Table 1 An overview of the Indonesian K-12 education system
From: Science education in Indonesia: past, present, and future
Age | School Year | Formal Educational Level | Types of Education |
|---|---|---|---|
5–6 | 1–2 (2 years) | Kindergarten | General schools (Taman Kanak-kanak-TK) Islamic schools (Raudatul Athfal-RA) |
7–12 | 3–8 (6 years) | Elementary school | General schools (Sekolah Dasar-SD) Islamic schools (Madrasah Ibtidaiyah-MI) |
13–15 | 9–11 (3 years) | Junior secondary school | General schools (Sekolah Menengah Pertama-SMP) Islamic schools (Madrasah Tsanawiyah-MT) |
16-18 | 12–14 (3 years) | Senior Secondary School | General School (Sekolah Menengah Atas-SMA) Vocational School (Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan-SMK) Islamic School (Madrasah Aliyah-MA) |