Penabur International School
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$6K – US$9K
Curriculum: IGCSEs · A-Levels
Age Range: 6–18
Students: 800
Location: North Jakarta, Jakarta
Updated March 2026
In Brief
Penabur International School is part of Indonesia's largest Christian education network serving 30,000 students across 79 schools, offering IGCSE and A-Level programmes alongside Indonesian national curriculum. The school operates with a distinctive interreligious approach to education that accommodates diverse religious backgrounds, though it maintains minimal visibility in Jakarta's international school discussions.
Located within the extensive BPK PENABUR network, the school serves 800+ students with facilities including science laboratories, sports halls, and music rooms. The institution follows IGCSE and A-Level pathways while maintaining Christian educational values through an adapted interreligious model that incorporates teachings from multiple faiths including Islam, Buddhism, and Catholicism. This approach emerged from Indonesia's diverse student demographics and represents an unusual adaptation within the country's typically mono-religious educational framework.
The school operates under leadership including Peter Jacobs as head of Strategic Development, who brings extensive academic credentials from institutions in Indonesia, Japan, and Canada. Board members include entrepreneurs and religious education specialists, reflecting the institution's dual focus on academic excellence and faith-based character development. Despite being part of one of Indonesia's most established educational networks with nearly seven decades of operation, Penabur International School receives limited discussion in online international school forums compared to Jakarta's prominent expatriate-focused institutions.
What parents value
- –Part of Indonesia's largest Christian education network with 79 schools and extensive experience
- –Offers established British qualifications through IGCSE and A-Level programmes
- –Features interreligious education model accommodating diverse student backgrounds
- –Well-equipped facilities including science labs, sports facilities, and performing arts spaces
- –Strong local roots with nearly 70 years of educational heritage in Indonesia
- –Serves substantial student body of 800+ indicating established operations
Points of consideration
- –Limited visibility in international school parent forums and teacher discussions
- –Primarily serves local Indonesian families rather than expatriate communities
- –May have different cultural expectations compared to Western-oriented international schools
- –Religious education component mandatory as part of Indonesian national curriculum requirements
- –Less information available about university placement outcomes and academic results
- –Campus locations and specific programme details require direct school contact for verification
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | 6 | 5,450 |
| Secondary and Junior College | 12 | 8,778 |
Fees converted from IDR. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Additional Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Capital Development Fee (Uang Pangkal/SSP) | 3,413 |
| Annual Fund (Student Activities) | 147 |
| Books and Materials Fee (Primary) | 147 |
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Academic Results
Academic results have not been made publicly available by this school.
Extra Curriculars
Contact the school for details on co-curricular activities and facilities. Ask what a normal week looks like outside lessons for your child's interests.
Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
No published inspection details are currently available.
Accreditations
Accreditation details are not publicly listed.
Memberships
Membership details are not publicly listed.
Student Body
Jakarta's international schools serve a highly diverse student body. Contact the school for current enrolment details.
Leadership
Vita Kusumastuti - Head of School, International Unit of PENABUR Jakarta
Vita Kusumastuti serves as Head of School for the International Unit of PENABUR Jakarta, overseeing a Christian education institution offering Cambridge International Curriculum from Checkpoint to A Level, along with NCUK programs and STEAM project-based learning.
