| Aspect | Indonesia | USA/UK | |--------|-----------|--------| | School start time | 6:30–7:00 AM | 8:00–9:00 AM | | Uniforms | Mandatory & strict | Rare (except private/UK) | | National exams | Abolished (replaced by portfolio) | Still common (GCSEs, SATs) | | Religious education | Mandatory (for own faith) | Optional or separate | | Vocational emphasis | SMK (40% of senior students) | Less emphasis in general track |
Education is compulsory for 12 years, divided into the following stages: Indonesia Youth Foundation bokep siswi smp sma portable