The education system in each country is different and has its own characteristics according to the condition of the country that is not owned by other countries. There are several countries that have very advanced education, but many are being and are very slow to develop. The history of the State strongly determines its education system, which can be seen from the country's education policy. Then it is also influenced by the geography of a country, its natural resource potential and its financial policies. So far there have been countries that have made education the main goal so that the country's largest budget is used for education. And even they put the teacher in a very high position with a high salary.
As in the case of the threat and Indonesia if compared from the education system it is indeed Indonesia lags far behind, but if viewed from a political and governmental perspective where France and Indonesia have in common, both are colonized nations that have a strong desire to escape from shackles of invaders. This effort was carried out in the same way that was triggered through an article from a figure who was very concerned about the importance of an education, namely Rebelains (from France) and Ki Hajar Dewanotoro (from Indonesia).
FRENCH EDUCATION SYSTEM
France is one of the countries that has advanced education among several other European countries. France has also become an educational destination in the world so it is visited by thousands of students from all over the world. As we all know, France and other European countries are countries with a high standard of living. However, in France, thanks to the many subsidies from the French Government in education, transportation infrastructure and some other assistance provided to all students both French and foreign students, the cost of studying in France is the most affordable in the world.
France, using a centralized system of education that is fully focused on the government. So, the Ministry of Education has an important role in the overall progress of education. In addition, the government also emphasized the existence of a 16-year compulsory education with the application of a free school system for every level of education. The centralization of the implementation of French State education is divided into three levels of education, namely: Kindergarten level (Ecole Maternelle) as pre-school level, with a minimum age of 2 years
Secondary education is divided into two, namely College (junior high school level) the length of study is 4 years and Lycee (high school level) is 3 years.
Higher education, namely between high schools (Grandes ecoles) and universities and high schools (Grandes ecoles)
And for, Master's salary is at least around 25,000 euros or around Rp. 30 million plus various other supporting facilities such as houses, vehicles and living necessities that have been provided, health insurance, and old-age benefits borne by the French government.
INDONESIAN EDUCATION SYSTEM
As we already know, Indonesia uses a decentralized system, namely the government gives up the problem of education to their respective regions and schools, so the problem of financing becomes the authority of the school. Regional autonomy is defined as the regional authority to regulate and manage the interests of the local people according to their own initiative based on the aspirations of the community in accordance with the legislation expected to prosper the local people, alleviate the burden of life, provide guarantees of life worthiness, fulfillment of health services and education equity and expectations other encouraging. The government requires learning for Indonesian children for 12 years.
Kindergarten Education (TK) with a one or two year study period that accommodates children aged five to six years.
Elementary School (SD), a six-year study period for children aged seven to 12 years.
The First Manangah School (Middle School), 3 years of study time and the Upper Manangah School (SMA), studied for 3 years
Universities, three-year baccalaureates, five to seven years of bachelor degree, can take the form of a University, Institute, Academy, or High School.
And the salary of professors in Indonesia is around Rp. 2 million (Data in 2005). Very different from the salary of teachers in France To become a teacher, including lecturers, it is not easy because he will be the backbone in ensuring the quality of national education.
That is the comparison of the education system between France and Indonesia. This comparison is intended to transfer positive things that have been done by a country. For Indonesia, it is necessary to recognize the form and model of education in other countries because the Indonesian education system still needs improvement and change.
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