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Sekolah Yayasan Pendidikan Jayawijaya, Kuala Kencana

Founded 1973

Updated July 2026

BoardingType
541Students
Non-profitOwnership

Curriculum

Accreditations

Yayasan Pendidikan Jayawijaya is an innovative and progressive educational institution that has served the Papua region for 50 years. It provides inclusive education for the families of PT Freeport Indonesia employees and indigenous Papuan children from surrounding villages.

Teaching approach

The school is guided by the values of honesty, responsibility, empathy, open-mindedness, and integrity. It aims to develop a generation that is sincere and capable of responding to global challenges, while fostering students who are responsible citizens, ambassadors of Pancasila principles, and motivated innovators. The educational approach encourages students to explore diverse perspectives and engage in inquiry-based learning to build critical knowledge and transferable skills.

Programmes

As an International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum school, YPJ integrates the Indonesian National Curriculum with the IB framework. It utilizes the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for early childhood and primary education, while the secondary school (SMP) serves as a candidate school for the Middle Years Programme (MYP). The curriculum focuses on conceptual understanding, inquiry-based learning, and the development of global perspectives alongside local and national significance.

Student support

EAL support
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Learning support

The school provides student-centered services tailored to meet individual needs. Additionally, the school maintains dedicated ICT support and policies to assist students and staff in their educational activities.

Frequently asked questions(4)
What curriculum does Sekolah Yayasan Pendidikan Jayawijaya, Kuala Kencana offer?
Sekolah Yayasan Pendidikan Jayawijaya, Kuala Kencana offers IB PYP and IB MYP.
Is Sekolah Yayasan Pendidikan Jayawijaya, Kuala Kencana a day or boarding school?
Sekolah Yayasan Pendidikan Jayawijaya, Kuala Kencana is a boarding school.
What accreditations does Sekolah Yayasan Pendidikan Jayawijaya, Kuala Kencana hold?
Sekolah Yayasan Pendidikan Jayawijaya, Kuala Kencana holds accreditations including IB.
Where is Sekolah Yayasan Pendidikan Jayawijaya, Kuala Kencana located?
Sekolah Yayasan Pendidikan Jayawijaya, Kuala Kencana is an international school in Timika, Indonesia.

Tuition & fees

No published fee schedule was found for this school.

Admissions

The school provides information for new student registration and re-enrollment for the 2025/2026 academic year. Prospective families are encouraged to contact the school directly for specific enrollment procedures and requirements.

Calendar

The school maintains an academic calendar that is updated regularly to reflect school events and scheduling. Families can access the latest version of the calendar through the school's official portal.

Facilities

Boarding

About the campus

The school operates two distinct campuses located within the PT Freeport Indonesia work area in Papua. The Kuala Kencana campus is situated in a lowland tropical rainforest, while the Tembagapura campus is located in the Jayawijaya mountain highlands. The Tembagapura site includes the Tomawin dormitory to support students from surrounding villages, and the school utilizes ICT support, including student laptops, to facilitate learning.

Co-curriculars

The school offers various co-curricular opportunities, including 'Extended Studies' programs designed to provide students with additional learning experiences. Students also participate in competitive activities, such as karate, and engage in arts and cultural exhibitions.

  • Mark Jenkins
    Mark JenkinsSchool Director

    As the School Director, Mark Jenkins provides leadership for the Yayasan Pendidikan Jayawijaya, overseeing the school's commitment to providing an innovative and progressive education as an International Baccalaureate World School.

  • Richard Petrick H
    Richard Petrick HManager Bisnis & Keuangan
  • Ratna Yulianti
    Ratna YuliantiManager Sumber Daya Manusia
  • Omih Gobay
    Omih GobayManager Hubungan External & Pemerintah
  • Abidin Nur Rahmat
    Abidin Nur RahmatKepala Kampus Kuala Kencana
  • Bayu Widyatmoko
    Bayu WidyatmokoKepala Kampus Tembagapura
  • Nursalim
    NursalimKepala SMP Kuala Kencana