Sekolah Madania
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$3K – US$4K
Curriculum: IB PYP · IGCSEs · Indonesian National Curriculum
Age Range: 3–18
Students: 700
Location: Greater Jakarta, Jakarta
Updated March 2026
In Brief
Sekolah Madania is an established Indonesian Islamic school founded in 1993, offering national curriculum education with Islamic values integration from elementary through senior high school. With fees ranging from IDR 80-120 million annually and campuses in Jakarta and Bogor, the school serves 700+ students focusing on character development through Islamic principles and environmental stewardship.
Founded by Dr. H. Ahmad Yani Thalib in 1993, Sekolah Madania operates under the Yayasan Madania Al-Azhar foundation with a distinctive approach combining Indonesian National Curriculum with Islamic studies including Quran memorization, Arabic language, and Islamic ethics. The school serves over 700 students across elementary, junior high, and senior high levels, with the main campus located in South Jakarta and additional facilities in Bogor. Students follow the Kurikulum Merdeka with mandatory Islamic components, achieving a 90%+ pass rate on national examinations.
The school emphasizes what it calls 'Green Sufism' - an environmental philosophy rooted in Islamic principles that includes campus sustainability projects, tree planting initiatives, and zero-waste goals. Facilities include science laboratories, libraries, sports fields, arts studios, boarding accommodations, and a campus mosque. The Bogor campus features open grounds suited to outdoor learning activities. Recent graduates achieve 95% acceptance rates to top Indonesian universities including UI, ITB, and UGM, with approximately 20% continuing to international institutions in the UK, Australia, and Malaysia. The school offers merit-based scholarships for students demonstrating academic excellence and Quran memorization achievements.
What parents value
- –Strong academic results with 90%+ national exam pass rates and 95% university acceptance
- –Unique integration of Islamic values with modern education through Sufi-inspired philosophy
- –Environmental focus through Green Sufism initiatives including campus sustainability projects
- –Affordable fees compared to international schools while maintaining quality facilities
- –Boarding facilities available for students requiring residential accommodation
- –Merit-based scholarship opportunities for high-achieving students
- –Multiple campus locations in Jakarta and Bogor providing options for families
Points of consideration
- –Focus on Indonesian national curriculum may limit international university pathway options
- –Islamic religious integration may not suit families seeking secular education
- –Limited discussion in international expatriate communities compared to mainstream international schools
- –No IB or Cambridge A-Level programmes for students targeting overseas universities
- –Full-day schedule may be intensive for younger students
- –Mandatory Quran memorization requirements as part of graduation criteria
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Primary School (SD) | 6 | 2,789 |
| Grade 12 (Secondary) | 17 | 3,502 |
Fees converted from IDR. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Additional Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Fee (Uang Pangkal) - Primary | 2,942 |
| Registration/Form Fee | 21 |
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Extra Curriculars
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Student Body
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