7 Recommended Leading Primary Schools in Jabodetabek with Monthly Fees Below Rp3 Million
Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – With the new academic year approaching, many parents have begun hunting for a primary school (SD) for their children. Numerous aspects come into consideration when choosing a school, from the curriculum and teaching methods to character education, distance from home and the cost of schooling.
Discussions about finding a school for one’s child have also been lively on the social media platform Threads. Several parents have shared their experiences surveying various schools and realised that choosing a school does not always mean following trends or simply chasing big-name institutions.
One parent, for instance, said the choice of school ultimately needs to match the child’s needs as well as the parents’ comfort. Another admitted they initially wanted a school with the Cambridge curriculum but changed their mind after seeing their child actually enjoy learning under the Merdeka Curriculum.
Other parents highlighted financial factors, the school’s distance and whether the teaching method suits the child’s character. After all, a school that suits one child will not necessarily offer the same experience to another.
Amid the many options available, cost is certainly no less important a factor. Moreover, private school costs are not limited to monthly tuition fees (SPP). Parents usually also need to prepare an admission fee, activity fees, uniforms, books and various other additional costs.
For parents currently hunting for a school, here are seven recommended primary schools in the Jabodetabek area with monthly tuition below Rp3 million, based on fee information gathered by CNBC Indonesia.
- SD Islam Tugasku, East Jakarta
SD Islam Tugasku is located at Jalan Pulomas Jaya No. 2, Pulo Gadung, East Jakarta. According to data from the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, this A-accredited private school uses the Merdeka Primary Curriculum and runs classes five days a week.
For the 2026/2027 academic year, the tuition fee is listed at Rp2.5 million per month. For prospective students coming from kindergartens outside the school, the admission fee payable is Rp39 million. In addition, there is an annual activity fee of Rp6.5 million and uniforms costing Rp1.9 million.
Thus, the total cost listed at the point of entry reaches Rp49.9 million, already including the July 2026 tuition fee.
Fee breakdown:
Tuition: Rp2.5 million per month
Admission fee: Rp39 million
Activity fee: Rp6.5 million per year
Uniforms: Rp1.9 million
- SD Perguruan Islam Al Azhar Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta
In North Jakarta, parents may consider SD Perguruan Islam Al Azhar Kelapa Gading, or Alazka. The estimated initial cost of entry to this school reaches around Rp43.7 million.
Its largest component is the admission fee of around Rp39 million. Meanwhile, the monthly tuition is in the region of Rp2.3 million, still below the Rp3 million threshold in this list. Parents also need to account for a registration fee of around Rp600,000 and uniforms estimated at between Rp1.8 million and Rp2.3 million.
Fee breakdown:
Tuition: around Rp2.3 million per month
Admission fee: around Rp39 million
Registration: around Rp600,000
Uniforms: around Rp1.8 million–Rp2.3 million
- SD Tara Salvia, South Tangerang
SD Tara Salvia is located in Ciputat, South Tangerang. According to data from the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, this A-accredited school uses the Merdeka Primary Curriculum. In its admissions guide for the 2027/2028 academic year, Tara Salvia sets the tuition fee at Rp2.5 million per month.
Meanwhile, the admission fee for general students reaches Rp49 million. Parents also need to pay a registration fee of Rp1 million and an activity fee of Rp3.775 million per year. A confirmation deposit of Rp5 million forms part of the admission fee.
The activity fee already covers study visits within the Jabodetabek area, guest speakers, stationery and exercise books, learning modules and the textbooks prescribed by the school.
Fee breakdown:
Tuition: Rp2.5 million per month
Admission fee: Rp49 million
Activity fee: Rp3.775 million per year
Registration fee: Rp1 million
- SD Auliya Bintaro, South Tangerang
The next option is SD Auliya in the Bintaro area of South Tangerang. One distinguishing feature of Auliya is its curriculum. The school applies the MSC Curriculum, which integrates the Merdeka Curriculum, the Saleh Curriculum and Cambridge.
At primary level, Cambridge learning covers English as a Second Language, Mathematics, Science, Art & Design, Digital Literacy and Computing, and Global Perspectives.
Based on fee information gathered for the 2026/2027 academic year, SD Auliya’s tuition is Rp2.3 million per month, while its admission fee reaches Rp47.9 million.
With its combination of Islamic and Cambridge education, this school can be an option for parents seeking international curriculum exposure with tuition of less than Rp3 million.
Fee breakdown:
Tuition: Rp2.3 million per month
Admission fee: Rp47.9 million
Curriculum: Merdeka, Saleh and Cambridge
- SD Al Siddiq International School, Bekasi
For parents in Bekasi, SD Al Siddiq International School can be one option. The school combines academic and Islamic education. Its programmes include, among others, memorising up to 15 juz of the Quran and habituating the use of English and Arabic in learning activities.
Its teaching also develops independence, critical thinking and creativity through project-based learning. Programmes on offer include Cambridge Assessment, native speakers, coding and robotics, profession classes, character-building camps and entrepreneurship through Market Day.
According to registration information for the 2025/2026 academic year published by the school, the July 2025 tuition fee was listed at Rp1.65 million. During that promotional period, the school also listed a registration fee of Rp750,000.
It should be noted that the available information reflects 2025/2026 academic year costs, so parents need to check the latest rates directly with the school.
Fee breakdown based on 2025/2026 academic year information:
Tuition: Rp1.65 million per month
Registration: Rp750,000
Programmes: English–Arabic bilingual, tahfiz, Cambridge Assessment and project-based learning
- Al Wildan Islamic School, Depok
For the Depok area, one option worth considering is Al Wildan Islamic School. Broadly speaking, the Al Wildan primary programme emphasises the development of foreign languages, Mathematics and Science using technology, alongside education based on aqidah and akhlak.
Al Wildan also has an international class that combines an international curriculum with pesantren and national curricula. In that programme, the school uses English and Oxford-published books for several subjects such as Mathematics and Science.
Based on fee information gathered for the Depok branch, the application form costs around Rp1 million, the admission fee is Rp17.5 million and tuition is around Rp1 million per month.
Fee breakdown:
Tuition: around Rp1 million per month
Admission fee: around Rp17.5 million
Application form: around Rp1 million
- SD Bosowa Bina Insani, Bogor
There is SD Bosowa Bina Insani in Bogor. This school is attractive to parents seeking a combination of national, international and Islamic education.
According to the school’s official website, SD Bosowa Bina Insani uses the National Curriculum and Cambridge, with Islamic Studies as its signature programme. The school is also a Cambridge School in Bogor and applies Cambridge Primary to three core subjects, namely English as a Second Language (ESL), Mathematics and Science.
Students can also sit the Cambridge Primary Checkpoint. Beyond academics, the school’s programmes include Quran learning, tahsin, and the cultivation of independence, creativity and leadership. Class sizes are said to be around 20–25 pupils.
Based on various education fee information gathered, SD Bosowa Bina Insani’s tuition is estimated to range from Rp775,000 to Rp1.7 million per month, while entry costs range from around Rp16.7 million to Rp23.5 million.
As these figures are estimates based on available fee information and may differ depending on the academic year and admissions intake, parents should confirm the latest rates directly with the school.
Estimated fee breakdown:
Tuition: around Rp775,000–Rp1.7 million per month
Entry fee: around Rp16.7 million–Rp23.5 million
Activity/support fees: around Rp6 million
Curriculum: National, Cambridge and Islamic Studies