Affordable Subscription Packages

Teacher Access Licence
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$125.00

per class / per course

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$125 per class, per course (access for the school year)

Designed exclusively for teacher-led delivery of Indonesian in class:

  • Choose from multiple Indonesian courses in the Pondok Bahasa library.
  • Each course contains roughly 150 minutes per week of teaching and activities.
  • Interactive lessons using video lessons, practice videos and student activities (PDFs).
  • Teacher-only access — no student logins OR student data required.
  • Videos accessed online through a teacher account on Canvas LMS.
  • Requires signed confirmation of class numbers and school details
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Student Access Licence
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$15.00

per student / per course

Student Features

$15 per student, per course (access for the school year)

$180 minimum (covers up to 12 students)

Designed for blended delivery of Indonesian in class and at home:

  • Choose from multiple Indonesian courses in the Pondok Bahasa library.
  • Each course contains roughly 150 minutes per week of teaching and activities.
  • Interactive lessons using video lessons, practice videos and student activities (PDFs).
  • Lessons can be delivered as a class, set as individual classwork or homework.
  • Students access course content through individual logins.
  • Courses are delivered through Canvas and can be customised to suit your class.
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Licence Setup

Subscription Information & FAQs

Understanding the Licence Types

Teacher Access Licence

The Teacher Access Licence provides full access to all course materials for use in the classroom. Teachers can display video lessons, lead discussions, and use the accompanying activities and resources during face-to-face teaching. The student activity PDFs and independent activity PDFs can be printed and distributed for use during lessons. This licence is designed for schools that deliver Pondok Bahasa content under teacher supervision, without student logins.

$125 per class, per course — full calendar year access (1 January - 31 December).

Each course is licensed per class - additional classes require an additional licence per course.

Student Access Licence

The Student Access Licence provides each learner with their own secure login, allowing them to access the course anywhere and anytime - in class, at home, or on the go. This option supports blended and independent learning, enabling students to watch video lessons, complete practice activities, and download PDFs at their own pace.

$15 per student, per course — full calendar year access (1 January - 31 December).

$180 minimum (covers up to 12 students for one course).

General Information

What's included in Pondok Bahasa content?

Pondok Bahasa offers a structured Indonesian language program aligned with the Australian Curriculum. Each course contains approximately 20-25 hours of teaching and learning content, delivered through Canvas LMS, and includes:

  • Video Lessons - teaching key language concepts through real-world scenarios
  • Practice Videos - interactive, guided activities that consolidate the Video Lessons
  • Student Activities (PDFs) - printable worksheets that accompany the Practice Videos
  • Independent Activities (PDFs) - structured and creative tasks for independent skill mastery
  • Unit Outlines (PDF) - a clear breakdown of lesson objectives, content sequence, and curriculum alignment

Lessons can be delivered as a class, set as individual classwork, or assigned as homework. Courses can also be modified within Canvas to suit your class.

Does Pondok Bahasa meet privacy and compliance requirements across Australian states and territories?

Yes. Pondok Bahasa has been carefully designed by Australian and Indonesian educators with a deep understanding of the educational landscape across all Australian states and territories, including the differing privacy and operational requirements of public and private school systems.

The platform adheres to the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the Privacy Act 1988, and all student data is stored securely on Australian servers. Privileged accounts (Institutional Administrators, Teachers, and Pondok Bahasa Administrators) are protected by Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), aligned with ST4S Security Controls S.1-S.3.

While schools and institutions remain responsible for ensuring any resources they adopt align with their internal policies, Pondok Bahasa's framework reflects current best practice across the nation. Our team is happy to assist with any compliance queries.

How is student progress tracked?

Where the school holds a Student Access Licence, Canvas LMS provides standard activity insights - for example, whether a student has visited a page and how long they have spent in the course. Teachers can use these insights to support and follow up with individual students. Institutional Administrators have visibility across all classes in the school.

How do I get support if I encounter issues?

Pondok Bahasa provides:

  • Email support via the website for all subscription types
  • WhatsApp and email contact details within each Canvas course
  • A Pondok Bahasa user guide for navigating the program
  • A Canvas guide for managing courses and content

Canvas also offers extensive online documentation and instructional videos covering frequently asked questions.

Pricing & Value

How does Pondok Bahasa pricing compare to traditional textbook resources?

Pondok Bahasa is competitively priced compared to traditional print-based resources, while offering far greater flexibility through cinematic video lessons, interactive activities, and Australian Curriculum alignment.

Traditional resources (examples):

  • Textbook example 1 (2002): $77 for two years, plus workbook ($30-$40 per year) - averaging $17-$20 per term
  • Textbook example 2 (2012): around $60-$70 per year - averaging $15-$18 per term
  • Textbook example 3 (2018): typically $70-$80 per year - averaging $17.50-$20 per term

Pondok Bahasa:

  • Student Access Licence - $15 per student, per course for the full school year. Each student receives their own login, allowing access to all lessons in class and at home.
  • Teacher Access Licence - $125 per class, per course for the full school year. Designed for teacher-led classroom delivery, with full access to lesson materials, videos, and printable student and independent activity PDFs. No student logins are included.

For a typical class of 28 students, a Teacher Access Licence works out to roughly 15 cents per student for each 10-20 minute video lesson - a strong return for cinematic, curriculum-aligned content that can be reused across the year.

Can teachers request that Pondok Bahasa be added to their school's booklist?

Yes. If your school has a limited budget for subscriptions, a practical option is to include Pondok Bahasa on the school's booklist, allowing families to cover the $15 per student per course cost - similar to how textbooks or workbooks are traditionally purchased.

When proposing this approach:

  • Highlight that Pondok Bahasa replaces multiple print resources with a single, all-in-one subscription
  • Emphasise its interactive, curriculum-aligned design for Australian classrooms
  • Reassure families that it complies with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), with all student data stored securely on Australian servers

This model allows schools to modernise their Indonesian program without increasing costs.

Subscription & Access

How long does a licence last?

All Pondok Bahasa licences run for the full calendar year - 1 January to 31 December - regardless of when they are purchased. This applies to both Teacher Access and Student Access Licences.

When can teachers begin preparing courses?

Teachers and Institutional Administrators gain early access to course content 45 days before 1 January of the licence year. This provides ample time for lesson preparation, customisation, and class setup before the school year begins.

How does annual renewal (rollover) work?

Renewal reminders are issued in September each year. Institutional Administrators can roll their school's subscription into the next calendar year using the Rollover Licence process, which allows them to:

  • Select which course versions to carry forward (Pondok Bahasa default or school-modified versions)
  • Rebuild class and course structures for the next year
  • Set access dates within the new licence year
  • Automatically apply any unused licences from the current year to reduce the next year's cost

Any unused licences are converted to non-refundable credits that automatically reduce your next renewal payment. Surplus credits roll forward to the following year.

Can I add more licences during the year?

Yes. Institutional Administrators can purchase additional licences at any time through the Add Licences function on the Subscription or Maintenance page.

Teacher Access Licences are added at $125 per course, per class, and contribute to the school's overall licence pool.

Student Access Licences are added at $15 per student, per course, and increase the school's overall student capacity.

All additional licences align with the current calendar-year subscription period.

Is there a minimum purchase for the Student Access Licence?

Yes. The Student Access Licence has a minimum of 12 students per school ($180 minimum).

Can teachers be reassigned to different classes?

Yes. Institutional Administrators can change the teacher assigned to a class at any time through the Class, Teacher, and Course Maintenance page using the Change Teacher control. After entering the new teacher's name and email, the assignment transfers automatically - the previous teacher loses administrative access to that class, and the new teacher receives a confirmation email and gains access to the class and its linked courses.

This is useful when a teacher leaves the school, when classes are restructured, or when timetable changes mean a different teacher takes over. All reassignments are logged for audit purposes.

Can students be moved between classes or removed during the year?

Yes. Institutional Administrators can manage student enrolments through the Add / Edit Students page.

Moving a student between classes transfers their access to the new class's linked courses - their licence is preserved.

Removing a student permanently revokes their access; the licence is consumed and is not returned to the available pool.

Where possible, transferring rather than removing students is recommended to preserve licence value.

Customisation

Can courses be modified to suit our class?

Yes. Pondok Bahasa courses are delivered through Canvas LMS and can be modified to suit your students. Within your school's course, teachers can:

  • Upload additional content of their choosing
  • Create quizzes and assignments
  • Add their own assignments and supporting resources
  • Adjust the sequence or visibility of items to fit their teaching plan

The original Pondok Bahasa lesson content remains intact as the foundation, while these additions tailor delivery to your class.

Do you offer individualised teacher training?

Pondok Bahasa does not provide one-on-one teacher training, but offers comprehensive self-service resources, including:

  • A Pondok Bahasa user guide for navigating the program
  • A Canvas guide for managing courses and content
  • Extensive Canvas online documentation and instructional videos

Teachers are encouraged to explore these guides independently. Email support is available for any platform-specific queries.

Account Security

How are accounts kept secure?

All privileged accounts - Institutional Administrators, Teachers, and Pondok Bahasa Administrators - are protected by email-based Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).

After entering their password, users receive a one-time verification code (or magic link) sent to their registered email address. This step must be completed before access is granted. MFA is also re-triggered when performing sensitive actions, such as transferring ownership of a school account or purchasing additional licences.

MFA is always enabled on these accounts and cannot be disabled by users. Student accounts do not require MFA, in line with ST4S guidance for low-risk access.

What if a teacher or Institutional Administrator loses access to their email?

Account recovery is handled via a verified institutional contact (e.g. school IT or a Pondok Bahasa administrator). All MFA events are recorded in the audit log for compliance.