North Jakarta Intercultural School
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| North Jakarta Intercultural School | |
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Jl. Boulevard Bukit Gading Raya Kelapa Gading Jakarta Utara , Indonesia , DKI Jakarta , 14240 | |
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| School type | Private international school |
| Established | 1990 |
| Head of school | Gerald Donovan |
| Grades | Pre - kindergarten through Grade 12 |
| Age range | 4 to 18 years |
| Language | English |
| Classrooms | 24 |
| Campus size | 4.9 acres (20,000 m2) |
| Mascot | NJIS Phoenixes |
| School fees | $10,000-$22,200 per year |
| Website | http://www.njis.org |
North Jakarta Intercultural School (NJIS), formerly North Jakarta International School, is a private international school in Kelapa Gading, Jakarta, Indonesia. The school is an Internation Baccalaureate Continuum international school with an American orientation.
History
NJIS was established in January 1990 and licensed by the Indonesian Ministry of Education to provide schooling for the children of expatriates and local residents residing in Jakarta. It is established as a Yayasan (not-for-profit social foundation) and operates as an independent, not-for-profit, co-educational day school for students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. NJIS is a member of the East Asia Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS). In 2020, North Jakarta Intercultural School was registered for the first time as an International Baccalaureate Continuum School, being accredited for Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and the Diploma Programme. The school is also accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Schools of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). High School Students have an option to earn AP college credit from the American CollegeBoard. The student body is made up of 164 students from 16 nationalities from Pre-k to Grade 12.
Curriculum
The NJIS Curriculum is based on the International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum, which consists of three programs: Primary Years Program (PYP), Middle Years Program (MYP), and Diploma Program (DP). The curriculum aims to develop knowledgeable, principled, open-minded, caring, and reflective students. The curriculum also incorporates local and global perspectives and fosters intercultural understanding.
Campus
In 2012 the school relocated to a 20.000 m2 new building on Jl.Boulevard Bukit Gading Raya, Kelapa Gading Jakarta Utara, Indonesia. Toll roads from west and south Jakarta are close to NJIS.
NJIS offers an outstanding educational experience to its students, with a commitment to providing a world-class education that is supported by modern facilities. The school's campus spans an impressive 4.2 hectares and features several well-equipped facilities, including a library, a science lab, a computer lab, a music room, an art room, and a dance studio. NJIS also boasts a spacious sports field, a basketball court, and a swimming pool, catering to students' physical and extracurricular needs.
NJIS understands the importance of providing students with the latest technology and resources to enhance their learning experience, and therefore, invests in modern classroom technology such as interactive whiteboards and projectors. Furthermore, NJIS provides a comfortable and conducive learning environment with air-conditioned classrooms, comfortable seating, and ample natural lighting.
NJIS prides itself on delivering a holistic education to its students, combining academic excellence with the development of social and personal skills. The school's cafeteria offers a range of healthy and nutritious meals, and the outdoor play area is designed to encourage physical activity and exploration.
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