# Official Guidelines for the 2025 Overseas Indonesian Language Teacher Selection Program
Embark on a prestigious global mission by representing the nation as an official cultural ambassador through the upcoming international teaching initiative. The Language Development and Fostering Agency, operating under the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, has officially opened applications for educators seeking to participate in overseas language diplomacy. This comprehensive program is designed to champion the internationalization of the Indonesian language by facilitating structured learning opportunities across the globe. To ensure that only the most qualified candidates are selected, the Language and Literature Empowerment Center has outlined a rigorous selection roadmap for the 2025 overseas teaching cohort.
## General Eligibility Criteria for Applicants
Before submitting an application, prospective candidates must verify that they meet all baseline qualifications set by the governing body. These mandatory prerequisites guarantee that selected educators possess the professional maturity, cultural insight, and psychological readiness required for international assignments.
* Nationality and Health: Must be an Indonesian citizen in good physical and mental health.
* Age Limits: Must be between 24 and 50 years of age as of January 1, 2025.
* Educational Background: Must hold at least a bachelor’s degree (S-1), preferably in language and literature fields (educational or non-educational tracks).
* Language Proficiency: Must demonstrate exceptional command of written and spoken Indonesian, verified by a valid Adaptive Indonesian Language Proficiency Test (UKBI) certificate.
* Foreign Language Skills: Must be articulate in written and spoken English, alongside proficiency in specific foreign languages demanded by designated destination countries.
* National Insight: Must possess a positive, comprehensive, and accurate understanding of Indonesia's cultural and political landscape.
* Soft Skills: Must demonstrate strong diplomatic aptitude, cross-cultural communication skills, and prior experience in teaching Indonesian to speakers of other languages (BIPA).
* Technical Competence: Must be fully proficient in utilizing information and communication technology tools.
* Artistic Talents: Preference is given to individuals skilled in traditional and/or contemporary Indonesian arts.
* Background Check: Must exhibit good moral character, hold a clean criminal record free from finalized imprisonment rulings, and remain entirely free from narcotics or substance dependencies.
* Professional Clearance: Must secure official permission and recommendation letters from direct supervisors if currently employed in government or private sectors.
* Independence of Selection: Must have no familial relations with members of the selection committee.
## Specific Requirements Based on Teaching Modality and Destinations
Special criteria govern each placement, varying by instructional delivery methods—offline (onsite) or online—and the specific host country.
Instructional Modality Prerequisites
* Offline Teaching Mode: Applicants must not currently be enrolled in formal education, must not be receiving scholarships from the Indonesian government, and must not be bound by post-study work obligations or candidate employee duties during the assignment year.
* Online Teaching Mode: Applicants must not currently be receiving Indonesian government scholarships, must possess fluency in operating video conferencing tools and virtual learning platforms, and must be willing to schedule classes according to the local time zones of their students.
Country-Specific Requirements and Target Destinations
1. Austria (Offline): Minimum S-1 in language and literature for diplomatic mission placements, or S-2 for university placements; German language skills are prioritized.
2. Bulgaria (Offline): Minimum S-2 in language and literature; dance performance skills and Bulgarian language proficiency are prioritized.
3. Canada (Offline): Minimum S-2 in language and literature with advanced English proficiency (minimum TOEFL iBT score of 80 or IELTS score of 6.5).
4. Myanmar (Offline): Minimum S-2 in Indonesian language and literature; local language proficiency is preferred.
5. Timor Leste (Offline): Minimum S-2 in language and literature; prior experience training language instructors is prioritized.
6. South Africa (Offline and/or Online): Minimum S-1 for diplomatic postings or S-2 for university postings in language and literature.
7. Australia (Offline and/or Online): Minimum S-1 for diplomatic postings or S-2 for university postings; requires advanced English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 80+ or IELTS 6.5+).
8. Philippines (Offline and/or Online): Minimum S-1 for diplomatic postings or S-2 for university postings; Filipino language proficiency preferred.
9. India (Offline and/or Online): Advanced English proficiency required (TOEFL iBT 80+ or IELTS 6.5+).
10. Italy (Offline and/or Online): Minimum S-1 for diplomatic or S-2 for university postings; expertise in traditional music (gamelan) and Italian language skills preferred.
11. Germany (Offline and/or Online): Minimum S-2 in language and literature; German language skills preferred.
12. Cambodia (Offline and/or Online): Minimum S-1 for diplomatic or S-2 for Indonesian language and literature university postings; Khmer language proficiency preferred.
13. Laos (Offline and/or Online): Minimum S-1 for diplomatic or S-2 for university postings; Lao language skills and traditional gamelan music talents prioritized.
14. Poland (Offline and/or Online): Polish language proficiency is prioritized.
15. Thailand (Offline and/or Online): Minimum S-1 for diplomatic or S-2 for university postings; Thai language proficiency preferred.
16. Tunisia (Offline and/or Online): Minimum S-2 in language and literature; Arabic or French language skills preferred.
17. Uzbekistan (Offline and/or Online): Minimum S-2 in language and literature; Uzbek or Russian language skills preferred.
18. Vietnam (Offline and/or Online): Minimum S-1 for diplomatic or S-2 for university postings; Vietnamese language proficiency preferred.
19. Algeria (Online): Arabic language proficiency and experience teaching young learners are prioritized.
20. United States (Online): Advanced English proficiency required (TOEFL iBT 80+ or IELTS 6.5+).
21. Argentina (Online): Spanish language proficiency preferred.
22. Belgium (Online): French, Dutch, or German language proficiency preferred.
23. Denmark (Online): Danish language proficiency preferred.
24. Finland (Online): Finnish language proficiency preferred.
25. Japan (Online): Japanese language proficiency required.
26. Croatia (Online): Croatian language proficiency preferred.
27. Lebanon (Online): Arabic language proficiency preferred.
28. Norway (Online): Norwegian language proficiency preferred.
29. United Arab Emirates (Online): Arabic language proficiency preferred.
30. Portugal (Online): Portuguese language proficiency preferred.
31. Qatar (Online): Arabic language proficiency and early childhood teaching experience preferred.
32. New Zealand (Online): Advanced English proficiency required (TOEFL iBT 80+ or IELTS 6.5+).
33. Russia (Online): Russian language proficiency required.
34. Switzerland (Online): German language proficiency preferred.
35. Turkey (Online): Turkish language proficiency preferred.
36. Vanuatu (Online): French language proficiency preferred.
## Registration Procedures and Required Dossier
The application process is conducted entirely online between July 31 and August 31, 2025. Candidates must maintain an active email address and compile their application documents within personal cloud storage folders accessible to the evaluation committee.
Mandatory Application Documents in PDF Format
* Signed formal application letter.
* Comprehensive curriculum vitae complete with a recent color photograph.
* Official national identity card (KTP).
* Diplomas and academic transcripts covering all completed higher education degrees.
* Valid Adaptive UKBI certificate.
* Official supervisory approval and recommendation letter for employed applicants.
* Statement letter confirming the applicant is not currently pursuing formal studies (for offline modality).
* Statement letter confirming the applicant is not receiving any Indonesian government scholarships.
* Statement letter verifying no pending post-study service obligations for offline assignments.
* A signed statement confirming willingness to accept penalties in the event of withdrawal after passing the Stage III selection.
* Clean criminal record declaration and substance abuse non-dependency statement.
* Official certificate of teaching experience issued by an accredited institution or endorsed by the Association of Language Practitioners and Activists (APPBIPA) for independent instructors.
* An academic essay written in Indonesian, ranging from 800 to 1,000 words, centered on the theme: "The Blueprint of Language Diplomacy Through Teaching."