Jakarta to Enroll 245,980 Students, Including in Free Private Schools

Jakarta's Education Agency is preparing to welcome 245,980 new students for the 2026/2027 academic year through a comprehensive enrollment system. This system encompasses public schools, a joint admission process for private institutions, and free private schools, aiming to provide equitable access to quality education for every child in the capital.

Nahdiana, the Head of the DKI Jakarta Provincial Education Agency, emphasized that the new student admission process (SPMB) is designed to be objective, transparent, and inclusive. "SPMB for the 2026/2027 Academic Year is implemented to ensure that new student admissions are more objective, transparent, and inclusive," Nahdiana stated in a written release on Monday.

The agency is expanding educational opportunities beyond public institutions. Through the "SPMB Bersama" (Joint Private School Admissions) and "SPMB Sekolah Swasta Gratis" (Free Private School Admissions) schemes, the provincial government aims to broaden choices for residents. This initiative ensures that children can still attend school with adequate and quality services, even if they do not enroll in public schools.

For the 2026/2027 academic year, public schools have a capacity of 228,163 students across various levels, from early childhood education to vocational high schools. The "SPMB Bersama" program, involving 298 private schools, offers 7,708 spots, while the free private school initiative, with 103 participating schools, provides 10,109 places. The enrollment process features four pathways: Achievement, Affirmation (for underprivileged families), Domicile (based on proximity to school), and Transfer.