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Puri Bahasa Indonesia (PBI) is an Indonesian School whose goal is to aid foreigners to learn the Indonesian Language in order to truly communicate and connect with Indonesian within its socio-cultural setting.

The school develops the BIPA program which is designed to teach Bahasa Indonesia to non-native speakers (foreigners). It focuses on helping learners communicate in real-life situations, similar to learning English as a foreign language.

About Us

Puri Bahasa Indonesia is an independent school located in Yogyakarta, in Central Java, a very historic city, considered to be the cultural and artistic heartland of Java. We pride ourselves on the warm and friendly atmosphere at our school and are committed to looking after our students.

The educational philosophy and academic approach of Puri Bahasa Indonesia is based on the concept that a language, i.e. “Bahasa Indonesia” is best learnt as a second language within its socio-cultural setting. Puri Bahasa Indonesia applies communicative approach methods and the materials are tailored to students’ needs and purposes in the Indonesian training.

The school is located in a purpose-built facility, designed to accommodate both individual and group study in a pleasant and peaceful environment, but nonetheless situated within minutes of the main cultural, tourist accommodation and shopping areas.

34+
Years Teaching

1500+ Students

40+ Nationalities

Facilities

Qualified & experienced teachers

Quiet & air-conditioned classes

Wi-Fi connection

Public computer

Library

Online training programs

Accreditation

Puri Bahasa Indonesia is Yogyakarta's only A-accredited Indonesian language school - the highest grade awarded by Indonesia's Ministry of Education for non-formal education institutions.

Accreditation is a rigorous government evaluation of a school's curriculum, teaching staff, facilities, and management. An 'A' grade means the institution meets the national standard of excellence across all criteria.

For students, this means that by completing their studies at an accredited school, they are awarded an officially recognised Certificate of Competency, verifying their Indonesian language proficiency to employers, universities, and immigration authorities.

Teaching staff

Teaching staff of Puri Bahasa Indonesia are fully qualified, university-educated professional language teachers.

Puri Bahasa Indonesia carefully selects and monitor the performance of our teachers, and Puri Bahasa Indonesia regularly consults with students on their progress, to ensure that the highest academic standards are maintained.

The school provides, at no extra cost, a range of materials concerned with speaking and reading comprehension, and writing skills, tailored to suit the standard of the course taken or the special interests of the student. Please, don't hesitate to contact us for any of your special purpose.

Methods and materials are designed and aimed mainly to enable students to communicate well and naturally without neglecting social or cultural aspects.

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Yogyakarta

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Yogyakarta is the location of the royal court of the Sultan of Yogyakarta in Java, situated in the Keraton, an enclosed city in the centre of Yogyakarta, and near to the school.

The school is located in a purpose-built facility, designed to accommodate both individual and group study in a pleasant and peaceful environment, but nonetheless situated within minutes of the main cultural, tourist accommodation and shopping areas. It takes 15 minutes to walk from Malioboro street to the east.

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© Puri Bahasa Indonesia 1992 - 2026

A-Accredited by the Indonesian Ministry of Education