6 months have passed since Melody Publishing’s last visit to Al Azhar Islamic Boarding School Foundation (YPI), where Melody Publishing discussed the possibility of having Melody Publishing’s English learning book for YPI Kindergarten, Elementary School, Junior High School, and High School. As both institutions are strong advocates of the use of the English Language to enhance schools’ capacities, they met once again to discuss further collaboration prospects between each other in the latest Melody Publishing’s visit on April 22, 2025.
Melody Publishing Second Visit on the Directorate of Primary and Secondary Education of Al-Azhar Foundation
The second Melody Publishing’s visit was filled with familiar faces as Prof. Yinghuei Chen, Ph.D, Melody’s Senior Consultant and a long-time friend of UAI, and Alice Huang, the Marketing Manager, represented Melody. They were received by Dra. Ai Kiki Rokibah, Head of Primary & Secondary Education Directorate of Al-Azhar Foundation, Drs. H. Muhammad Yasin, M.M, Head of Curriculum & Program Development of Al-Azhar Foundation, and Muchammad Nasucha, S.S., M.Si, the Head of International Cooperation Section.
Prof. Chen offered 4 collaboration opportunities that could be explored between respective institutions.
We understand Al Azhar Foundation’s reputation as an excellent institution on a national scale. With that in mind, we believe a student exchange opportunity ranging from Kindergarten all the way to High School with Taiwan schools for 2 weeks or even 1 month. We can also hold an English training hosted by Taiwan’s renowned English learning school for YPI’s students. We also have STEM books that can be circulated or used by YPI teachers to teach their students. Last but not least, YPI can become part of our franchise, where YPI teachers can teach after-class language school for students or professionals in Jakarta, while we provide you with the learning material.
Afterwards, Dra. Ai welcomed this initiative and wished to pursue this opportunity further, if Melody Publishing is able to provide them with an official proposal.
We’re honoured by your visit, and we would like to explore the exchange student program. Therefore, we would be delighted if you’re able to send us a formal proposal. Then, we will review it.
A Profound Meeting
With the discussion coming to a close, Melody Publishing visited YPI Elementary School, where Alice taught English in a holistic and engaging way that sent the students into a gleeful laugh and smile.
Conclusion
After Alice finished teaching the students, the eventful visit came to an end. Hopefully, both parties are able to realize the opportunities they have discussed, as it will certainly strengthen the capacities of both Indonesian and Taiwanese students in an international environment. Aamiin. (BR)