Brief History
The Language Institute started its service in July 1992 under the then name "Sanata Dharma University Center for Language Development and Training". Initially, this institution offered only the Indonesian language and culture intensive course for students and lecturers from Edith Cowan University, Perth, Australia. In its development, it has offered not only the Indonesian language course for Australian students and lecturers but also for other expatriates wishing to work in Indonesia as well as foreign students and Indonesian students wishing to further their language and cultural studies in the University. In October 2005, the name "Sanata Dharma University Center for Language Development and Training" was changed into "Language Institute of Sanata Dharma University". This change has required the institute to improve its teaching methods, teaching materials, and human resources in order to meet and satisfy the customers' needs.
Divisions and Services
The Training Division: Center for Asian Languages (CAL); Center of English for International Communication (CEIC); Center of English for Specific Purposes (CESP)
The Research and Development Division: Language Testing Center; Translation Center
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Center for Asian Languages (CAL) is a sub-division of the Institute which handles Asian language courses. The students of CAL are mainly foreigners who plan to work or study in Indonesia. Three types of courses are offered by CAL:
Indonesian Language and Culture Intensive Course (ILCIC) programs are designed for foreigners who intend to learn the Indonesian language through immersion in the culture of the people speaking the language.
Javanese Language and Culture Intensive Course (JLCOC) is designed mainly for those who wish to learn Javanese language, the local language in Yogyakarta.
The Korean Language and Culture Course (KLCC) allows the participants to learn to communicate actively in Korean language with a native speaker instructor and other participants.
The Center of English for International Communication (CEIC) offers programs for individuals who wish to learn and develop their English skills, both spoken and written.
The English Extension Course (EEC) is a two year certificated program designed for those who wish to learn English intensively in order to complete the program, the participants will have to take eight subjects in every semester.
The Center of English for Specific Purposes (CESP) offers two types of courses that participants can choose to fit their needs; they are: English for Academic Purposes and English for Occupational Purposes.
The Language Testing Center periodically conducts ITP TOEFL training courses 4 times a year (March/April, June/July, August/September, and November/December). These courses are meant to prepare the participants to take the TOEFL test in order to reach satisfactory TOEFL scores. Participants are to join the training schedule. At the end of the course, the participants may take an ITP TOEFL test at the cost of US$2 (excluding the course fee), while non-participants pay US$28 for the test. Outside the regular schedule, the Language Testing Center also offers ITP TOEFL tests on request.
The Translation Center is to provide translation services from Indonesian to English and vice-versa for individuals or institutions both within and outside the University. The expedient, reliable, and speedy services are offered at competitive costs. Customers are invited to contact the Language Institute Secretariat for information about the approximate cost and time for each service. The document translations are certified by the Language Institute.
Here is our latest news:
The Center of English for International Communication (CEIC) held a TOEFL-Like Test and a TWE Test last Saturday, June 12th, 2010 as part of the ongoing Instructor Recruitment Process. We gladly announce that most of the candidates passed this first stage. The following stage is an interview which will be held on Wednesday, June 23rd at 09.00 - 11.00.
Click here to see the result of the tests.
For further information on any of our programs, please email us at info@lisdu.org. We also would be very happy to read letters from our bemissed friends and former students! Send us an email to contact@lisdu.org.
Mailing Address: Jl. Affandi, Mrican Tromol Pos 29, Yogyakarta-Indonesia 55002
Phone Number: +62-274-513301 ext. 1534
Fax Number: +62-274-540739