ACG School Jakarta offers globally recognised qualifications through Cambridge International and International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma curricula. Photo courtesy of ACG School Jakarta/NOWJAKARTA An Alumnus of ACG School Jakarta’s 2018 International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), Edwin Firmansyah, has recently begun his studies in Electrical Engineering in the Faculty of Applied Science at the University of British Colombia (UBC)

Former Minister of Communication and Informatics, Rudiantara was a keynote speaker at The 9th Annual Conference of HighScope Indonesia. Photo courtesy of HighScope/NOW!JAKARTA Leading educational organisation Highscope Indonesia Institute recently hosted its 9th Annual Conference as part of its dedication to integrate students, educators and parents together to discuss the betterment of education both domestically within

Does mind-reading exist, or is there only science? NOW! Jakarta met Monica Kumalasari, a gestures and micro-expressions expert, who is also the author of Incredible Me: Change Yourself before You Change Others. Monica Kumalasari, Gestures and micro-expressions expert. Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOWJAKARTA The science of studying people’s gestures and micro-expressions is not a new subject

During the National Children’s Day Event this year, the National Science Olympic (OSN) medalists encouraged and motivated other students to find their potential in life. One of Sinarmas World Academy’s students, gold medallist David Shane Goh, spoke to the audience on the importance of children as future leaders of the nation. One of Sinarmas World Academy’s students,

One of the priorities for expatriates arriving in Jakarta is to ensure that their children are able to continue their education at levels that ensure complete compatibility with long term university, college or career goals. This month we continue with our survey of schools which are able to deliver – and exceed- these standards. 1.

Raden Adjeng Kartini was a prominent Indonesian national hero from Java. She was also a pioneer in the area of education for girls and women’s rights for Indonesians. The Gandhi Memorial Intercontinental School (GMIS) honoured the anniversary of her birth by conducting a special cultural programme on 22 April. The Gandhi Memorial Intercontinental School (GMIS) honoured the anniversary of her birth by conducting a

If you don’t already know, CCAs stand for “Co-Curricular Activities”. These are usually clubs or sporting activities where school children take part in, outside of regular school hours. In some schools they are called ECAs or “Extra-Curricular Activities”. Now, let’s not pretend. Many schools really don’t care for CCAs.  And neither do many parents. Parents

With a curriculum tailored to the school’s youngest learners, ACG School Jakarta kindergarten spark students’ curiosity and natural sense of wonder with a play-based, inquiry-centred learning philosophy in a dynamic classroom.   At the kindergarten, children from age three are exposed to the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, a gentle and age-appropriate introduction to inquiry-based

TEDxJIS presented its fifth annual conference at Jakarta Intercultural School on 16 February.  The independently produced event, operated under license from TED, took place at JIS Elementary School, Pondok Indah. TEDxJIS presented its fifth annual conference at Jakarta Intercultural School on 16 February. Photo courtesy of Jakarta Intercultural School/NOW!JAKARTA With the theme of Solve for

One of NOW!Jakarta's long-term partners in  education, The Gandhi Memorial Intercontinental School (GMIS), was recently recognised by the magazine, for its commitment to providing education and cultivating responsible citizenship. PGandhi School rincipal A.P. Singh received appreciation from NOW!JAKARTA Publisher, Alistair Speirs. Photo courtesy of Gandhi School/NOW!JAKARTA The school has engaged with the city and country at large

Okan Celiker has spent many years as a school administrator. Currently the Management Advisor of Kharisma Bangsa school, he spoke to NOW! Jakarta about the students’ achievements and his plans for building on their successes. The Management Advisor of Kharisma Bangsa School, Okan Celiker. Photo courtesy of  Kharisma Bangsa School/NOW!JAKARTA Please tell us about the curriculum

Indonesian students who are going to continue their education after graduating from senior high school have the opportunity to enroll in a two-year International Baccalaureate diploma programme offered by the British School Jakarta – an IB World School and member of the International Baccalaureate organisation. Image source: www.bsj.sch.id There are two free places for Indonesian