Sekolah Berbahasa Inggris (SBI)

HUMAN RESOURCE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM THROUGH SEKOLAH BERBAHASA INGGRIS (SBI) WITH CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH & TEACHING QUALIFICATIONS FOR INDONESIA EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
CEFR ADOPTIONBY APAC MINISTIRES
Recent Cambridge English Placement Test results from several education departments in South Kalimantan (2022 & 2023) show that, despite six years of English instruction, our high school graduates only reach an A1 level—equivalent to primary school graduates in Asia Pacific countries using Cambridge English standards—indicating performance far below expectations.
CEQ ADOPTION
The adoption of Cambridge English Qualifications (CEQ) is crucial for English proficiency among elementary, middle, and high school students, as well as for improving English teachers’ quality. This initiative supports the implementation of Permendikbud No. 12 of 2024, particularly the revitalization of English as a subject and its return to elementary schools starting in 2026/2027.

Inauguration of the first 50 SBI in Barabai, Hulu Sungai Tengah Regency by the Ministry of Education and Culture
The SBI program was appreciated by the Director General of Education and Culture, Dr. Iwan Syahrir, Ph.D., as a positive practice for early adaptation and fulfillment of Permendikbud No. 12 of 2024 in order to revitalize and restore English subjects at the elementary level starting in 2026/2027
Key Areas of Focus
01
Teacher Training and Certification: Cambridge English Qualifications and Cambridge Teaching Qualifications
Enhancing English proficiency and teaching skills for English subject teachers, along with improving knowledge and competence in international-standard English teaching through the TKT (Teaching Knowledge Test) across 4 modules.
02
Mata Pelajaran (MaPel) ‘Cambridge English’
Using Cambridge English student books to support English teaching, alongside teacher mentoring in the In-Service Teacher Training (InSERTT) program to revitalize the English subject.
03
Training of Trainers (ToT)
Top teachers will continue advanced training in the UK or Australia to improve pedagogical skills, master English content, and prepare to become Master Teachers
04
Language Learning Center
Opening and developing Language Learning Center in local areas to make English learning accessible to all communities, including civil servants, without needing to travel to large cities.

Series of SBI ACTIVITIES
Our SBI Partners

Nagekeo Regency

Tanah Bumbu Regency

Banjarbaru City

Banjarmasin City

Dharmasraya Regency

Balangan Regency
