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This uniformity extends beyond clothing. In many state schools, Saturdays are still half-schooldays, and the curriculum is notoriously packed. Students often carry backpacks that weigh them down, filled with a separate textbook for every subject—Mathematics, Indonesian Language, Civics, Religious Education, Science, and English.
The Indonesian Education System and School Life The Indonesian education system, the , serves over 50 million students across a sprawling archipelago. It is characterized by a unique dual-ministry structure , where secular schools are managed by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology (Kemendikbudristek) and religious schools ( madrasahs ) are overseen by the Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kemenag). 1. Structural Overview