Hindi Society Frequently-Asked Questions
This is a convenient summary of various commonly-asked questions about The Hindi Society. The answers can also be found over the various pages on our Web Site, www.hindisociety.com.
Who are we?
We are volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds: a lawyer for the government, a chief medical technologist (retired), a lawyer, an engineer, a teacher (retired), a social worker and a number of businessmen. Together, we run four Hindi Centres, and a Parallel Hindi Programme (PHP) in 37 schools, with a total student enrolment of 2,100 students over more than 68 classes. We also run Adult classes.
The Hindi Centre Management Committee comprises representatives of The Singapore North Indian Hindu Association, The Shree Lakshmi Narayan Temple, The Singapore Gujerati Society, The Singapore Sindhi Merchants Association and The Singapore Bengali Association.
Click here for more information on our history and development.
Click here for more information on our management team, volunteers and teachers.
Why are we doing this?
Our mission is to promote the learning of Hindi and knowledge of Indian culture. We feel that preserving the language and culture of Hindi-speaking Singaporeans and Permanent Residents will provide the self-confidence and civilisational ballast essential to life both as an individual and as a member of a multi-racial, multi-religious society.
The Hindi Centres are a self-help, community project run by volunteers to enable students in our schools to offer Hindi as a second language.
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Who does The Hindi Society cater for?
We provide Hindi-language classes for both school-going students and adults. Classes for the former span the entire gamut of formal education in Singapore, from K1 all the way to Pre-University (ages 4 and up). There is no religious instruction of any kind, and the Centres are open to all school-going children. We have more than 2,100 students in more than 68 classes.
Hindi can now be offered as a second language at all levels.
Which syllabus do we follow?
Our syllabus is based on the GCSE 'O' and 'A' Level. The PSLE (Primary School Leaving Examinations for Primary 6 level) follows the syllabus set by the Ministry of Education, Singapore.
Where do our teachers come from?
Our teachers come mostly from India and Singapore. Our teachers all are graduates; a number have post-graduate qualifications.
If you would like to teach, please register with us. We currently have vacancies for suitably-qualified teachers.
When do we carry out registration for new students?
The registration exercise is carried out twice a year, in July and September, for K1, Pre-Primary and Primary levels. Registration is carried out at Hindi Centres & Hindi Society office SINDA.
Please bring along your IC or Passport and your child's Birth Certificate on the day of registration.
Click here for a Registration Form for your child.
Click here for a Registration Form if you are an adult wishing to learn Hindi.
What are our fees?
There is a monthly fee of S$30 for K1 & K2 students and S$25 for Pri 1 to 'A' level and an annual supplementary fee of S$25 and examination fee S$20 for K2 & Pri 1 & 2 and S$30 for Pri 3 to 'A' Level accept K1 students. There is a one-off registration fee of S$20. The supplementary fee is for worksheets, library membership, examination material, the school magazine and extra-curricular activities.
Fees may be waived in special circumstances.
What are our school terms and school hours?
School terms run from January to May and June to October. There are two breaks of 3 weeks in May/June and about 8 weeks in November/December.
School hours are 8.45 am to 12.45 pm for the morning session and 1.45 to 5.45 for the afternoon session at Hindi Centres 1 and Hindi Centres 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 school hours are 8.45 am to 12.45 pm. Full details are available here.
To make it more convenient for students to learn the language, we now have a Parallel Hindi Programme (PHP) where students learn Hindi in their own schools during the second-language periods. At present we have 38 such schools.
Click here for more information on the school rules.
Click here for more information on the Parallel Hindi Programme.
Do we provide private tuition after school hours?
Yes. Please contact any of the teachers in the Hindi Centres if your child is already enrolled, otherwise contact us for an updated list of Hindi tutors.
Where are we located?
The four Hindi Centres are located in East, West, North & Central zone. See the Location Map; the Hindi Centres are patch of green directly below the red starLocation Map; the Hindi Centres are the patch of green directly below the red star. For directions to the Hindi Centres, please refer to Paragraph 4 of the Registration Information document.
Hindi Centre I
Bendemeer Primary School
91 Bendemeer Road
Singapore 334498
Hindi Centre II
Shuqun Primary School
8 Jurong West St 51
Singapore 649332
Hindi Centre III
Griffiths Primary School
3 Tampines St 22
Singapore 529366
Hindi Centre IV
Admiralty Primary School
11 Woodlands Circle
Singapore 739807
Hindi Centre V
Compassvale Primary School
21 Compassvale Street
Singapore 545091
Hindi Centre VI
Bukit View Primary School
18 Bukit Batok Street 21
Singapore 659634
Hindi Centre VII
Naval Base Primary School
7 Yishun Ave 4
Singapore 769028
Click here for a list of private bus and van operators.
Where can you get more information?
Feel free to contact us if you need further information. Our contact details are at the bottom of every Web page.
