, campus facilities, or university counselling depth.
ACG - ACG School Jakarta
ACG runs the full IB continuum - PYP, MYP and Diploma Programme - alongside a New Zealand curriculum framework. At secondary level, fees are $24,398-$24,673 per year (tuition plus compulsory development fee). ACG sits closer to the top tier than the mid tier on price, but the school's profile and scale place it between the two. It benefits from a coherent IB pathway from primary through secondary. The school draws a mix of expat and Indonesian families.
Binus Simprug
Binus Simprug runs the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) and has published an IB Diploma average score of 34 points with a 95% pass rate - both above global averages. The student body is majority Indonesian. At approximately $15,000 per year at the high end, this is the strongest IB value proposition in Jakarta.
For families who want a credible IB Diploma pathway and cannot stretch to JIS or BSJ fees, Binus Simprug is the first name to investigate. The peer group is predominantly Indonesian and the school culture reflects that - for some families a positive, for others a consideration.
NJIS - North Jakarta Intercultural School
NJIS sits in Kelapa Gading and runs the full IB continuum. For families based in North Jakarta, geography narrows the choice significantly - NJIS is one of very few credible international schools in that part of the city. Fees are in the $16,000-$18,000 range at Diploma level. The school is WASC-accredited, making it the only North Jakarta school with American accreditation.
NJIS is much smaller than the South Jakarta options - approximately 266 students from 16 nationalities. Smaller schools offer closer teacher-student relationships but also narrower subject options and a smaller peer group.
GMIS - Gandhi Memorial Intercontinental School
GMIS holds the broadest qualification portfolio in Jakarta - IB PYP, MYP, Diploma Programme, Career-related Programme (CP), and Cambridge IGCSEs and A Levels. IB-authorised since 1996, its track record is the longest of any Jakarta school. The student body is diverse - over 50 nationalities - with significant Indian, Korean, Chinese and Indonesian communities.
At approximately $10,000 per year at Diploma level, GMIS is the most affordable route to an IB Diploma or A Levels in Jakarta. The CP option is unusual and worth investigating for students who want a vocational pathway alongside IB. Campus is in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta.
Exit Qualifications Compared
| Qualification | Available at | Structure | Best suited for |
|---|---|---|---|
| IB Diploma | JIS, BSJ, AIS, ACG, Binus, NJIS, GMIS | 6 subjects + core (TOK, EE, CAS). Graded /45. | Students who thrive on breadth and structured independent work |
| AP | JIS only | Subject-by-subject exams. Choose as many as you want. | Students with clear subject strengths or targeting US universities |
| Cambridge IGCSE | BSJ, GMIS | 8-10 subjects at 14-16. Globally recognised. | The standard British exit at 16 - strong preparation for IB or A Levels |
| Cambridge A Levels | GMIS only | 3-4 subjects in depth at 16-18. | Students who know their direction and want depth over breadth |
| IB CP | GMIS only | Vocational focus with IB core components. | Students pursuing career-oriented pathways |
Every school in the top tier offers the IB Diploma. The difference is what sits underneath it. BSJ builds on IGCSE - a British pathway that develops subject-specific rigour before the Diploma's breadth. JIS offers AP as an alternative or supplement. AIS runs an Australian framework through Year 10. The IB Diploma is the same qualification everywhere, but the preparation for it differs. For a deeper comparison, read our IB vs A-Levels guide.
University Pathways from Jakarta
Jakarta's top international schools send graduates to universities across the US, UK, Australia, Canada, Asia and Europe. The IB Diploma is recognised globally. AP opens doors to American universities. Cambridge IGCSEs and A Levels are the standard currency for UK and Commonwealth admissions.
The school's track record matters as much as the qualification. JIS and BSJ have decades of institutional relationships with admissions offices at major universities. Their counsellors know the systems, the deadlines, and the expectations. The mid-tier schools are building these relationships, but the depth is not equivalent - ask about specific university placements when you visit.
For families targeting US universities specifically, JIS is the only Jakarta school producing US-compatible transcripts with AP scores and WASC accreditation. Other schools can get students into American colleges - the IB Diploma is well understood by US admissions - but the pathway is most direct at JIS. For UK universities, BSJ's IGCSE-to-IB pathway is the closest to what British admissions offices expect.
For more on where Jakarta school graduates end up, see our guides on university destinations and university placement data.
ISJ - The One to Watch
ISJ (The Independent School of Jakarta) is a British independent school currently serving students through to Year 8. A new secondary campus is opening in September 2028, extending the school through to A Levels.
ISJ's primary programme has a strong reputation - a British independent school character with staff who know every child, strong pastoral care, and an extracurricular range that belies its size. The school is targeting an optimal enrolment of around 500 pupils. Current fees run to $28,809 at Year 8.
When the secondary campus opens, ISJ will offer A Levels - making it the first school in Jakarta to provide a full British pathway from Early Years through to 18 without switching to IB at Sixth Form. For families who want a complete British independent school experience, ISJ is worth tracking closely. It is not a secondary option today, but it will be by 2028.