Discover how ACG School Jakarta nurtures academic excellence, empathy, and open-mindedness through a globally recognised curriculum and a supportive international community.
Located in South Jakarta, one of the main hubs for foreign embassies, ACG School Jakarta offers a world-class education for children from 3 to 18 years old, spanning Kindergarten to Year 13. Since its establishment in 2004, the school has become a trusted choice for families who value both academic excellence and holistic development in an international environment. Therefore, parents from more than 30 countries entrust the school to educate their children within this close-knit and supportive community.
As a multinational environment, ACG School Jakarta is committed to meeting the diverse needs of the students. To achieve this, the school combines two globally recognised curricula, the International Baccalaureate (IB) and the Cambridge International Examinations, with 47 subjects and 32 extracurricular activities. Each pathway is carefully tailored to ensure every student can flourish academically while discovering their personal interests and talents.
Beyond academics, ACG School Jakarta emphasises the value of open-mindedness for the students. Central to its philosophy is the principle of open-mindedness, a quality embraced by not only the students but also the teachers and staff. According to the School Principal, Myles D’airelle, open-mindedness enables students to develop empathy. Consequently, students and the teachers, as well as the staff, are able to influence others positively and push themselves to the limit.
Myles, who prefers to be called “Bapak”, said that there are a few students who are afraid to speak in front of people. He realised that not every student was born with natural confidence. In this case, he believes that empathy holds a strong role.
“With the students who may be a bit shyer, you have to start small. You might start with a small group of friends, two or three, and learn to build public presentations in ever increasing length. We build that through public speaking in different opportunities. The more opportunities they have, the more normal it is [to speak publicly],” he said.
Other than that, the school also tries to do creative methods, such as recording students who give presentations.
“Students are able to listen and watch the recordings to love themselves more. Even more, the teacher will ask, ‘How do you feel when you watch and listen to it?’ and ‘How do you feel when you watch your friends? Do you think they will listen to you if you do the same?’” Myles continued.
Those questions enable students to build empathy within themselves and relationships with others, both inside and outside of the classes.
“Yes, there is a little bit of a push, sometimes, but they can also understand what other people learn from them as well,” Myles said, who has been leading the school for four years. In the end, empathy can be built with open-mindedness to understand other students’ challenges in speaking in front of people.
Stories like these highlight the school’s mission: to help students develop their capabilities and talents while growing with the principles of open-mindedness, valuing diversity, and being empathetic. ACG School Jakarta ensures that the graduates are not only prepared for academic success but also equipped to contribute positively to society. For parents, this means their children will thrive in a nurturing environment that feels like a second family, while gaining skills in an interconnected world.
ACG School Jakarta proudly belongs to Inspired: a world-leading group of premium, co-educational, and non-denominational schools dedicated to nurturing well-rounded students to reach their maximum potential. This global network empowers students to thrive with confidence in an ever-evolving international landscape.
For more information, contact ACG School Jakarta at +62 21 2978 0200 (phone), +62 816-297-800 (WhatsApp), or acgjkt@acgedu.com (email). You can also visit the school’s website at jakarta.acgedu.com.
