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About Teach First Indonesia

A movement to end educational inequity.

Teach First Indonesia is a nonprofit committed to ensuring that every child, regardless of background, has access to a high-quality education and a real chance at a better future. We do this by placing exceptional, mission-driven individuals as teachers in under-resourced schools, where they teach, lead, and serve alongside local communities.

Through a rigorous two-year teaching fellowship, Fellows are shaped by responsibility and lived experience at the frontlines of inequality — emerging with a deep understanding of Indonesia’s challenges. These experiences prepare Fellows to take on influential leadership roles across sectors after the Fellowship, carrying forward a lifelong commitment to equity and nation-building.

Teach First ID is part of the Teach For All global network across 63 countries, adapting proven models to Indonesia’s context. Through this shared global vision, our work expands opportunities for underprivileged children while shaping exceptional leaders for Indonesia’s future.

All children in Indonesia are equipped with the skills and mindsets to break the cycle of poverty and build a brighter future.

End educational inequity in Indonesia.

Teach For All began with Teach For America in 1989, and has grown into a global network spanning 64 countries since 2007. Its 100k+ world class leaders have impacted more than 1M+ lives – making this network a prestigious and well-recognized incubator of future leaders.

Some of network key achievements

Literacy increased from

25%

to

63%

Numeracy increased from

33%

to

73%

280

alumni work in government and policy

200

hold senior roles in the charity sector

22%

more math progress per year

vs other teachers

In just 20 months,

students achieved

4.4 years

of learning

Alumni founded companies like

Schoolinka

(teacher training)

Bookacan

(digital literacy)

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Read more about TFA's global impact
TFA Impact

Model and Approach

We believe every child across Indonesia deserves access to quality education. Here are some of the approaches we use to create meaningful, inclusive, and effective learning experiences for every student:

Student-Centered Learning

We put students at the heart of learning by understanding their needs, interests, and learning styles, then adapting teaching to help every student actively participate and grow.

Positive Discipline

We build classrooms where students feel safe, respected, and accountable. We use positive reinforcement and clear boundaries to help students understand their behavior and develop self-discipline.

Teaching at the Right Level

We recognize that every classroom is different, and every student learns in their own way. We adapt our teaching to different needs, abilities, and learning styles so every child can participate, learn, and thrive in an inclusive learning environment.

World-Class Training

We seek to understand students beyond their academic performance. By listening to their experiences, recognizing their circumstances, and responding with care, we create stronger relationships that make learning more meaningful.

Meet Our Board of Advisors

Najelaa Shihab

Founder of educational initiatives, book writer

Arsjad Rasjid

Chairman of Indika Energy, former Chairman of KADIN Indonesia

Phillia Wibowo

Leader of McKinsey, co-founder of Young Leader for Indonesia

Dewi Soeharto

Lawyer, founder of educational and charity initiatives

Maudy Ayunda

Singer, Actress, Entrepreneur, Activist in Education, book-writer

Dzameer Dzulkifli

Cofounder Teach For Malaysia, CEO of Yayasan Tunku Abdul Rahman

Bukik Setiawan

Chairperson of Yayasan Guru Belajar, Consultant at PSPK

Budi Dyah Sitawati

Independent Commissioner of Maybank Indonesia

Handayani Kariko

Commissioner of Sekolah Cikal

Cara Riantoputra

Chief Executive Officer

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