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Language education policy at schools in the era of Southeast Asian economic community integration

The research aims at investigating the Implementation of Language Education Policy in the Era of Southeast Asian Economic Community Integration. The research was conducted at Primary Schoolsand Lower Secondary School in Central Sulawesi Province of Eastern Indonesia. Language Education Policy in Indonesia includes the teaching of English, the teaching of Bahasa Indonesiaand the teaching of local languages. Bahasa Indonesia is originally from Malay. Englishis the most favourite foreign language in Indonesia. Local language plays an important role in the local context.The researcher employed Qualitative approachwith three main instruments. They are in-depth interview, observation and documentation. The research findings show that the teaching and learning of English language becomesmore popular. Majority of stakeholders consider that English should become an effective medium of communication in the Era of Southeast Asian Economic Community Integration. Bahasa Indonesiais recommended being an alternative Linguafranca since many people of Southeast Asian Countries can speak Malay. People from foreign countries who visit Indonesia for particular business reasons need to learndominant local language in order that they are easily integrated and accepted to run their business. The teaching of local language at schools is important.