Elia Edu Hub began as a simple exchange of Instagram messages in early 2026 initiated by Aretha of EIC Education in China to Kris of Elia English Course in Padang. The many ensuing Zoom discussions then shaped the direction and the scope of services, which center around the question of how a small operation like us can help better prepare Indonesian youth living in second and third-tier cities, for a more complex future. As seasoned educators, we firmly believe that quality educational services are still the most promising approach to help youth navigate an increasingly-challenging future as captured by our tagline “Tiap Hari Naik Kelas”. Our first initiatives were summer camps and other in-demand education services rarely found in Padang. In merely half a year, what started as two-strong initiative has evolved into a growing network of professional associates in multiple cities and international partners, together with diverse and compelling portfolios. As encapsulated by the word “Hub” in our name, our DNA is collaboration with a wide array of stakeholders and we welcome any mutually-beneficial partnership.
Our Story

Our Co-founders

Aretha Nasroen
Product development
Co-creator of transformative learning journey using
collaborative approach and digital tools
for future-ready generation.
S1: Universitas Indonesia
S2: Universitas Gadjah Mada
S3: Philipps Universität Marburg, Germany
Research stay: University of Massachusetts, USA
TrinityCert TESOL

Krismaputra Salim
Edtech enthusiast and ace manager in residence, empathically assisting learners in addressing
their current needs and meeting their future goals.
S1: Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana
operations management
Our Dream Team



Suryaneta
Mandarin teacher & scholarship mentor
S1: Universitas Indonesia
S2: National ChengKung University, Taiwan
S3: National University of Tainan, Taiwan
Postdoc: National Yunlin Science and Technology, Taiwan
Widia Sri Ardias
Psychological testing & scholarship mentor
S1: Universitas Indonesia
S2: Universitas Gadjah Mada
S3: Universitas Gadjah Mada
Rosita Widjojo
French teacher & scholarship mentor
S1: Universitas Parahyangan
S2: NEOMA Business School, France
S3: University of Sopron, Hungary
Research stay: Università di Bologna, Italy



Benita
Academic English & IELTS teacher
S1: Universitas Katolik Widya Mandala
S2: Universitas Katolik Widya Mandala
TrinityCert TESOL
TrinityCert PT (Young Learners)
Stewart Matthews
Academic English teacher & former IELTS examiner
S1: University of Stratchclyde, UK
Cambridge CELTA
Patricia Clairine Wangge
Summer & winter camp person-in-charge
S1: Universitas Padjajaran
Study exchange: Hochschule Osnabrück, Germany


Priscilla Sharon
Outreach program coordinator,
green curriculum co-developer & teacher
S1: Universitas Parahyangan
Yuliana
Former school principal &
advisory board chair
S1: STKIP Ahlusunnah
S2: Universitas Putra Indonesia YPTK