One of the best ways to learn Indonesian is by immersing yourself into the language and the culture of Indonesian people. In this Indonesian immersion program, you will be exposed to the language 24 hours in a natural, everyday setting. Your classes will be a combination of Indonesian lessons with our professional instructors and cultural exploration to practice the language in a real-life situation as well as deepen your understanding of Indonesian culture.
We provide an option for you to choose between a one to four weeks immersion program. Below is the schedule.
Schedule
Week 1
| Day | Time | Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 09.00-12.00 | Class session at JB |
| 12.00-13.30 | Lunch break | |
| 13.30-16.30 | Class session at JB | |
| Tue | 09.00-12.00 | Class session at JB |
| 12.00-13.30 | Lunch break | |
| 13.30-16.30 | Denpasar and surroundings tour | |
| Wed | 07.00-10.00 | Shopping at traditional market |
| 12.00-13.30 | Lunch break | |
| 13.30-16.30 | Indonesian cooking class | |
| Thur | 09.00-12.00 | Class session at JB |
| 12.00-13.30 | Lunch break | |
| 15.30-18.30 | Walking through a rice field with a local guide | |
| Fri | 09.00-12.00 | Class session at JB |
| 12.00-13.30 | Lunch break | |
| 13.30-16.00 | Balinese offerings making | |
| Sat | A trip to Sebatu Temple and Surroundings | |
| Sun | Leisure time | |
Week 2
| Day | Time | Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 09.00-12.00 | Class session at JB |
| 12.00-13.30 | Lunch break | |
| 13.30-16.30 | Class session at JB | |
| Tue | 09.00-12.00 | Class session at JB |
| 12.00-13.30 | Lunch break | |
| 13.30-16.30 | Batik making 1 | |
| Wed | 09.00-12.00 | Class session at JB |
| 12.00-13.30 | Lunch break | |
| 15.30-18.30 | A trip to Badung market | |
| Thur | 09.00-12.00 | Class session at JB |
| 12.00-13.30 | Lunch break | |
| 13.30-16.30 | Clay pottery making | |
| Fri | 09.00-12.00 | Class session at JB |
| 12.00-13.30 | Lunch break | |
| 13.30-16.30 | Wayang/story making 1 | |
| Sat | A cycling trip through scenic views and Balinese villages | |
| Sun | Leisure time | |
Week 3
| Day | Time | Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 09.00-12.00 | Class session at JB |
| 12.00-13.30 | Lunch break | |
| 13.30-16.30 | Class session at JB | |
| Tue | 09.00-12.00 | Class session at JB |
| 12.00-13.30 | Lunch break | |
| 13.30-16.30 | Indonesian martial art – Silat | |
| Wed | 09.00-12.00 | Class session at JB |
| 12.00-13.30 | Lunch break | |
| 13.30-16.30 | Batik making 2 | |
| Thur | 09.30-12.00 | Class session at JB |
| 12.00-13.30 | Lunch break | |
| 15.30-18.30 | A walk through Subak irrigation system | |
| Fri | 09.00-12.00 | Class session at JB |
| 12.00-13.30 | Lunch break | |
| 13.30-16.30 | Ceremonial bamboo weaving/handicraft | |
| Sat | A trip to Balinese traditional house, Batubulan, and Surroundings | |
| Sun | Leisure time | |
Week 4
| Day | Time | Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 09.00-12.00 | Class session at JB |
| 12.00-13.30 | Lunch break | |
| 13.30-16.30 | Class session at JB | |
| Tue | 09.00-12.00 | Class session at JB |
| 12.00-13.30 | Lunch break | |
| 13.30-16.30 | Jamu making | |
| Wed | 09.00-12.00 | Class session at JB |
| 12.00-13.30 | Lunch break | |
| 13.30-16.30 | Ceremonial coconut leaves weaving | |
| Thur | 09.00-12.00 | Class session at JB |
| 12.00-13.30 | Lunch break | |
| 15.30-18.30 | A trip to Bajra Sandhi Monument Renon | |
| Fri | 09.00-12.00 | Class session at JB |
| 12.00-13.30 | Lunch break | |
| 13.30-16.30 | Wayang/story making 2 | |
| Sat | Organic cooking in Tabanan and trips around the area | |
| Sun | Leisure time | |
Instructors
The class sessions will be handled by our professional Indonesian teachers. You can read about their profiles here.
For culture activities, we work with talented Indonesian artists who have experience in their fields. All instructions will be mostly in Indonesian, and they will be adjusted according to your Indonesian proficiency level.
Accommodation & Meals
We are based in Jalan Subak Daksina, Tibubeneng, away from the touristy/business area, but the beach is only 11 minutes away. Most residents here are local Balinese and other Indonesians from across the country so it’s a great place to find an accommodation that is within walking distance from Jembatan Bahasa. Various restaurants, from a vegetarian one to a meat lover, are available in the area.
Three minutes drive from our office, there is a vast local residence called Perumahan Pengending Permai where English almost completely disappears. For maximum exposure to the language, this is the perfect location.
Indonesian Immersion Program’s Fees
Program fee below is for ONE WEEK. If you take the 2-week program or more, please multiple the fee by the number of weeks.
| Number of Participant | Fee (in rupiah) |
| 1 | 10,000,000 |
| 2 | 6,500,000 per participant |
| 3 or more | 5,500,000 per participant |
Do you want to customize our Indonesian immersion program to fit your needs? Email us at hi@jembatanbahasa.com, and we will be happy to work with you. We can organize an Indonesian immersion program for university students, students on a gap year, summer break programs, employee training, and anyone who is interested in diving into Indonesian language and culture.