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Gandhi Memorial Intercontinental School Jakarta

Indonesia, Jakarta

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees IDR 5,544 - 12,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 2000
Type Co-educational
Opened 1950
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Indian Curriculum
Taught languages Indonesian, French, Hindi, Mandarin
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Academic and Intellectual, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

GMIS Jakarta is a private day international school in Indonesia for students aged 3 to 18. It offers IB programmes—Primary Years, Middle Years, Diploma—and is authorized to offer Cambridge IGCSE, O Level, and A Level examinations, as well as examinations through the Indian Board of Schools in Indonesia. Instruction is in English, with Bahasa Indonesia, Mandarin, Hindi, and French taught as essential second languages; students are encouraged to maintain their mother tongue. Established in 1950, GMIS is the oldest international school in the country and is registered with Indonesian Ministry of Education. The campus includes high-speed Internet, computer and science laboratories, language labs, a library, an auditorium, a gym, a playground, and a swimming pool. The curriculum combines IB and Cambridge frameworks to meet diverse needs. Distinctive features include a Gandhian philosophy, Pancasila-guided multiculturalism, community service partnerships, and activities such as TEDxYouth@GMIS, stage productions, debates, and sports and arts programs.

Jl. HBR Motik Jl. Kota Baru Bandar Kemayoran No.1 Blok D6, Pademangan Tim., Kec. Kemayoran, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10630, Indonesia

The Essentials

Gandhi Memorial Intercontinental School Jakarta has 2,000 pupils, instruction in English.

Location

GMIS Jakarta is located at Jl. HBR Motik No Kav 1, Block D6, Kemayoran, Jakarta Pusat. The campus sits in the Kemayoran district in central Jakarta. The area is served by GMIS's school bus transportation for students and staff.

Stages

IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), IB Diploma Programme (DP), IB Career-Related Programme (IBCP); Cambridge IGCSE; O Levels; A Levels; ABRSM; examinations under the Board of Secondary Education Indian Schools Indonesia.

Type

Private international school; day (non-boarding)

Country affiliation

Indonesia

School day structure

Provisional start/end times: Nursery 7:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.; Kindergarten 7:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.; Preparatory 7:10 a.m.–11:30 a.m.; Grade 1–5 7:10 a.m.–2:10 p.m.; Grade 6–10 7:10 a.m.–2:10 p.m.; Grade 11–12 7:10 a.m.–2:10 p.m. Maximum class size 25 students. (Times are under review to align with transportation.)

Bus service

GMIS provides bus transport for students and staff. The fleet supports daily shuttle service to and from school as well as transportation for extra-curricular activities, sports events, and excursions. Buses are air-conditioned and operated by trained personnel with bus assistants; safety is the top priority to ensure students reach school safely and on time.

Fees

Annual tuition at Gandhi Memorial Intercontinental School Jakarta ranges from IDR 5,544 to IDR 12,000 for 2026/27.

Application fees
- Application submission fee: IDR 4,000,000.
- Stamp duty (materai) required on some forms: IDR 10,000 per stamp.

Tuition fees (per term and net annual) — amounts shown in USD; fees are payable in Indonesian Rupiah at the prevailing Bank of Indonesia exchange rate
- Nursery: USD 2,772 per term (six months) — Net annual USD 5,544.
- Kindergarten (K.G.): USD 2,892 per term — Net annual USD 5,784.
- Preparatory: USD 3,012 per term — Net annual USD 6,024.
- Grade 1: USD 3,780 per term — Net annual USD 7,560.
- Grade 2: USD 3,780 per term — Net annual USD 7,560.
- Grade 3: USD 3,780 per term — Net annual USD 7,560.
- Grade 4: USD 3,780 per term — Net annual USD 7,560.
- Grade 5: USD 3,780 per term — Net annual USD 7,560.
- Grade 6: USD 4,440 per term — Net annual USD 8,880.
- Grade 7: USD 4,440 per term — Net annual USD 8,880.
- Grade 8: USD 4,440 per term — Net annual USD 8,880.
- Grade 9: USD 5,208 per term — Net annual USD 10,416.
- Grade 10: USD 5,208 per term — Net annual USD 10,416.
- Grade 11: USD 6,000 per term — Net annual USD 12,000.
- Grade 12: USD 6,000 per term — Net annual USD 12,000.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Fees are structured on a per-term basis (each term shown as a six-month term) with equivalent net annual amounts also published; invoices may be issued termly or annually.
- Students who leave before the end of a term are required to pay the full term fee.
- All transactions are to be settled in Indonesian Rupiah at the prevailing Bank of Indonesia rate.

Boarding fees
- No boarding fees are listed; no boarding provision is published in the school fee documentation.

Other costs and fees
- Books, uniforms and school bus fees are not included in the tuition amounts and are charged separately.
- Additional incidental costs (examination fees, learning materials, optional activities, transport, uniforms, text books) may be charged separately as applicable.

Refund information and fee conditions
- Application submission fees and school fees paid are not transferable and are not refundable.
- Students who leave mid-term remain liable for the full term fee; other refund details are not published in the fee schedule.

Fee payment options and banking details
- Primary payment method published: bank transfer in Indonesian Rupiah to Bank of India Indonesia. Account name: Gandhi Memorial Intercontinental School; Account number: 300.201.5080. Swift code: BKIDIDJA; Bank code: 146.
- Invoicing options include invoicing to parents' home or employer and payment may be arranged termly or annually.

Notes
- An early-bird discount (limited period) is referenced for Nursery (25% reduction noted in the fee document).
Academics

Gandhi Memorial Intercontinental School Jakarta teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Indian Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum

GMIS Jakarta offers IB Programmes: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). It is also authorized to offer Cambridge IGCSE, O Level, and A Level examinations. ABRSM is available for music examinations, and the school offers examinations of the Board of Secondary Education Indian Schools in Indonesia. Lessons are delivered in English across the curriculum, with Bahasa Indonesia, French, Hindi, and Mandarin taught as languages. The curriculum is described as internationally transferable, combining IB and Cambridge frameworks to meet diverse student needs.

Exam Results

IGCSE results are published on the IGCSE RESULTS 2024 page, and IB Diploma & IBCP results are posted on the IB DIPLOMA & IBCP RESULTS page.

Higher Education Progression

GMIS Jakarta hosts Universities Fair 2025 and University Expo 2025 to help students explore higher education options. These events demonstrate the school's commitment to supporting students as they plan for higher education.

Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

GMIS Jakarta is a dynamic learning community that propagates lifelong learning and responsible citizenship through a challenging, multidisciplinary, internationally transferable curriculum. The school values diversity as a strength and treats differences as assets. It aims to develop self-confidence in each student, teach adaptability and problem solving, and prepare students to face changes vital to globalism. It develops good personal traits including a strong work ethic, self-discipline, sportsmanship and self-esteem. It is an IB World School authorized to offer the IB Diploma Programme, IB Middle Years Programme, IB Primary Years Programme and IB Career-related Programme.

Mental Wellbeing

GMIS's PYP focuses on the total growth of the developing child, addressing social, physical, emotional and cultural needs in addition to academic welfare. It integrates social, physical, emotional and cultural development into learning. Community Service and CAS activities foster empathy and a positive attitude, supporting well-being and responsible citizenship. The school mission emphasizes self-esteem, resilience, and respect, with intercultural awareness as a core value.

Safeguarding

Bullying of any kind is forbidden and strict action will be taken if found. The privacy and dignity of pupils are protected, and pupils are responsible to the school authorities for their conduct both in and outside the school. All pupils are expected to speak in English while in the school.

Admissions

Admissions

1. Rolling admissions. GMIS Jakarta enrolls students throughout the academic year for all grades. The GMIS serves the educational needs of the national and international community in Indonesia. Admission is open to all students who, in the school's opinion, will benefit from a challenging, international, English-language education, which prepares them for higher education and a life of challenge, change, and purpose.
2. Non-discrimination and placement. The school accepts students without discrimination of gender, race, religion or nationality. Admissions decisions are based on academic, personal, social, and emotional aspects of a student's school record. In accordance with published regulations, GMIS reserves the right to dismiss or ask that a student be withdrawn if: the student's best interests and needs cannot be met effectively by the school's programs and services; the student's behavior jeopardizes the welfare of the GMIS fraternity; educationally significant information is withheld from the school; school fees are not paid in accordance with GMIS Financial Regulation.
3. Language and ESL. Presently GMIS accepts students in any grade, at any English-language proficiency level. The ESL provision is explained to parents and students during admissions. During the admissions process, a language profile is begun for each student and is used to determine ESL support.
4. Age and testing. A child must be three years old to qualify for admission to Pre-primary. Admission into subsequent grades is determined on the basis of the student's performance. Prospective students are required to take an entrance test in English and Math, which is an important indicator of grade level. In addition to the admission form, prospective families receive a checklist of necessary information needed at the time of admission.
5. Documents and school year. Documents required on registration for admission include: Application Form; Birth Certificate or copy of Passport; Privacy Form; PYP General Regulations; IB-PYP Information for Parents; Test score sheet; Fee receipt. The school year is divided into two semesters. The first semester begins in mid-July, with a four-week break between December and January. The second semester runs from January to May.

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