Education in Indonesia is compulsory for 12 years (though there are ongoing discussions to extend this to 15 years). The academic year typically runs from mid-July to mid-June, divided into two semesters.
| Issue | Ongoing Solution | |-------|------------------| | Learning loss from COVID-19 | Kurikulum Merdeka’s remedial phase + teacher training | | Bullying & intolerance | Mandatory character education, anti-bullying campaigns | | Unequal infrastructure | Bantuan Operasional Sekolah (school operational funds) for remote areas | | Digital divide | Merdeka Belajar platform (free online learning resources) | bokep siswi smp sma portable
Launched by Education Minister Nadiem Makarim (former Gojek CEO), Merdeka Belajar is the most disruptive reform in two decades. Key pillars: Education in Indonesia is compulsory for 12 years
Reaction: Enthusiasm from young teachers; skepticism from parents who equate exams with rigor. Launched by Education Minister Nadiem Makarim (former Gojek