British School Jakarta (BSJ), historically known as the British International School, is an established coeducational day school located on an expansive campus in Tangerang that serves students from early years through senior school. The institution stands out for seamlessly integrating a British-heritage educational foundation with a global perspective, offering the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) alongside IGCSEs and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. This tailored continuum of UK and international curricula provides a rigorous, well-rounded academic pathway that makes it a top consideration for families in the greater Jakarta area.
What teachers and parents say
Positives
- Expansive green campus and world-class facilities: Parents and staff widely praise the 18-hectare grounds, which feature extensive green areas, modern classrooms, and top-tier sports and arts infrastructure.
- Competitive compensation and high savings potential: International teachers frequently cite attractive salary and benefits packages relative to the low local cost of living in Indonesia.
- Supportive community and well-rounded education: Families appreciate the inclusive international atmosphere, approachable educators, and strong balance of academics and extracurricular activities.
Negatives
- Challenging commute and traffic: The campus location in Tangerang/Bintaro means enduring severe regional traffic congestion and long commutes for staff and families living elsewhere in Greater Jakarta.
- Top-down management and curriculum friction: Teacher forums and reviews note frequent administrative bureaucracy, top-down leadership initiatives, and teacher friction around curriculum shifts.
- Address
- Bintaro Jaya Sektor 9Jl. Raya Jombang - CiledugPondok ArenTangerang, 15227Indonesia
- Website
- http://www.bsj.sch.id/
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +62 2-1745-1670
- System
- British, IB, International Curriculum
- National education system
- United Kingdom
- Curriculum
- IB Diploma, IGCSE, IPC
- Levels
- Early years, Primary, Middle school, Senior school
- Enrollment
- 1,407
- Students
- Coeducational
