Face to Face
Would you like to enrol for the coming term?
Welcome to Melbourne's longest-running classes in Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian language) for adults!
As part of our mission to promote friendship between Indonesia and Australia, AIAV has been running weekly language classes for more than 50 years! Our teachers have a wealth of experience and are passionate about helping you to learn the language and explore the culture of Indonesia. So …
Ayo, ikutlah! (Come on, let’s get started!)
When
Weekly on Thursday evenings from 6.30 to 8.30 pm (with a 15-minute break) during school terms.
Where
Multicultural Hub, 506 Elizabeth St, Melbourne (opposite the Queen Victoria Market), rooms to be advised
Levels
Lower Intermediate, Upper Intermediate and Advanced classes are available each term.
Content
Introductory and Intermediate classes use the textbook but this is also supplemented with other activities and materials including media articles, films, poetry and songs. **
** The Advanced class does not use a textbook as their studies are based more around topics.
We offer 3 Classes
We offer a range of levels of language learning to suit your situation.
SKILLS
What Level?
Take this quick online quiz to get an idea of which level is most appropriate for you.
We will do our best to put you in the most appropriate class, but feel free to speak to your teacher if you think you should move up or down a level.
Class Dates & Fees
Classes follow Victorian school term dates. Dates for 2023 are listed below.
Language class participants must enrol and pay class fees before the start of term. All participants are required to be members of AIAV. Other attractions of membership include monthly conversation evenings (malam ngobrol), talks, dinners, and the bi-monthly AIAV News. If you have not joined yet, you can click here to do so.
An earlybird discount of 10% is available to participants who pay in advance for a full term at least 14 days before the commencement of classes.
Sorry, but we can’t accept payment in instalments or week-by-week. Rates for the Face to Face classes are shown below.
| Term | Number of sessions | Start date | End date | Full Rate | Earlybird Discount (10% off) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | 8 sessions | 9 February | 30 March | $280 | $252 |
| Term 2 | 8 sessions | 4 May | 22 June | $320 | $288 |
| Term 3 | 8 sessions | 20 July | 7 September | $320 | $288 |
| Term 4 | 8 sessions | 12 October | 30 November | $320 | $288 |
REFUND POLICY FOR LANGUAGE CLASS FEE IS AS FOLLOWS:
In order to determine a student’s eligibility for a refund or credit of language class fees, AIAV must first receive written notice of withdrawal and request of refund or credit from the student either by a signed letter or email to language@aiav.org.au.
Once AIAV receive your refund request, we will assess it on its merits and notify you of the status of your refund.
Refund or credit will only be given when the notice is received within 5 days prior to your next scheduled class in that particular term.
Please note that refunds will only be given for discontinuation of the study for the rest of that particular term.
If your refund request is approved, we will initiate a refund either in the form of credit or fund transfer to your bank account (please provide banking details) within 30 days of the approval date.
AIAV reserves the right to amend its policies and fee structure whenever considered necessary and appropriate to reflect changes in economic conditions. It is the students’ responsibility to ensure that they are informed and aware of this policy.
Textbook
The Intermediate Classes will use Asyik Berbahasa Indonesia 2 & 3 and other teaching materials.
You may find this textbook available to buy online at:
Immersion Courses
AIAV also runs immersion language courses for adults and secondary school students, based in Indonesia. For more information see the Immersion Courses page.
Enquiries
For inquiries about language classes, please contact language@aiav.org.au.