Since Indonesia K 13 Curriculum came into effect at the elementary level, the
English subjects were no longer part of it. This study was aimed to determine: (1)
Principal perspective on the curriculum policy; (2) principal perspective on the
importance of TEFL for young learners; (3) current policy that has been applied in
each school; and (4) the future policy that will be applied. This study collected the
data from the four school principals through interviews and document analysis.
The finding of the research indicates: (1) all the participants in this study do not
agree with the policy of eliminating English lessons at the elementary school
level, which is an inaccurate policy to see the various advances in the era of
globalization that are happening; (2) all participants believed that English was
important for several reasons. First, English is an additional insight and
knowledge. Second, mastery of English earlier will make it easier for the students
to continue to the next level. Third, preparation of students in participating in
Science competitions. Furthermore, the last, basic knowledge/foundation for
students to face the globalization era; (3) all Principals include English learning
into extracurricular activities based on the policies of each school; (4) all
principals in this study do not have a new plan for learning English at the
elementary school level because schools are hampered by government policies
that eliminate this.