Bandung, September 18, 2026 — The Arabic Language Education Program (PBA) at Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI) continued to expand its strategic partnership network to strengthen the quality of prospective teachers. On Friday, September 18, PBA UPI formalized a partnership with its new partner, SD Muhammadiyah 4 Bandung, through the signing of a cooperation document and the handover of students participating in the Program Penguatan Profesional Kependidikan (P3K).
The ceremony at SD Muhammadiyah 4 Bandung was attended by the school’s principal, Yani Maryani, S.Ag.; PBA UPI Field Supervisor Shofa Musthofa Khalid, S.Pd., M.Pd.; and six PBA UPI student teachers.
UPI’s P3K program provides prospective teachers with intensive field experience. Through the program, students apply pedagogical theory, design innovative learning activities, and gain a practical understanding of school management at partner institutions.
The event began with the signing of an Implementation Agreement (IA) between the two institutions as the formal basis for academic and community service activities. It continued with the symbolic handover of six PBA UPI students from Shofa Musthofa Khalid to Yani Maryani.
In her remarks, Yani Maryani expressed her hope that the P3K students would bring fresh, innovative, and engaging learning experiences to pupils, particularly in Arabic language instruction at the elementary level.
Through this partnership, the PBA UPI program reaffirms its commitment to preparing outstanding graduates who are adaptable and ready to make meaningful contributions to education in Indonesia.