Student and pupil in Indonesia

Powering a 68% improvement in English proficiency

How a nationwide program delivered measurable English gains at scale

In 2024, Indonesia’s Directorate General of Teachers and Education Personnel (Direktorat Guru Dikdas) partnered with Pearson and PT Chandra Naya Laksana (CNL) to launch the English Teacher Proficiency Development Program (PKGBI). This program, powered by the Global Scale of English (GSE), is helping prepare and upskill 200,000 teachers for the 2027/2028 nationwide primary school English mandate.

In just 10 weeks, 68% of teachers improved their English proficiency.

Industry: Education  Location: Indonesia Solution: GSE

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Challenge

Teacher upskilling in Indonesia faced key challenges:

  • 73% of 12,409 teachers at entry level
  • 38 provinces and 13,000+ islands, with uneven connectivity and digital readiness
  • 200,000 teachers to upskill by 2027/2028

Solution

A diagnostic blended model, underpinned by the Global Scale of English, set clear objectives for instruction and assessment:

  • Ten-week blended training combining self-paced digital study with live facilitator sessions

  • Recognize progress and sustain engagement with digital credentials and ongoing access

  • Grow a national trainer network and develop local trainers

Results

Measured proficiency gains nationwide:

  • 68% of teachers improved their proficiency
  • 41% reached intermediate or higher; 7% upper-intermediate or higher
  • Average scores rose by +3.7 GSE, including +4.7 in writing
Nur Ainun
I cannot express how valuable this program was for me. As a non-native speaker, I often struggle with my confidence in my speaking and writing abilities. However, this structured program helped me to identify my weaknesses and turn them into strengths.
Nur Ainun, SMA 1 Negeri Rundeng

A commitment to the lifelong learning journey

At Pearson, we believe that learning is no longer just a stage of life but a lifelong journey.

Pearson English Journey offers a holistic approach to English language education that supports learners from pre-primary to adult education. It is designed to provide a seamless experience that builds learners' confidence, enhances motivation, and ensures measurable progress. The GSE Partner schools program integrates courseware, assessment tools, and teacher training, empowering educators to deliver consistent, high-quality English language education while supporting students to achieve their full potential.

Learn more about how Pearson English Journey builds skills and confidence, and makes sure learners are always on the optimal path to fluency.

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