INDONESIAN COURSE

ABOUT US

For 23 years our Indonesian Language Centre has been the learning venue for students from all walks of life, ranging from high school and university students to executives, and from medical professionals to ambassadors.

While we are dedicated to providing the highest standards of professionalism and excellence in teaching, the atmosphere on our campus is friendly and relaxed, which we believe is the most conducive approach to learning. Each student at Realia is given personal care and attention and is encouraged to achieve their fullest potential and to enjoy the learning process.

Our courses for academic and professional purposes meet the standards of Monash University Australia, Asia Pacific Education Centre, University of Tasmania, The Australian Defence School of Languages, RAAF (Royal Australian Air Force) Base Williams, and The British Diplomatic Language Training Service.

We are very proud and honored to have been the language school of choice for newly appointed ambassadors from the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. Other countries that have sent their ambassadors to Realia for Indonesian language training are: United States, Denmark, Canada, and Belgium.

TEACHING AND TEACHERS

The teaching methodology we use is skills-based, meaning the 4 macro-skills – speaking, listening, reading, and writing – are incorporated into each lesson rather than taught separately. Grammar, sentence structure and vocabulary development are taught across all the skills.

In teaching, we use a communicative approach. Learners speak whatever level of Indonesian they are able to with the teachers, bringing “real-life” communications into the classroom both constantly and actively. This method encourages students to express themselves in the manner that best meets their own communication needs.

All courses are run by highly trained and experienced, friendly teachers who understand the importance of learning through the method of engagement. We know, having studied second languages ourselves, how vital it is for students to be interested in the topic source to learn quickly and effectively. At Realia, students are motivated through the use of various media to ensure that the needs of each individual are addressed.

For all levels of the Intensive Course – Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced – each student is taught by 5 or 6 teachers on an alternating basis. Although the teaching method is the same for all teachers, the objective is to familiarize the students with different accents, personalities and ways of expression. While most teachers are from Java and may give the students Javanese perspective, there are several from the other major and outer islands with different viewpoints.

CLIENTS

Our clients include:

• Ambassadors and diplomats from the embassies of the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Denmark, Norway and Singapore.
• International organization professional staff members from World Bank, Helen Keller International, UNICEF, UNESCO, ILO (International Labour Organization), WHO (World Health Organization), UNDP (United Development Program), CIFOR (Centre for International Forestry Research), CARE International, PLAN International, JHPIEGO at John Hopkins University, NDI (National Democratic Institute), MSF (Medecins Sans Frontieres) JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency), VSO (Voluntary Service Overseas), and CUSO (Canadian University Students Overseas).
• Students from universities such as: Monash University (Melbourne, Australia), University of Melbourne, University of Tasmania, Humbolt University, Berlin University, McGill University, and SOAS (The School of Oriental and African Studies).
• Executives and consultants from companies like P.T. CLAMA, P.T. Frisian Flag, P.T. Hero, P.T. Freeport, P.T. NUTRICIA, P.T. Coca Cola, P.T. OSRAM, P.T. PACRIM, BAE System, British Petroleum, The Hong Kong Bank, and The Jardine Flemming.
• Journalists from BBC, New York Times, Financial Times, the Australian, and the Australian Financial Review.
• Many of our students are individuals who study Indonesian to travel in Indonesia, for the sake of learning new languages or for their own pleasure.

COURSES

Realia offers a comprehensive range of courses to suit all language needs and levels. Our courses range from beginner to advance and are either general purpose or custom tailored to specific needs. All levels of our Intensive Courses include field trips to support the learning process. Learners accompanied by a teacher may visit their choice of historic sites, traditional markets, villages, home industries or other relevant places of interest, giving them the opportunity to practice their language skills. All courses are based on individual instruction or small classes of maximum 4 students. For small classes, tuition sharing must be arranged by the participants.

INTENSIVE COURSES

Intensive courses cover all levels of skill from Beginner to Advanced. The classes run 30 hours per week from Monday to Friday, 6 hours per day from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Beginner Course

The Beginner Course is designed to introduce key sentence structure, vocabulary, phrases, and expressions of the Indonesian language. The objective is to bring a pure or near beginner learner to be able to:

• Comprehend predictable face-to-face conversations about basic needs both at home and in the work place
• Speak functionally in daily situations: asking & answering questions, asking permission, giving instructions, giving suggestions
• Write simple texts: memos, personal letters, instructions
• Read short texts with simple vocabularies about familiar subjects

Intermediate Course

The Intermediate Course is designed to develop the student’s ability to communicate effectively in a variety of situations. The objective is to bring a learner who has mastered all the basic skills (based on an in-house evaluation) to a level to be able to:

• Participate effectively in most routine conversations on practical, social, and professional topics
• Read a variety of original material on familiar subjects
• Write effectively on topics pertinent to social and professional needs

Advanced Course

The Advanced Course is designed to improve the student’s communication skills to the level of the well-educated native speaker. The objective is to bring the learner to be able to:

• Speak with idiomatic accuracy and cultural awareness in both formal and informal situations
• Read a wider range of texts addressed to the general reader
• Write a wide variety of written styles pertinent to professional/educational needs

Notes

• The length of the course is for the participant to decide, depending on time limitations and the level of achievement desire
• In all courses – Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced – academic studies are combined with social and cultural activities to give students an opportunity to practice their Indonesian in real-life situations
• For the Intermediate and Advanced Courses, the contents and the syllabus of each course can be tailored to the learner’s requirements following needs and skills analyses, subject to the approval of the learner

NON-INTENSIVE COURSES

The content of the Non-intensive Courses is the same as Intensive Courses and covers all levels of skill from beginner to advance. The participant decides the duration and intensity of the course and place (upon request we are able to arrange courses to take place at the student’s premises)

ACCOMMODATIONS

Realia will gladly assist in locating accommodations for students. Accommodation choices include living with an Indonesian family (homestay), or in a hotel.

Homestays

In addition to having easy access to our campus, being immersed in the traditional hospitality and friendly atmosphere of an Indonesian family is an  ideal way for students to practice their language skills in real-life situations away from class and to experience the Indonesian way of life. Homestays are private rooms for one or a maximum of 3 guests in the homes of Indonesian families who are accustomed to accommodating students. A private, non-air-conditioned room with cold shower, a light breakfast, and laundry (up to 3 pieces per day) is complimentary for learners taking Intensive Courses (all levels) of 6 hours/day. For homestays with the same service but with air-conditioned rooms and hot showers, Realia charges Rp.50.000 per night. We have a network of 4 homestays which are located within walking distance of our campus (maximum 10 minutes walk).

Hotels

We are happy to make hotel reservations for students not wishing to stay with a family. Our travel agent, Angsa Indonesia Tours & Travel, has special arrangements with the following hotels: Hyatt Regency Yogyakarta, Melia Purosani, Jogjakarta Plaza, Novotel Yogyakarta, Grand Mercure Yogyakarta, and Santika Yogyakarta, with a possible 20% discount from the published rates, depending on seasonal availability and rates. We provide daily transportation to and from Realia for the following hotels: Jogjakarta Plaza, Novotel Yogyakarta, Grand Mercure Yogyakarta, Santika Yogyakarta and any budget accommodation located in Jalan Sosrowijayan (near Jalan Malioboro). Melia Purosani & Hyatt Hotel is not included on our shuttle bus route, however, Hyatt provides complimentary transport if reservations are made via Realia.