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Indonesia proposed student grade promotion policy

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2026-10-18 10:33 UTC → 2026-10-20 12:36 UTC · added removed

The Indonesian Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education is preparing to reintroduce a policy that ends the automatic promotion of students to the next grade, targeted for the 2027/2028 academic year. Minister Abdul Mu’ti has clarified that decisions regarding grade retention will be based on both academic achievement and character development. To ensure standardized and objective implementation, the ministry is currently drafting ministerial regulations and technical guidelines. This includes the formulation of measurable character indicators to prevent subjective assessments. The policy will also mandate that schools provide remedial programs, learning assistance, and formal identification of learning obstacles before any decision to retain a student is finalized. Local government responses have highlighted implementation risks. In Blora, Recent developments indicate the proposal has received approval from President Prabowo Subianto and is currently undergoing regulatory review. While local officials in Blora previously warned of risks regarding out-of-school children, representatives from the Samarinda City Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) warned have expressed support. Supporters in Samarinda argue that the policy could increase the number of out-of-school children if not managed correctly. Local officials emphasized the necessity of teacher readiness, clear socialization current system of guidelines for parents, guaranteed promotion has “diminished students’ learning ethos and an understanding of local cultural characteristics to ensure competitive drive,” suggesting that students who do not advance are still provided opportunities to continue their education within the same institution. reinstating grade retention could encourage greater academic discipline and dedication.

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  1. 2026-10-20 12:36 UTC Indonesia proposed student grade promotion policy
  2. 2026-10-18 10:33 UTC Indonesia proposed student grade promotion policy
  3. 2026-10-14 09:38 UTC Indonesia proposed student grade promotion policy
  4. 2026-10-13 05:01 UTC Indonesia proposed student grade promotion policy

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