When entering primary school, every child has distinct learning requirements due to different educational backgrounds. Children who started their early childhood education at the German School Jakarta benefit from a seamless educational experience, while children with other pre-school education or even without any pre-school experience will feel at home in no time.
The school approaches this variety with a pedagogy of diversity. The aim is to create a learning environment in which the children feel welcome and valued. They have the experience of being perceived and accepted according to their own unique individual development.
Our primary school's mission is to provide a great basic school education. Above all, this includes teaching the key competencies of reading, writing, and mathematics. They form the basis for the success in all other areas and further education, and for the development of self-reliance and motivation to engage in lifelong learning.
Every child must be supported according to his or her learning needs, which is done, among other things, through differentiation in the classroom. This enables each child to experience success and gain skills, which in addition to the learning effect also contributes to enhancing the motivation to learn.
The role of the teachers is changing: modern educators serve as leaders, tutors, and guides.
"We pick up our children where they are."
DSJ teachers are a highly qualified, versatile, and inspired group of people, who do not just see teaching as a job but as a calling. To ensure the highest teaching standards and professional development our teachers participate in pedagogical and academic workshops and training within the global DAS network (German Schools abroad).
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Providing a safe and secure environment
for children to explore and discover the world around them, both emotionally and physically
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Supporting individuality and the development of every child’s potential — we focus on each child as an individual supporting them as they explore their environment and discover the world we live in
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Encouraging children
to discover their interests and learning styles — stimulation of the mind, body and all the senses are built into the activities provided, as we keep track of your child’s development milestones
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Exposing children to different cultures — as a school of encounters (Begegnungsschule), cultural exchanges, especially between German and Indonesian cultures, are embedded in our curriculum and annual events
Campus Park
We are privileged to call a 4.2 hectare green campus our own which offers students ample space and opportunities for healthy movement. Plenty of athletic facilities like our officially sized football field and running track, a multi-purpose sports hall, our 25m swimming pool, tennis courts, two concrete soccer/basketball playgrounds, beach volleyball fields, and extensive playgrounds are the dream of every sports teacher and athlete.
Indoor Facilities
Our bright and modern facilities include a spacious school building with a large indoor hall, 50 state-of-the-art classrooms, including art and handcraft studios, a music room equipped with a complete set of classic musical instruments, a computer room, an extensive library, an indoor and outdoor canteen, and coffee shop, and a beautiful, 300 seat auditorium for music, dance and acting classes, and events.
International Program
Subjects are taught in English, Indonesian and German as a foreign language (DaF), according to the principle of „one teacher, one language".
Corresponding subjects are assigned to each respective language.
Ideal for Indonesian children and others that don't speak German.
German International Program
For all subjects, the daily language of instruction is German, apart from the subject English, which is taught in its own language.
Ideal for German-speaking children, and families who want to fast track onto the German education path with international exposure.
Trilingual Curriculum
We use a combination of the German curriculum and the Indonesian KTSP.
Grade 1–4
Lessons in distinct trilingual classes
Grade 5–6
(Orientation Level)
Lessons in shared classes that are merged with the German International Program
Our Teacher/Student Ratio is 1:15
Our International Program offers every student the opportunity to continue their school education at any national and international school. We welcome all families without German language background with the goal to gradually introduce German through the German as a Foreign Language Program (DaF). The primary education encompasses grades 1–6, wherein grade 5 and 6, the classes are merged with the German International Program in what is known as the Orientation Level in preparation for secondary school.
Independent work, creativity, and self-organization are important values ​​on which the teaching methods are based. The
school day typically runs from 7:30am to 2:00pm, with many integrated breaks for exercise and meals. After school students have enough time to do their homework and recharge while playing, relaxing, and pursuing their hobbies. Our teachers form a well-coordinated team of German and Indonesian education experts, which works closely together to support all students with utmost dedication.
Class Instruction Languages
Indonesian
Mathematics (Grade 1–4), Civics/PPKN, Religion, Ethics
English
Science (Grade 1–4), Computer Science, Arts, Sports, Music, Religion, Ethics
German
German as a Foreign Language, Sports, Music, Mathematics (Grade 5–6), Science (Grade 5–6), Religion, Ethics
Languages are a unique part of this program, as we use
English, Indonesian, and German as a natural part of our daily routine for different activities. Most of our families’ main language is either Indonesian or English, therefore we focus on the
development of language acquisition as well as other milestones when working with your children.
To ensure that the foundation and structure for each respective language is strong, we have a
"One Teacher, One Language" system in place, with respect to the stages of language acquisition in children.
Lessons are organized by instruction language.
German Curriculum
Based on the German curriculum of the federal state of Thuringia and approved by the KMK (Conference of Ministers of Education).
Grade 1–4
Lessons in distinct German classes
Grade 5–6
(Orientation Level)
Lessons in shared classes that are merged with the International Program
Our Teacher/Student Ratio is 1:15
In our German International Program, all subjects are taught in German, with the exception of English, which is taught in its own language. The primary education encompasses grades 1–6, wherein
grade 5 and 6 are part of the
Orientation Level, a preparation for secondary school. In addition, our students in grade one and two have KonLab, a learning program in which the rhythm and structure of language are practiced. In the third school year, competence tests are held in the main subjects of German and Mathematics. The feedback provides information on the individual level of performance of the child and the class, as well as a feedback on all schools in Germany.
Independent work, creativity, and self-organization are important values ​​on which the teaching methods are based. The
school day typically runs from 7:30am to 2:00pm, with many integrated breaks for exercise and meals. After school students have a special learning time called SCL (Self-Controlled Learning), in which they do their homework and recharge while pursuing their hobbies. Our teachers form a well-coordinated team of German-trained education experts, which works closely together to support all students with utmost dedication.
Although this program is aimed for children with German knowledge, we welcome all families, even without German language background with the goal to gradually introduce German through daily interaction. Our trained teachers will take care of introducing your child into the German language, as interaction mostly takes place in German.
Next Steps – Get in Touch with Us
We welcome all children between grade 1 and 6 regardless of their cultural background and language skills — even
without any prior German language knowledge. Registration can be done anytime during the school year. We are looking forward to answering your questions or scheduling an appointment for your visit.
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The so-called orientation level is taught in grade 5 and 6 as part of the German education system — at our school we moreover expand joint teaching between the International and German International Programs
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Students receive more specialist instruction in new subjects
from distinct subject teachers, hence gaining in-depth knowledge and specialised skills in order to gradually prepare for the intermediate levels
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Students get two class teachers,
one German and one Indonesian who teach at least two subjects, hence maintain an important relationship with a person of reference
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Students have joint class council sessions where they strengthen social interaction and maintain a close relationship with each other by discussing challenges, giving feedback, and getting support
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Joint teaching creates more opportunities for meaningful social interaction — our school of encounter fosters intercultural interactions as part of teamwork and friendships within and in between classes, developing sound consideration, tolerance, and acceptance
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Joint teaching improves language skills
through cultural exchange and intensive verbalization of individual steps, processes and observations in class
