Online School & Homeschool in Jakarta

Online school and homeschooling in Jakarta

For Jakarta families from Kemang and Pondok Indah to BSD, Kelapa Gading and PIK — live online Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level, IB, American AP and the OSSD, as homeschool or alongside school.

Smartious teaches Jakarta families live online in small classes of 4-6 students. Homeschooling (sekolahrumah) is lawful in Indonesia: Law No. 20/2003 recognises education run by the family, and Permendikbud No. 129/2014 sets out how a family homeschool registers with the local education office. Jakarta has the country's largest international-school tier, but places are expensive, waitlists are long, and traffic makes a daily school run hard. Families use Smartious as a full homeschool programme, as a bridge while they wait for a place, or for one-to-one tuition alongside school. Indonesian families who want the state ijazah can add the Paket exams; families aiming abroad sit Cambridge or IB exams at centres in Jakarta.

Challenges Jakarta families face

International-school places are expensive and oversubscribed at popular entry points, and the commute across Jakarta can take hours a day.
Indonesian families choosing an international route need to plan ijazah equivalence (penyetaraan) or the Paket C exam if they may study at an Indonesian university.
Expatriate families on two- to four-year postings need a curriculum that continues when they move on.
Homeschooling families want a structured, teacher-led programme rather than self-study.
Time zone: WIB (UTC+7), four hours ahead of Nairobi — classes run in the Jakarta afternoon.

Why Jakarta families choose Smartious

Live teachers, not self-study: Small live classes of 4-6 students, with homework after every lesson and weekly reports.
No school run: Learn at home across Jabodetabek, without hours in Jakarta traffic.
One route wherever you move: Cambridge, IB and AP continue unchanged if the family is posted elsewhere.
Both doors open: International qualifications for universities abroad, with advice on Paket C and penyetaraan for Indonesian universities.
Clear fees: From USD 423/month (Primary), varying by curriculum and level. Tuition from USD 15/hour.

Homeschooling (sekolahrumah) is lawful in Indonesia under Law No. 20/2003 and Permendikbud No. 129/2014. A single-family homeschool registers with the district or city education office. For the Indonesian ijazah, students sit Paket A, B or C through a PKBM; for an international route, they sit Cambridge, Pearson or IB exams. Our timetable, records and reports support either.

Online one-to-one tuition from USD 15/hour for IGCSE, A-Level, IB and AP subjects.

Live online via the Smartious LMS, in small classes of 4-6. Classes run in the Indonesian afternoon (from about 1 PM WIB), with sessions recorded for review.

Jakarta is Indonesia's capital and economic centre, home to corporate, energy and diplomatic headquarters and the country's largest international-school tier. Homeschooling has grown since 2020, and many families want a structured, teacher-led option without the cost and commute of a campus school.

Family situations we work with

South Jakarta — Kemang, Pondok Indah, Cilandak, Kebayoran Baru, Senopati.
Central Jakarta — Menteng, Kuningan, SCBD and Sudirman.
North Jakarta — Kelapa Gading, Pantai Indah Kapuk (PIK).
Tangerang and BSD City, Bintaro, Alam Sutera.
Bekasi, Cikarang industrial estates and Bogor.
Indonesian families who already homeschool and want live teachers.
Expatriate corporate, energy and diplomatic families on rotation.
Families waiting for an international-school place.
Young athletes and performers with demanding schedules.
Students preparing for universities in Singapore, Australia, the UK or the US.

Jakarta communities and nearby areas

Kemang · Pondok Indah · Cilandak · Kebayoran Baru · Menteng · Kuningan · Kelapa Gading · PIK · BSD City · Bintaro · Alam Sutera · Bekasi · Cikarang · Bogor · Depok

Common questions from Jakarta families

Is homeschooling legal in Indonesia?

Yes. Law No. 20/2003 on the National Education System recognises informal education run by the family, and Permendikbud No. 129/2014 sets out homeschooling (sekolahrumah) in three forms: single-family, multi-family and community. Single and multi-family homeschools register with the district or city education office (Dinas Pendidikan). For an Indonesian state diploma, students sit the Paket A, B or C equivalency exams, usually through a PKBM.

Where do Jakarta students sit Cambridge exams?

As private candidates through the British Council in Indonesia or at Cambridge schools in Jakarta that accept private candidates, in the May/June and October/November series. We help each family plan entries early.

Can an Indonesian student use IGCSE or A-Level for an Indonesian university?

Yes, with ijazah equivalence (penyetaraan ijazah) from the Ministry, which Indonesian citizens need when they use a foreign diploma at home. Families who want to keep both doors open often add the Paket C exam. For universities abroad — Singapore, Australia, Malaysia, the UK, the US or Canada — Cambridge A-Level, the IB Diploma and AP are accepted directly.

How much does Smartious cost?

From USD 423/month for Primary, varying by curriculum and level. One-to-one tuition is USD 15/hour. Admission starts with a placement assessment.

Guides for families in Indonesia

Homeschooling in Indonesia: Sekolahrumah, Paket A/B/C and International Curricula (2026 Guide)

What parents say

Rated 4.9 out of 5 on Google from 130+ reviews. Read our Google reviews

“Smartious Homeschooling delivers genuinely effective one-on-one instruction. The teachers are patient, consistent, and skilled at identifying and addressing each learner's specific academic gaps. Since enrolling, our child has become more confident, enjoys lessons, and is now performing above grade level. For families in Nairobi seeking a dependable, academically rigorous homeschooling programme with personalised support, Smartious is a standout choice.” — Allan H., Google review