These texts are enhanced by a wide range of teaching materials and resources including manipulatives and computer applications, which students use to understand, create, and visualize mathematical concepts and precesses. The use of computers and calculators in math is included as a strategic life skill. The NJIS social studies curriculum helps students develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes which will enhance their sense of personal and social identity, and enable them to participate effectively in maintaining or improving the quality of their society and their environment. Within the strands of history, geography, and society, elementary students investigate a broad range of topics relating to personal, environmental, and social issues, as well as significant people and eras. Topics relating to Indonesia and a world region are designated for study at each grade level.
Students also learn about various cultural celebrations and engage in mapwork.
The course promotes a balance between content and skills. Multi-media resources, guest speakers, fields trips, and local resources are utilized to enhance learning experiences. The upper school course emphasizes the acquisition of historical and geographical skills. In Grade 6, students examine the origins of civilization and their cultural legacy. Students use A Message of Ancient Days as their basic text.