Jakarta International School
With five original students, Jakarta International School
was founded by UN workers in 1951. These pioneers introduced relevant
schooling in English for children of expats in the newfound Republic of
Indonesia. From early days the school's international identity was
clear. It was originally named the Joint Embassy School (J.E.S.) after
its British, American, Australian and (then) Yugoslavian embassy
partners. Just over a decade later, in 1978, J.E.S. became J.I.S.
Today, with high expectations for standards based, results
oriented, engaged learning and a culture where students seek personal
excellence in every pursuit, JIS helps each community member become
their best to be best for the world.
As JIS continues its over 60-year journey, we value each decade and
each learner whose personal story betters our own. With 2400 students,
over 250 faculty and countless alumni and parents contributing daily to
the school's legacy and the world around us, we can only be encouraged,
humbled and motivated to keep learning together for the sake of our
students' borderless future.
