JIS Blog

JIS Class of 2023 graduate Sakti Jati has long dreamed about making a difference for his community. He tells us how he hopes to accomplish this and how JIS has helped him along his journey. 

In his own words, longtime JIS Nurse Frans Junaedi tells us about his 18-year JIS journey so far and how our community continues to inspire him.

JIS Middle School Health Teacher Rae Merrigan shares her strategy for fostering belonging and emotional safety in the classroom.

A recent JIS graduate reflects on the legacy Class of 2024 Dragons carry with them as they embark on a new phase in their academic journeys.

The milestone marked the end of a significant chapter for the JIS Class of 2024 and the beginning of an exciting new journey that will take them across the globe.

In a very special episode of The JIS Podcast, he tells our podcast hosts, Morgan Banino (center) and Mindy Slaughter (right), the funny yet little-known story of the intrepid lengths he went through to land the highly coveted job, and how he was committed to using his newfound platform to spotlight the rich cultures of Asia and its flourishing musical landscapes.

Drawing from their diverse experiences and unique paths, JIS Alumni offer some advice and personal anecdotes for graduating seniors to guide them through possible intricacies of their freshman year of university.

We had the chance to sit down with Ibu Dossy and learn more about her JIS experience and personal passions, from her daily routine to the ways she finds a balance between work and her hobbies.

JIS High School Principal Edward Wexler and our team of experienced counselors share their expert insights on what parents need to consider when choosing the best learning environment to support their children's university goals.

Former Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS) teacher Aprile Denise is on a mission to transform the literacy landscape of Indonesia with her non-profit organization Yayasan Literasi Anak Indonesia (YLAI). Her journey so far has improved the education of over 1 million children and empowered nearly 56,000 local educators.

JIS students and members of Code Red, a High School service club, explore the harsh realities of Indonesian period poverty and the organizations fighting to end it. 
 

Meet the Faces of JIS who share their talents, skills, and passion with us every day to help create an enriching learning environment for the entire community. One of these dedicated educators is Pattimura Elementary (PEL) Dance Teacher Franciskus "Frans" Setiawan, who spoke to us about his daily routine, what he loves most about working at JIS, and much more. 

Renowned literacy consultant Matt Glovers returns to Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS) to connect with teachers, students, and parents and share with them the current best practices for developing writers in and outside the classroom.

Mulai dari kegiatan di kelas hingga acara-acara di seluruh sekolah, organisasi sukarelawan orang tua hingga lokakarya dan sesi informasi, orang tua siswa di JIS memiliki berbagai kesempatan untuk tetap terlibat sepanjang tahun ajaran. 

Cahaya R., seorang siswa JIS dan penulis majalah Feedback, melihat lebih dekat program Bahasa Indonesia di JIS Sekolah Menengah Atas dan bagaimana program ini memenuhi kebutuhan bahasa dan budaya siswa Indonesia di sekolah tersebut.

Meskipun acara open house sekolah dapat menawarkan harta karun informasi bagi para orang tua, pengalaman mereka dapat dengan mudah berubah menjadi banjir informasi yang sangat banyak sehingga menimbulkan lebih banyak pertanyaan dan kekhawatiran. Kami duduk bersama Manajer Penerimaan Siswa Baru JIS, Kathleen Ngkaion, untuk mendapatkan nasihatnya tentang bagaimana para orang tua dapat mengatur pikiran mereka.

Kami duduk bersama Alvernia, seorang siswa JIS Sekolah Menengah Atas dan penulis '221 Alasan Mengapa Kami Mencintai JIS', untuk berbicara tentang bukunya, inspirasi di baliknya, dan apa yang ia pelajari tentang dirinya dan JIS selama proses penulisan.  

Siswa JIS dan penulis Feedback, Brooke A., menyelami kisah di balik salah satu acara olahraga yang paling ditunggu-tunggu di JIS, yaitu IASAS Exchanges. 

Pemenang Indonesian Golf Tour tiga kali, Danny Masrin, bercerita tentang pengalamannya di JIS dan bagaimana sekolah kami membantu membentuk perjalanannya di dunia golf dan sebagai atlet profesional.

Siswa kelas 12 JIS, Nadyne, memiliki misi untuk membuat perubahan. Kami berkesempatan untuk mengenalnya lebih dekat dan belajar lebih banyak tentang rutinitas hariannya, cita-citanya di masa depan, dan dedikasinya terhadap pelayanan, termasuk inisiatif energi terbarukan yang baru-baru ini ia luncurkan di Wonogiri, Jawa Tengah.