Hebrew Immersion Program (HIP) Information
HIP provides a dynamic and rigorous Hebrew language education which aims to develop strong speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Students also learn about Israeli culture. HIP graduates are equipped to continue studying Hebrew at secondary school level.
HIP is currently running in 5 government primary schools, with more schools to start in the near future. The program runs either before or after school, ranging from 1-3 sessions per week to suit parent demand and school requirements. The HIP program is open to all students in the school at which it runs. HIP is supported by the Victorian Government, and UJEB is an accredited Community Languages Victoria provider.
The details and costs for each school in 2021 are as follows:
Caulfield Junior College: 3 sessions/week, before school, $350/term
Caulfield South Primary: 3 sessions/week, before school, $350/term
Coatesville Primary: 1 session/week, after school, $250/term
Gardenvale Primary: 3 sessions/week, before school, $350/term
Tucker Road Primary, 1 session/week, after school, $250/term
Valkstone Primary, 1 session/week, after school, $250/term
Aims
The intended learning outcomes of HIP are: (1) confident reading, writing, comprehension & grammar; (2) confident conversation; and (3) competency to enable the continuation of Hebrew study at secondary school level.
“We are extremely impressed with the professionalism, level of education, passion and dedication of the UJEB HIP educators. Our daughter has engaged in a wonderful journey of increasing her knowledge of the Hebrew language, as well as the well woven love of yiddishkeit, traditions and culture of the chaggim. Her exponential growth in learning is beautiful to observe. Kol hakavod and toda raba – we strongly support this wonderful program of enlightening and nourishing our children’s Jewish identity.”
Lisa Myers, mother of 2020 HIP student at Gardenvale Primary
“I’ve actually been amazed how engaging each lesson has been. Our daughter loves learning Hebrew with UJEB HIP. Thank you for making it fun. She is learning so much!”
Andrew P, father of 2020 HIP student at Caulfield South Primary
“A great program, utilising passionate and dynamic teachers.”
Nadine Barkay, mother of 2019 HIP student at Caulfield South Primary
Curriculum
| LEVEL | TEXT BOOK | OUTCOMES | |
| READING & WRITING SKILLS | LANGUAGE SKILLS | ||
| Prep | Nitzanim A & B | Letter recognition
Letter formation |
Colours, face & body, family, seasons, calendar |
| Year 1 | Nekudat Chen + Tsofim Behege 2 | Letter recognition & formation consolidation
Nikkud sounds & usage with letters |
Animals, numbers 1-100, food, clothes, school |
| Year 2 | Hakol Chadash | Grammar: Nouns, verbs, pronouns & adjectives; past & present tenses | Nature, transport, numbers 100+, work
Forming phrases |
| Year 3 | Hakol Chadash B | Grammar: Future tense, commands
Reading paragraphs Writing sentences |
Basic sentences on a range of topics to include nouns, verbs, pronouns & adjectives
Past & present tenses |
| Year 4 | Yesh Ve Yesh 1 | Grammar: Exceptions to rules
Reading pages Writing paragraphs |
Basic sentences on a range of topics to include nouns, verbs, pronouns & adjectives
Past & present tenses |
| Year 5 | Yesh Ve Yesh 1 + Bereshit | Reading beginners newspaper
Writing pages |
Discussions, day to day situations |
| Year 6 | Yesh Ve Yesh 2+ | Reading teen newspaper
High order comprehension |
Public speaking |
