
Calling all scholars big and small! If you are looking for a new school or simply want to stay on top of what’s going on, Little Steps has done the leg work and gathered all the school news and events in Jakarta and surrounding areas. We have school open houses, openings, early-bird discounts, special events, and more!
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Dedicated to developing independent and happy children since it opened its doors, Ceria Montessori School celebrates its 25th anniversary this year! They know the importance of good education for children in their golden years of development, from birth to the age of six. Ceria Montessori subscribes to the comprehensive Montessori Method, where each child is provided with a carefully designed environment and experiences that move each child toward being the best they can be. With a team of qualified Montessori-trained educators and the best Montessori teaching materials and tools imported from Nienhuis, Holland (an authorized Montessori material manufacturer), they work hard to ensure that your child will benefit from every Montessori experience offered. Ceria Montessori guarantees strict adherence to the Montessori Philosophy and Curriculum in their process.
Ceria Montessori Pre-School, Jl. Sinabung II No.1, Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta Selatan,
+622173910000, +62 813 77107720, ceriamontessori.com
Sekolah Lentera Indonesia, an International Christian school, located in the south of Jakarta, will be hosting a Virtual Open House on:
Attend the open house to receive special promotions and learn more about this expanding Christian school. Strategically located across from the great Gandaria City megacomplex, SLI is committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and character building, where students are educated for lives of purpose, service, and leadership.
Sekolah Lentera Indonesia, Jl. Sultan Iskandar Muda No.98, Kebayoran Lama, Jakarta Selatan, +6281318170770, admin@sli-edu.org, sli-edu.org
Hot off the press! Monash University has just opened its first campus in Bumi Serpong Damai (BSD) City, in the bustling city center! This will be the first international foreign-owned University with an in-country. The postgraduate campus offers MA programs in high-demand areas and is designed for students who wish to make a positive change in this world! Monash University makes an excellent choice for anyone looking for international standard education without leaving Indonesia.
Monash University Indonesia,Green Office Park 9, Bumi Serpong Damai (BSD) City, Tangerang Selatan, www.monash.edu/indonesia
Now it is easier than ever to get information on admissions to Binus School with Cody, the admission assistant. Cody can be reached via Hotline, WhatsApp, or email and can answer all your burning questions on any of their 4 schools. Their location in Simprug Jakarta is an IB World School, and the other three locations use the Cambridge curriculum for their education pathway. All of their schools accept students starting from the early years level up to the high school level and support the education and development process with complete facilities on campus.
Binus School, 4 locations in Jakarta area and Semarang, +628041696969, +6281197006969, infobinus@binus.edu, binus.sch.id/
Raffles Christian School has 4 campuses in Jakarta and is accepting students for Pre-Primary, Primary, Secondary, Junior College, and College levels. All of the campuses are premier schools that provide a world-class, futuristic, and Christian-based learning environment that nurtures Rafflesians to become active, lifelong learners and influential leaders of sterling character. All campuses are now open for admissions, so watch out for their open houses dates and get a special discount for enrollment.
Raffles Christian School, 4 locations in Jakarta, raffles-international.org/contact/contact-us/
After an extensive renovation period, iSmile Menteng has announced its re-opening! Nestled in a handsome-looking, minimalist building designed by one of Indonesia’s best architects whose works are reputable for blending with nature, functional and breathable, iSmile is ready to welcome students back. iSmile is a Reggio-inspired pre-school that practices an interdisciplinary and holistic curriculum that focuses on the child. Several after-school activities are also available. Book your appointment to see their new space in January 2022!
iSmile Pre-School, 2 locations in Jakarta, +622153664777, idn.ismile.sch.id/
Make sure to check out Jakarta Intercultural School's JIS Studio, which is aimed at Grade 7 and 8 students. This additional learning pathway will meet the same JIS learning standards as all other students, but through a condensed schedule of English, Social Studies, Advisory, and one elective course, all in one "JIS Studio" course block. Rather than moving from class to class, students will have theme-based projects, integrating all different content areas.
Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS), three campuses in Jakarta, +622150989555, www.jisedu.or.id
The Finish International School Hei Schools opened its doors in Jakarta in 2020, and its model has proven to be popular with the expats. The Finnish education model is adapted with a holistic approach, emphasizing a child’s perspective without compromising academic results. The school is meticulously designed to encourage children to interact, explore, rest, and unwind, maintaining the right balance of lessons and free play, movement and rest, excitement and calmness, group activities, and individual time indoors and outdoors. They are now open for admissions, so contact them for more information!
HEI Schools Senayan, Jl. Simprug Golf VIII, Blok A No. 6, Kebayoran Lama, Grogol, Jakarta, heischools.co.id/
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