JR-ELT (Journal of Research in English Language Teaching)
Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Research in English Language Teaching (Process)

ENGLISH LANGUAGE NEEDS OF INDONESIAN TEACHERS IN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS: TOWARD THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ESP COURSE

Rezky Atri Oktarin (UIN Fatmawati Sukarno Bengkulu, Bengkulu, Indonesia)
Tania Syafutri (UIN Fatmawati Sukarno Bengkulu, Bengkulu, Indonesia)
Ejontomi Afrizon (UIN Fatmawati Sukarno Bengkulu, Bengkulu, Indonesia)
Pahrozi Ahmad (UIN Fatmawati Sukarno Bengkulu, Bengkulu, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2026

Abstract

The increasing demand for English-medium instruction in international schools has highlighted the importance of English proficiency among teachers. However, many Indonesian teachers have limited opportunities to develop professional English skills required in international educational settings. This study aims to investigate the English language needs of Indonesian teachers working in international schools and to formulate recommendations for English for Specific Purposes (ESP) course development. A descriptive quantitative design was employed. Thirty-five teachers from international schools participated in the study. Data were collected through questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. The findings revealed that speaking was the most important skill required by teachers, followed by writing, listening, and reading. The participants frequently used English for classroom instruction, classroom management, communication with parents, professional meetings, and report writing. Furthermore, teachers reported challenges in explaining complex concepts, conducting spontaneous classroom interactions, and writing formal academic reports. Based on these findings, four ESP modules are proposed, namely Classroom English, Instructional Communication, Parent-Teacher Communication, and Professional Writing. The study highlights the importance of designing ESP programs that address authentic workplace communication needs.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jrelt

Publisher

Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

JR-ELT (Journal of Research in English Language Teaching), (e-ISSN: 25491806) is a peer-reviewed journal on English Language Teaching. This journal is published by the English Education Department, Faculty of Education and Teacher Training, Universitas Islam Negeri Sulthan Thaha Saifuddin Jambi. ...