As part of language diplomacy efforts and the strengthening of the internationalization of the Indonesian language, this page provides various official sources of information related to the learning and development of Indonesian for foreign speakers (BIPA). The information available includes learning materials, policies, networks of organizing institutions, and various supporting programs managed by the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education of the Republic of Indonesia and its relevant partners.
The following links are intended to serve as reliable references for schools, universities, teachers, students, and international communities interested in learning and developing the Indonesian language.
1. BIPA Daring – Indonesian for Foreign Speakers
BIPA Daring is an official portal organized by the Language Development and Fostering Agency, Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education of the Republic of Indonesia, to facilitate online Indonesian language learning for foreign speakers. The site provides a variety of learning materials, teaching resources, placement tests, networks of organizing institutions, and interactive learning resources that support the development of Indonesian language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) for international learners and the global community in an accessible and open manner.
Link: https://bipa.kemendikdasmen.go.id/
2. BUDI – Indonesian Digital Books
BUDI is a Digital Book portal managed by the Language Development and Fostering Agency, Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education of the Republic of Indonesia. Through this platform, users can access collections of interactive digital reading materials in various formats such as digital books, comics, audiobooks, videos, and braille materials. The collections are organized according to educational levels (early childhood, primary, junior secondary, senior secondary, and general) and various themes such as nature, folklore, culture, language, and more — to support literacy and reading development for students, teachers, and the wider public.
The main features of this site include:
- Searching for books by educational level, theme, language, or format.
- Interactive digital book collections that can be read online or downloaded (after login/registration).
- Engaging content categories, including children’s stories, Indonesian culture, science, language literacy, and more.
- Multi-format content: digital text, audio, and video, supporting a broader literacy experience.
This portal can serve as an important reference for educators, students, and international learners seeking quality reading resources and literacy materials from Indonesia.
Link: https://budi.kemendikdasmen.go.id/
3. Penjaring – Online Translation Platform
Penjaring is an online translation platform developed by the Language Development and Fostering Agency, Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education of the Republic of Indonesia, as part of efforts to expand access to literacy and the utilization of language works for the public. Through this platform, users can access collections of books, reading materials, and translated texts from various languages into Indonesian and vice versa, supporting the role of language in education and culture.
The platform provides features such as:
- Read Books: Read translated books directly online.
- Translate: Translation services for reading materials into various languages as needed.
- Inventory Management: Managing vocabulary lists, translator data, and translation outputs as part of linguistic resources.
Penjaring is also part of the government’s literacy and educational material development programs through the translation of children’s stories, children’s books, and other works to support education and reading culture in Indonesia.