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Private secondary schools in Indonesia: What is driving the demand?
Stern, J., & Smith, TM. (2016). Private secondary schools in Indonesia: What is driving the demand?International Journal of Educational Development, 46, 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijedudev.2015.11.002
Despite recent evidence that students in public schools significantly outperform their private school counterparts, private schooling continues to account for approximately 40% of secondary school enrolments in Indonesia. In an effort to explain this sustained demand, we combine analyses of PISA data with in-country interviews and school visits. Ultimately, we find that although government dependent private schools are underfunded with a high proportion of uncertified, underpaid teachers (with limited access to training and professional development), demand remains high due to their focus on religious training and education, as well as their ability to increase educational access for low-income families. (C) 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
