Indonesia Launches People’s School Initiative to Boost education Quality

Jakarta – Indonesia is ramping up its commitment to education with the People’s School initiative, set to begin on July 14, 2025. This ambitious project, spearheaded by the president, aims to cultivate healthier, better-educated, safer, and more prosperous children throughout the archipelago.

Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya emphasized the program’s noble purpose during a review in East Jakarta, stating, “We have a noble purpose in creating and building more prosperous Indonesian children.” The review included minister of social Affairs Syaifullah Yusuf, Vice Minister of Social Affairs Agus Jabo Priyono, and Minister of Public Works dody Hanggodo.

Pioneering People’s Schools: A Stepping Stone to Permanent Institutions

The initial phase involves establishing 100 temporary “Pioneering People’s schools” across Indonesia. These schools primarily utilize revitalized assets on Ministry of Social Affairs land. They will serve as temporary learning centers for one year while 100 permanent People’s Schools are constructed.

Investment in Education Infrastructure

The physical development of these Pioneering People’s School points requires significant investment. Minister of Public Works Dody Hanggodo estimates the total physical costs to range from Rp 1 trillion to Rp 1.5 trillion, encompassing furniture and equipment.

Did You Know? The Indonesian government’s 2024 budget allocated over Rp 660 trillion (approximately $41 billion USD) to education, demonstrating a strong commitment to improving educational outcomes [1].

Construction Progress Update

Nationally, the construction progress for the first 100 Pioneering People’s School points is around 80%, according to Minister Dody.The Handayani center specifically boasts a completion rate of 92%.

Student and teacher Statistics

the Pioneering People’s schools are expected to accommodate 20,000 students, according to Minister of Social Affairs Syaifullah Yusuf. These schools will be staffed by 3,000 teachers and a total of 7,000 teachers and educational staff (tendik) spread across the 100 locations.

Permanent People’s Schools: Long-Term Investment in Education

Looking ahead, the initiative includes the construction of 100 Permanent People’s Schools throughout Indonesia. Land for these schools has already been secured through cooperation with local governments.

Significant Investment per Permanent School

The construction of each permanent People’s School represents a substantial investment. Minister Dody Hanggodo estimates the cost at Rp 200 billion per school, including furniture, equipment, and dormitory facilities. each school will occupy 6 hectares of land.

permanent School Development Timeline

Currently, 60 land points have been prepared for the construction of permanent People’s Schools, each spanning 6 hectares. The Ministry of Public Works and the Ministry of Social Affairs plan to commence preparations for these new schools in September 2025. The target completion date is june 2026,allowing the schools to be operational for the school year starting in July 2026.

Target Student Enrollment

Each Permanent People’s School is designed to accommodate 1,000 students.

Pro Tip: Community involvement is crucial for the success of these schools. Engaging parents and local leaders can foster a supportive learning surroundings.

People’s School Initiative: Key Metrics

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