Since opening in Pondok Indah in September 2021, The Independent School of Jakarta has been covered by education media, international newswires, and specialist publications across Indonesia, the UK, and the United States. Coverage is grouped by topic below.

Rankings and Recognition

In early 2026, ISJ was ranked the number one international school in Jakarta on the world's leading international schools platform, with the ranking covered across education and legal publications in the UK and United States.

The Schools Trust Partnership

ISJ's alignment with The Schools Trust was covered by international newswires in October 2025. The partnership provides ISJ with governance and educational oversight from a UK-registered charity with a track record of excellent inspection results across its school network.

British Boarding School Pathways

In January 2026, ISJ announced a partnership with Ipswich High School to create direct pathways into British boarding education for its first cohort of senior pupils. The announcement was covered by What's New Indonesia and international education media.

TES Awards for International Schools

ISJ teaching assistant Intan Dewiyani was shortlisted for the Teaching Assistant of the Year category at the TES Awards for International Schools 2025, one of the most widely recognised accolades in international education. The shortlist was covered by School Management Plus and the TES itself.

Ki Hajar Dewantara Scholarship

ISJ's flagship scholarship programme for high-achieving Indonesian students has been covered across the Indonesian press since its launch. Coverage has included Observer ID, What's New Indonesia, and a number of Indonesian-language education publications.

School Profile and Leadership

In May 2021, ahead of ISJ's opening, Indonesia Expat published a profile of founding Head Emma Webb, covering her background in British independent education and the vision for the new school.

ISJ is also listed among the top international schools in Jakarta in the annual Little Steps Asia school guide, a widely read resource for expat families across Southeast Asia.

Families researching ISJ alongside other South Jakarta options can compare schools, fees, and commute times using ISJ's own guide to international schools in Jakarta.

Directory Listings and Profiles

ISJ maintains profiles on the following directories and school finder platforms. This list is kept for internal reference and updated as new listings appear.

School Finder Directories

Expat and Relocation Platforms

Teacher Recruitment Platforms

  • Schrole — school profile for teacher recruitment
  • TES Jobs — ISJ employer profile

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