People's School in Batang to begin construction mid-July 2026
The Batang Regency Government, Central Java, has confirmed that the construction of the People’s School in Clapar Village, Subah District, for children from poor and extremely poor families, will begin in mid-July 2026.
Batang Regent Faiz Kurniawan stated in Batang on Tuesday that the groundbreaking ceremony for the People’s School, which covers an area of approximately 8.37 hectares, is scheduled for 15 July 2026, with a target completion date by the end of 2026.
“Yes, the groundbreaking will take place starting 15 July. Therefore, completion is targeted for December,” said Regent Faiz.
He added that once the construction of the People’s School is complete, the recruitment of primary (SD), junior high (SMP), and senior high (SMA) school students from underprivileged families will follow.
“Next year, we will be able to recruit primary, junior high, and senior high school children from disadvantaged groups,” he said.
For the initial operational phase of the upcoming academic year, he noted that the planned number of students to be recruited reaches approximately 300. “For next year, student recruitment will likely be around 300,” he said.
He stated that the primary target of the People’s School is children from poor and extremely poor families who are recorded in the government’s social data system. Additionally, the programme targets children at risk of dropping out of school due to economic constraints.
Regarding teaching and educational staff, Regent Faiz said the recruitment process is expected to begin this year leading up to the new academic year. However, he noted that the authority for such recruitment lies with the central government.
According to him, the People’s School in Clapar Village is designed as a boarding school equipped with various educational supporting facilities, ranging from classrooms and sports facilities to other amenities to ensure student learning comfort.
“Through this programme, we hope that children from underprivileged families can obtain better educational opportunities, while simultaneously improving the quality of human resources in the future,” he said.