Jakarta International College

Jakarta International College
The International Pathway to Leading Universities Abroad
Established	2002
Type:	Private
Chairman:	Wenny Mandagie Susanto
Principal:	Fransisca
Location	Jakarta, Indonesia
Campus:	Graha Mandiri 2nd Floor, Jl. Imam Bonjol 61, Menteng, Jakarta
Website:	www.jic.ac.id

Jakarta International College (also known as Monash College Jakarta or JIC), founded in 1965,^[1] is an international college set up for students who wish to further their university education overseas. JIC offers 4 internationally recognized education programs that help students transition from high school to university, namely Monash College, Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY), English Language Bridging Program (ELBP) and Pathway to American Degree Program.

Campus

Jakarta International College campus is located on 2nd floor of Graha Mandiri Building. The campus encompasses 18 classes altogether; starting from lecture rooms to small classes suitable for group discussions and more personal tutorial sessions. Each class is equipped with whiteboard, computer, and projector to enhance student learning experience. The campus also includes facilities such as library, canteen, full wi-fi internet coverage and student lounge.

Located in business district of Jakarta, Menteng which is also an international community with numerous foreign embassies and one of the safest areas in Jakarta, JIC is situated in a location off 3-in- 1 route and can be easily accessed by any public transport available. The campus is in walking distance with one of Jakarta’s most prestigious shopping malls, five-star hotels, upscale residential areas and notable fine dining places.

Location

Located in business district of Jakarta in Graha Mandiri Building, Menteng, JIC was established back in 2002 and has became the first and the only Monash College in Indonesia. Since its establishment, more than 1125 students have enrolled and graduated from the college and successfully transferred into leading universities in Australia.

Program

Monash College Program

Monash College is designed for students who wish to focus their year 12 studies in specific areas related to their future degree. Upon completion of Monash College, student can gain direct entry into 2nd year of Monash University.

There are three Monash College courses available in Jakarta International College: Business, Information Technology and Arts (Communication, Journalism & Psychology) – each comprises 16 compulsory and 2 elective units. Each year, student intakes are in February, June and October.

Monash University Foundation Year Program (MUFY)

MUFY program provides a 10 months academic program equivalent to Australian Year 12. The program helps students to prepare for university study upon completion, students can choose any courses of their choice and gain direct entry into 1st year of Monash University or other Universities of their choice Each year, student intakes are in January and July.

English Language Bridging Program (ELBP)

English Language Bridging Program is designed for students with a conditional offer (English language proficiency) for Monash College. Students will receive a Package Offer (ELBP and Monash College) if they satisfy Monash College's academic requirement but fall short of the English language requirement (where the student fails to achieve the minimum required score in IELTS or TOEFL test). The program lasts for 15 weeks and successful completion of ELBP allows direct admission into Monash College with no need to re-sit an IELTS or TOEFL test.

Classes in ELBP prepares student for university studies by developing their skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening, note taking and research that students will be undertaking within their Monash course. Each year, student intakes are in February, June and October.

Pathway to American Degree Program

This program enables students to complete up to 2 years of American Universities studies in Jakarta International College (JIC) and subsequently transfer all credits to Western Michigan University in America to complete the final 2 years of the undergraduate program. Alternatively, students can choose to transfer their credits to other American universities of their choice. Each year, student intakes are March, July and November.

References

1. ^ "Delta Gamma Iota Official Site". deltagammaiota.org. http://www.deltagammaiota.org/about.htm. Retrieved 2008-01-21.