Indonesia Guide: Education

Find information about universities, admission processes, tuition fees and how the education system works. You will also find information about other learning opportunities in further education.

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  Education overview

  Literacy rates, uniforms and school hours

  The standard of education in Indonesia varies, with rural schools being more basic than those found in the cities. Everyone in Indonesia must receive nine years of compulsory education.

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  Early education in Indonesia

  Nursery, elementary and secondary schools

  Education in Indonesia is either state run (negeri) or private (swasta). Some private schools are “national plus schools” which means they plan to go beyond the minimum government requirements.

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  Higher education

  Indonesian universities and degrees

  The number of higher education institutions in Indonesia has risen from 10 in 1950 to over 2,000 today. Indonesia is fast becoming a popular destination for international students.

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  International schools

  An alternative for expat parents

  Many expatriate parents opt for an international school rather than public education in Indonesia. The main concerns being the language of instruction and curriculum.

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