JAKARTA - The Minister of Basic and Secondary Education (Mendikdasmen) Abdul Mu'ti has started introducing English as a compulsory subject for grade 3 students of elementary schools (SD) starting in the 2027 academic year.
"Starting in 2027, English will be a compulsory subject starting from grade 3 of elementary school," said Abdul Mu'ti when inaugurating the Education Revitalization Program at the State Vocational School (SMKN) 1 Sikur, East Lombok, Sunday, May 17, quoted from Antara.
The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (Kemendikdasmen), said Abdul Mu'ti, is currently preparing various supporting aspects so that the policy can run optimally.
One of the main steps prepared is English training for elementary school teachers.
"Now we are preparing how the program can run through training for elementary school teachers in the English subject," said Abdul Mu'ti.
This policy is part of the Ministry of Education's efforts to improve the quality of education and equip students with 21st century skills from an early age.
"With early mastery of English, it is hoped that Indonesian students will be able to compete in the global arena," said Abdul Mu'ti.
Abdul Mu'ti emphasized that the preparation of human resources, especially teachers, was the main priority before the policy was implemented nationally. "Training will be given gradually to elementary school teachers throughout Indonesia," said Abdul Mu'ti.
He added that the revitalization and digitization of education is not the ultimate goal, but an effort to improve the quality of education services. "Therefore, the Ministry of Education and Culture also focuses on improving the qualifications and competencies of teachers," said Abdul Mu'ti.
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