The Indonesian Embassy in Warsaw Organizes Online BIPA Classes for 2026
The Indonesian Embassy in Warsaw, in cooperation with the Language Development and Fostering Agency, is once again organizing online Indonesian Language for Foreign Speakers (BIPA) classes for 2026. This program is part of Indonesia’s strategic language diplomacy efforts to expand the international reach of the Indonesian language, particularly in the Central European region.
The opening of the BIPA classes was held on March 3, 2026, and was attended by the Head of the Language Development and Fostering Agency, the Chargé d’Affaires ad interim of the Republic of Indonesia, the Head of the Center for Language and Literature Empowerment, BIPA instructors, and all participants. The virtual opening ceremony marked the beginning of the 2026 learning period.
In his remarks, the Head of the Language Development and Fostering Agency, Mr. Hafidz Muksin, emphasized that the organization of BIPA classes is not only aimed at introducing the Indonesian language and culture to foreign nationals, but also serves as a strategic step to strengthen the position of the Indonesian language internationally. This aligns with the Indonesian Government’s efforts to further promote the Indonesian language in various global forums, including cooperation with UNESCO and strengthening the role of Indonesian within the multilateral ecosystem.
This year’s participant enthusiasm shows a positive trend, with a total of 43 participants. They are divided into two classes: BIPA 1 and BIPA 2. Some of them previously attended BIPA classes in 2025, reflecting sustained interest and the program’s effectiveness in building a community of Indonesian language learners in Poland.
As one of the programs under Indonesia’s Grand Strategy of Soft Power Diplomacy, BIPA plays an important role in strengthening people-to-people contact, which forms the foundation of strong bilateral relations between countries. Through language learning, it is hoped that a deeper understanding of Indonesian values, culture, and societal character will be fostered, thereby expanding opportunities for cooperation in education, culture, and people-to-people relations between the two nations.