While the country has achieved high literacy rates (around 96%), it often ranks in the lower tier of global assessments like PISA, specifically ranking 74th out of 79 countries in recent years.

Indonesian students are known for their early starts and long hours. Education System in Indonesia - Scholaro

Grades 7–9 (Ages 13–15).

and shifting focus to competency-based assessments rather than rigid national exams. Challenges of the Education System in Indonesia (2025) : A critical look at current hurdles like low PISA scores