CLASS PROFILE : INTERMEDIATE 2

This is the oldest group that has studied since Independent English Course in Bogor was established in 2008. Initially the students included Stevanie Clarisa, Mia Sylvia Sanjaya, Fransisca Livia, Andrianus Pujianto, Marwin Suwardi and Habib M Tawakal. Later some new students such as Nora Nisrina, Sekar Hanun Ulwani, Dariatus S and Budi Prabowo joined. Sekar Hanun and Budi Prabowo moved from their Tuesday-Friday class. Recently Nora Nisrina has quit due to her busy activities in mathematics courses.

The students in this class have been studying English with Mr Thomas since they were still studying in another English course. They have had good and active English now. They say that they have no problems with English lessons at school. Since the students in this class have known each other, their friendship is very strong... they support each other to master English.

The students now study in different schools in Bogor. Stevanie Clarisa and Mia Sylvia Sanjaya study at SMA Kesatuan; Fransisca Livia goes to SMKK Baranangsiang; Andrianus Pujianto and Marwin Suwardi study at SMA Regina Pacis; Habib goes to SMA YPHB Bogor; Nora Nisrina, Sekar Hanun Ulwani, Dariatus S and Budi Prabowo go to SMAN 1 Bogor.

ACTIVITIES IN NOVEMBER 2010

Time has been running quickly... It is November now, even it's been the fourth week of the month. There have been some activities done at Independent English Course Bogor.


The intensive English training programme at United Tractors School Jakarta for batch III finally finished on Friday 19 November. On the last two days, the students presented their prepared papers in front of the audience which includes students, English teachers and even UT lecturers. The students looked eager as well as anxious but the paper presentation could finally run well.

In November 2010 Independent students explores MODESTY (some others say simplicity) as one of the 12 living values that needs to be learnt and applied. To live in modesty has a lot of aspects such as honesty, accountability, generousity, self-acceptance and so on.


This month some new students join Independent. Some of them come from another English course in Bogor... They decided to move to Independent as their old English course is going to be closed. Independent's management, staff and other students welcome them. We hope that the new students will enjoy their study here.

INDEPENDENT'S ACTIVITIES IN OCTOBER 2010

There are some activities in October 2010.


First, students and teachers work and learn together about one of the 12 living values.


Second, teachers finished reports on Batch II of United Tractors School's English training programme. The students' examination was not done face-to-face but through long-distance assessment.


Third, teachers are preparing for the English training at United Tractors School Jakarta. Batch IV is scheduled to start on Monday 18 October 2010. This intensive course will last till 20 November 2010. To prepare this, some new part-time teachers are recruited to handle classes in Jakarta and in Bogor.


Fourth, Independent prepares Bournemouth School of British English in Cikarang to open new classes in October and November. After opening business classes, in the near future Bournemouth will handle special English training for 20 personnel who will work in cruiseships and other places.


We all hope that Independent will grow and be better-known in Bogor, Jakarta and other places.

ACTIVITIES IN SEPTEMBER 2010

Independent English Course has some activities in September 2010. Among others are:

• Giving remedial final test to 7 students of Business English class (level 1/Elementary) at PT Galenium Pharmasia Laboratories Bogor. The students failed in the test last month as they did not complete some requirements or because they could not join the tests at that time.

• Selection process for 17 candidates who would like to join Independent's teaching staff. The applicants come from many areas in Jabodetabek and Central Java. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified for an interview.

• Fastbreaking gathering will be held on Saturday 4 September 2010. Teachers and staff are invited to join.

• Idul Fitri holiday will be from Wednesday 8 September to Wednesday 15 September 2010. Classes will resume on Thursday 16 September 2010.

• Management and Staff of Independent English Course would like to wish you a very HAPPY EID MUBARAK 1 Syawal 1431 H. 

• Living value campaigns will still continue with some activities.

ACTIVITIES IN AUGUST 2010

On 10 August Muslims started their fasting month of Ramadhan. There was no special activity at Independent English Course to welcome it, but all teachers, staff and management support all Muslim students and teachers to do fasting. At Independent there is a charity box; we want to use it to raise some donation from students, parents and staff so that we can send the money to the needy people before Idul Fitri. Happy Ramadhan to all Muslims.


On 17 August Indonesia celebrated the 65th independence day. We hoist a flag and some banners to welcome the event. Happy Independence Day.

FINAL TESTS FOR PT GALENIUM PHARMASIA LAB. BOGOR

From 6 - 14 July 2010 all employees who take Business English training programme held at PT Galenium Pharmasia Laboratories have to take final examinations which involve written test and oral test. The tests are given to assess the training participants' competence of English. They have learnt and practised English since the first week of April 2010, and it is time for them to show the progress. The final tests are conducted for two weeks as some students cannot come in the first week due to their busy and tight work schedules. The test result will be sent to Galenium Head Office next week and the training participants will be notified as soon as possible by the Head Office. Independent English Course expresses gratitude to PT Galenium and all training participants for all things that have happened.

INTENSIVE ENGLISH TRAINING FOR BATCH 3 OF UT SCHOOL

Today, Monday 5 July 2010 Independent starts to handle an intensive English training for Batch 3 students at United Tractors (UT) School Jakarta. Led by Miss Siti Wastunnahari, the teaching team consists of Miss Dhani, Miss Kiki, Miss Anike and Miss Dian. The programme is organised for a month and 64 students join it. The students are put in four different classes. Like last year's programme, the intensive English training this year is aimed at helping UT School students to improve their English.

Meanwhile, classes at Independent Bogor are handled by a teaching team which consists Mr Thomas, Mr Novan and Miss Noey. Mr Novan and Miss Noey are our new teachers and they teach our classes temporarily (in July).