Education Department to Soon Open Registration for 11 Free Private Schools in West Jakarta

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The DKI Jakarta Education Agency, through the West Jakarta Region 1 Education Sub-Department, will open registrations for 11 free private schools for the 2026/2027 academic year. Registrations will open in June 2026 as part of the New Student Admission System/New Student Registration (SPMB/PPDB) process for the 2026/2027 academic year. The Head of the West Jakarta Region 1 Education Sub-Department, Agus Ramdhani, stated that the free private school programme represents a tangible commitment to providing broader and more equitable access to education. “With the existence of free private schools, it is hoped that more students can continue their education with good quality and a supportive learning environment,” said Agus when contacted on Tuesday. Agus added that the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government has selected 11 free private schools within the jurisdiction of the West Jakarta Region 1 Education Sub-Department. “The selection of free private schools is prioritised in sub-districts that do not have public schools,” said Agus. The 11 schools are: Sekolah Luar Biasa (SLB) B-C Alfiany, SLB B-C Kasih Bunda, SLB C Bina Insan Kamil, SMP Garuda, SMP Melania I, SMP Muhammadiyah 32, SMP Cindera Mata Indah, SMA Lamaholot, SMKS Citra Utama, SMKS Permata Bunda, and SMKS Benteng Gading Jakarta. “Based on Governor’s Decree No. 312 of 2026, there are requirements for selecting free schools, including the school having an establishment permit, being accredited by the National Education Accreditation Agency, and receiving school operational assistance from the central government over the past three years,” he said. Furthermore, Agus explained that the schools must also conduct complete teaching and learning activities without interrupted classes. “For example, for primary school level, the school must have classes 1 through 6. For junior secondary school, classes 7 through 9 must be available, and for senior secondary school/vocational school, classes 10 through 12,” he said. Through this programme, Agus continued, it is hoped that no more schoolchildren will face difficulties accessing education due to financial limitations or the scarcity of public school facilities in their area. “The free private school service for the 2026/2027 academic year will open along with PPDB/SPMB. We are still awaiting the regulations. This week, there will be socialisation from the education agency. It is estimated for June 2026,” he added.