EDUCATION HOTLINE: 0813 8670 2561
The Indonesian Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology issued a Circular Note in 2019, with amendments in 2022, which allows refugees and asylum seekers to access formal and informal education, from primary level to secondary level, in the national education system. Enrollment in local schools requires a valid UNHCR document and competency in Indonesian language. Preparation classes, covering Indonesian language and basic competencies (reading, writing and counting), as well as additional support (tuition fee, transport allowance and school supplies) may be provided by UNHCR and our partner.
If you are living independently in Jakarta and surrounding areas and are interested to study in a local school or if you have been unable to enroll in a local school, please contact our partner, Catholic Relief Service (CRS), and its partner Human Initiative (HI) through the Education Hotline: 0813 8670 2561.
For refugees living in other areas (Aceh, Medan, Pekanbaru, Tanjung Pinang, Batam, Makassar and other cities), please contact UNHCR your respective location.