BIPA Courses
Bahasa Indonesia bagi Penutur Asing
Begin structured Indonesian learning with the proven curriculum
of Universitas Indonesia (UI)
What is BIPA?
BIPA (Bahasa Indonesia bagi Penutur Asing) means "Indonesian for Foreign Speakers" — an official Indonesian government-recognized program for non-native learners.
Operated by major universities including Universitas Indonesia (UI), it grants official certificates upon completion, valid for employment, study abroad, graduate admissions, and corporate HR documentation.
BIPA Online delivers this proven curriculum through a hybrid format combining on-demand video and live ZOOM classes.
Why Universitas Indonesia (UI) BIPA?
Indonesia's premier university's official program — online from Korea
#1 National University in Indonesia
- Founded 1849, 175 years of history
- QS Asian University Ranking — #1 in Indonesia
- Alma mater of national leaders including former President Joko Widodo
Government-Recognized BIPA Pioneer
- Officially certified by the Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture
- Running BIPA programs since the 1980s
- Graduates from over 70 countries worldwide
Authoritative Certificate
- Recognized for on-site work and assignments in Indonesia
- Recognized for Indonesian graduate school admissions
- Far exceeds typical academy-issued certificates in credibility
Optimized for Expatriate Training
- A great fit for training expatriates and dispatched staff at companies operating in Indonesia
- Addresses the local-adaptation training needs of Korean companies in Indonesia
- Officially recognized by enterprise HR departments
What is Hybrid Learning?
Video Lectures
- Grammar, vocabulary, and cultural insight
- Repeat learning anytime, anywhere
- Interactive whiteboard + animation lessons
- Subtitles supported (KO / EN / ID)
- Auto-saved progress
Live ZOOM Classes
- Speaking and listening practice
- Real-time native instructor feedback
- Small-group conversation practice
- Pronunciation correction and Q&A
- Recordings provided (for review)
BIPA 1 Learning Ratio
20 video lessons (30h) + 5 live ZOOM sessions (10h) = 40 hours total
BIPA Learning Roadmap
BIPA 1 single course · complete in 20 weeks (BIPA 2-7 coming soon)
Pre-Certificate
Awarded after completing BIPA 1 & 2
Completion Certificate
Awarded after completing the full BIPA program
Courses by Level
How is this different from other online BIPA?
Compare UI BIPA with private academies and individual tutors
| Category | BIPA Online (UI) | Private BIPA Academy | Individual Tutor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate Issuer | Universitas Indonesia (UI) | Issued by academy | None |
| Government-Recognized | |||
| Official Language Credential | Issued under UI's name | Limited | |
| University Admission | Indonesian graduate school | Partial | |
| Enterprise HR Recognition | Recognized by global enterprises | Reference only | |
| Curriculum | Official UI Curriculum | In-house | Varies by tutor |
| Instructors | UI-certified BIPA specialists | General instructors | Varies by tutor |
BIPA Online (UI)
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Private BIPA Academy
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