Bekasi – In its commitment to enhancing students’ global communication skills while strengthening their Islamic identity, Al Siddiq International Secondary School has introduced the OMHL (One Month Habituation Language) programme, a month-long initiative designed to cultivate the regular use of both English and Arabic.
The programme has been developed as part of the school’s Active Learning approach, focusing on establishing language habits through authentic daily practice. Throughout the month, all students are encouraged to use English and Arabic in a wide range of school activities, ensuring that the languages are not merely studied as academic subjects but become practical tools for everyday communication.
Through OMHL, students enjoy an engaging and interactive learning experience with a variety of language-based activities, including Communication Practice, Speaking Sessions, Reading Activities, Watching Educational Videos, Vocabulary Building, Role Play, Conversation Practice, Presentations, and a range of educational language games that encourage students to communicate confidently and actively.
During the Watching Educational Videos sessions, students watch English and Arabic educational videos appropriate to their language proficiency. They then participate in discussions, answer comprehension questions, retell the content of the videos, and practise the dialogues they have learnt. This integrated approach helps to develop their listening, speaking, reading, and critical thinking skills simultaneously.
Language habituation extends beyond the classroom and is implemented throughout the school environment. Students are encouraged to use English and Arabic when greeting teachers and classmates, reciting prayers, giving simple instructions, and engaging in everyday conversations. As a result, they become accustomed to using foreign languages naturally and confidently in a variety of situations.
The Head of School stated that the OMHL programme is a strategic initiative aimed at fostering a school culture that supports proficiency in international languages while preserving Islamic values. English equips students to meet the challenges of an increasingly globalised world, whilst Arabic serves as a gateway to understanding the Holy Qur’an, the Hadith, and the rich intellectual heritage of Islamic scholarship.
Through the One Month Habituation Language programme, Al Siddiq International Secondary School aspires to create a communicative, active, and inspiring learning environment. The programme provides an essential foundation for developing students who are linguistically proficient, critical thinkers, self-confident, and well-prepared to compete at both national and international levels, in line with the school’s vision of becoming an internationally recognised Islamic educational institution that integrates character development, academic excellence, and global competence.
By Retno Suzanne Handayani, Lc, M.Pd