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With five original students, Jakarta Intercultural 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 Jakarta International School and in 2014, Jakarta Intercultural School.

Green School Bali is an international, progressive Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 school located in the heart of the jungle in Bali, Indonesia founded in 2008 by former jewelry designers, John and Cynthia Hardy. The school currently has 41 nationalities in its 500-strong student body and receives no government funding with 42 Local Balinese scholars on full-scholarships and an additional 470 Balinese students who come to Green School after their normal school day to learn English and sustainability in the 'Trash for Class' program as part of Green School's 'Kul Kul Connection' community integration program. Green School's mission is a 'Community of learners making our world sustainable' and is so much more than a school - it is a community where all members - students, staff, parents, volunteers and the surrounding community - come to learn and engage in various social enterprises, such as Green School's innovation hub (makers space), Kembali (Green School's resource management centre) to help build and educate on sustainable solutions for the future. Green School's tailor-made campus includes beautiful wall-less bamboo classrooms, specifically designed to encourage play, creativity, collaboration and facilitate learning. Green School is accredited by WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges).

Sekolah Pelita Harapan (SPH) is an International Christian School Group with five schools in Jakarta, Indonesia. It is accredited through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and is a member of the Council of International Schools (CIS). SPH runs internationally certified curriculum – the International Baccalaureate (IBO) and Cambridge Programs. These are the world’s best practice pedagogy. SPH emphasizes the Indonesian identity and culture as well as living in a global society. Our comprehensive academic, artistic, sporting, music, Biblical foundations and community service programs are designed to produce high quality graduating students. Teachers are recruited locally and internationally and provided with significant and regular professional development. Our Vision and Mission indicate our desire for students to be visionary leaders who can celebrate what is good, cooperate with others, critique and confront that which needs changing and act redemptively in the world.