The International Multicultural (I’Mc) Center was founded on November 11, 2005 and is headquartered at Lotus Regency, F7 Perum, Jl. Ketintang Baru Selatan I A, Ketintang, Gayungan District, Surabaya, East Java 60235. This institution is under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Djojok Soepardjo, M.Litt. as chairman.

I'Mc Center is a domestic foundation institution that plays a role in supporting the implementation of education and training, encouraging research activities in the fields of science, literature, technology, culture, and social community development. In addition, I'Mc Center is also committed to building bilateral business cooperation between Indonesia and various countries, especially Japan, as an effort to expand opportunities for human resource development and job creation.

The International Multicultural (I'Mc) Center is a Japanese language and culture learning center in Surabaya. I'Mc Center strives to be a platform for Indonesians who want to learn Japanese language and culture, as well as a source of information for students who want to continue their studies in Japan.

International Multicultural (I’Mc) Center

Not just a place to learn about Japan, I'Mc Center is also the sole publisher of the Japanese language book Minna no Nihongo in Indonesia which is always used as a textbook in Japanese language study programs at universities throughout Indonesia.

VISION

I’Mc Center serves as a prominent "window to the world," facilitating a diverse range of social and cultural activities that prioritize the public interest. It is dedicated to developing Indonesian human resources who will contribute meaningfully to the advancement of the nation and humanity, with a particular focus on Japanese education and culture.

MISSION

  • Organizing education and various training programs carried out in the form of divisions in order to improve the quality of Indonesian human resources.
  • Establishing various forms of applicable cooperation with domestic and foreign institutions to support the implementation of education and training as well as the advancement of science, technology, and cultural enrichment.
  • Establish mutually beneficial business cooperation with domestic and foreign business actors to create jobs.
  • Carrying out social activities for the welfare of the Indonesian people.
  • Bridging bilateral cooperation relations between Indonesia and various countries.
  • Providing professional services to all levels of society, especially those who wish to further their studies in Japan, or who wish to conduct business relations with Japan or vice versa.

In order to support the implementation of this vision and mission, especially in the fields of education and culture, I'Mc Center has developed a language course program that includes Japanese, English, Indonesian, and Turkish. In addition, I'Mc Center also provides Indonesian language learning programs for foreign citizens who want to learn Indonesian language and culture.

I'Mc Center has collaborated with JASSO (Japan Student Services Organization) in organizing EJU (Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students) in Indonesia. This collaboration is a real contribution in facilitating Indonesian students who wish to continue their education at universities in Japan.

In the field of literature, I’Mc Center oversees CV. LINCIP (Lintas Cipta Pustaka) is a means of publishing Japanese and Turkish language learning books, as well as written works in the form of essays. The presence of CV. LINCIP strengthens I’Mc Center’s role in fostering literacy, advancing education, and disseminating knowledge through books.

Overall, I'Mc Center is present as an institution that is oriented towards the development of education, culture, literature, and international cooperation, especially between Indonesia and Japan, with the main goal of producing superior, competitive human resources, and beneficial for the progress of the nation and humanity.

Founder

Prof.Dr.Djodjok Soepardjo, M.Litt
Educational background:

1981 (S1) Japanese Language and Literature Education, FKSS-IKIP Bandung.

1983~1984 Training Program for Teacher of Japanese Language,(The Japan-Foundation, Tokyo)

1986~1988 Japanese Teacher Training Program. (Osaka University)

1991~1992 Research Student. (Faculty of Letters Nagoya University

1992~1994 (S2) Master of Letters. Major in Japanese Literature and Linguistics.

(The Graduate School of Letters of Nagoya University)

1997~1997 (S3)Doctor of Letters. Major in Japanese Literature and Linguistics.

(The Graduate School of Letters of Nagoya University)

1999~2000 The Japan Foundation Japanese Education Fellowship Program.

(The Graduate School of Letters of Nagoya University)

Sept,2010-Oct 2010 The Immersion Program for BAN PT Assessor NIAD-UE- Japan.

Director’s Remarks

Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh. Best wishes for all of us.

With great gratitude, we warmly welcome your presence on the official website of the I'Mc Center 

Welcome to the International Multicultural (I’Mc) Center, a hub for cross-cultural learning and collaboration dedicated to fostering global harmony through education, language, and the exchange of human values. In today’s interconnected world, we believe that cross-cultural understanding is not merely an option, but a necessity for building a future that is peaceful, tolerant, and competitive.

With spirit "Together in Diversity" , I’Mc Center offers multilingual programs, cross-cultural training, collaborative research, and community activities that bring together people from diverse backgrounds. We invite you to join us on this journey—to get to know one another, learn together, and build a meaningful, mutually inspiring global network.

We believe that language is more than just a tool for communication; it is a bridge for culture and mutual understanding between nations. Therefore, every book we publish does not merely teach grammar, but also fosters a spirit of cross-cultural learning.

We hope this site can be an informative, inspiring space, and bridge your needs in obtaining the best Japanese language teaching materials.

Thank you for your visit. Let's continue to grow together in the spirit of literacy and education.

Wassalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.

Best regards, Djodjok Soepardjo
Director of I'Mc (International Multicultural) Center
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