SO much for Central Java's initiative in calling into existence an immersion class. In Jakarta, the same class has been given a more impressive name: international class. Two public senior high schools are in possession of such special class: SMAN 8 and SMAN 70.

SMAN 8 introduced its special class in the current 2004-2005 study year. According to Abdul Rahman Ibrahim, Deputy School Principal for Public Relations, SMAN 8's international cl