Papuans Tricked into Sending Kids to Fake SchoolsKenneth YeungFebruary 28, 2017 by Kenneth YeungFebruary 28, 201702174 On February 17, police arrested a woman for holding seven Papuan children, aged four to 13, at a house on...
How Cabinet Reshuffles Have Affected Indonesia’s Education ReformIndonesia ExpatFebruary 28, 2017April 10, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 28, 2017April 10, 202301865 In less than three years, Indonesia has seen big changes in its education system. After three primary education ministers took...
17 Best International Schools in IndonesiaNadya Joy AdorFebruary 28, 2017March 22, 2024 by Nadya Joy AdorFebruary 28, 2017March 22, 2024027544 17 Best International Schools in Indonesia – Top Rated Schools of Indonesia When it comes to education, most parents want...
Opinion: Eradicating Poverty by Improving EducationStephanie WoodsFebruary 28, 2017 by Stephanie WoodsFebruary 28, 201703117 Indonesia is the largest Southeast Asian economy with a GDP of 4.8 percent of real growth for the months of...
The Gap Between Public and Private Education in IndonesiaLeighton CosseboomFebruary 28, 2017May 24, 2021 by Leighton CosseboomFebruary 28, 2017May 24, 202108509 By and large, expats in Indonesia send their kids to private international schools. If your family is coming from a...
This Entrepreneur Gives International Education to Students from All Income LevelsNadya Joy AdorFebruary 27, 2017March 2, 2017 by Nadya Joy AdorFebruary 27, 2017March 2, 201703742 Since its inception in Indonesia, Singapore School Bona Vista has grabbed substantial financing from IFC, built schools across the archipelago...
An Expat’s Guide to International Preschools in IndonesiaIshia ToledoFebruary 17, 2017March 5, 2018 by Ishia ToledoFebruary 17, 2017March 5, 201806999 Moving to a foreign country and raising your kids there can be a big challenge. An even bigger challenge will...
Ambassador Urges Locals to Study in US, Students Rethink Options Over Travel BanIshia ToledoFebruary 10, 2017October 20, 2017 by Ishia ToledoFebruary 10, 2017October 20, 201702204 US Ambassador to Indonesia Joseph R. Donovan Jr. says the embassy in the country has been working hard to increase...
Education Ministry to Consolidate Social Aid DataIndonesia ExpatJanuary 23, 2017November 11, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatJanuary 23, 2017November 11, 202101393 The Ministry of Education and Culture has been assigned to distribute Smart Indonesia Cards (also known as KIP) to disadvantaged...
British Council Pushes to Empower Indonesian Teachers and StudentsNadya Joy AdorJanuary 19, 2017January 20, 2017 by Nadya Joy AdorJanuary 19, 2017January 20, 201701634 The British Council-Indonesia partnered with HSBC and set a character-building programme for local teachers, principals and high school students....
Aceh Earthquake Cripples Education, Raises Major ConcernNadya Joy AdorDecember 27, 2016 by Nadya Joy AdorDecember 27, 20160854 Disaster aid groups have raised their concern over the Aceh earthquake last December 7 that damaged several schools, which they...
Militant Islamic Group Forces Christian School to Remove Ad with Student in HijabNadya Joy AdorDecember 14, 2016December 14, 2016 by Nadya Joy AdorDecember 14, 2016December 14, 201601130 After a Christmas service in Bandung was forcibly shut down by Islamic hardliners early last week, another militant Islamic group...
Intergalactic ParentingIndonesia ExpatDecember 13, 2016 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 13, 20160721 Ruth Reken’s co-authored book, Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds, explores the experiences of people who have spent a...
Life at the Australian International SchoolCaranissa DjatmikoNovember 2, 2016 by Caranissa DjatmikoNovember 2, 201601490 Teaching and travelling might be the perfect combination for those who are looking to build a career in education, with...
Police Confiscate ?Pornographic” Textbooks in West SumatraNadya Joy AdorOctober 21, 2016October 21, 2016 by Nadya Joy AdorOctober 21, 2016October 21, 20160981 Police raided a number of Sumatra schools early this month and confiscated ?pornographic textbooks? that supposedly contained vulgar content....
Holding in Bali’s Guts with Mechanized CompostingRemko TanisOctober 4, 2016 by Remko TanisOctober 4, 201601375 Meet Rob and Olly of Bali Compost Crafters, two guys responsible for a project that has brought mechanized composting techniques...
Jokowi Pushes for Aggressive Education InclusionNadya Joy AdorSeptember 28, 2016 by Nadya Joy AdorSeptember 28, 201601946 The Education Commission (or the International Commission on Financing Global Education Opportunity) has submitted its first budget proposal to jump-start...
The Island School: Meet Denise WalshAngela JelitaMay 2, 2016 by Angela JelitaMay 2, 201601286 Denise Walsh is the Head of Bali Island School and has been an educator for over 20 years. A dedicated...
The Principals of Education: Meet Dr. Stuart TaskerAngela JelitaApril 19, 2016April 14, 2020 by Angela JelitaApril 19, 2016April 14, 202001513 Dr. Stuart Tasker is an educator who has been an expat for 12 years. In June, he will be moving...
Educating a Nation: ProVisi Takes the Lead in Improving the Quality of TeachersCaranissa DjatmikoMarch 7, 2016 by Caranissa DjatmikoMarch 7, 201603548 Teachers play a crucial role in bringing out their students’ potentials, yet many in Indonesia lack academic skills. Education consultant...
Education is LifeTerry CollinsMarch 7, 2016March 8, 2016 by Terry CollinsMarch 7, 2016March 8, 201601108 “Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” – John Dewey (1859 – 1952) Psychologists will tell you...