Jakarta Intercultural School

What Jakarta Intercultural School does

Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS) is a private, nonprofit yayasan (foundation) operating as a Satuan Pendidikan Kerjasama (Joint Cooperation School) under the Indonesian Ministry of Education. Founded in 1951 by the embassies of the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia to serve expatriate children in Jakarta, it now provides a full pre-K through Grade 12 international education to more than 2,000 students drawn from over 70 nationalities. The school runs three campuses in South Jakarta — Pattimura Elementary (PEL), Pondok Indah Elementary (PIE), and the Cilandak campus — collectively spanning roughly 20 hectares with 280+ classrooms, four libraries, three swimming pools, a World Athletics certified running track, and 469-seat theater capacity. It is governed by a Board of Trustees and a Board of Supervisors, led by Head of School Maya Nelson and a C-suite comprising a Deputy Head of School, a Chief Financial & Operating Officer (Easy Arisarwindha), and a Chief Advancement Officer (Emma Silva).

Academically, JIS delivers four divisions — Early Years (Reggio Emilia-inspired), Elementary, Middle School, and High School — with simultaneous authorization for the IB Diploma Programme, IB Career-related Programme, and the US Advanced Placement (AP) track, including the AP Capstone Diploma. Supporting programs include the JIS Studio experiential pathway for Grades 7-8, the JIS Learning Center for students with moderate to significant learning needs, Student Support Services (EAL, learning support, speech and occupational therapy, counseling), Service Learning, the Global Online Academy, and an athletics and arts program competing in the IASAS regional circuit. The technology stack rests on a 1-to-1 Apple device program (Apple Distinguished School for 10 consecutive years), the OpenApply admissions portal, Powerschool SIS, the JISNet parent/student portal, and Panomatics-powered 360-degree virtual tours.

JIS generates revenue almost entirely from tuition, capital fees, enrollment guarantee fees, and ancillary services. Annual all-in fees range from approximately IDR 305 million for Early Years half-day up to IDR 921 million for the JIS Learning Center, with formal pricing tiers per grade band and installment financing through CIMB and Mandiri banks. As a nonprofit, 100% of fees are reinvested into student learning and facilities, supplemented by an Annual Community Campaign, the Dragon Annual Fund, the Bhinneka Tunggal Ika Scholarship Fund, and the Dragon Gala & Auction. Distribution is direct: a dedicated Admissions Office runs a four-step Explore–Apply–Assess–Decide funnel via on-campus tours, virtual meetings, and the OpenApply portal, segmented into three priority lanes based on embassy affiliation and student origin.

Name

Jakarta Intercultural School

Legal name

Jakarta Intercultural School

Website

https://jisedu.or.id

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Jakarta Intercultural School is a nonprofit yayasan founded in 1951 that delivers pre-K through Grade 12 international education across three South Jakarta campuses to 2,000+ students from 70+ nationalities, offering IB, AP, and supporting programs staffed by 750+ faculty.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cilandak

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Annual tuition fees form the primary revenue stream, varying by grade level from Early Years to High School. JIS is a non-profit yayasan (foundation), with 100% of tuition reinvested into student learning and facilities.
2. Capital Fee: Mandatory annual non-transferable, non-refundable fee supporting development of school infrastructure and fixed assets.
3. Application Fee: One-time non-transferable and non-refundable fee of IDR 5,543,800 (approximately $330) due upon submission of application.
4. Enrollment Guarantee Fee: Mandatory annual non-transferable and non-refundable fee to confirm acceptance of admission offer or reserve place for continuing students. Early bird rate available if paid by April 2, 2026.
5. Transportation Services: Optional school bus service with chaperoned option for Early Years to Grade 5 and unchaperoned option for Middle and High School.
6. EAL Program Fee: One-time fee for English as Additional Language support services for students requiring language assistance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Jakarta Intercultural School delivers comprehensive international K-12 education across four divisions — Early Years (ages 3-6), Elementary School (Grades 1-5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), and High School (Grades 9-12) — operating three campuses in South Jakarta. It offers dual university-preparatory credential pathways via the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma and Career-related Programmes and Advanced Placement (AP) courses, supported by specialized programs including JIS Studio, the JIS Learning Center, English as an Additional Language (EAL), counseling, and therapy services, as well as an athletics, arts, and 150+ activities program.

Product overview

Jakarta Intercultural School is a pre-K through Grade 12 international school offering a comprehensive educational program across four divisions: Early Years (ages 3-6), Elementary School (Grades 1-5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), and High School (Grades 9-12). The school provides dual credential pathways through the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma and Career-related Programmes, and Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Supporting programs include JIS Studio (experiential learning for middle school), the JIS Learning Center (specialized support for learning needs), Student Support Services (EAL, counseling, therapy), Service Learning, and Global Online Academy. The school also offers extensive extracurricular programs in athletics (including IASAS sports), arts, and over 150 clubs and activities. The institution operates across three campuses in South Jakarta with facilities including libraries, theaters, sports fields, swimming pools, and specialized labs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• JIS Peduli: The service arm of Jakarta Intercultural School that helps support and fund service projects developed by students and JIS service initiatives.
• JIS Academy
• JIS Studio
• JIS Learning Center

Products and services

• Early Years Program Reggio Emilia-inspired early childhood education for students ages 3-6, emphasizing inquiry, hands-on experiences, and whole-child development.
• Elementary School Program Grades 1-5 inquiry-based curriculum with emphasis on language arts and mathematics, delivered across the Pattimura and Pondok Indah elementary campuses.
• Middle School Program Grades 6-8 curriculum combining research-based teaching with elective courses, intellectual, physical, cultural, and social experiences, including the JIS Studio experiential pathway.
• High School Program Grades 9-12 college-preparatory program on a North American model, delivering IB Diploma, IB Career-related, AP courses, and AP Capstone Diploma pathways.
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme Two-year pre-university IB curriculum for Grades 11-12 emphasizing critical thinking, global citizenship, creativity, and community service.
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Career-related Programme Career-focused IB program for Grades 11-12 combining academic study with practical career-related learning.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Program College-level AP courses and exams for high school students, including the AP Capstone Diploma option.
• JIS Learning Center Specialized support program for students with moderate to significant learning needs and global developmental delays across Elementary, Middle, and High School.
• JIS Studio Experiential learning pathway for Middle School students (Grades 7-8) using long-term thematic projects that integrate content areas and emphasize teamwork and problem solving.
• Student Support Services Comprehensive support including English as Additional Language (EAL), learning support, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, counseling, and social-emotional services.
• Global Online Academy Partnership with Global Online Academy providing additional online courses for high school students to expand learning options.
• Athletics Program Comprehensive athletics program including IASAS (Interscholastic Association of Southeast Asian Schools) competitive sports, JIS Academy training, and community sports offerings.
• Arts Program Visual and performing arts programs in music, dance, theater, and visual arts, delivered as both curriculum and extracurricular activities across all school levels.
• School Transportation Service Optional school bus service with chaperoned option for Early Years to Grade 5 and unchaperoned option for Middle and High School students across the Jakarta area.
• Bhinneka Tunggal Ika Scholarship Financial-assistance scholarship program supporting Indonesian national students who demonstrate potential but lack resources for international education.
• JIS Academy & Community Sports Additional academic, fitness, creative, and sports activities offered beyond regular school hours, including the JIS Academy sub-brand and community sports programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% of graduates attend university
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Global Online AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJIS offers access to Global Online Academy courses, providing additional academic opportunities for students beyond on-campus offerings, enabling collaboration with students from other international schools globally.
• IASAS (Interscholastic Association of Southeast Asian Schools)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJIS is a member of IASAS, a regional organization of international schools in Southeast Asia providing competitive athletics and arts events for students across the region.
• Service Partner OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJIS partners with multiple organizations in Jakarta dedicated to service, including JIS Peduli which funds student-developed service projects and school initiatives. Partners include organizations helping with environmental conservation, community development, and social causes.
• Yayasan EmmanuelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with 25-year-old foundation focused on helping people in need. Has helped more than 2.8 million families and children. JIS students engage in service learning through this partnership.
• Bhinneka Tunggal Ika Scholarship FundcoreOthersBTI Scholarship provides financial assistance to Indonesian students who demonstrate potential but lack resources for international education. Engages with Indonesia through collaborative teacher-training programs with local schools.
• CIMB and Mandiri BanksminorOthersBanking partners offering 0% interest installment payment options (3, 6, and 12 months) for tuition and school-related payments to support JIS families with flexible payment options.
• Innovative Schools ProgrammeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJIS faculty and staff work with and support teaching skills of state elementary and middle school educators in Indonesia, extending educational expertise beyond JIS students to local schools.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• CIS (Council of International Schools): JIS's accrediting body and a network of 700+ international schools globally. Relevant not as a competitor but as the standards body whose accreditation signals carry weight in JIS's premium positioning.

Direct peers

• Gandhi Memorial International School: International school in Jakarta offering IB programmes. Comparable size and curriculum positioning; competes in the same Jakarta expatriate/family segment as JIS.
• Australian International School Jakarta: International school in Jakarta delivering an Australian curriculum including IB Diploma. Competes for the same Australian-expat and affluent local families as JIS.
• ACG School Jakarta: ACG International School offers IB and Cambridge pathways to K-12 students in Jakarta. Comparable premium-tier offering and overlapping expatriate target market with JIS.
• British School Jakarta: Premier international school in Greater Jakarta serving expatriate and local families with British curriculum and IGCSE/A-Level pathways. Direct competitor to JIS in the premium international-school tier in South Jakarta.
• North Jakarta Intercultural School: International K-12 school in North Jakarta with similar intercultural positioning and curriculum (IB) as JIS. Closely comparable peer competing for Jakarta-wide expatriate families.

Broad incumbents

• United World College of South East Asia: Premier K-12 international school in Singapore with IB Diploma. Comparable accreditation depth, university placement outcomes, and premium family positioning to JIS.
• International School Bangkok: One of Asia's largest and most established international schools, offering IB and AP. Comparable scope, campus scale, and premium-tier positioning to JIS across SE Asia.
• Singapore American School: Large, well-established K-12 American international school in Singapore. Comparable scale, accreditation breadth, and IB/AP mix; represents the regional incumbent standard JIS benchmarks against.

Regional players

• Taipei American School: Large American international school in Taipei offering AP and IB. Comparable size, accreditation portfolio, and target demographic (American/English-speaking expatriates + locals).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/JISOfficial
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/JakartaInterculturalSchool
• Facebookfacebook.com/JakartaInterculturalSchool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jakarta-intercultural-school
• Instagraminstagram.com/jakartainterculturalschool

Compliance6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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