EPRG , Programa Eskola Pré-Referénsia Google (Google Pre-Reference School Programme) , is the Ministry of Education’s digital skills initiative that prepares schools and teachers to use Google Workspace for Education effectively, on the path to becoming recognised Google Reference Schools.
What the Programme Does
EPRG builds fundamental digital competencies among teachers in basic education through structured, progressive training levels:
- Level 0 , foundational digital competency: devices, accounts, and the core Google Workspace for Education tools
- Level 1 , certified educator training for teachers who complete Level 0, deepening classroom integration of digital tools
Results So Far
In April 2026 the Ministry completed Level 0 training at EBC 3 Maubara with 21 participating teachers. Average scores rose from 51.7 to 76.9 , a 48.9% knowledge gain , with seven teachers qualifying to advance to Level 1 certification and an overall training quality rating above 86%.
Partners
- Global Partnership for Education , financial support
- UNICEF , programme coordination and assistance
- Google for Education (Indonesia) , technical expertise and trainer support
- UNDP , translation of training content into Tetum
Part of a Wider Digital Agenda
EPRG complements the Ministry’s broader push to bring information and communication technologies into schools and administration , including device deployment in schools and digital learning platforms such as the Learning Passport. Follow training announcements in the Activities section.