SCHOOL INFORMATION
Frequently Asked Questions
Here’s an FAQ Page with common questions parents often ask:
Currently, the school does not provide a bus service for student pickups and drop-offs. Parents are responsible for arranging their child’s transportation to and from school.
Mahatma Gandhi School operates under Yayasan Gandhi Seva Loka, a foundation established in the late 1940s by the Sindhi community in Jakarta with the mission to provide quality education rooted in strong values. Since its early beginnings in the 1950s, the school has grown into a respected institution, serving both the local and international community while upholding the vision of nurturing principled, capable, and compassionate young leaders.
Yayasan Gandhi Seva Loka operates the following schools across Indonesia:
- Mahatma Gandhi School (Jalan Tabing, Jakarta)
- Gandhi School Ancol (Ancol, Jakarta)
- Gandhi Memorial Intercontinental School – Jakarta
- Gandhi Memorial Intercontinental School – Semarang
- Gandhi Memorial Intercontinental School – Bali
Our school offers the Cambridge curriculum for international qualifications alongside an Indian curriculum equivalent to CBSE.
Cambridge International Examinations:
- IGCSE (Grades 9–10)
- AS & A Levels (Grades 11–12)
Indian Board Examinations (Board of Secondary Education Indian Schools Indonesia):
- Matriculation Examination (Grades 9–10)
- Higher Secondary Examination (Grades 11–12)
Our school operates from Monday to Friday.
- Kindergarten: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Primary (SD): 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
- Secondary: 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
(Exact timings may vary depending on the academic schedule and co-curricular activities.)
Parents can visit our Admissions Office during school hours or submit an inquiry through our website’s Admissions page. Required documents include the student’s birth certificate, previous school reports, and identification documents for parents/guardians.
Yes, all students are required to wear the official school uniform, which varies for Kindergarten, Primary, and Secondary levels. Uniforms can be purchased through the school’s administration office.
Yes, our cafeteria offers a variety of meal options during recess and lunch breaks. Students may also bring packed meals from home.
We offer a range of activities including sports (swimming, futsal, basketball), arts and crafts, music, and various clubs. Activities may change each term based on student interest and available instructors.
Yes, parents are encouraged to take part in school events, volunteer programmes, and parent-teacher meetings to strengthen the home-school partnership.
MGS Kemayoran
- Jl. Tabing Blok B16, No.3 Kemayoran, Jakarta Pusat.
- +6221-6542241
- +6221-6542280