Formal education in Indonesia begins with basic education for 6 years in elementary school (SD).
Middle School (SMP) has a 3 -year study period and prepares students to enter high school (SMA).
Some schools in Indonesia offer religious -based educational programs, such as Islamic, Christian and Catholic schools.
In 2013, Indonesia launched the Indonesia Smart Card Program that provided financial assistance to students from poor families to help them finance their education.
Most schools in Indonesia require students to wear uniforms as identification.
Students in Indonesia learn 5 days a week, from Monday to Friday.
Indonesian is one of the subjects taught in schools in Indonesia.
Education in Indonesia is regulated by the Ministry of Education and Culture.
Schools in Indonesia usually start at 07.00 am and end at 13.00 or 14.00 noon.
In 2018, Indonesia held a national exam for high school students for the last time, with plans to replace it with a more school -based assessment system.
