At the Independent School of Jakarta, teachers use the power of positive feedback to nurture confidence, motivation, and respect in every classroom. Drawing on the best of British international education, this approach transforms learning — helping students connect effort with progress, build resilience, and develop a lifelong love of learning.

Regular movement doesn’t take time away from learning—it enhances it. At The Independent School of Jakarta (ISJ), a leading British international school in Jakarta, physical activity is woven into daily life to boost focus, behaviour, and academic success. Research shows that active pupils often achieve higher results in mathematics and reading, demonstrating that keeping children moving helps them learn well and feel well.

At ISJ, the leading British International School in Jakarta for children aged 2 to 13, our focus is not just on the content of their learning, but on the craft of becoming a lifelong learner. We achieve this through metacognition: the powerful skill of thinking about thinking.

This process helps every student, from our Early Years pupils to our Primary School graduates, understand how their mind works. Instead of simply following instructions, our pupils learn to take control, recognizing what strategies help them succeed and how to adjust when things get tricky. This ability to plan, monitor, and evaluate their own progress is what makes ISJ students the confident and resilient thinkers ready for the next stage of their education.

British prep schools have shaped generations of leaders, thinkers, and innovators. From their 19th-century origins to their global presence today, these schools continue to balance tradition with modernity. ISJ brings this legacy to Jakarta, offering a truly authentic British prep-school education for the 21st century.

What makes students truly thrive? New research in neuroscience and education suggests that happiness and achievement aren’t opposites — they’re partners. When schools foster belonging, autonomy, and emotional safety, students don’t just feel better; they learn better.

From Jakarta to Dubai, British schools are thriving — not because of nostalgia, but because parents everywhere value clarity, calm, and results. This piece explores why the English National Curriculum has become the world’s most trusted educational model, how schools like ISJ embody its spirit, and what modern families really want from a prep-school education.

Smaller class sizes: do they really matter? Our latest blog delves into the evidence, revealing when fewer pupils can make a significant difference and when other factors take precedence. Read more to understand the nuances.

Curriculum matters. Resources matter. But the single most important school-based influence is teaching quality. This encompasses not just what teachers know about their subjects, but how skillfully they observe, adapt, explain, and connect with students.

See how ISJ students consistently outshine UK averages and reach top independent school standards! Our data-driven approach fosters exceptional growth from Year 3 to Top Year. Dive into our latest report to discover the ISJ difference.