Primary and Secondary Education in Indonesia
Currently a 12-year system of general education is in effect, with children starting school at age 6.
- Primary Education is 6 years (ages 6-12) Grades 1-6. Culminates in the Certificate of Graduation (Surat Tanda Kelulusan - STK) after a school-administered final examination
- Junior Secondary Education is 3 years (ages 13-15) Grades 7-9. Culminates in the Certificate of Completion of Junior Secondary Education (Surat Tanda Tamat Belajar: Sekolah Menengah Pertama – STTB: SMP or Ijazah: SMP) issued by the school.
- Upper Secondary Education/Vocational Education is 3 years (ages 16-18) Grades 10-12. Culminates in the Secondary School Certificate of Completion issued by the School(Ljazah, or Surat Tanda Tamat Belajar Sekolah Menengah Atas – STTB: SMA) and the Certificate of Graduation (Surat Keterangan Hasil Ujian Nasional – SKHUN) issued by the Ministry of National Education.
Academic year begins in September and ends in June. Education is conducted in Bahasa Indonesia.
The Ministry of National Education, is responsible for implementing education policy and regulations. Islamic schools or Madrasahs provide Technical and vocational education within the Islamic school system.
Grade conversion scale for Indonesia :
Grade Scale |
U.S. Grade Equivalence |
8-10 |
A |
7 |
B+ |
6 |
B |
5 |
C |
0-4 |
F |
Credentials:
- Primary School Diploma
- Senior High School Leaving Certificate (Diploma)
- Senior Vocational School Certificate of Graduation (Diploma)
