
Buana Siswa School
Founded 2010
Updated July 2026
Languages
Buana Siswa School is a formal National School in North Jakarta that provides a structured yet flexible international education. It combines a legacy of individualized attention with a comprehensive Cambridge curriculum to prepare students for global opportunities.
Teaching approach
Buana Siswa School is committed to providing a rigorous and holistic education that empowers students to become global citizens. Its educational approach is grounded in the values of integrity, commitment, responsibility, respect, excellence, and innovative teamwork. The school aims to enhance the individual needs of students academically, emotionally, physically, and socially, encouraging lifelong learning and personal growth.
Programmes
The school offers a secondary and pre-university education based on the Cambridge curriculum. The Secondary Phase 1 (Years 7–9) covers core subjects including English, Mathematics, Sciences, and Social Sciences. The Secondary Phase 2 (Years 10–11) is an intensive two-year IGCSE programme, while the Junior College (Years 11–12) provides a two-year pre-university course leading to AS and A-Level qualifications, allowing for subject specialization in areas such as STEM, Business, or the Arts.
Outcomes
Students have achieved international recognition through the Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards. The school’s academic programme prepares students for university entry, with graduates often receiving scholarships from international universities based on their Cambridge A-Level results. The school maintains partnerships with international universities to provide students with insights into various higher education pathways.
Student support
Learning support
The school maintains a focus on individualized attention, a legacy from its origins as a tuition centre. This approach is designed to help students improve their academic grades, build confidence in their abilities, and ensure they receive the personal attention necessary to flourish in every subject.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
The admissions process is holistic, evaluating academic consistency through the review of school reports from the previous two to three years. Applicants undergo assessments in literacy and numeracy, followed by an interview with the admissions team or the head of school. The school also assesses language proficiency, as English is the primary medium of instruction. Prospective families are encouraged to schedule a school tour or attend an open house as part of the initial inquiry process.
About the campus
The campus, located in North Jakarta, underwent major reconstruction and refurbishment in 2016 and 2022 to accommodate student growth. The facilities feature small-sized classrooms specifically designed to support personalized learning activities. The school environment is intended to be a nurturing space that represents a home for its diverse community.
Co-curriculars
The school offers a range of extracurricular activities designed to foster school spirit and community involvement. These include sports, information communication and technology (ICT) initiatives, and various community service projects. These activities are integrated into the school experience to provide a well-rounded and balanced education.
- Ferry Agussurya HidayatFounder
Mr. Ferry Agussurya Hidayat founded the institution in 2010, initially as a tuition centre, and has led its transition into a formal National School.
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