The Independent School Batam

Batam, IndonesiaLicensed

IGCSE

Per yearabout USD 1.49K–4.27K

IDR 27M–77.2M · 2026-2027 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-02)

Image from the school website · internationalschoolbatam.com

Independent school in Batam, Indonesia, established in 1999 by a group of expatriate parents. Offers early years, primary, junior high and senior high (to Year 10), with a Cambridge IGCSE preparatory course.

Key facts

Source: Read from the school's website

Private International school

School website

Info checked 2026-11-06 · Fees 2026-2027

Curriculum
IGCSE
Ages
Ages 3–16
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level

Founded: 1999

Ownership: Non-profit
Mother-tongue programmes: Indonesian

Fees

Source: Read from the school's website

2026-2027 school year

Find the grade by your child's age

Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.

Grade	Per year
School Fee Pre-School (3 – 4 years old)	IDR 27,000,000≈ USD 1.49K
School Fee Reception I Class (R1) (4 – 5	IDR 29,700,000≈ USD 1.64K
School Fee Reception II Class (R2) (5 –	IDR 29,700,000≈ USD 1.64K
School Fee- Key Stage 1 (Year 1 & Year 2	IDR 37,800,000≈ USD 2.09K
School Fee- Key Stage 2 (Years 3, Years	IDR 40,500,000≈ USD 2.24K
School Fee- Key Stage 3 (Year 7, Year 8,	IDR 77,220,000≈ USD 4.27K
School Fee- Key Stage 4 (Year 10)	IDR 77,220,000≈ USD 4.27K

Annual tuition by grade

In the school's currency; the reference conversion is in brackets. · 2026-2027

The Independent School Batam · Annual tuition by grade
	per year
School Fee Pre-School (3 – 4 years old)	IDR 27,000,000 (about USD 1.49K)
School Fee Reception I Class (R1) (4 – 5	IDR 29,700,000 (about USD 1.64K)
School Fee Reception II Class (R2) (5 –	IDR 29,700,000 (about USD 1.64K)
School Fee- Key Stage 1 (Year 1 & Year 2	IDR 37,800,000 (about USD 2.09K)
School Fee- Key Stage 2 (Years 3, Years	IDR 40,500,000 (about USD 2.24K)
School Fee- Key Stage 3 (Year 7, Year 8,	IDR 77,220,000 (about USD 4.27K)
School Fee- Key Stage 4 (Year 10)	IDR 77,220,000 (about USD 4.27K)

Source: school website (internationalschoolbatam.com) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)

Per month · Across grades

Pre-School (3-4 years old) → Key Stage 4 (Year 10)

The Independent School Batam · Per month
	The Independent School Batam · Per month
Pre-School (3-4 years old)	2.5
Reception I (R1) (4-5 years old)	2.8
Reception II (R2) (5-6 years old)	2.8
Key Stage 1 (Year 1 & Year 2)	3.5
Key Stage 2 (Years 3-6)	3.8
Key Stage 3 (Year 7, 8, 9)	7.2
Key Stage 4 (Year 10)	7.2

IDR 7

Grade	Per month
Pre-School (3-4 years old)	IDR 3
Reception I (R1) (4-5 years old)	IDR 3
Reception II (R2) (5-6 years old)	IDR 3
Key Stage 1 (Year 1 & Year 2)	IDR 4
Key Stage 2 (Years 3-6)	IDR 4
Key Stage 3 (Year 7, 8, 9)	IDR 7
Key Stage 4 (Year 10)	IDR 7

The school's document states 12 payments per year.

As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-02)

Curriculum and academics

Source: Read from the school's website

Curricula, explained

IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.

Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide

Strengths

Languages
Outdoor education

Campus and school life

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Facilities

Library
Sports field

Sports

Cross country
Sports day
Swimming

Arts

Art and craft
Music
Drama

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Licence

Listed as an SPK (Satuan Pendidikan Kerjasama) school in the Kemendikdasmen school reference register (checked 2026-10-29).

The essentials

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Country affiliation
Indonesian students follow the national curriculum (civics, religion, Indonesian language); foreign students study Indonesian language and studies.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Diving deeper

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Governance and ownership
A non-profit oriented school run under Yayasan Pendidikan Multinasional Ramdani, founded by a group of expatriate parents.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Academics

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Curriculum
Covers early years through Year 10, with core subjects in English, mathematics and science, plus foundation subjects such as humanities, arts and physical education.
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Mandarin
- Computer Science
- Design and Technology
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
Offers a 9-month Cambridge IGCSE preparatory course and has offered GCE O-Level alongside it since 2014.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Parent experience

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History
Established in August 1999 as The International School Batam, now named The Independent School Batam. The school marked its 25th anniversary in 2025.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Facilities

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Facilities overview
Includes libraries, computer labs with broadband, lunch areas and sports areas; junior high adds a science laboratory.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Playground, sports fields and sports equipment are available.
- Playground
- Sports fields
- Sports equipment
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Computer labs, a science laboratory and a library are available.
- Computer lab
- Science laboratory
- Library
School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Extra-curricular activities

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Arts and creative
Art and craft and music are offered, with optional drama and audio visual activities.
- Art and craft
- Music
- Drama
- Audio visual
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Cultural and language
Celebrates various religious festivals; optional traditional and modern music and dance activities.
- Traditional music
- Modern music
- Traditional dance
- Modern dance
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Social and hobbies
Runs school excursions, camping, final year performances, sports day and cross country.
- Excursions
- Camping
- Sports day
- Cross country
School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Languages

Source: Read from the school's website

Language provision
Provides modern languages including Mandarin, plus Indonesian language study for foreign students.
- Mandarin
- Modern languages
- Indonesian language
School website · Checked 2026-11-06