Sekolah Pelita Harapan

What Sekolah Pelita Harapan does

Sekolah Pelita Harapan (SPH) is a private, for-profit network of five international Christian schools serving the Greater Jakarta metropolitan area in Indonesia, founded in 1993. The school delivers education from Early Childhood (Baby Eagles/K3, ages 1-5) through Grade 12, structured around the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes alongside the Cambridge International curriculum. SPH holds five accreditations: International Baccalaureate, Cambridge International, ACS WASC, ACSI, and CSI. Its operating footprint spans Lippo Village (Tangerang — headquarters campus), Sentul City (Bogor, hosting the Pelita Harapan House boarding residence), Lippo Cikarang (Bekasi), Kemang Village (Jakarta), and Pluit Village (Jakarta).

The revenue model is anchored in recurring tuition across the K3-12 pipeline, with documented scholarship programs partially offsetting the cost barrier for academically promising students. Secondary revenue includes the SPH Summer Program (a six-week holiday enrichment catalog spanning STEM, arts, sports, equestrian, robotics, coding, dance, and academic preparation, offered at Rp1.8M-Rp10.9M per program depending on content and bundling), and the Pelita Harapan House (PHH) boarding subscription at Sentul City for IB residential students. Distribution is entirely direct via on-campus enrollment across the five locations, supported by campus tours, consultations, and parent referral. The summer program is a notable inbound funnel: it serves both SPH and non-SPH students, providing an explicit enrollment-conversion pipeline for the core academic business.

Marketing is dominated by content on the corporate website (sph.edu), supplemented by news and stories of impact, plus events-driven promotion of summer and consultation programs. Technology is curriculum-led rather than platform-led: SPH delivers IB/Cambridge frameworks, partners with global accrediting bodies, and commissions third-party enrichment providers (KodeKiddo, SpeakUp Academy, Engineering for Kids, Magnolia Ballet, Veritas/Jakarta Equestrian) for specialist summer modules. Payments for summer intake are processed via the Midtrans gateway. Documented student outcomes include placings at Oxford Union debating, World Scholar's Cup, AMO/SASMO/SIMOC math competitions, and global universities including Oxford.

Name

Sekolah Pelita Harapan

Legal name

Sekolah Pelita Harapan

Website

https://sph.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Sekolah Pelita Harapan is a five-campus international Christian school network in Greater Jakarta, Indonesia, founded in 1993, delivering IB and Cambridge curricula from Early Childhood through Grade 12 to Indonesian and expatriate families, supplemented by a summer enrichment program and a boarding residence at Sentul City.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

School Counseling & Guidance Services (Academic/Social-Emotional) (EDAJALAF)

Keywords

• International Christian education
• IB curriculum programs
• Cambridge curriculum schools
• Primary secondary education
• Student boarding residence

Headquarters

HQ city

Banten

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue from enrollment tuition across five campuses serving Early Childhood through Grade 12 students, with programs structured around IB and Cambridge curricula.
2. Scholarship Programs: Financial assistance programs supporting student access to education, with documented impact on academic outcomes for recipients including focus and reduced financial burden.
3. Summer Programs: Holiday enrichment programs spanning multiple weeks across campuses, offering STEM, arts, sports, equestrian, and academic camps with per-program pricing in Indonesian Rupiah.
4. Student Residence (PHH): Boarding facilities at Sentul City providing accommodation, meals, academic support, and activities for students in the IB program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sekolah Pelita Harapan (SPH) is a network of five international Christian schools across Greater Jakarta delivering full continuum education from Early Childhood (ages 1-5) through Grade 12 via IB and Cambridge curricula. Core offerings include academic programs at five campuses, an on-campus student residence (Pelita Harapan House) at Sentul City, a multi-week summer enrichment program, university counseling, and student support services including extracurricular activities and mission service learning.

Product overview

Sekolah Pelita Harapan (SPH) operates as a multi-campus Christian international school network in Indonesia offering a comprehensive educational portfolio. The core offering consists of academic programs from Early Childhood through High School (Grades K3-12) using IB and Cambridge curricula, supplemented by the SPH Summer Program featuring diverse enrichment camps across four campuses. Additional offerings include the Pelita Harapan House boarding residence at Sentul City, university counseling, mission service learning, student support services, and extensive extracurricular activities. The Summer Program specifically offers specialized sub-brands including STEM academies, robotics, coding with AI, equestrian camps, dance, leadership programs, and academic preparation courses, many delivered through partnerships with specialized third-party providers like Kiddo.id, SpeakUp Academy, and Jakarta Equestrian.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pelita Harapan House (PHH): International student residence program at SPH Sentul City providing boarding facilities for students with academic support, evening activities, and life skills development.

Products and services

• SPH Main Academic Programs
• SPH Summer Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 30+ years of educational excellence since 1993
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International Baccalaureate (IB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSPH is the first Christian IB continuum school in Indonesia, offering Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme. IB accreditation validates the school's international curriculum standards.
• Cambridge InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCambridge International curriculum provider supporting SPH's academic programs alongside IB offerings, providing globally recognized qualifications.
• ACS WASC (Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccrediting body providing school accreditation ensuring SPH meets high standards for academic quality and continuous improvement.
• ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChristian schools association providing accreditation and resources supporting SPH's Christ-centered educational mission and values integration.
• CSI (Christian Schools International)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChristian education organization providing accreditation and professional development supporting faith-based educational standards.
• SpeakUp AcademyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPremier tutoring and enrichment center in Jakarta providing Leadership and Financial Literacy programs for SPH Summer, focusing on student confidence, critical thinking, and character development.
• KodeKiddominorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSTEM and coding education provider with headquarters in Silicon Valley, USA, offering AI & Robotics programs for SPH Summer using Pictoblox and Arduino platforms.
• KodeKiddominorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvides STEM Academy Jr. programs for young learners including Purpose & Play bundles with STEM in Vocations and Sports modules.
• KodeKiddominorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDelivers Sports & Game Development coding programs including Young Inventor and Apps for Impact modules.
• KodeKiddominorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvides STEM & Coding Academy Level 1 with Young Inventor and Apps for Impact programs.
• Kiddo.id (Flying Cape Group)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIndonesia's leading kids' enrichment marketplace providing Robotics Program at SPH Sentul City with Witblox kits for Magnetic Sensor and Clap Sensor projects.
• Engineering for Kids (EFK)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInternationally recognized STEM education provider delivering hands-on engineering experiences for SPH Summer Junior School programs.
• Magnolia BalletminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProfessional dance education institution in Jakarta specializing in Classical Ballet, Hip-Hop, and K-Pop for Radiant Rhythms Dance Program.
• Yummy CorpminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLeading food and beverage facility management provider supplying freshly cooked meals for SPH Summer programs with focus on quality, hygiene, and nutrition.
• Wimpy CraftstoreminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCreative brand providing hands-on art and craft experiences for Kindy Art Camp with fine motor skill development focus.
• Jakarta Equestrian CenterminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEquine facility at Sentul City providing horse riding instruction, horse care education, and equestrian activities for Equine Adventure Summer Program.
• Veritas EquestrianminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLed by Adi Katompo, celebrated national show jumper and FEI World Jumping Challenge Winner, providing structured riding instruction at Lippo Village for SPH Equestrian Summer Camp.
• Warnborough College UKminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK institution behind Creative Art Examination Board (CAEB) providing international creative arts certifications recognized at SPH Pluit Village.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS): The leading non-faith-based international school in Jakarta, also offering IB and other international curricula across multiple campuses. Most directly comparable peer given similar premium positioning, curriculum mix, and Jakarta metro footprint.
• IPEKA International: Faith-based (Christian) international school network in Indonesia with multi-campus presence and similar values-driven positioning. Closest direct peer given the shared Christ-centered educational mission and multi-campus Indonesian footprint.
• Singapore International School (SIS) Jakarta: Singapore-affiliated international school in Jakarta with comparable curriculum and premium positioning. Competes for the same families seeking internationally recognized qualifications in Greater Jakarta.
• ACG School Jakarta: International K-12 school in Jakarta offering IB and Cambridge programs, part of a larger international education group. Comparable on curriculum, multi-accreditation model, and Jakarta metro presence.
• British School Jakarta (BSJ): Premium British-curriculum international school in Greater Jakarta with established reputation, multiple accreditations, and a comparable tuition tier to SPH. Direct competitor for premium expatriate and upper-middle-class families in the same metro.
• Australian International School Jakarta: Australian-curriculum international school in Jakarta serving a similar premium expatriate and Indonesian upper-middle-class segment. Comparable on curriculum diversity, accreditation breadth, and price point.

Broad incumbents

• Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH): Larger Pelita Harapan higher-education institution sharing the same faith-based foundation/brand lineage as SPH. Provides a comparable benchmark for the Pelita Harapan educational ecosystem, although it operates in a different educational category (higher education).

Regional players

• Bali International School: International K-12 school in Bali serving Indonesian and expatriate families with similar IB/curriculum mix. Comparable on product offering but operates in a different geography, providing a sense of how the Indonesian international school segment performs outside Jakarta.
• Canggu Community School: International school in Bali with IB programmes and a comparable premium international positioning. Same segment, different geography, useful as a regional comparable for international-curriculum private schools in Indonesia.

Emerging players

• Beacon Academy: Growing international school in Jakarta offering IB programmes to a similar premium segment. Earlier-stage and smaller than SPH but addresses the same families, making it a relevant emerging competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SPH_edu
• Facebookfacebook.com/SPHInternationalSchool

Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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