Homeschooling in Indonesia
Legal but requires local registration and national curriculum alignment for certification.
Homeschooling is legal in Indonesia as a form of informal education under Undang-Undang Nomor 20 Tahun 2003 tentang Sistem Pendidikan Nasional (UU Sisdiknas). It is further regulated by Peraturan Menteri Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan Nomor 129 Tahun 2014 tentang Homeschooling (Permendikbud 129/2014), requiring registration with local education offices, a curriculum aligned with national standards, and periodic evaluations. Families typically affiliate with community homeschooling groups or PKBM centers for certification via equivalence exams (Paket A, B, C).
Quick Reference
School Days
-
No minimum
Hours Required
-
No minimum
Subjects
0
required
Notification
Yes
once
Key Requirements at a Glance
- Equivalence education (Paket A/B/C) legally recognized and administered through accredited PKBM institutions.
- Paket A (SD equivalent), Paket B (SMP equivalent), Paket C (SMA equivalent) certificates are state-recognized and enable progression to higher education.
- Registration with official PKBM required; participants must submit prior education documentation (ijazah, rapor, akte kelahiran, KK).
- Permendikbudristek 31 Tahun 2023 governs equivalence certification content (identity, scores, competency achievement).
- Compulsory education age 7-15 applies; equivalence pathway fulfills this obligation.
- Search results do not confirm specific homeschooling (sekolahrumah) regulatory details from Permendikbud 129/2014.
- PKBM institutions operate under accreditation and national curriculum standards.
Legal Framework
Indonesia's homeschooling framework rests on: (1) the 1945 Constitution Article 31 (right to education); (2) UU No. 20 Tahun 2003 tentang Sistem Pendidikan Nasional (Sisdiknas — Law 20/2003 on the National Education System), which establishes three education pathways: formal, non-formal, and informal; (3) Peraturan Pemerintah (PP) No. 57 Tahun 2021 tentang Standar Nasional Pendidikan (Government Regulation 57/2021 on National Education Standards); (4) Peraturan Menteri Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan (Permendikbud) No. 129 Tahun 2014 tentang Sekolahrumah, which is the operational regulation for homeschooling. Homeschool learners are treated as informal education students whose qualifications are recognised after passing the Paket A (primary), Paket B (lower secondary) or Paket C (upper secondary) equivalency examinations administered by the Ministry. Responsible authority: Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset, dan Teknologi (Kemendikbudristek; previously Kemdikbud).
Filing Requirements
What to file
PKBM Registration
When
Before starting program
Where
Local PKBM or Dinas Pendidikan
How to submit
In-person or documented submission
What to include
- • Identity documents (ijazah, rapor, akte kelahiran, KK), prior education records
Submit to accredited PKBM institution per Permendikbudristek standards
How to Get Started
- 1
Notify current school if enrolled
- 2
Gather documents (birth certificate, prior reports)
- 3
Register with local accredited PKBM
- 4
Design curriculum referencing national standards
- 5
Prepare for equivalence exams
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓Official certification pathway
- ✓Flexible scheduling
- ✓Recognized for employment/university
Cons
- •Exam dependency
- •Regional variations in PKBM availability
- •No direct parent-issued diploma
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Last updated: 2026-04-26 · ID homeschool law guide