One of the UK’s Most Established Schools Chooses Jakarta for Their Latest Opening 

Wellington College Independent School Jakarta opens in September 2024 

Wellington College Independent School Jakarta (WCIJ) is thrilled to announce its grand opening in September 2024! As the first private UK school to open in Indonesia, WCIJ, a pioneering co-educational school, will offer an exceptional and pioneeringeducation for children aged 3 to 11 years old. 

WCIJ stands as the latest addition to the Wellington College International family of schools in China, Thailand, and India. WCI Regional Management Pte Ltd, a company owned by businessman Peter Lim, is partnered with Wellington College International and is establishing K-12 schools in Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia. 

The Wellington College was inaugurated by Queen Victoria in 1859 in England. The 165-year-old College is a national monument to the first Duke of Wellington, and it is consistently in the top 10 schools globally for the IB Diploma.

Wellington College students from the UK and international schools regularly attain placement at the world’s leading universities including both Oxbridge and Ivy League. Notable alumni include novelist George Orwell, actor Sir Christopher Lee, architect Sir Nicholas Grimshaw, former cabinet ministers, and athletes including F1 champion James Hunt.

This track record of academic achievement serves as a testament to WCIJ’s dedication to delivering a world-class education and preparing students for success on a global scale. 

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