Where Do Jakarta International School Graduates Go to University?
The best Jakarta schools send graduates to universities across the US, UK, Australia, Asia and Europe. Here is what the data shows — and what it does not.
Originally published: 25 February 2026 · 7 min read
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TL;DR
JIS sends approximately 54% of graduates to the US, 14% to the UK, and the remainder to Canada, Australia, Asia and Europe. Acceptances include Harvard, Stanford, University of Toronto, and University of Tokyo
BSJ graduates go to Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, UCL, LSE, and leading universities in the US, Canada, Australia and Asia. BSJ publishes destination data from 2020-2025
Most other Jakarta schools do not publish university destination data publicly. AIS, ACG, Binus Simprug and NJIS all have graduates at international universities but you need to ask admissions directly
The IB Diploma is recognised by universities worldwide. AP is the strongest pathway for US admissions. Cambridge IGCSEs carry weight for UK and Commonwealth applications
University counselling quality varies significantly between schools - and it matters as much as the qualification itself
School website (IB results page, university destinations page)
AIS
Not publicly
Not publicly
Available on request from admissions
Binus Simprug
Partial - on school website
Yes - IB average 34 (2024)
School website
ACG
Not publicly
Not publicly
Available on request
NJIS
Not publicly
Not publicly
Available on request
SPH
Not publicly
Not publicly
Available on request
The transparency gap is real. JIS and BSJ deserve credit for publishing data that other schools keep behind the admissions office door. If a school does not publish university destinations, ask why - and ask to see the data anyway.
JIS - The American Pathway
JIS produces the clearest pipeline to American universities of any school in Jakarta. The school is WASC-accredited, produces US-compatible transcripts, offers both AP and IB Diploma, and employs experienced college counsellors with institutional relationships at American universities.
Key data (Classes of 2023-2024 combined)
54% of graduates went to the US
14% to the UK
7% to Canada
7% to South Korea
3% to Japan
3% to Australia
6% to other countries
6% took gap years or entered military service
Notable acceptances includeHarvard University, Stanford University, University of Tokyo, Boston University, University of Toronto, University of British Columbia, University of Melbourne, University of Sydney, Monash University, Sorbonne University, and others across 25+ countries.
JIS graduates approximately 200 students per year - the largest graduating class of any Jakarta international school. The scale means a wide spread of university destinations, from Ivy League to public state universities, across multiple countries and systems.
99% of JIS graduates choose to attend university. Over 98% attend four-year institutions.
BSJ - The British Pathway
BSJ produces the strongest pipeline to British universities. The IGCSE-to-IB pathway generates transcripts that UK admissions offices understand. BSJ's university counselling team runs a structured four-year programme from Year 10 onwards.
IB Diploma results (Class of 2024)
Average score: 35 points (global average: ~30)
Pass rate: 97%
Average subject grade: 5.53 (global average: ~4.9)
IB Diploma results (Class of 2025)
Average score: 34.7 points
17% of students scored above 40 points
21 students received the Bilingual Diploma
University destinations (2020-2025) includeUniversity of Oxford, University of Cambridge, Imperial College London, University College London, London School of Economics, and leading universities in the US, Canada, Australia, Europe and Asia.
BSJ also achieved 13 Pearson Student Excellence Awards for top national IGCSE rankings in 2024, with 34 additional students qualifying for certificates recognising five or more top grades. This IGCSE performance feeds directly into strong IB Diploma preparation.
Other Schools
AIS does not publish university destination data or IB Diploma results online. The school states that data is available on request from admissions. AIS runs the Australian curriculum through Year 10 before switching to IB Diploma for Years 11-12. Graduates attend universities in Australia, the UK, the US and Asia - but the published record is not available for independent verification.
Binus Simprug publishes IB Diploma results (average 34, 95% pass rate) and lists university destinations on its website. Graduates attend universities outside Indonesia - the school's bilingual model and Indonesian student body mean a mix of domestic and international university placements.
NJIS is WASC-accredited and runs the full IB continuum. The school's smaller size (approximately 266 students) means a smaller graduating class. University destination data is available on request.
ACG, GMIS, SPH - university destination data is not publicly available for any of these schools. Ask admissions directly. All have graduates at international universities, but the published evidence base is thin.
What the Data Does Not Tell You
University destination lists are marketing tools as much as data points. There are things they show and things they hide.
What they showThe range of universities that have accepted graduates from a particular school. This demonstrates that the school's qualification is recognised and that its counselling team has relationships with admissions offices.
What they do not showHow many students applied to each university. How many were rejected. What proportion of the graduating class went to top-50 institutions versus others. Whether the "Harvard acceptance" was one student or ten. Whether university destinations are driven by the school's programme or by the family's connections and resources.
What matters moreThe consistency of placements over time. A school that sends students to strong universities year after year has built something institutional - relationships with admissions offices, a reputation for producing well-prepared applicants, and counselling staff who know the systems. A school that produces one headline acceptance does not have the same infrastructure.
Ask for the distribution, not the highlights. "Where do the middle 50% of your graduates go?" is a better question than "what's the best university anyone has got into?"
Which Jakarta school is best for getting into US universities?
JIS. WASC accreditation, US-compatible transcripts, AP courses, and experienced college counsellors make JIS the most direct pathway to American universities from Jakarta. Other IB schools can get students into US colleges - the IB Diploma is well understood - but JIS's infrastructure for US admissions is the deepest.
Which Jakarta school is best for UK universities?
BSJ. The IGCSE-to-IB pathway produces transcripts that UK admissions offices recognise. BSJ's university counselling team has relationships with Russell Group universities, and graduates consistently go to Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, UCL and LSE.
Do Jakarta schools send students to Australian universities?
Yes. AIS has the most natural connection - Australian curriculum, January-December academic year aligned with Australian university intakes. JIS and BSJ also place students at Australian universities (Melbourne, Sydney, UNSW, Monash). The IB Diploma is widely recognised in Australia.
How important is the school's counselling team?
Very. The difference between a school that gets students into strong universities and one that does not is often the counselling team - their experience, their relationships with admissions offices, and their ability to guide students through the application process. Two students with identical IB scores can have very different outcomes depending on the quality of their application, personal statement, and interview preparation.
Should I trust a school's university destination list?
Use it as a starting point, not proof. Ask for the full list (not just highlights), ask for data over multiple years (not just the best year), and ask what proportion of graduates attend each tier. A school that publishes this data transparently has nothing to hide.
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About the author
Mia Windsor is the Managing Editor of The International Schools Guide. She covers school fees, admissions, curriculum and relocation in Jakarta.
