Guide To Special Needs Education & Inclusive Schools In Jakarta

INCLUSIVE & SEN-FOCUSED INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS IN JAKARTA

In Jakarta, inclusive international schools offer support and supplemental services for students with special learning needs, provided they can meet those specific requirements. Alternatively, some schools have comprehensive programs designed explicitly for students with special educational needs (SEN). Communicating your child's needs to potential schools early to ensure they receive the necessary support to become happy, lifelong learners is crucial.

The following schools are noted for their inclusive approaches:

Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS) offers additional support for students with moderate to significant learning needs and global developmental delays through the JIS Learning Center, part of the school's Student Support Services. This includes personalized learning and specialized support from well-trained faculty and staff, emphasizing the importance of learning alongside typically developing peers as part of their inclusion program.

https://www.jisedu.or.id/academics/student-support-services/jis-learning-center

ACG School Jakarta is committed to ensuring all students reach their potential, regardless of ability level. ACG employs a differentiated learning approach based on observation, assessment, planning, and review to cater to all children's learning needs, incorporating various teaching methods. The school also features an Educational Adjustment Program that includes internal and external specialist assessments.

https://www.jakarta.acgedu.com/education/learning-support

Jakarta Multicultural School (JMS) welcomes all students, including those with special needs, for whom they reserve seats. Inclusivity is a core value, with SEN students having equal access to facilities and extracurricular activities. Over the past decade, most SEN students at JMS have completed their secondary education and pursued their aspirations.

https://jms.sch.id/jms-port-academic/inclusive-programme/

Sekolah Cita Buana offers four units providing adaptable education for children facing learning challenges. Placement depends on the learner's abilities, with most students participating in specialized learning and integrating into mainstream classrooms. Those in the Special Needs classroom full-time have opportunities for social integration in mainstream classes.

https://sekolahcitabuana.com/?p=33

New Zealand School Jakarta is dedicated to offering optimal learning support for all children, including those with special learning needs and disabilities. The school believes in every child's potential to contribute positively to the community and offers specialist programs to overcome learning barriers for those within the school's resource capabilities.

https://www.nzsj.sch.id/learning-support-services

Lycée Français de Jakarta (LFJ) provides specialized support, including speech therapy, and has integrated the inclusion of children with special needs into its strategic plan. LFJ develops various plans to cater to a range of special needs, from mild difficulties to severe developmental disabilities, and has established a Help and Support Group in collaboration with teachers and parents.

https://lifeschooljakarta.com/en/students-with-special-needs/

Bright School is the first Montessori institution offering a Homeschooling Program that emphasizes self-directed activities, hands-on learning, and cooperative play. While the Montessori method naturally accommodates diverse social, emotional, academic, and physical needs, Bright School also features a Special Needs Program designed explicitly for SEN children.

https://www.brightschool.sch.id/about-bright-school/

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS & CENTERS FOR SEN STUDENTS IN JAKARTA

If the inclusive international schools do not meet your child's specific needs, or if you prefer an educational setting focused on special needs, consider exploring these dedicated institutions, organizations, and centers for students with special educational needs (SEN).

Little Steps highlights several notable programs:

Saraswati Learning Center is a non-profit organization serving SEN children aged 0 to 18+ years. With a comprehensive infrastructure and resources derived from firsthand experience, SLC welcomes children with various disabilities. Beyond an SEN school that mirrors a conventional educational environment, it offers assessment and diagnostic services, an Early Intervention Program, a Vocational Training Program for young SEN adults to foster independence, and rehabilitation services, including physiotherapy, behavioral therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and more.

https://www.saraswatilc.com/

Joyin – The Children’s Centre is an internationally accredited SEN center providing evidence-based developmental and behavioral interventions, specializing in conditions such as speech delay, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, language disorders, feeding/eating disorders, and challenging behaviors. Joyin emphasizes socialization and communication through an integrated therapeutic approach delivered by certified therapists. Services include comprehensive therapy, playgroups, parent training, diagnostic assessments, short-term intensive programs for specific challenges, school shadowing, and support transitioning to mainstream settings.

https://joyin.id/#aboutus

Shining Stars operates as a special needs school and therapy center, offering SEN programs for children with developmental delays, Autism Spectrum Disorder, or ADHD. It features an Early Intervention Program (ages 2 to 7) and a Functional Academics Program (ages 7 to 15), customized for each child and led by experienced SEN teachers. The center includes speech, physical, and occupational therapists and Applied Behavioral Analysis therapists, ensuring a holistic support system for children to flourish.

https://www.shiningstars.co.id/

Kyriakon School and Therapy Center for Children with Special Educational Needs combines educational and therapeutic support for students with a range of conditions including Cerebral Palsy, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Microcephaly, Down Syndrome, ADHD, Achondroplasia, Dyspraxia, intellectual disabilities, and multiple learning difficulties. Its offerings include one-to-one learning, group classes, extracurricular activities, and a comprehensive therapy program. Music and extracurricular activities such as arts, crafts, and practical skills play a vital role in the curriculum, enhancing students' empowerment.

https://kyriakon.or.id/

Multi Colour Learning Center (MCLC) creates a nurturing home-like environment for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, Speech Delay, Learning Disabilities, and other developmental delays and disabilities. Guided by experienced teachers, certified child psychology specialists, and therapists, MCLC integrates various educational activities (including classroom instruction, outdoor activities, and field trips) to promote independence alongside services designed to support children and their parents.

https://www.mclc-specialneeds.com/