School fees, admission pathways, and planning your child's studies.
41 terms
entrance fee
The initial school/campus entry fee paid once at the start, separate from monthly tuition.
monthly tuition
The monthly fee paid by parents for school operating costs.
building fee
A facility development fee charged once when a new student enrolls.
registration fee
A fee paid when registering for a school or campus, non-refundable.
re-enrollment
The confirmation process for accepted students by paying a fee; if not done, the seat may be forfeited.
voluntary donation
A donation that by regulation is not mandatory, though schools often request it.
uniform cost
The cost of official school clothing, usually billed at the start of the school year.
activity fee
A fee for school activities outside class hours such as study tours or competitions.
academic year
A learning period from around July to June of the following year that serves as the basis for billing education costs.
academic calendar
The official schedule of the academic year containing holidays, exams, and report card distribution.
education level
Stages of formal education from early childhood education, elementary, junior high, senior high, to higher education.
early childhood education
The education level before elementary school for young children, both formal and non-formal.
kindergarten
A preschool level for children around 4-6 years old before entering elementary school.
sd
The first six years of basic education for school-age children.
smp
The three-year lower secondary stage after elementary school.
sma
The three-year upper secondary stage after SMP, before university.
smk
A secondary stage with specific vocational skills, whose graduates are ready to work or continue studying.
wajib belajar
The obligation to complete basic education guaranteed by the state, currently up to the secondary level.
public school
A government-run school, with costs that are relatively lower than private schools.
private school
A school run by a foundation or private body, with varying costs.
international school
A school with a foreign or mixed curriculum, with much higher costs.
inclusive school
A school that accepts students with special needs to learn alongside other students.
zoning
A new student admission pathway based on the distance from residence to school.
ppdb
The new student admission process at schools, usually opened once a year.
jalur prestasi
A school or campus admission pathway using report card grades or competition achievements.
jalur afirmasi
A special admission pathway for students from low-income families or certain areas.
snbp
A public university admission pathway based on report card grades and achievements without a written test.
snbt
A public university admission pathway through a computer-based test whose result is the main requirement.
utbk
A computer-based test whose score is used for admission to state universities via the SNBT pathway.
mandiri
A state university admission pathway where the test and fees are set by each campus.
ptn
A state-run campus, generally costing less than a private campus.
pddikti
The official site to check the accreditation status and legality of a campus or study program.
akreditasi
Quality assessment of a school or study program by an authorized body, such as BAN-PT.
ukt
Tuition fee per semester at public universities, differentiated by students' economic ability group.
kip kuliah
Government tuition assistance for students from low-income families.
beasiswa
Education funding assistance that does not need to be repaid, usually with certain conditions.
beasiswa penuh
A scholarship that covers all tuition costs and sometimes living costs.
education insurance
An insurance product with an education fund benefit; its costs and illustrations need careful review.
course
Extra learning activities outside school to strengthen subject matter or skills.
homeschooling
A child's education at home with a curriculum managed by the family, not at a formal school.
equivalency education
A non-formal education program equivalent to elementary, junior high, or senior high school for those not on the formal track.
