Education

Beyond Borders: Raffles Institution Students Celebrate Successful 16-Day Study Exchange with SIS Group of Schools in Jakarta!

Indonesia ExpatOctober 16, 2025

by Indonesia ExpatOctober 16, 20250

The Beyond Borders program fosters empathy, cross-cultural understanding, and global leadership through an immersive student exchange. Over the past two...

How AIS Jakarta’s Musical ‘Mary Poppins Jr.’ Became a Dazzling, Skill-Building Production

Indonesia ExpatOctober 9, 2025

by Indonesia ExpatOctober 9, 20250

AIS Jakarta’s Sinead Smith and Jon Gibson discussed the school’s latest stage production and how an iconic musical tale can...

Apple Tree Pre-School Opens Its 25th Branch in Senayan, Jakarta, Nurturing Global-Ready Tri-Lingual Learners from the Earliest Year

Indonesia ExpatOctober 1, 2025

by Indonesia ExpatOctober 1, 20250

Apple Tree Pre-School Indonesia, a pioneer and leader in Early Childhood education, proudly announces the opening of its 25th campus...

ACG School Jakarta Welcomes New Academic Year with ACG Family BBQ 2025

Indonesia ExpatSeptember 30, 2025

by Indonesia ExpatSeptember 30, 20250

The annual celebration brought together parents, students, and staff for a day of performances, games, and community spirit on the...

JIS Celebrates Reopening of Pattimura Elementary Campus

Indonesia ExpatSeptember 24, 2025

by Indonesia ExpatSeptember 24, 20250

After extensive renovations, Jakarta Intercultural School marks a new chapter of its historic campus and commitment to excellence through inclusive,...

The IB Primary Years Programme: Encouraging Inquiry-Based Learning

Indonesia ExpatSeptember 19, 2025

by Indonesia ExpatSeptember 19, 20250

Young children are naturally curious, constantly observing, exploring, and asking questions about the world around them. Yet, many traditional learning...

Bali Island School Teamed Up with Maybank Marathon Bali 2025 for a Greener Tomorrow through a Talk Show and Running to Make a Difference

Indonesia ExpatSeptember 17, 2025

by Indonesia ExpatSeptember 17, 20250

Bali Island School proudly participated in the sustainability activities organised during the Maybank Marathon Bali 2025, reaffirming our commitment to...

Gusrizal’s Decades-Long Endeavour: Preserving Indonesian Language in Australia

Donny SyofyanSeptember 16, 2025

by Donny SyofyanSeptember 16, 20250

It is impossible to overstate Australia’s significance to Indonesia. Our bilateral relationship is founded upon a long history of friendship...

Jakarta’s ‘Kelas Inspirasi’: Inspiring Young Minds

Annisa Ika RahmawatiSeptember 15, 2025

by Annisa Ika RahmawatiSeptember 15, 20250

A quiet but powerful movement is making a significant impact on the spirit of hundreds of young Jakartans. It was...

Choosing the Right School Abroad: Beyond the Glossy Brochure

David NesbitSeptember 15, 2025

by David NesbitSeptember 15, 20250

A Good School Should Feel Less Like a Showroom and More Like a Second Home. Walking around the brand-new campus...

Parenting in the Urban Jungle

Taufiq IhsanSeptember 15, 2025

by Taufiq IhsanSeptember 15, 20250

By nurturing strong family bonds and actively advocating for greener, quieter neighbourhoods, we can protect our children’s mental health and...

Raising Kids Abroad: Thriving in Indonesia’s International Schools

Pramod KanakathSeptember 15, 2025September 15, 2025

by Pramod KanakathSeptember 15, 2025September 15, 20250

International schools in Indonesia don’t just prepare children for university—they prepare them for life. For expat parents, the advice is...

Out With an Impressive IBDP Score and In With a New Head of School

Indonesia ExpatSeptember 14, 2025

by Indonesia ExpatSeptember 14, 20250

Bali Island School closes the 2024–2025 academic year on a high note with strong IBDP results and opens the 2025–2026...

Meet Sharon McAloon, the new Deputy Head at NAS Jakarta

Indonesia ExpatSeptember 9, 2025

by Indonesia ExpatSeptember 9, 20250

Deputy Head Sharon McAloon shares her journey in education, her vision for NAS Jakarta, and how the school is preparing...

AIS Bali’s Journey of Growth and Inclusion with Principal John Milliss

Indonesia ExpatSeptember 9, 2025

by Indonesia ExpatSeptember 9, 20250

For over three decades, John Milliss (otherwise known fondly as Pak John) has been a steady guiding force in Bali’s...

Agatha Sari Talks JMS and Why Choosing the Right School is a Big ʽLifeʼs Decisionʼ

Felix MartuaSeptember 9, 2025September 9, 2025

by Felix MartuaSeptember 9, 2025September 9, 20250

Get to know Agatha Sari, the Marketing Director at the prestigious Jakarta Multicultural School (JMS). Choosing the right school for...

Shaping Futures with Purpose at ACG School Jakarta

Indonesia ExpatSeptember 9, 2025

by Indonesia ExpatSeptember 9, 20250

In a city as dynamic as Jakarta, families rightly seek a school that is both academically rigorous and genuinely future-focused....

A Guide to International Schools in Indonesia Outside Jakarta and Bali

Razi Faruqi PashaSeptember 9, 2025

by Razi Faruqi PashaSeptember 9, 20250

Are you an expatriate living with your family outside Jakarta and Bali? Don’t worry, as Indonesia Expat has got you...

BSJ Head of Wellbeing Andrea Downie Shares Why ‘Learning Doesn’t Happen Without Wellbeing’

Felix MartuaSeptember 8, 2025September 12, 2025

by Felix MartuaSeptember 8, 2025September 12, 20250

Get to know Andrea Downie, the Head of Wellbeing at the celebrated British School Jakarta. At British School Jakarta (BSJ),...

JIS Pattimura Elementary School Unveils New Modern Facilities with Timeless Spirit

Razi Faruqi PashaSeptember 8, 2025

by Razi Faruqi PashaSeptember 8, 20250

With a newly renovated building, Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS) Pattimura Elementary School prepares students with better facilities and more learning...

MindChamps Preschool: Where Every Child Becomes a Champion

Indonesia ExpatSeptember 8, 2025

by Indonesia ExpatSeptember 8, 20250

Every parent dreams of seeing their child grow into a confident, creative, and resilient individual. In today’s fast-paced world, education...

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Foreigner Refuses to Pay Coffee Shop Bill in Central Jakarta, Claims He ‘Built’ Indonesia

02 Jun 2026 — A foreigner is currently under the spotlight after allegedly leaving a coffee shop without paying for the food and drinks he ordered on Jalan Taman Kebon Sirih II, Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta. The incident went viral on social media after video footage, which shows the foreigner throwing a tantrum when...

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Foreigner Refuses to Pay Coffee Shop Bill in Central Jakarta, Claims He ‘Built’ Indonesia

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SEMAJA Brought Modern Indonesian Cuisine to Amsterdam and Brussels

27 May 2026 — The richness of Indonesian cuisine was an integral part of the nation’s cultural heritage, carrying a unique appeal as the world’s largest archipelagic country. However, despite this richness, Indonesian culinary traditions remained relatively underrecognised internationally, particularly in Western countries such as those in Europe. The distinctive flavours of Indonesia, largely...

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SEMAJA Brought Modern Indonesian Cuisine to Amsterdam and Brussels

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Top 10 Foreign Tourism Sins in Indonesia

08 May 2026 — It is often said that “travel broadens the mind”—yet this doesn’t explain the hordes of small-minded tourists fiercely competing for the title “Imbecile of the Year” at Canggu in Bali. Foreigners have been misbehaving to various degrees in Indonesia since the colonial era. While it’s fashionable to say, “tourists must...

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Top 10 Foreign Tourism Sins in Indonesia

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Two Austrian Tourists Die After Falling from Suspension Bridge in Labuan Bajo

25 May 2026 — Two Austrian tourists died after falling from a 20-metre-high suspension bridge in the Cunca Wulang Waterfall tourist area in Mbeliling District, West Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, on Sunday, the 24th of May 2026, at approximately 11.30 AM Central Indonesia Time. The incident was confirmed by Fathur Rahman, the Head...

Austrian Tourists Cunca Wulang Waterfall Falling from Suspension Bridge incident Labuan Bajo

Two Austrian Tourists Die After Falling from Suspension Bridge in Labuan Bajo

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Police Investigate South Korean Man’s Death in Bekasi and Bruneian’s Fatal Assault in Blok M

29 May 2026 — Police in Bekasi are investigating the death of a South Korean national found with multiple injuries at his home, while a separate fatal assault involving a Bruneian citizen in South Jakarta has also come under scrutiny. A South Korean national identified by the initials SBC (66) was found dead at...

Bruneian’s Fatal Assault Police Investigation South Korean Man’s Death

Police Investigate South Korean Man’s Death in Bekasi and Bruneian’s Fatal Assault in Blok M

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Education

Beyond Borders: Raffles Institution Students Celebrate Successful 16-Day Study Exchange with SIS Group of Schools in Jakarta!

How AIS Jakarta’s Musical ‘Mary Poppins Jr.’ Became a Dazzling, Skill-Building Production

Apple Tree Pre-School Opens Its 25th Branch in Senayan, Jakarta, Nurturing Global-Ready Tri-Lingual Learners from the Earliest Year

ACG School Jakarta Welcomes New Academic Year with ACG Family BBQ 2025

JIS Celebrates Reopening of Pattimura Elementary Campus

The IB Primary Years Programme: Encouraging Inquiry-Based Learning

Bali Island School Teamed Up with Maybank Marathon Bali 2025 for a Greener Tomorrow through a Talk Show and Running to Make a Difference

Gusrizal’s Decades-Long Endeavour: Preserving Indonesian Language in Australia

Jakarta’s ‘Kelas Inspirasi’: Inspiring Young Minds

Choosing the Right School Abroad: Beyond the Glossy Brochure

Parenting in the Urban Jungle

Raising Kids Abroad: Thriving in Indonesia’s International Schools

Out With an Impressive IBDP Score and In With a New Head of School

Meet Sharon McAloon, the new Deputy Head at NAS Jakarta

AIS Bali’s Journey of Growth and Inclusion with Principal John Milliss

Agatha Sari Talks JMS and Why Choosing the Right School is a Big ʽLifeʼs Decisionʼ

Shaping Futures with Purpose at ACG School Jakarta

A Guide to International Schools in Indonesia Outside Jakarta and Bali

BSJ Head of Wellbeing Andrea Downie Shares Why ‘Learning Doesn’t Happen Without Wellbeing’

JIS Pattimura Elementary School Unveils New Modern Facilities with Timeless Spirit

MindChamps Preschool: Where Every Child Becomes a Champion

Elephant Ivory Trade Network Uncovered in Tampaksiring, Bali

SATURDAY SUNDOWNER & SUNDAY SKYLINE @ UNA – A NEW SKY-HIGH WEEKEND EXPERIENCE ABOVE JAKARTA

Pullman Jakarta Indonesia Presents Kahyangan Teppanyaki Brunch

A New Way to Enjoy School Holidays: Fun & Educational Activities at L’Eminence Golf & Resort Lembang

Italian Dining in a Relaxed Poolside Setting at Sanctuary Umalas