Analysis of The Bilingual Student Program: A Qualitative Study at The MAN 1 Surakarta Dormitory

This study aims to see how the Bilingual Santri Program in the MAN 1 Surakarta dormitory is run, as an effort to improve foreign language skills, especially Arabic and English. This study uses a qualitative approach with a case study method. Data was collected through observations, interviews with dormitory managers, language tutors, and students who participated in the program, as well as related documentation. The results of the study show that the Bilingual Santri Program is designed as part of character and academic development activities in the dormitory. This program includes the habit of using language in daily life, as well as regular coaching through mentoring activities, vocabulary and muhadatsah. Although there are obstacles such as differences in students' language skills, and colliding with other activities, this program has succeeded in increasing the confidence and communication ability of students in the two languages, because in the implementation of the bilingual program, the MAN 1 Surakarta institution formed OPPK or Religious Program Student Organization in helping to regulate bilingual programs. The recommendations to increase the success of this bilingual program can be done by emphasizing more cooperation between ustadz/ah and the management of the OPPK Language section, as well as re-regulating punishment for violators of rules in language. As for the language work program, a daily work program can be added to increase the effectiveness of foreign language skills, especially Arabic and English.