The primary goals of this study were to explore the perceptions and strategies experienced by English teachers in implementing the bilingual method at rural schools in Aceh Besar, Indonesia. The usage of local languages and the strong sociocultural influence in rural schools enable EFL teachers to experiment with some teaching methods, including the bilingual method. Using a qualitative research design, data were collected through semi-structured interview with two English teachers from SMA Negeri 2 Seulimeum and SMA Negeri 3 Seulimeum by employing purposive sampling technique. The findings reveal several points of teachers’ perceptions in using bilingual method, including low student motivation, the dominance of native language usage, limited resources, varied student proficiency levels, and lack of parental support. To maintain the use of this method, teachers employ strategies such as bilingual code-switching, engaging teaching activities, and differentiated instruction. This research concludes that while the bilingual method is challenging to implement in rural schools, it can be effective when supported by adaptive teaching strategies.