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Indonesian Language
Short Course.

Immerse in Indonesian culture and language studies in Acicis’ Indonesian Language Short Course.

 

Year
Semester #
Semester dates
Duration
Application deadline
Program fee
Funding
2025 Program 1
January
Three weeks
11 August 2024
AUD $2,976 For member university participants
AUD $3,000
2025 Program 2
January-February
Three weeks
11 August 2024
AUD $2,976 For member university participants
AUD $3,000
2025 Program 3
January-February
Six weeks
11 August 2024
AUD $5,035 For member university participants
AUD $4,000
2025 Program 4
June-July
Three weeks
Mid-March 2025
AUD $2,976 For member university participants
AUD $3,000

About the course.

Explore and progress your Indonesian language skills with Acicis’ Indonesian Language Short Course (ILSC)!

Experience student life at Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana (we say ‘UKSW’) in Salatiga with the ILSC, covering all aspects of Indonesian language including reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary and more.

Through a range of intensive Indonesian language classes, cultural classes and fieldtrips, this program offers unique opportunities to practise your Indonesian language skills with native speakers. The ILSC includes the opportunity to join in the day-to-day life of Indonesia and progress your Indonesian language skills through this constant learning environment.

At Acicis, we’re dedicated to creating transformative experiences to help your personal and professional growth. Get in touch with us to start your journey.

Course information.

Overview

Duration

Three weeks or six weeks

 

Intakes

January-February and July

 

City

Salatiga, Java

 

Indonesian university

Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana (we say ‘UKSW’)

 

Contact hours

You will have classes and field trips scheduled from 9am – 5pm Mon – Fri. 

 

Credit points equivalency

25%-50% of a full semester load (0.125-0.25 EFTSL). Actual weighting and academic credit awarded will be determined by the participant’s home university.

 

Level of study

Undergraduate, postgraduate, early career professionals

 

Fee information.

2025 Fees

3 weeks
Participants from an ACICIS member university Other participants TOTAL AUD $2,976 AUD $3,593 Administration Fee AUD $703 AUD $703 Visa Fee ~AUD $215 ~AUD $215 Tuition Fee AUD $2,058 AUD $2,675
6 weeks
Participants from an Acicis member university Other participants TOTAL AUD $5,035 AUD $5,241 Administration Fee AUD $703 AUD $703 Visa Fee ~AUD $215 ~AUD $215 Tuition Fee AUD $4,117 AUD $4,323

Advisory panel.

At Acicis, we are committed to ensuring the ILSC meets the needs of member universities and upholds the highest academic standards. The ILSC was established in 2017 with input from a range of academics and experts in their field. Acicis would like to thank our Advisory Panel members for their support and contribution to the program.

 

  • A/Prof David Reeve
    A/Prof David Reeve
    A/Prof David Reeve is an expert in Indonesia, with a particular focus on LOTE and Indonesian language teaching. A/Prof Reeve has held a significant appointment at UNSW.
  • Irianto Tedja
    Irianto Tedja
    Irianto Tedja is an expert in Indonesian language teaching. Mr Tedja has held a significant appointment at Murdoch University.
  • Professor Lesley Harbon
    Professor Lesley Harbon
    Professor Lesley Harbon is an expert on Indonesian studies, with a focus on intercultural language education and teacher professional development. Professor Harbon has held a significant appointment at the University of Technology Sydney.
  • Dr Richard Curtis
    Dr Richard Curtis
    Dr Richard Curtis is an expert in Indonesian language teaching with research interested in Indonesian culture and Indonesia performing arts and literature. Dr Curtis has held significant appointments at Charles Darwin University, University of Tasmania, Curtin University of Technology, and University of the Sunshine Coast.
  • Dr Michelle Kohler
    Dr Michelle Kohler
    Dr Michelle Kohler is an expert in language education, with an interest in both Australian and Indonesian education. Dr Kohler has held a significant appointment at Flinders University.
  • Dr Taufiq Tanasaldy
    Dr Taufiq Tanasaldy
    Dr Taufiq Tanasaldy is an expert in Southeast Asian studies, with interests in ethnicity, conflict and Chinese diaspora. Dr Tanasaldy has held a significant appointment at the University of Tasmania.
  • Dr Ben Murtagh
    Dr Ben Murtagh
    Dr Ben Murtagh is an expert in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, with interests in non-normative genders and sexualities in these areas. Dr Murtagh has held a significant appointment at SOAS, University of London.
  • Dr Paul Thomas
    Dr Paul Thomas
    Dr Paul Thomas is an expert in Indonesian language teaching and translation studies, including journalism translation and theatre/film translation. Dr Thomas has held a significant appointment at Monash University.
  • Dr Novi Djenar
    Dr Novi Djenar
    Dr Novi Djenar is an expert in linguistics with research focuses that include linguistic styles and youth identities and youth languages. Dr Djenar has held a significant appointment at The University of Sydney.
  • Dr Michael Ewing
    Dr Michael Ewing
    Dr Michael Ewing is an expert in linguistics and anthropology, with research interests in the language of Indonesian youth. Dr Ewing has held a significant appointment at The University of Melbourne.
  • Dr Tim Hassall
    Dr Tim Hassall
    Dr Tim Hassall is an expert in Indonesian language teaching, with research interests in the learning of Bahasa Indonesia by Australian students. Dr Hassall has held a significant appointment at The Australian National University.

Need funding?

If you’re looking for a way to fund your study abroad, there are a range of funding options available to students.

One of these initiatives is the New Colombo Plan Mobility Program which is funded by the Australian Government. This initiative aims to increase knowledge of the Indo-Pacific in Australia by empowering undergraduate students like yourself to study, learn, and complete placements in stunning places like Indonesia. There are grants ranging from $3,000 to $10,000.

If you find yourself eligible for the New Colombo Plan funding, you can use it for our science and agriculture programs. Depending on your state and university, you may be eligible for other types of funding that can be used when you study abroad with us.

See if you’re eligible for the New Colombo Plan today, or explore other funding options.

 

Hear from
Acicis alumni.

  • I thoroughly enjoyed the program and would recommend it to anyone. I felt fully supported throughout the practicum and it was well planned… It is programs like these that help you form lasting bonds and help build the relationship between Australia and Indonesia.

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    Leona (2020) Murdoch University
  • I love learning about and immersing myself into new cultures. There were so many things I loved about visiting Indonesia but most prominently was just how friendly people were. Everyone was so willing to help out wherever we went, whether it be a restaurant, a temple, in a taxi, or even walking about on the streets.

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    Ananya (2024) The Australian National University
  • If you’re interested in working in an international context at all – there’s no reason you shouldn’t do this program if you can. Indonesia is so strategically and geographically important, that you can’t help but generate professional capital while here, you also don’t know what kind of connections and work you might generate.

    Matthew (2024) Monash University
  • The most rewarding part about this experience has been seeing how fast and far I have progressed with my language skills. With such an intensive and immersive course you see results so fast as you are learning so much every day. This is super rewarding and serves as a great motivation to keep learning as you reap the rewards that knowing language brings.

    Audrey (2024) The University of Newcastle
  • Through the ACICIS program, I was able to learn about Indonesian culture and appreciate the issues in the Indo-Pacific region – while also being financially supported. Without such support from the New Colombo Plan (NCP) Grant, it is likely I would be unable to participate in this program.

    Michael (2023) The Australian National University

Useful resources.

Accommodation

Visas

Funding options

How to apply