Transforming confidence in teachers and students
A Pearson GSE Partner School program case study.
In 2023, Pearson launched the GSE Partner School program in Indonesia to address gaps in English education and support the implementation of a new national curriculum. The goal of the program is to support the delivery of best-practice learning, teaching and assessment, underpinned by the Global Scale of English (GSE) - helping educators and students alike achieve measurable success in English language proficiency. The results provide evidence of the positive impact resulting from the implementation of the Pearson English Journey – a complete solution that integrates teaching and assessment using the GSE.
Industry: Education Location: Indonesia Solution: GSE Partner School program
Challenge
English teaching in Indonesia faced significant challenges:
- A new national curriculum introduced CEFR-aligned learning outcomes, requiring a shift to skills-based instruction.
- Many teachers were unfamiliar with CEFR levels or communicative teaching methodologies.
- The COVID-19 pandemic had worsened existing learning gaps.
Solution
The Pearson GSE Partner School program was introduced to help schools adapt to these changes:
- Teachers received training and resources to implement the new curriculum effectively.
- The GSE framework provided clear learning objectives, aligned with CEFR, to guide instruction and assessments.
- Schools gained access to GSE-based courseware and digital tools, providing tangible evidence of progress.
Results
The program has already delivered remarkable outcomes:
- 98% of surveyed educators reported increased learner engagement.
- 96% of teachers felt more confident in their teaching practices.
- Students achieved measurable improvements in proficiency, with average GSE score gains of 5.4 to 5.9 points over a year.
"English teaching in Indonesia is not merely a profession; it’s a mission to empower youth with the skills to navigate a borderless world. The transformed curriculum has given room for teachers to apply skills-based lessons which lead to real-world applicability. It’s great to see the Pearson GSE Partner School initiative supporting our teachers to be the best educators they can be."
Ibu Chodidjah Itje Senior English Teacher and Teacher Trainer, Executive Chair of the Indonesian National Commission for UNESCO
