JIS Blog

JIS Class of 2023 graduate Sakti Jati has long dreamed about making a difference for his community. He tells us how he hopes to accomplish this and how JIS has helped him along his journey. 

In his own words, longtime JIS Nurse Frans Junaedi tells us about his 18-year JIS journey so far and how our community continues to inspire him.

JIS Middle School Health Teacher Rae Merrigan shares her strategy for fostering belonging and emotional safety in the classroom.

A recent JIS graduate reflects on the legacy Class of 2024 Dragons carry with them as they embark on a new phase in their academic journeys.

The milestone marked the end of a significant chapter for the JIS Class of 2024 and the beginning of an exciting new journey that will take them across the globe.

In a very special episode of The JIS Podcast, he tells our podcast hosts, Morgan Banino (center) and Mindy Slaughter (right), the funny yet little-known story of the intrepid lengths he went through to land the highly coveted job, and how he was committed to using his newfound platform to spotlight the rich cultures of Asia and its flourishing musical landscapes.

Drawing from their diverse experiences and unique paths, JIS Alumni offer some advice and personal anecdotes for graduating seniors to guide them through possible intricacies of their freshman year of university.

We had the chance to sit down with Ibu Dossy and learn more about her JIS experience and personal passions, from her daily routine to the ways she finds a balance between work and her hobbies.

JIS High School Principal Edward Wexler and our team of experienced counselors share their expert insights on what parents need to consider when choosing the best learning environment to support their children's university goals.

Former Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS) teacher Aprile Denise is on a mission to transform the literacy landscape of Indonesia with her non-profit organization Yayasan Literasi Anak Indonesia (YLAI). Her journey so far has improved the education of over 1 million children and empowered nearly 56,000 local educators.

JIS students and members of Code Red, a High School service club, explore the harsh realities of Indonesian period poverty and the organizations fighting to end it. 
 

Meet the Faces of JIS who share their talents, skills, and passion with us every day to help create an enriching learning environment for the entire community. One of these dedicated educators is Pattimura Elementary (PEL) Dance Teacher Franciskus "Frans" Setiawan, who spoke to us about his daily routine, what he loves most about working at JIS, and much more. 

Renowned literacy consultant Matt Glovers returns to Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS) to connect with teachers, students, and parents and share with them the current best practices for developing writers in and outside the classroom.

From classroom activities to schoolwide events, parent volunteer organizations to workshops and information sessions, JIS parents have a broad range of opportunities to stay engaged throughout the school year. 

JIS student and Feedback magazine writer Cahaya R. takes a closer look at JIS High School's Bahasa Indonesia courses and how they cater to the language and cultural needs of the school's Indonesian students.

While school open house events can offer a treasure trove of information for parents, their experience can easily turn into an overwhelming deluge of details that lead to even more questions and concerns. We sat down with JIS Admissions Manager Kathleen Ngkaion to get her advice on how parents can organize their thoughts.

We sat down with Alvernia, a JIS High School student and the author of '221 Reasons Why We Love JIS', to talk about her book, the inspiration behind it, and what she learned about herself and JIS during the writing process.  

JIS student and Feedback writer Brooke A. dives into the backstory of one of JIS's most highly anticipated sporting events, the IASAS Exchanges. 

Three-time Indonesian Golf Tour winner Danny Masrin tells us about his time at JIS and how our school helped shape his ongoing trajectory in golf and as a professional athlete.

JIS Grade 12 student Nadyne is on a mission to make a difference. We had the chance to get to know her and learn more about her daily routine, future goals, and dedication to service, including the renewable energy initiative she recently launched in Wonogiri, Central Java.