Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
150 |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
We offer ESL as well as remedial classes |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Indonesian, Mandarin, French |
Max. number of students per class |
Early Years : 12
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Average number of students per class |
15 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
We are a non-denominational school. We offer classes for all of the 5 major religions practiced in Indonesia. |
How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
We foster a culture of tolerance, acceptance, and open-mindedness. Students from all different types of backgrounds, religious beliefs, cultures, etc, are welcome at JMS. They are also free to practice their traditions and religious beliefs without fear of discrimination. |
External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma, IGCSE |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Learning support offered |
We are an inclusive school and welcome all students. The school works closely with students' shadow teachers and therapy centers to ensure consistency in our students' learning journey and experiences. |
Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Assessment Test |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Open for registration all year round as we accept students who migrate to Indonesia any time of the year. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School start time |
8:00 am |
School finish time |
Early Years: 12:30 pm
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School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Our canteen provides healthy lunches and snacks for students. The school provides free drinking water and encourages students to bring their own water bottle. Students are also free to bring lunches and snacks from home. |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
JMS is a NO-PEANUTS zone school. |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Art, Manga Drawing, Creative Writing, Swimming, Soccer, Futsal, Basketball, Badminton, Karate, Boxing, Ballet, Jumping Clay, Archery, Performing Arts, Music, Traditional Dance, Hip Hop, Cooking |
Sports activities included |
All students take Physical Education. The course content of the main areas of involvement is as follows: Games : Students are taught a wide variety of competitive team and individual games, covering the following types: invasion (e.g., football), striking/fielding (e.g., softball), and net/wall (e.g., badminton). They learn to extend their skills, techniques, tactics and strategies and learn the rules, laws and scoring systems applicable to a variety of games. Proper movement and exercises are taught to ensure safety and avoid injury during activities. Swimming: If students cannot swim, they will be taught the basic techniques. Other students are taught increasingly complex skills in all four strokes, starts and turns in competitive situations. They also apply these and other techniques in water polo. |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities at the school |
Library, Assembly Hall, Science Labs |
Sports facilities at the school |
Indoor and outdoor playgrounds, indoor sports hall, swimming pools, indoor and outdoor basketball court, soccer/football field. futsal court, running track |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Jakarta Multicultural School is a private international school that has one of the lowest teacher to student ratio in Jakarta, allowing the school to pay attention to individual students. JMS is committed to provide an education with globally competitive curriculum that respects the plurality of beliefs, cultures and way of thinking. Moreover, we advocate for inclusive education whereby everyone, including students with special needs, are given equal opportunities to discover and enhance their potentials as individuals. At JMS, our students enjoy a “no fear” learning environment. They understand and uphold the belief that everyone deserves to have a peaceful and blissful school life experience. Everyone on the school ground is vigilant and committed in upholding our NO Bullying Policy. JMS is an official and registered IB and Cambridge School. |
Teaching approach of the school |
The school's vision is an education that respects the natural ability and intrinsic motivation of children; an education that expands the children’s natural capacity and desire for intellectual rigour and for independently seeking and finding meaning, truth and enjoyment in everything they learn. JMS is a student-centered school, where our students are encouraged to question, explore, and think independently. We foster an environment where students are free to express themselves and voice their opinions and beliefs free of judgement. |