I've just completed three weeks one-to-one (90 hours) with Alam in Yogya, March 2011, and have to say I have been entirely impressed. They are a thoroughly professional and well-run organisation with an extremely high standard of teaching, great admin/facilities/attention to detail and lovely people to boot. Some nice extras thrown-in like the field trips (Borobodur, Gunung Merapi etc), batik/Javanese dance/Indonesian cookery courses (beef rendang - enak enak!), airport pick-up/drop-off and Thursday lunches. In summary: excellent in all aspects. I struggle to see how this school could have been any better and give it a massive thumbs up. For anyone needing accommodation nearby, I can also recommend Heru Homestay, within walking distance of the school, which can be organised either through the school or directly with Ibu Heru. If anyone would like further info I can be contacted on the Lonely Planet Thorn Tree forum as Standanista.
— Rob Jackson, UK/Australia

"My experience at the Alam Bahasa Indonesia school was excellent. The one-on-one personalized instruction by enthusiastic young professionals gave me the start I needed to feel comfortable speaking Indonesian. I came out of the two weeks of classes with them feeling energized and excited about talking Indonesian. Many of my staff at CIFOR have taken Indonesian language classes at Alam Bahasa and they all have had a great experience. I have no hesitations about recommending their program to anyone that might be interested". Director General Center for International Forestry Research
— David Kaimowitz

"Please accept my thanks for a very enjoyable two weeks of study at Alam Bahasa Indonesia. The 60 hours of study were difficult for me, but very rewarding. I find that I can understand quite a bit of the TV sub-titles in Bahasa Indonesia in foreign films; I was also able to understand the information in the Qantas pesawat terbang coming home; at the bandara I was able to ask lots of people questions about my flight; I can give clear instructions to taxi drivers, comfortably go shopping and order food at restorans. I achieved my goal - to enjoy being with Indonesian people who do not have much Bahasa Inggris! The introduction to Me- and Ber- was very valuable and a big step in understanding." I will continue with Bahasa Indonesia and hope one day to return to Alam Bahasa Indonesia as a student.
— Keith Gray, Australia

"I had an edifying and enjoyable time at Alam Bahasa Indonesia. The teachers and staff are first rate and extremely nice people. I have the people at Alam Bahasa Indonesia to thank for providing me a solid basis in Bahasa Indonesia and the tools to continue to improve my language skills. I look forward to taking a refresher course at Alam Bahasa one of these days soon! I most highly recommend the Alam Bahasa Indonesia experience."

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Ministry of Finance
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— Blane Lewis

"Several of the schools were able to meet my needs. But, looking at the standard of English in their letters, approach to teaching and all round professionalism, enthusiasm and friendliness – I quickly chose Alam Bahasa Indonesia." Jakarta Kini Magazine October 2002
— Tim Cooper

Spent two weeks at Alam Bahasa for a 60 hrs. Bahasa Indonesia course. Besides being a lot of fun, I obtained a good understanding level of BI, and an excellent basis to advance my active skills while already being able to converse on less subtle topics. The teachers at Alam Bahasa have excellent skills and make learning Bahasa Indonesia the best of fun. During the one-on-one training I received, I was at no point overburdened nor bored. Time flew. The lunches that are organized once a week for students and staff are a great way to get to know each other. Keep up the good work, and a big thank you to all at Alam Bahasa! Thomas
— Thomas Lenferding, Jakarta

Nama saya Petra. Saya bekerja di Kedutaan Besar Jerman di Jakarta. Saya belajar bahasa Indonesia sejak sepuluh hari yang lalu. Saya punya kesan dengan Alam Bahasa dan guru bagus. Terima kasih untuk semua dan staff di Alam Bahasa. Saya harap saya kembali segera. (My name is Petra. I work in the German Embassy in Jakarta. I have learned bahasa Indonesia since ten days ago. I have a good impression about Alam Bahasa and the teachers are good. Thank you everyone in Alam Bahasa. I hope I can come again soon.) Salam (Regards), Petra Boettcher 31.03.2011
— Petra Boettcher, Jakarta