THE #1 SKILL
GLOBAL RECRUITERS WANT:
ENGLISH COMMUNICATION
GLOBAL RECRUITERS WANT:
ENGLISH COMMUNICATION
THE BIG PICTURE:
The Rise of Work-Abroad Dreams
More Indonesians are aiming higher and farther.
In the last 10 years, there's been a clear shift:
Fewer are going abroad for
informal jobs
in domestic
and blue-collar work.
More are leaving as skilled
professionals
in healthcare,
hospitality, tech, and business.
Migrant Worker Shift:
FORMAL VS
INFORMAL
Based on BP2MI placement trends
Sources: BP2MI, World Bank, ILO
2015
Formal
Sector
10%
Informal
Sector
90%
2020
Formal
Sector
18%
Informal
Sector
82%
2025*
Formal
Sector
30%
est.
est.
Informal
Sector
70%
est.
est.
Why Do More Indonesians
Want to Work Abroad?
More Indonesians are chasing:
82%
Higher Income
61%
Better Quality of Life
33%
Global Networking
SOURCE: POPULIX SURVEY (2023)
What’s the Real Value
of Working Abroad?
The difference
is life-changing:
SOURCE: WORLD BANK MIGRATION REVIEW
HIGHER SALARY
LESS LIKELY TO FALL INTO POVERTY
HAD NO WORK EXPERIENCE BEFORE GOING ABROAD
RETURNED HOME WITH A
STRONGER ECONOMIC
STANDING
You can earn more abroad…
Monthly Salary Ranges
(ESTIMATED RANGED IN IDR)
Depending on the destination,
you could earn 10–20× more than at home.
Sources: Glassdoor, JobStreet, Numbeo, HSBC Expat Explorer, OECD, ILO
BUT THERE ARE STILL CONCERNS...
Even for those already working
abroad, many face real challenges:
STRUGGLE WITH
CULTURAL
ADJUSTMENT
FEEL THE PRESSURE
OFF HIGH LIVING
COSTS
FIND THAT
Language barriers limit their growth
Source: Populix Survey (2023)
How Strong Are Indonesia’s
English Skills?
Fluent English is the gatekeeper to most global jobs, and we’re falling behind.
PISA 2022 – Reading Literacy in South East Asia (Proxy for English)
Source: Populix Survey (2023)
- Less than 15% of Indonesian students show functional literacy in English → World Bank Education Policy Note
- Only 10% of workers use English regularly at work
- Only 22% of university graduates feel confident in English meetings → World Bank STEP Survey
ENGLISH:
The Skill That Opens Doors Abroad
65-70% of international job postings
require fluent English
70%+ of companies in Asia require it
for mid–senior roles
In industries like tech, finance, and
marketing, 95%+ of jobs expect
B2–C1 level fluency
Sources: ILO, LinkedIn Talent Insights, Hays Asia Salary Guide
Most people understand English, but
they are not confident using it.
That’s the gap!
and Wall Street English can help you catch up by:
Practice real conversations with
people who share your goals
Build confidence through speaking,
not just from a textbook
Learn from Local Coaches &
Native English Trainers
who will guide you
