Indonesian Language Course for Beginners
No experience needed. Start from zero and hold real conversations within days.
Yogyakarta's only A-accredited Indonesian language schoolStart from zero
No prior knowledge needed
Most of our students arrive knowing nothing more than "terima kasih." That's completely fine. Our classes are built for absolute beginners.
Teachers who get it
Our teachers are experienced in working with absolute beginners. They know how to build confidence from day one - starting with greetings, introductions, and everyday phrases students use immediately.
Easier than expected
Indonesian is widely considered one of the easiest languages for English speakers. No tones, no gendered nouns, no verb conjugations. The alphabet is Latin - students read from their first lesson.
Flexible pace and schedule
Students set the pace. Whether 2 hours a day or 6, one week or three months, we tailor the program to each student.
What the first week looks like
- 1
Day 1-2
Greetings, introductions, numbers, ordering food, basic questions (who, what, where, how much).
- 2
Day 3-4
Describing things, talking about yourself, asking for directions.
- 3
Day 5+
Simple conversations with locals, talking about plans, expressing opinions.
This is a typical week for a student taking 4 hours per day. We adjust to each student's pace and schedule.
They started from zero too
Tijn
Netherlands
“After 4-5 days you can have a conversation with the local people.”
Naomi
Netherlands
“I went from knowing just a few words of Indonesian to being able to have full conversations with locals.”
Anne
Netherlands
“I took a 5-day course before my internship. The content was tailored to our level and the language we would need. The days were well organized, pleasant, and educational.”
Leonie
Netherlands
“For a week I came to improve my Bahasa Indonesia. You learn things here that you cannot learn from language apps or books. The teachers really make you understand the language.”
Mina
South Korea
“I asked via WhatsApp the night before if the class was available the next day. They readily agreed.”
Good news: Indonesian is one of the easiest languages to start
- Latin alphabet - no new script to learn
- No tones (unlike Chinese, Thai, or Vietnamese)
- No verb conjugations - no past, present, or future verb forms
- No gendered nouns (unlike French, German, or Spanish)
- Straightforward word order
- Many loanwords from English and Dutch that students may recognize
Most of our beginner students are surprised by how quickly they pick it up.
Choose what fits
Short course (1 day - 1 week)
Perfect for students traveling through Yogyakarta who want to pick up the basics.
Standard course (2-4 weeks)
The most popular option for beginners. Enough time to build a solid foundation.
Intensive course (1-3 months)
Go from zero to confident.
Online (1-on-1)
Start learning before arriving, or continue after leaving.
No preparation needed.
Just WhatsApp us and we'll help figure out the rest.