SMP N 49 Jakarta is situated close to the head of Kramatjati sub district office and provides quality education for students from 12 up to 15.  The sense of community in the school provides the basis for enabling students to aim for and achieve excellence in all of life. SMP N 49 Jakarta strongly emphasizes performance and learning. The dual requirements of specialty and core academic courses result in a school day typically beginning at 6.30 a.m. and ending at 5.00 p.m.,or later. Although studious, the school's atmosphere is in no way stiff or severe. Faculty, staff anf students value freedom within the bounds of mutually respectful relationship and behavior.