Dragon News

From teen go-karting prodigy to sustainability CEO, when Ivonne Bojoh (Class of 1992) sets her mind on something, she pours 150% of her dedication into the pursuit. For Ivonne, her goal is not just a passion; it becomes her calling.

Class of 1977 Alum Michael Brower describes himself as a bit of an "oddball." But judging by the glint in his eye and the slight smile as he says it, it's clear he's quite proud of the moniker. In fact, this very "oddball" quality has driven him to achieve amazing feats in both his personal life and career.

Our official reunion calendar is almost complete and we are planning a fabulous world tour this year with gatherings, large and small, from Perth, Singapore, London, and Seoul to Boston, Chicago, and San Francisco! Read on to find out more and sign up to reconnect with old friends or make new ones, wherever you are in the world.

As an active member of various alumni organizations, JIS Alumna Nina Tao (Class of 1989) shows us that our connection to the schools we attend endures long after the day we move away or graduate. 

Class of 2023 graduate Sakti Jati grew up with big dreams of using his passion for science to help develop his hometown in Central Java. Those dreams took a significant step forward when he arrived at JIS in Grade 10 as a Bhinneka Tunggal Ika (BTI) Scholar, where he found the support and resources to refine his plan. 

When a flight of Dragons from the Class of 1986 gathered at the Bali reunion of 2018, they decided to show their love and appreciation of Indonesia by collecting a sizable donation for the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation (BOSF). Today, two of the campaign’s driving forces hope to bring it back.

In 1951, an aspiring educator named Hardiati Anwar joined the newly opened Joint Embassy School (JES), driven by a growing passion for teaching. Over 70 years later, she’s still remembered as a JIS pioneer who helped shape the fond childhood memories of generations of JIS Dragons.

Where are they now? Find out what your Dragon classmates are up to in our Summer Edition of Class Notes. Enjoy a decade-by-decade summary of alumni news from our global community, including updates from campus visitors and the Class of 2024, who left JIS years ago and are excited to reconnect!

As development on our beloved Pattimura Elementary (PEL) campus enters its final phases, now is the moment to ensure your name is featured on our Commemorative Community Wall and leave your mark forever!

This year we are putting the "fun" into fundraising with the launch of our inaugural Dragon Gala & Auction. Join us for this fabulous first and reserve your tickets today!

The 2024/25 academic year at JIS got off to a lively start last month, and by the first week of September, learning and after-school activities were well underway across all three campuses. 

Check out the range of exclusive services available to JIS Alumni, from yearbook archives and school tours to access to campus facilities. These are designed especially for you and to help you stay connected to the Dragon community.

We proudly celebrated the graduation of 205 seniors from the Class of 2024. This joyous occasion was marked by the presence of alumni parents, highlighting the growth of the second-generation Dragon community. Get to know our newest recruits and their 'Favorite Bits of JIS!'

Prompted by our major campus renovation, we decided to take the opportunity to celebrate seven decades of People of PEL and the history we have created together around the beloved Pattimura Tree — Join our Community Project!

Welcome to our Spring Edition of Class Notes, a decade-by-decade summary of alumni news snippets from our global community, especially updates from our campus visitors.

The JIS 2024 High School Careers Day proudly welcomed 42 accomplished alumni back to the Cilandak campus to share their experience with our eager students!

See the latest sightings of Dragons in the Wild, plan to join upcoming events or find out how we can support your own min-reunions.

This year, we launched an exciting new philanthropy program, and once again, our Dragon community showed its unwavering support for JIS and our commitment to be Best for the World.