Al-Izhar Pondok Labu

What Al-Izhar Pondok Labu does

Al-Izhar Pondok Labu (legal entity Perguruan Islam Al-Izhar Pondok Labu, PIIPL) is a private Islamic educational institution operating a single 7-hectare campus in South Jakarta (Pondok Labu, Cilandak) under the Yayasan Anakku foundation. Founded on 11 March 1987 by H. Bustanil Arifin, the school delivers a five-level sequential education ladder — Kelompok Bermain (KB, ages 2-4), Taman Kanak-Kanak (TK, ages 4-6), Sekolah Dasar (SD, elementary), Sekolah Menengah Pertama (SMP, junior high), and Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA, senior high) — under the motto 'Beriman, Mandiri, Kreatif, Cerdas.' It integrates Islamic values with the Indonesian national curriculum and is delivered using Inquiry Based Learning (IBL) and Evidence Based Practice (EBP) pedagogical frameworks. The school holds DIKTI/Kemendikbud national accreditation and Sekolah Nasional Berstandar Internasional (SBI) certification, and runs international student-exchange partnerships with University of Tokyo, Ritsumeikan University, Nishi Senior High School (Japan) and Chung San Senior High School (Taiwan).

The institution is staffed by 147 employees and is led by Arnie Arifin as President Director (also Chair of Yayasan Anakku), with separate principals and vice-principals for each of the five education levels. Revenue is generated entirely through tuition fees plus one-time registration fees (Rp 500,000 disclosed for TK), with school fees communicated to parents via email after acceptance and adjusted only every two to three years for inflation. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer via the PSB Online admissions portal (psb.alizhar.sch.id), which handles a seven-step registration process for all five levels, supported by physical enrollment at the campus. Digital learning is enabled through a Learning Management System, Google Classroom, and Zoom for virtual classes, with no native mobile app, API platform, or AI-driven capabilities.

The school's commercial footprint is concentrated in the Greater Jakarta / Java Island catchment, with no geographic expansion signals, no M&A activity, no external funding, and no publicly disclosed revenue. Brand is sustained primarily by an alumni roster that includes Nadiem Makarim (Gojek founder and former Minister of Education), Shinta Nur Fauzia (co-CEO of Lemonilo), Tasya Kamila, and Rayi RAN, alongside community programs such as the MELODIA 2026 charity festival (Rp 1.1 billion raised for Aceh Tamiang) and a Lions Club eye-care initiative serving 500 participants.

Name

Al-Izhar Pondok Labu

Legal name

Perguruan Islam Al-Izhar Pondok Labu

Website

https://alizhar.sch.id

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Al-Izhar Pondok Labu is a private Islamic school in South Jakarta operating a five-level KB-through-SMA education ladder on a single 7-hectare campus, serving Jakarta-area families with SBI-accredited national curriculum plus international exchange programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Islamic K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

Keywords

• Islamic primary education
• Secondary education services
• Early childhood learning
• K-12 private schooling
• International student exchange

Headquarters

HQ city

Jakarta Selatan

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Registration Fees: Al-Izhar operates as a private educational institution generating revenue through student tuition fees and registration/admission fees. Registration fee is Rp 500,000 for TK. School fees are communicated to parents via email after acceptance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Al-Izhar Pondok Labu is a private Islamic educational institution that delivers comprehensive K-12 education from Kelompok Bermain (KB, ages 2-4) through Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA), integrating Islamic values with the Indonesian national curriculum. The school generates revenue through student tuition fees and registration fees, supported by digital enrollment infrastructure, international student exchange programs, and character-development co-curricular activities.

Product overview

Al-Izhar Pondok Labu operates as a comprehensive Islamic educational institution offering a five-level sequential curriculum from Kelompok Bermain (KB, ages 2-4) through SMA (Senior High School). The institution provides a unified educational platform centered on its core academic programs enhanced by digital services including PSB Online for student admissions and a Virtual School Tour for prospective families. The school supplements classroom learning with co-curricular programs such as the MELODIA Music & Art Charity Festival and international Student Exchange Programs partnered with schools and universities in Japan and Taiwan. All programs integrate Islamic values with the National Curriculum, using Indonesian as the language of instruction while preparing students for global engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• KB (Kelompok Bermain) Program Playgroup program for children aged 2-4 years (Kelompok Bermain) focusing on golden age development through fun, directed, and educational play, developing creativity and potential, and preparing children for school readiness.
• TK (Taman Kanak-Kanak) Program Kindergarten program for children aged 4-6 years developing good habits, independence, and creativity, with focus on speaking skills, counting, recognizing shapes, colors, and sizes as a transition to elementary school.
• SD (Sekolah Dasar) Program Elementary school program emphasizing independence, literacy, study skills, creative scientific thinking, and character education, using Inquiry Based Learning and Evidence Based Practice pedagogical frameworks.
• SMP (Sekolah Menengah Pertama) Program Junior high school program focusing on physical, intellectual, socio-emotional, and spiritual development with collaborative and integrated learning, bridging elementary and senior high school.
• SMA (Sekolah Menengah Atas) Program Senior high school program preparing students for higher education with character building, national and international competitiveness, and interest identification and future planning.
• International Student Exchange Program International student exchange program partnered with Nishi Senior High School (Japan), Chung San Senior High School (Taiwan), University of Tokyo (Japan), and Ritsumeikan University (Japan) enabling cross-cultural learning and academic exchange.

Quantifiable outcome

• Rp 561,911,000 dana kurban collected and 1,600 parcels distributed in 2026
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Various Sponsors (Wondr by BNI, Sriboga Flour Mill, Yummy Dairy, Pizza Hut, Lemonilo, dan lainnya)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsors for MELODIA 2026 charity festival including financial and in-kind support for Aceh Tamiang humanitarian aid. Supported by companies across food, beverage, education, and service sectors.
• Lions Club International (Perkumpulan Lions Indonesia Distrik 307 A1)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Collaboration for eye examination and free glasses distribution program. 500 participants received professional eye examination services and free glasses according to medical recommendations.
• Chung San Senior High School, TaiwancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Through Asian Students Exchange Program (ASEP), the team won Platinum Award 2019. Partnership enables cross-cultural learning and academic exchange between the two schools.
• Nishi Senior High School, JepangcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent exchange partnership allowing students from both schools to visit and study in different environments, expanding understanding of culture and education systems in other countries.
• Universitas Tokyo, JepangcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVarious programs and cooperation providing significant benefits for both parties through activities designed to enhance understanding of Japanese language and culture.
• Universitas Ritsumeikan, JepangcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation through student exchange program allowing students to participate in short-term and semester programs at the university, providing Al-Izhar students opportunity to study in international academic environment.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Gonzaga College Jakarta: Private Catholic K-12 school in Central Jakarta offering strong academic and character education with university-prep focus. Comparable to Al-Izhar in operating model (single campus, full K-12, faith-based national+ curriculum) and target segment (Jakarta premium families seeking disciplined academic environment).
• Al-Azhar BSD: Al-Azhar network K-12 campus in Tangerang (Greater Jakarta), serving upper-middle-class Muslim families with the same national-curriculum-plus-Islamic-values model as Al-Izhar. Direct competitor for Jakarta-area families and a benchmark on pricing and accreditations.
• HighScope Indonesia: Private K-12 institution group in Greater Jakarta offering KB through SMA with a structured curriculum and premium pricing. Directly comparable to Al-Izhar in offering (full K-12 with national curriculum), market (Jakarta premium families), and positioning (premium private school with outcome-led branding).
• Al-Azhar Kelapa Gading: A flagship Al-Azhar network private Islamic K-12 school in North Jakarta offering KB through SMA with a national-plus curriculum and similar SBI-style positioning. Most directly comparable to Al-Izhar in product (full K-12 Islamic school), customer base (Jakarta premium-segment Muslim families), and pedagogical positioning.
• SMA Labschool Jakarta: University-affiliated K-12 labschool network (Universitas Indonesia) operating in Jakarta with national-plus curriculum and strong university-prep reputation. Closely comparable to Al-Izhar in curriculum model (national with enrichment) and target market (Jakarta families seeking premium national education).
• Al-Azhar Pilar: Al-Azhar network K-12 campus in the Jakarta/Surabaya corridor with the same Islamic-plus-national-curriculum model. Direct peer for benchmarking admissions, tuition, and academic positioning among Al-Azhar-affiliated schools competing for the same Islamic-premium segment.

Broad incumbents

• Pelita Harapan School: K-12 campus of Universitas Pelita Harapan in Lippo Karawaci/Tangerang with national, IB, and Cambridge tracks. A broader incumbent that competes with Al-Izhar for premium Jakarta families seeking strong university-prep pathways and international exposure.
• BINUS School: Part of the larger BINUS network, BINUS School operates multiple K-12 campuses in Greater Jakarta (Serpong, Simprug, etc.) with national and international streams. A broader incumbent offering a wider portfolio (national, IB, Cambridge) that overlaps with Al-Izhar's premium national+ segment and competes for the same families.
• Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS): Large established international K-12 school in South Jakarta offering IB and Advanced Placement curricula to expatriate and Indonesian premium families. A broader incumbent at the higher price tier of the same South Jakarta market where Al-Izhar competes for premium families.

Emerging players

• Cikal: Growing private K-12 group in Greater Jakarta with multiple campuses emphasizing holistic, character- and inquiry-led education. An emerging player that overlaps with Al-Izhar's IBL/EBP positioning and Jakarta premium target segment, but operates at smaller scale and newer brand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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