British School Jakarta (BSJ) is widely regarded as one of Indonesia’s most established and respected international schools. Founded in 1974, the school has educated generations of expatriate and internationally minded Indonesian families and has built an excellent reputation for academic achievement, outstanding facilities and a strong sense of community. Although originally created to serve British expatriate families, BSJ today welcomes students from more than 50 nationalities, creating a genuinely international learning environment.
One of BSJ’s greatest strengths is its purpose-built 44-acre campus in Bintaro. Unlike many international schools located on compact city campuses, BSJ offers extensive green open spaces, specialist learning centres and first-class sporting facilities that give students room to learn, play and develop beyond the classroom. The school places equal importance on academic excellence, creativity, leadership, sport and student wellbeing, helping children become confident, independent learners who are well prepared for university and life beyond school.
While the school retains many of the strengths associated with the English education system, it has evolved into a truly international school. Students follow the English National Curriculum during their early years before progressing through internationally recognised qualifications, culminating in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Graduates regularly continue their studies at leading universities in the United Kingdom, Australia, North America, Europe and Asia.
