PENINSULA HINDI SCHOOL
"Where language is the gateway to culture"
Admissions Now Open for 2026-27 Session
PENINSULA HINDI SCHOOL
"Where language is the gateway to culture"
At Peninsula Hindi School, we make learning Hindi fun, accessible, and meaningful for children growing up in the United States. Based in San Mateo, we proudly serve families across the San Francisco Bay Area, including Foster City, Belmont, Redwood Shores, Burlingame, San Carlos, Millbrae, Redwood City, and nearby communities.
Our weekend Hindi classes for kids focus on helping young learners build a strong foundation in speaking, reading, and writing —one word, one story, and one joyful moment at a time.
As a volunteer-run, nonprofit organization, we are passionate about connecting children to their Indian roots through the power of language.
Join us as we celebrate language, culture, and community—right here in your neighborhood!
Our Mission
To connect children in the US to the richness of Indian culture and values through the medium of language by immersing them in a supportive, Hindi-speaking environment.
To nurture a community of second- and third-generation Indian Americans who take pride in their cultural identity and feel confident communicating in Hindi. Our goal is to foster bilingualism and build meaningful cultural connections for children learning Hindi as a second language.
Our Curriculum
Peninsula Hindi School is proud to be affiliated with HindiUSA, a leading non-profit organization that has been teaching Hindi to students across the U.S. for over 25 years. We follow their cirriculum. HindiUSA has been accredited by WASC. (see here). We follow this curriculum strictly and proctor mid-terms and final exams provided by HindiUSA.
Our beginner-friendly Hindi curriculum is thoughtfully designed for children. Through interactive lessons, songs, games, and storytelling, we make learning Hindi fun, engaging, and effective.
Whether your child is new to Hindi or building on what they already know, we support their journey every step of the way with:
Age-appropriate Hindi textbooks
A structured yearly curriculum
Fun cultural activities tied to Indian festivals
Hindi immersion through listening, speaking, reading, and writing
These Hindi enrichment classes for kids are perfect for children from Hindi-speaking families who want to improve their skills, as well as for those who are learning the language for the first time. We welcome all learners and help every child feel confident, connected, and excited about learning Hindi and exploring Indian culture.
We offer six levels:
Starter 1 A (Ages 3-5)
Introduction to the Hindi language through a fun, play-based environment.
Develop interest and confidence in listening to and speaking Hindi.
Focus on oral language development through songs, rhymes, stories, music, movement, and games.
Build listening skills through stories and interactive activities.
Teach numbers, colors, animals, birds, body parts, and everyday household objects.
Respond to simple questions using single words or short phrases.
Starter 1 B (Ages 5-6)
Introduce students to the Hindi language.
Create an interest in learning Hindi and immerse students in a Hindi-speaking environment.
Focus on oral, visual, and musical learning (no reading or writing).
Teach numbers, colors, animals, birds, body parts, and everyday household objects.
Learn Hindi names for different actions through games, arts and crafts, and puppet shows.
Starter 2 (Age 6 and above)
Develop an understanding of how Hindi is spoken through poems, stories, and songs.
Emphasize the speaking components of Hindi.
Understand common commands and names of everyday objects.
Learn and write Hindi vowels, recognizing their sounds.
Know at least two words that start with each vowel.
Introduce Hindi consonants.
Learn Hindi counting (1-10) in reading and writing.
Beginners 1 (Ages 7 and above)
Learn to read, write, and pronounce all Hindi letters.
Know at least 3 words that begin with each letter.
Learn how to say several Hindi phrases.
Learn Hindi numbers from 1-20.
Focus on new vocabulary words in conversations while teaching letters and words.
Beginners 2 (Students who have passed Beginners 1)
Prepare students to read and write words without maatras
Strengthen understanding of letters and their sounds
Converse using stories, poems, songs, etc.
Learn about Indian culture—Animals, Food, Arts, Festivals, Dresses
Intermediate 1 (Students who have passed Beginners 1)
Learn read and write all the maatra in Hindi.
Translate simple sentences from English to Hindi and vice versa
Prepare children to read Hindi fluently and converse using simple complete sentences
Learn Hindi numbers 51–75
A language can be learned through many digital means. However, our mission isn't just that. We also want to connect the students to the Indian culture.
Our teachers regularly discusses Indian festivals, holidays and facilitate learning Hindi in that context. They provide age-appropriate contexts to specific words, for example "rishi" (ऋषी) and the meaning of Indian names. The teachers encourage students to talk to each other in Hindi making it a live immersive experience.
Engaging and interactive Hindi classes designed for students residing in the US
Experienced, Hindi-speaking teachers trained by HindiUSA
Small class sizes for personalized attention
Curriculum focused on spoken Hindi, writing, reading, and cultural connection
Fun, community-building events that boost confidence and encourage children to speak Hindi
Convenient weekend classes in San Mateo
A warm, welcoming community of families who value Indian culture and language
What Parents Are Saying About Our Hindi Language Program
"My kids have attended this school for 1 year and I am very happy with the curriculum. The amazing teachers go above and beyond to get the kids comfortable talking and writing in Hindi."
"A great curriculum to introduce spoken and written Hindi to kids."
"Very happy with the way our kids are learning Hindi. Our kids have the confidence to speak Hindi. The teachers are very helpful and go above and beyond to make sure the kids do understand Hindi well."
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FOUNDER
Ms. Varsha Agarwal is the reason the school got started. She conceived of the idea, found accredited syllabus, reached out to the community to gauge interest and recruit volunteers, associated the school with PICA (Peninsula India Cultural Association), managed the logistics, convinced the first set of parents and got the school off the ground.
VOLUNTEERS
The school is run entirely by volunteer effort by working professionals.
Priti Goel (Principal and Teacher-Beginner 2). Ms. Goel is an experienced teacher and has been with the school since it started.
Lalit Goel (Administrator and Teacher-Starter) . Mr. Goel is a business leader in the Medical Devices industry and has been with the school since it started.
Ajay Dawar (Administrator and Teacher-Intermediate 1). Mr. Dawar is a tech executive, a Hindi nerd and has been with the school since it started.
Anup Balagopal (Teacher-Beginner 1). Mr. Balagopal is an Entrepreneur and is a passionate Hindi teacher.
Mridi Wehls (Teacher-Starter 1) - Parent and a tenured volunteer.
Riya Singh (Teacher-Starter 1) - Engg Manager, Parent.
Radha Behari (Teacher-Starter 1) - Self-employed, parent.
Class Location
Hillsdale High School
3115 Del Monte Street, San Mateo
Class Schedule
Sundays: 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
📧 Email: peninsulahindischool@gmail.com
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