Indonesia Educational System

4. Republic ofIndonesia
263 Millions
Muslim 87.2 Protestant 6.9
Catholic2.9 Hindu 1.7
GDP -16th
GDP-PPP - 7th
(Gross Domestic Product-Purchasing Power Parity)
20% of government expenditure
HDI 0.689
113th Medium

5. Indonesia is a nation of islands with around 13,700 islands.
Amongst those,the islands of Java, Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi,
and Papua (or Irian Jaya) are the most significant.
Indonesia has a population of 242 million,encompassing major
linguistic, religious and cultural differences. Bahasa language.

6. Hindu-Buddhist Civilization
(7th Century)
Islamic Era
(13th Century)
Colonial Era
(17th – mid 20th Century)
JapaneseOccupation
(1942-1945)
Post Independence
(1945– present)
Karsyan Pesantren School Gakko Sekolah/Madrasah

7. 4years
Doctorate (S3)
2 years
Magister (S2)
1-4 years
Bachelor (S1) Diploma (D4/D3/D2/D1)
3 years
Secondary School (SMA) Vocational School (SMK)
3 years
Junior Secondary School (SMP)
6 years
Primary School (SD)

12. • In Indonesia education is centrally controlled by the ministry of national
education. 6 years in primary school and 3 years in junior high school are
compulsory.
•The primary phase follows on after optional pre-school playgroups that may
commence in a child’s third year.
•Most elementary schools are government controlled. Some offer accelerated
programs that compress the phase to 5 years.
•AsIslamic education system operates in parallel to this.

14. • Madrasah Ibtidiyah (primary school)
• Madrasah Tsanawiyah (lower secondary school)
• Madrasah Aliyah (upper secondary school)
• Leaving Exam: Evaluasi Belajar Tahap Akhir
Nasional/EBTAN
• Award: Surat Tanda Tamat Belajar-Madrasah Aliyah
(Madrasah Menengah Tingkat Atas)/STTB MA
(MMTA)

15. • Junior high school offers a bridge between the gentler pace of the
elementary phase, and the challenges of senior high school that may
follow.
•It also assists educators to determine a possible future direction for
their students.
•TheIslamic educationsystem continues to providean alternative.

16. •Entry Requirements: EBTANAS: SD Certificate and Primary
School Grades
•Duration: Three Years (Grades 7-9)
•School Age Average: 13 to 15
•Leaving Exam: The Evaluasi Belajar Tingkat Akhir Nasional:
Sekolah Menengah Pertama /EBTANAS: SMP (National
Evaluation of Studies at the Final Level: Junior Secondary
School)
•Award: Surat Tanda Tamat Belajar Sekolah Menengah Umum
Tingkat Pertama/STTB SMP (Junior Secondary School
Certificate of Completion)

17. • Entry Requirements: STTB SMP Certificate
• Duration: Three Years (Grades 10-12)
• School Age Average: 16 to 18
• Courses taken at this level include: economics, chemistry and Indonesian and
world history, in addition to various technical, commercial and agricultural
subjects. Computing courses and foreign languages other than English are also
offered.
• Leaving exam: Evaluasi Belajar Tingkat Akhir Nasional: Sekolah Menengah
Atas/EBTANAS: SMA (National Evaluation of Studies at the Final Level:
Academic Senior Secondary School)
• Award: Surat Tanda Tamat Belajar Sekolah Menengah Umum Tingkat
Atas/STTB: SMA (Senior Secondary School Certificate of Completion)

18. • Entry Requirements: STTB SMP Certificate
• Three-year programs
• Sekolah Teknik Menengah (technical senior secondary schools)
• Sekolah Menengah Ekonomi Atas (senior secondary schools of business and commerce)
• Sekolah Menengah Kesejahteraan Keluarga (home economics senior secondary schools)
• Sekolah Menengah Teknologi Kerumahtanggaan (senior secondary schools of home technology)
• Sekolah Menengah Teknologi Grafika (senior secondary school of graphics)
• Sekolah Menengah Teknologi Penerbangan (senior technical schools of aviation)
• Sekolah Menengah Teknologi Perkalapan (senior secondary school of shipping)
• Sekolah Menengah Teknologi Pertanian (senior technical school of agriculture)Four-year programs
• Sekolah Teknik Menengah Pembangunan (senior secondary schools of development)
• Sekolah Menengah Karawitan Indonesia (senor secondary schools of dance, drama and music
• Sekolah Menengah Musik (senior secondary schools of music)
• Sekolah Menengah Pekerjan Sosial (senior secondary schools of social work)Award: Sekolah Teknik Menengah (STM) tradesman
or a skilled worker qualification.

20. • There are two different kinds of Indonesian high schools providing two
streams ofeducation for those whochoose to optionallyenroll.
•Oneofthese is aimedat thosewho intendto goonto university.
• Theother is for those whoplanto findjobsright away.
•Other youngpeoplechoose the Islamic alternative.

22. •Vocational training is mainly provided by private training colleges and
initiatives bydonorcountries.
•Unfortunately this continuesto occur mainly inthe cities.
•This continues to condemn most of the rural poor to a life of drudgery
and manual labor.

24. •There are 4 kinds of tertiary education institutions in Indonesia, namely
polytechnics,academies, institutesand universities.
•Some of these are state controlled, some are religiously affiliated and some are
privatelyfunded.
•The oldestisthe University ofIndonesiafoundedin1947.
•It enjoys a prestigious local reputation and was ranked among the top 50 in Asia
inMay 2011.

26. • Programs and Degrees
• Stage 1: The Sarjana (S1) degree is awarded after completing four
years of study. Professional disciplines (medicine, dentistry, science,
pharmacy, engineering, etc.) require an additional two to six
semesters.
• Stage 2: The Magister (S2) is awarded after two more years of course
work and research following the Sarjana, including the writing of a
thesis. Admission requires an undergraduate GPA of between 2.5 and
2.75, letters of recommendation and sometimes English language
proficiency.
• Stage 3: The Doktor (S3) requires additional coursework after
the Magister and the writing of a dissertation.

27. • Polytechnics: Offer two- to three year programs
in engineering technology, agriculture, business
administration, accountancy, graphics,
publishing and tourism.
•Academies: Are single faculty institutions
offering technical programs leading to diplomas
or certificates.