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Indonesian education policy and curriculum reforms

Overview

Indonesia’s Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has introduced several reforms focused on language instruction, STEM content, and academic standards.

Initial initiatives outlined by Minister Abdul Mu’ti included plans to make English a mandatory subject for third-grade students by 2027 and the revision of textbooks to emphasize Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). These updates aim to implement a ‘deep learning’ approach that prioritizes critical thinking over rote memorization.

Subsequent policy developments expanded to include the preservation of 729 regional languages under the Trigatra Bangun Bahasa policy, which seeks to balance the use of Indonesian, regional languages, and foreign languages. Additionally, the Ministry established new academic requirements for PKN STAN admissions, specifically requiring minimum scores in English and Mathematics, and announced the BeZakat 2026 scholarship program for students at Islamic religious universities.

Entities

Abdul Mu'ti · Prabowo Subianto · Badan Pengembangan dan Pembinaan Bahasa · PKN STAN · Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education of Indonesia

Timeline

2 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Indonesia Ministry of Education promotes language preservation and new academic standards
Indonesia's Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education is promoting regional language preservation for 729 languages and introducing new scholarship and academic standards for 2026.
14 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Indonesia Education Minister announces language and STEM reforms
Indonesia's Education Minister Abdul Mu'ti announced plans to introduce foreign languages in early primary school and rewrite textbooks to emphasize STEM and deep learning approaches.

Sources

antaranews.com · matamata.com · tabengan.com