This study aims to analyze the comparison between the content standards of Integrated Islamic Elementary Schools (SDIT) and public elementary schools in Indonesia. This research employs a literature review method by collecting and reviewing various sources such as books, government regulations, curriculum documents, and nationally and internationally accredited journal articles. The findings indicate that the content standards of public schools are structured based on the Merdeka Curriculum, which focuses on strengthening academic competencies, numeracy literacy, digital literacy, and the development of the Pancasila Student Profile. Meanwhile, SDIT implements the national curriculum integrated with distinctive Islamic subjects such as Aqidah Akhlak (Islamic Ethics and Faith), Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence), Al-Qur'an and Hadith, Sirah Nabawiyah (Prophetic Biography), as well as the reinforcement of Islamic character education. These differences affect the subject structure, basic competencies, time allocation, and learning outcomes. SDIT holds advantages in fostering students' spiritual values and religious character, while public schools excel in standardized national achievements and readiness to face the global challenges of the 21st century. This study recommends the development of an integrated curriculum through collaboration between the government and Islamic educational institutions to achieve equitable, inclusive, and adaptive primary education that responds to the needs of a multicultural society and the advancement of knowledge in the digital era.
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