Home Language Programme (HLP)

What is the requirement to join hlp?

Students should be fluent speakers or be able to understand the language as classes will be conducted completely in the home language.

Is the hlp for beginners?

No. This programme is for students who speak this language at home (home language) or are culturally connected to it (heritage language).

What does the programme consist of?

• Paid, weekly classes for students from K1 to G12 ($388 per season including GST and fees).

• Classes are taught in groups of 3 to 6 students.

• Classes are taught by experienced and qualified UWCSEA teachers.

What HLP languages are offered?

We currently offer the following languages: Arabic, Bengali, Cantonese, Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Russian, Spanish, Tamil and Thai.

Please take note that we require a minimum number of students to open a class. If your home language is not currently offered in HLP, we invite you to fill in the expression of interest form.

What is model b?

For some HLP languages, we offer students the option to join HLP twice a week. This is known as HLP Model B. Currently, we offer Model B for French and Japanese from Grade 2 onwards.

How do i sign up?

Please fill in the registration form to help us form homogeneous classes.

There are 4 seasons in a year and each season runs for 6 to 9 weeks. Please check the HLP Calendar for sign up and season dates. Students are automatically rolled over to the next season.

For more information, please refer to our UWCSEA East Home Languages programme information, or email easthomelanguages@uwcsea.edu.sg.