BSD Hindi Classes FAQ

This is an informational page for online after-school Hindi Class for Portland/Beaverton/Hillsboro area students. High School and Middle School students are eligible. Students who are enrolled in other/private schools within the Portland Metro area are also eligible. The classes are supported by Beaverton School District.

There is no fees to attend the class, but the registration and a fully refundable Texbook Deposit ($50) is required. Please use this link to register/enroll.

All classes are online (on Zoom). There will be no classes on Beaverton School District non-school days.

  • Level 1 – Tuesdays 5-6 PM
  • Level 2 – Wednesdays 5-6 PM
  • Level 3 – Thursdays 5-6 PM

Below is a compilation of some Frequently-Asked-Questions. If you have any further questions, please send us an email at hindiclass@hindisangam.org, and we will respond promptly. We will update this page with further Q&A as we get more questions.

At this time we are offering the class at 3 levels.

Level 1 : Beginner - No prerequisites

Level 2: Intermediate - Prerequisites - Must be able to read/write/speak all alphabets and matras. Must be able to form words, and speak and comprehend simple sentences.

Level 3: Advanced - Prerequisites - Must be able to read/write/speak/understand simple sentences. Focus in the class will be on conversations, reading/writing passages, achieving proficiency and preparing for STAMP tests.

Any student enrolled in Grade 7th-12th in any of the area public/private schools is eligible. If in doubt, check with us.

Any student enrolled in Grade 7th-12th in any of the area public/private schools is eligible. At this time we are unable to accommodate elementary school students. But please indicate your interest using this form  and if there are enough students, we will try to consider starting a different class.

There is NO cost to register and attend the class. Textbook will be available to borrow for the session. There is a $50 refundable deposit for the Textbook. PDF versions of worksheets will be provided to students. Students can complete those online or print on their own.
If you need financial assistance to cover the $50 deposit, please contact hindiclass@hindisangam.org, and we will be happy to assist.

This is after school class and as such credits will not be automatically granted. However, the class prepares students to take language STAMP tests. Once students clear the STAMP test, they will get the Oregon Seal of Biliteracy. They can also apply for credits for language proficiency. Some colleges also grants credits for Seal of Biliteracy.

While most classes will be Zoom/Online, we will try to have one class in the month as a in-person opportunity to interact and communicate in Hindi. Details will be provided well in advance.

Students must have a laptop/tablet/chromebook device to have an online Zoom session and be able to participate in Zoom sharing. Phone screens are too small and are not effective for the class.

Students must also have a valid email that can be used for sharing class materials and the communication.

First session is Sept-Dec. Next session will be a continuation to this and will be from Feb-May.

At this time, we do not have the mid-semester assessment tests to move students to the advanced class, and logistically it will be a challenge for the student to move to higher level in the middle of the session.  We expect the class level to span two semesters (full calendar year). But there may be an opportunity for students who have made exceptional progress to move to Level 2 class in the second semester.

It depends on the student's abilities. But we expect that the students will spend approximately 2-3 hours in class, and additional 3-4 hours in the week for homework and language practice.

Please send email to hindiclass@hindisangam.org. Or reach out directly to Arvind Kumar (arvind@hindisangam.org)