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Open House events are a great way for parents to gain insights into schools so they can make an informed decision on which one is best for their child. To help them on their journey, JIS Admissions Manager Kathleen Ngkaion has provided five questions every parent should ask at a school Open House.

JIS High School student Alvernia asked her classmates to name one thing they love most about our school. She compiled their responses to create a book of thoughtful and insightful quotes titled, “221 Reasons Why We Love JIS”. Here are just a few of their answers.

The middle school years, spanning Grades 6 to 8, mark a crucial phase of development for students. It’s a time for them to explore the different facets of themselves, try out new areas of interest, and freely discover their potential. Here are just a few examples of the many interactive cocurricular opportunities JIS Middle School has to offer.

Can you keep your values with whatever you do?” Indian American U.S congresswoman and JIS graduate, Pramila Jayapal posed this question, challenging the JIS community last April. Jayapal’s incredible ideas, works, and achievements have answered this question of consistent morality.

Arnold is making a difference in Sawandarek village, Raja Ampat, West Papua. Through his collaboration with Solar House (SoHo), a non-profit organization, he has established five sets of solar panels, bringing practical access to electricity to the local community.

On March 25, Jakarta Intercultural School welcomed over 65 educators from 11 state and  international schools to engage in our first Local Jakarta SENIA conference since 2020. We’ve asked SENIA Jakarta chairperson and JIS teacher Emily Simbaña questions about her background, the organization, and the importance of inclusive education.

After the frenzy of junior year, most seniors are already accustomed to the AP and IB system. At this point, students better know each program’s exact requirements and expectations, making transitioning less complicated.

As a global community with strong ties to Indonesia, Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS) is proud to give back to our host country by playing an active role in empowering students and teachers through education. Here are some of the ways JIS connects with local schools, organizations, and government agencies to promote educational excellence and build a brighter future for all.

Nearly 74% of survey participants selected sophomore to junior year as their most challenging transition. Among those responses, 90% attributed such struggles to the rigors of the Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs.

Around 50% of interview respondents found the transition into sophomore year to be the least challenging. Compared to the previous year of struggling to adapt to high school, sophomore year tends to be a bit more enjoyable for many students. 

Named after Indonesia’s national motto of Unity in Diversity, Jakarta Intercultural School’s (JIS) Bhinneka Tunggal Ika (BTI) scholarship program gives Indonesian students the chance to fulfill their potential at JIS. But what is the BTI all about? Here are four things you need to know about the JIS BTI Scholarship program.

Transitioning between different grade levels, especially in high school, can be daunting for many students. With increasing academic responsibility and logistical concerns about where things are and how things work, making a successful transition is linked with some apprehension. However, we can reduce feelings of unease through time and experience.

Over the course of three magical, song-filled days in November, Jakarta Intercultural School’s (JIS) Creative and Performing Arts department took the JIS community on an exhilarating adventure deep Into the Woods.

At Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS), Open House connects our community with families searching for the best learning environment for their children. We open the doors to our classrooms and facilities to give them a glimpse of the JIS experience and the opportunities that await them as JIS Dragons.

JIS Middle School knows how to jumpstart the school year with a splash — and a whole lot of fun! On September 8-9, Grade 6-8 students engaged in games and challenges that got them solving problems, moving around, and working together as part of the annual Jumpstart program.

Jakarta Intercultural School’s (JIS) Fine Arts Theater (FAT) hosted its first live show in over two years on Friday, September 2, when IB Dance students graced the stage with a collaborative performance titled Dare to Lead. Inspired by our school values of upholding Integrity and Responsibility, Dare to Lead was choreographed by JIS High School Dance Teacher Michael Cali and two guest dancers from Italy’s Grupo Danza Oggi (GDO), Monica Castorina and Giovanni Belluci.

Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS) students spent their first full week of the 2022/23 academic year paying tribute to our host country with a series of Independence Day celebrations! Indonesia marked its 77th year of independence on Wednesday, August 17, but JIS dedicated the days before and after to community-building, fun-filled activities demonstrating our deep ties to and appreciation for this beautiful archipelago we call home.

At Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS), inclusion has been part of its expansive academic program since the inception of a Student Services department in the 1980s. Today, the team of experienced special needs educators serves children who require mild to moderate support, including for speech, reading and writing difficulties, math and processing needs, as well as motor therapy.