Learn Bahasa Indonesia with Sama-Sama Belajar: An Online BIPA Course for International Learners
Have you ever wanted to visit Indonesia and communicate confidently with local people in their own language? Whether you are planning a holiday, volunteering, conducting research, or simply fascinated by Indonesian culture, Sama-Sama Belajar offers an exciting opportunity to begin your Bahasa Indonesia journey.
Why Learn Bahasa Indonesia?
Bahasa Indonesia is more than Indonesia's national language—it is a gateway to understanding the country's people, culture, and daily life. Learning even the basics allows visitors to introduce themselves, order food, ask for directions, and engage in meaningful conversations with local communities.Whether your goal is travel, education, volunteering, research, or professional collaboration, speaking Bahasa Indonesia can make every experience more authentic and rewarding.
Course Overview
The programme has been carefully designed for learners with no prior knowledge of Bahasa Indonesia.
Participants will receive:
BIPA 1 Basic Level curriculum
40 live online classes
Two semesters of learning
Classes delivered via Zoom
Recorded sessions for flexible review
Instruction from qualified Indonesian teachers
Opportunities to continue to higher levels after completing BIPA 1
A structured programme running from September 2026 to June 2027
Learn from Qualified Indonesian Teachers
Classes are taught by experienced Indonesian educators with backgrounds in both Bahasa Indonesia and English language teaching. Their expertise enables beginner learners to understand grammar, pronunciation, and communication naturally while gaining valuable cultural insights from native speakers.
Rather than simply memorizing vocabulary, students will develop practical communication skills they can use in real-life situations.
Who Should Join?
This course is ideal for:
Travellers preparing to visit Indonesia
Students and researchers
Volunteers and NGO professionals
Individuals interested in Indonesian culture and society
Professionals collaborating with Indonesian communities
Anyone eager to learn a new language in a supportive environment
Course Fee
The tuition fee for the complete programme is €500, covering all 40 online classes across two semesters. To make the programme more accessible, participants will also have the option to pay in installments, allowing greater flexibility for those who prefer not to make a single full payment.
Special Bonus: Educational Trip to Lombok
As an additional incentive, the best-performing participant will have the opportunity to win a fully funded educational trip to Lombok, Indonesia.
The prize is planned to include:
Return airfare
Accommodation
Meals
Meetings with teachers and project partners
Real-life Bahasa Indonesia practice
Opportunities to engage directly with local communities in Lombok
The educational trip is designed not simply as a reward, but as an immersive cultural and language-learning experience. This bonus will be available provided that at least 10 participants register for the course.
Why Is This a Pilot Programme?
Sama-Sama Belajar is being launched as a pilot initiative. Throughout the first edition, organizers will actively gather feedback from participants and teachers to refine and improve future programmes. By joining the inaugural cohort, participants will contribute to shaping a new model of educational collaboration connecting Europe and Lombok while becoming part of an international learning community.
What Makes Sama-Sama Belajar Different?
Unlike conventional online language courses, Sama-Sama Belajar combines language learning with cultural exchange and community engagement.
Participants benefit from:
Learning directly from qualified Indonesian teachers
A structured BIPA 1 curriculum
Flexible recorded lessons
A supportive learning environment
Strong connections with local communities in Lombok
Continuous programme coordination and participant support
Opportunities to continue to higher learning levels
The chance to earn an educational trip to Indonesia
Project Partners
The programme is made possible through collaboration among three organizations:
Responsible for project administration and coordinating the educational trip while supporting community-based learning initiatives in Lombok
Develops the curriculum, prepares learning materials, and delivers high-quality language
instruction
Facilitates communication, programme coordination, participant engagement, and cultural exchange throughout the course.
Registration and Further Information
Anyone interested in joining Sama-Sama Belajar or seeking additional information about the programme, payment options, registration process, teaching team, or the educational trip is encouraged to contact Sama-Sama Stories.
Begin your Bahasa Indonesia journey today and discover a new language, a vibrant culture, and meaningful connections with Indonesia.