EF English First Indonesia

School Introduction

EF English First is the largest English school in the world and Indonesia with more than 40 years of experience in language training. We are a part of EF Education – the world's largest private educational company that specializes in language training, educational tours and cultural exchange.

EF English First has now had more than 65 schools in 33 major cities all over Indonesia – which are Balikpapan, Bandung, Bangka, Banjarmasin, Batam, Bogor, Cilegon, Cirebon, Denpasar, Jakarta, Jambi, Jayapura, Jember, Kediri, Kupang, Lampung, Magelang, Makassar, Malang, Manado, Medan, Padang, Palembang, Pekanbaru, Samarinda, Semarang, Sidoardjo, Solo, Sukabumi, Surabaya, Tegal, Tulungagung and Yogyakarta. Most of our schools are conveniently situated in the downtown areas where students can experience the buzz and are equipped with modern and comfortable interior.

ESL Program Introduction

EF English First offers a complete range of English courses for all age groups – from kids, teens to adults – at all levels. Courses include General English, English for Young Learners, Business English, Conversation Club as well as International Exams Preparation Course.

In spite of those, EF English First also offers on or off-site Corporate Language Training to accommodate specific needs of corporate clients. Our Corporate Language Training consists of four different programs from which clients could choose – namely General English, Business English, Job-specific English and Customized English Training Package.

Our curriculum does not only include native teachers-led classes, but is also enhanced by on-line tutorials at our innovative language labs (iLAB). In addition, students can also join our fun-driven Life Club activities – such as coffee clubs, conversation corners, dinners and parties – which are held regularly to facilitate our students to learn English outside the classrooms.

All the courses we offer make use of our own learning materials (both text-based and computer-based) which were exclusively designed by EF English First’s dedicated Academic Research and Development Team based in Cambridge Massachusetts. Our text book series have won numerous awards, including being selected by the BBC as a basis for their Radio English series.

Background Data

• Number of ESL Students: 30, 000
• Average Class Size: 10
• Hours per Week: Depends on course taken
• Minimum Age: 4
• Housing Options: Homestay  Dormitory  Apartment
• School Setting:  Urban 

Schedule & Fees

Courses start regularly, nearly every week – although the exact starting dates for each course may vary between one school and another. A variety of flexible course schedules and durations are available.

Fee also depends on the type of course chosen and varies from one school to another, but is usually around IDR 1, 000, 000 to IDR 2, 000, 000.

Special Courses & Features

• English for Aviation
• English for Business
• English for Engineering
• English for Law
• English for Medical Professions
• English for Travel Professions
• Conversation Partner Program
• Internships or Work Experience
• TOEFL Preparation Courses
• TOEIC Preparation Courses
• IELTS Preparation Courses
• Courses for Juniors / Teenagers (12 - 16 yrs old)
• Courses for Children (under 12 years old)
• Online ESL/EFL Courses

Contact Info

EF English First Indonesia
Main office:
Wisma Tamara, Lt. 4, Suite 403
Jl. Jend. Sudirman, Kav. 24
Jakarta, 12920

Tel +62 21 5206477
Fax +62 21 5204719
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