Kinderland in Jakarta marked its 30th anniversary with a warm and culturally rich celebration that placed young learners at the centre of the occasion. Since its establishment in 1995,, Kinderland has supported the development of more than 10,000 children in Jakarta through its holistic, music-infused bilingual curriculum—an approach that blends Singapore’s educational strengths with Indonesia’s cultural heritage. Today, Kinderland has grown to become the largest Singapore preschool brand in Jakarta, recognised for its strong curriculum, trusted reputation, and long-standing community presence.
Mr. Kwok Fook Seng, Singaporean Ambassador to Indonesia (center), flanked by Mrs. Suparno and her husband Dr. Suparno Adijanto, Founders and Directors of the first Kinderland center in Jakarta, accompanied by Mr. Seet Lee Kiang Director of Kinderland International Education,(left) and Mr. Jonathan Adijanto, Director of Kinderland Preschools in Jakarta
Kinderland in Jakarta marked its 30th anniversary with a warm and culturally rich celebration that placed young learners at the centre of the occasion. Since its establishment in 1995,, Kinderland has supported the development of more than 10,000 children in Jakarta through its holistic, music-infused bilingual curriculum—an approach that blends Singapore’s educational strengths with Indonesia’s cultural heritage. Today, Kinderland has grown to become the largest Singapore preschool brand in Jakarta, recognised for its strong curriculum, trusted reputation, and long-standing community presence.
From its humble beginnings as a single centre, Kinderland has grown into one of Jakarta’s most established preschool networks. Over the past three decades, Kinderland has continually strengthened its academic programmes and integrated best practices across our centres. These sustained efforts enabled us to expand our footprint, and cultivate a committed community of educators and families. This steady and consistent growth reflects Indonesia’s increasing demand for high-quality early childhood education—an encouraging signal for investors and organisations exploring opportunities within this resilient and expanding sector.
The anniversary celebration opened with Kinderland students confidently presenting as emcees in traditional Indonesian attire, demonstrating the school’s emphasis on communication skills and character formation. Guests were treated to a series of cultural performances featuring traditional music, dance, and drama, highlighting both the children’s creativity and Indonesia’s rich heritage.
Distinguished attendees included Mr Kwok Fook Seng, Singapore’s Ambassador to Indonesia; Mr Dominic Jeremey, UK Ambassador to Indonesia; Mr Katsuo Igarashi, Chairman of JACPA Corp Japan; Mr Wataru Igarashi, Vice President of JACPA Corp Japan; Ms. Chiaki Sawai, General Manager of JACPA Singapore; Mr Han Tsi Fung, Commissioner of PT Kinderland Pendidikan Raya; and Dr Halida Hatta, Head of Operations at Hatta Foundation. Kinderland International Education were represented by Mr Seet Lee Kiang, Director; and Mr. Alvin Tham, Chief Marketing Officer.
We also truly honoured to have directors from Kinderland Bandung and Medan. We also have guest from the Ministry of Educations and from the Ministry of Tourism of Indonesia. The Director of Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) Ratri Paramita. Their presence underscored the strengthening of educational and cultural ties between Singapore and Indonesia—an important foundation for future cross-border collaborations.
Mrs Suparno giving a heartwarming speech on Kinderland’s 30-year journey in Jakarta
Reflecting on Kinderland’s three-decade journey, Mrs Suparno shared a deeply heartfelt message: “Thirty years in Kinderland — since 1995 — and what an extraordinary journey it has been. What makes Kinderland truly special are the joyful faces of our children, the trust of devoted parents, and the dedication of teachers and principals who have always worked as one united family. Together we have supported one another, grown through challenges, and celebrated every milestone with love and purpose. Even after three decades, the smiles within our community continue to tell the story of how we have grown, how we have been loved, and how we will continue to share that love. Kinderland, let us grow together.”
As the event concluded with a tribute to Kinderland’s dedicated educators, the milestone served as a reflection of the organisation’s stability, commitment, and long-term vision. Kinderland continues to welcome partnerships with institutions and investors interested in Indonesia’s promising education landscape—one that offers both sustainable growth potential and the chance to contribute meaningfully to early childhood development.
