I started my first day in Jakarta with TBI Kuningan on January 2nd 2010, having already spent a very happy year working with TBI Dago in Bandung. I had learnt a lot from colleagues and had a great time there, so I was sorry to leave my Bandung 'family', (I miss you all!!). I'd always wanted to work in the nation’s capital so when an opportunity arose to work at TBI in Jakarta I jumped at it.

I thought it would be a more demanding and rewarding experience and I soon learnt I wasn't wrong! The facilities for students and teachers are still excellent, but the classes are different. There's more variety here. I'm still teaching Global English, Conversation, exam preparation classes, teenagers and children, but in addition to those I'm also teaching two different in-house business classes, and an Academic Writing course; I've never been busier!

I'm learning a lot from the teachers here as they both experienced and supportive. The atmosphere in the school is great and everybody here is a pleasure to work with.

It's been three months so far and I'm happy to say that I made the correct decision to come here. I can still visit my Bandung 'family' whenever I want, and also have a great job in Jakarta. Thank you to all staff and students at TBI Kuningan and TBI Dago for making my teaching experience in Indonesia a very happy one.