

El Shaddai Intercontinental School
Christian, Founded 2000
Updated July 2026
Curriculum
El Shaddai Intercontinental School is a premier Christian academy in South Jakarta that provides a holistic, character-driven education for students. It integrates the Accelerated Christian Education (A.C.E.) system with the Cambridge International Curriculum to prepare students for global success.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
El Shaddai Intercontinental School is a Christ-centred community that builds its mission on biblical truth, aiming to develop students who think deeply, judge wisely, and live courageously. The school emphasizes character formation alongside academic excellence, guided by values such as integrity, courage, leadership, honour, service, and generosity. It views parents as primary educators and seeks to nurture students who are academically capable and grounded in faith.
Programmes
The academic program spans from Early Learning through High School, including a homeschooling option. The curriculum combines the Accelerated Christian Education (A.C.E./SOT) system, which focuses on self-mastery and individualized learning, with the Cambridge International Curriculum for subjects such as Visual Arts, Sciences, Business, Economics, Accounting, Performing Arts, and ICT. Additionally, the school implements Indonesia’s Kurikulum Merdeka to cover required subjects including Bahasa Indonesia, Agama, and PPKn.
Outcomes
Graduates have successfully secured scholarships at international institutions, including Singapore Management University, Xiamen University, and Liberty University. The school’s mastery-based curriculum is designed to help students achieve high GPAs, typically 80% or above, preparing them for global academic and professional success.
Student support
Learning support
The school provides a pastoral care program to support students through times of challenge and celebration. The learning environment is designed to be safe, caring, and orderly, with staff committed to helping students identify and develop their unique gifts and passions. Additionally, the mastery-based curriculum ensures that no child is left behind on complex subjects.
Tuition & fees
This school publishes fees only on request — contact admissions for a current schedule.
Admissions
The admissions process begins with the submission of an application form, followed by a diagnostic assessment or examination to determine grade placement. Prospective families are encouraged to visit the campus to meet with staff and complete the application. A non-refundable assessment fee is required, and upon acceptance, a non-refundable development fee is payable to confirm enrollment.
About the campus
The school operates an expansive, internationally standardized campus that has been recognized with the 'Clean, Green, Creative & Healthy School Award' by the South Jakarta Education Office. Facilities include university-style 'Personal Office' independent study spaces, comprehensive sports complexes, and various learning environments designed to support academic and personal growth.
Co-curriculars
The school offers a range of extracurricular activities designed to help students discover their talents and creativity. These programs are integrated into the school's broader mission to foster character development and provide opportunities for students to develop unique gifts and passions.

- Dr. Chitra EffendiDirector
Dr. Chitra Effendi serves as the Director of El Shaddai Intercontinental School, where she emphasizes a Christ-centred mission focused on academic excellence, character formation, and biblical truth. She advocates for a safe and nurturing environment that supports students in identifying and developing their unique gifts and passions.
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