Pre Prep at ISJ | For children aged 2 to 7

Group of young children sitting on the floor in classroom, smiling and laughing at International School Jakarta

A Warm and Nurturing Start to Learning at The Independent School of Jakarta. Leading British International School in Pondok Indah, South Jakarta

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Three young girls in blue plaid dresses playing outside, at the International School Jakarta, one balancing on a wooden balance beam with a grassy hill nearby and a park in the background.
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“ISJ has provided my child with a safe environment to explore his interests and challenge his thinking. We’ve really appreciated how the school has helped build both his confidence and outward behaviour”
— Parent Review

A happy, warm and big hearted place where we help boys and girls to develop the building blocks for a lifelong love of learning

At ISJ Pre-Prep, every child is known, valued, and encouraged to flourish as an individual. Our environment combines the best of the British Early Years and Key Stage 1 curriculum with a global outlook that celebrates curiosity, creativity, and care for others. Learning is purposeful and joyful, balancing play-based exploration with structured teaching to establish early literacy and numeracy skills.

Children take part in a rich daily programme including Music, Art, Physical Education, and Language learning, delivered by specialist teachers. Outdoor learning and discovery are central: our secure play areas and green spaces allow pupils to explore nature, build teamwork, and develop resilience through hands-on experiences.

Exceptional pastoral care underpins everything we do. We nurture emotional intelligence, kindness, and self-awareness alongside academic progress. Each class teacher knows their pupils deeply and ensures that confidence and independence grow at every stage.

We work closely with parents and families, believing that education is most powerful when home and school act in partnership. Parents are involved through regular communication, open-classroom events, workshops, and celebrations of learning.

Our dedicated teachers bring both experience and empathy. They guide each child to take pride in effort, embrace challenge, and develop a genuine curiosity about the world. Assessment is developmental, focusing on progress and wellbeing rather than comparison. This thoughtful approach ensures a smooth and confident transition to Junior School.

“ISJ has provided my child with a safe environment to explore his interests and challenge his thinking. We’ve really appreciated how the school has helped build both his confidence and outward behaviour.”

We would be delighted to be part of your child’s educational journey and can think of no better place to begin that adventure than our Pre-Prep in Jakarta. It is a truly special environment where children love, learn, and grow—and where every day is a special day.