Q & A

Indonesia, the largest archipelago, is located in the southernmost part of South-East Asia. Indonesia has a total of 17,508 islands of which about 6,000 are inhabited. The five main islands are Sumatera, Jawa, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, and Irian Jaya. Java is the smallest but the most populated island. Dividing the Pacific and Indian Oceans at the Equator, Indonesia archipelago stretches 5,150 km between the Australian and Asian continental mainlands. Because it is surpassed by the equator, Indonesia is called "Jamrud Khatulistiwa".

Indonesia has 300 to 400 ethnic groups and languages. Though there are 300 languages spoken throughout the country, Bahasa Indonesia becomes the national language. Therefore, the role of Bahasa Indonesia is very important.

Both of them use the word "Jakarta", but actually there is a big difference between the cities. Jakarta is the capital city of Indonesia, whereas Yogyakarta is the capital city of the Special Territory of Yogyakarta (Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta). They are located in Java island.

The city of Yogyakarta has been considered as an emotional and cultural centre, which becomes the capital of Javanese kingdoms. Yogyakarta remains one of Indonesia's most touristically important places and for foreigners because it offers excellent value. Yogyakarta is rich both in history and culture. Although the capital city of Central Java is Semarang, most of Central Java's main attractions are in, or close to, the city of Yogyakarta including the magnificent Borobudur and Prambanan temples. Yogyakarta is also well-known as the city of students. In addition, there is Adisucipto airport situated some 4 kilometers east of Yogyakarta.

The population of the city of Yogyakarta itself is about 2.000.000 people - the second most populated city after the capital city of Jakarta. There are more than 50 universities and a lot of academies in Yogyakarta. Gadjah Mada University and Islamic University of Indonesia are well-known universities in Yogyakarta. A lot of alumni of those universities hold important position in companies, organizations in Indonesia, and other development sectors of the country.

You could use any visas for studying at Wisma Bahasa (commonly Social/Cultural Visa). It needs about a week to arrange a Social/Cultural Visa. It is valid only for 30 days. For staying longer than 30 days, you have to extend it at the Bureau of Immigration. The maximum extension period of the visa is four times. Therefore, you have maximum 150 days for staying in Indonesia by using a Social/ Cultural Visa. You could contact Wisma Bahasa for your visa arrangement.

For studying at Wisma Bahasa two months or more, it is better to have a Social Culture Visa by Wisma Bahasa's Sponsorship. There are some requirements. First, you should pay at least 60 hours course at Wisma Bahasa. Then to extend the visa, you should pay another 40 hours in advance. The maximum extention period of the visa is four times. If you wish to have your visa arranged by Wisma Bahasa, please advise us your identity such as fullname, place and date of birth, and passport number. For details, please contact Wisma Bahasa. More details......

There are no set dates for beginning of new terms. Learning hours are flexible and classes may start on any day requested by learners. All language training services are conducted daily from 08.00-19.00 from Monday through Friday. It is also possible to have lessons on Saturday, Sunday, and/or public holidays. If you want to study on Sundays and/or public holidays, please add US$ 1.00/hour. As you wish, you can combine alternate hours 08.00-09.45, 10.15-12.00, 13.00-14.45, 15.15-17.00 and 17.15-19.00. Please, therefore, advise us which date you would like to enroll at least one week in advance.

Classes are specifically designed to meet the needs of individual student. Some classes, however, may consist of up to a maximum four persons. This limit is intended to optimize the learning impact of the training and enable the students to receive the best treatment and attention. Class coordinator is assigned to each class to maintain that the needs of students are customized to a specific syllabus and that the class activities are well-managed by the team.

As Wisma Bahasa serves flexible programs, students can also decide their time for their learning as well as preferred topics. You can learn two hours, four hours, six hours or eight hours a day. If you want to study for short term, you may learn 6 hours a day. It would be better to study 4 hours a day for long term. However, you could consult about this with us. You can learn the language at your hotel room, your homestay, working place or at our Wisma Bahasa.

For specific purposes, Wisma Bahasa would be glad to design a certain syllabus and to prepare specific material depending on the needs of students without any additional cost. For this purpose, please advise your specific request and expected outcomes in learning Indonesian language to us at least two weeks before the course starts.

There is a Short Course Program at Wisma Bahasa. The length of the course is 30 hours or based on the learner's need. This short course will enable learners to speak survival Indonesian.

Wisma Bahasa does not provide classmates, but we will inform you if there are learners who have the same level of proficiency in Indonesian language with you and look for classmates.

Wisma Bahasa does not cover the transportation cost, but we have complimentary pick up and drop off service for students from outside Yogyakarta (from and to the airport/train/bus station) on their arrival or last day in Yogyakarta. Therefore, please advise your flight details or train schedule at least one weeks before your arrival. We also have cooperation with some hotels which will be pleased to provide complimentary return transfer by free of charge only if the learner stays in that hotel. This service however, is not provided by homestays. Where ever you wish to stay during your study at Wisma Bahasa, we could help you reserve an accommodation.

Yes, we could help you make an appointment with Government Agencies, Non-Government Organizations, Political Parties, schools, hospitals, etc. Please advise your purpose in visiting the organizations.