Our Teachers
Indonesian Language Teachers in Singapore
Learn Indonesian with experienced native Indonesian-speaking teachers in Singapore. Our teachers specialise in Bahasa Indonesia for adults, professionals, students and organisations.
Sally
Sally is the Founder and Principal Trainer of Indotutors. A native Bahasa Indonesia speaker, she has been teaching Bahasa Indonesia in Singapore since 2003. With more than 20 years of teaching experience, she has taught professionals, students, business owners and individual learners.
Over the years, Sally has developed simple and effective ways to help learners understand, remember and use Bahasa Indonesia with confidence. Her lessons are practical, interactive and enjoyable, using conversations, games, digital activities and everyday situations to make learning more interesting and useful. She also helps learners understand the culture behind the language.
Sally is a WSQ Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) certified trainer. She believes that language learning should be practical and enjoyable, and that learners should feel comfortable using the language in real-life situations. Her goal is simple: to make Bahasa Indonesia easy to learn, useful and enjoyable.
Elmida
Elmida is a native Bahasa Indonesia speaker with extensive experience teaching Indonesian to learners from diverse backgrounds in Singapore. She holds a degree in Teacher Training and Education (English) from Widya Mandala Catholic University, Surabaya, Indonesia, and received professional training in Preschool Teaching from Modern Montessori International, Singapore.
Since relocating to Singapore in 2006, Elmida has been delivering Bahasa Indonesia training for learners in both the private and public sectors, including at a local university. She is also actively involved in developing learning materials that support Indotutors’ practical and learner-centred approach. Known for her warm, patient, and engaging teaching style, Elmida creates a supportive environment that helps learners build confidence and communicate naturally in Bahasa Indonesia.
Fenny
Fenny graduated from Tarumanegara University, Jakarta, in 1996 with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, majoring in Accountancy. After relocating to Singapore with her Singaporean husband and two children, she pursued her long-standing passion for education and completed a Certificate in Early Childhood Education from RTRC Asia in 2008.
Teaching has always been close to Fenny’s heart. With extensive experience teaching learners of different ages and backgrounds, she is committed to creating lessons that are engaging, interactive, and enjoyable. Her patient and encouraging approach helps students build confidence while learning Bahasa Indonesia in a comfortable and supportive environment.
Deeply connected to her Indonesian heritage, Fenny enjoys sharing not only the Indonesian language but also the country’s rich culture and traditions with her students. She believes that language learning is most meaningful when it is accompanied by cultural understanding, making her lessons both practical and enriching.
Throughout her teaching career, Fenny has conducted classes for individuals, groups, and corporate clients. Her professional experience also includes holding management and administrative positions, equipping her with strong organisational and communication skills. Friendly, dedicated, and always willing to go the extra mile, Fenny strives to ensure every student enjoys a rewarding and successful learning experience.
Imelda
Imelda graduated from Satya Wacana Christian University with a major in English Pedagogy and Literature. Before relocating to Singapore in 2009, she taught English for 12 years in her hometown of Surabaya, Indonesia.
Since moving to Singapore, Imelda has been teaching Bahasa Indonesia part-time, sharing her native language and culture with students of all ages. She enjoys creating a supportive and engaging learning environment where students can build confidence and develop practical communication skills.
In addition to her language teaching experience, Imelda obtained a Master of Education (Early Childhood) from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. Since 2011, she has been working full-time in the early childhood education sector, further strengthening her expertise in effective teaching and learner development.
Farina
Farina graduated from the State University of Medan (UNIMED), Indonesia, with a Bachelor’s degree in English Education in 2007 and a Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics in 2011.
With a strong academic background in language education, Farina began her teaching career in English before moving to Singapore in 2011. Since then, she has been teaching Bahasa Indonesia to secondary school students, working professionals, and corporate clients.
In addition to her teaching experience, Farina worked as a translator for a non-governmental organisation (NGO) in Aceh, Indonesia, where she further developed her language and cross-cultural communication skills.
Farina is a dynamic and easy-going teacher who believes that learning should be both enjoyable and effective. She creates interactive and engaging lessons tailored to her students’ learning needs and goals. Friendly, patient, and approachable, she is committed to helping every student gain confidence and develop practical communication skills in Bahasa Indonesia.
Ari
Ari is a native Indonesian speaker who graduated from the State University of Malang with a degree in Indonesian Language and Literature. He has been teaching Bahasa Indonesia to foreign learners since 2009.
During his time at university, Ari participated in the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program, a collaboration between the State University of Malang and the American Councils for International Education, where he gained valuable experience teaching Indonesian to international students.
In 2017, Ari had the opportunity to teach Bahasa Indonesia abroad as a Language Assistant in Melbourne, Australia, working with both public and private schools. Passionate about language education, he enjoys developing effective teaching materials and creating engaging lessons that make learning both interesting and enjoyable. With his professional yet approachable teaching style, Ari is committed to helping students build confidence and communicate effectively in Bahasa Indonesia.