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The purpose of this research is to find out the implementation of ICT-based learning and metacognition to improve students' vocabulary mastery at SMP Harapan Jaya II. In data were collected in this qualitative study through questionnaires, interviews and vocabulary test. There were thirty-eight students. They have involved as a sample in this study. There were some the findings regarding the participating in this reasearch the implementation of ICT-based learning and metacognition to improve students' vocabulary mastery. First, the teacher had good perceptions about the implemented ICT-based materials and the students showed motivation to learn English in their home, and they were active to learn English in the class. However, the teacher had the problem while in the classroom activity because the foundation of that school did not support the ICT based learning. Therefore, he seldom used the projector in the class. Second, based on the finding, the students had good perceptions to learn English using the ICT-based materials. 81.8% of students considered this strategy enjoyable. Third, the findings also indicated that there were some improvements of students’ achievement on the vocabulary test. This is indicated by the improvement of post test. Since the ICT-based learning and metacognition can improve the students' vocabulary mastery, this research could be an alternative approach for English teacher to improve students’ vocabulary.