Hebrew Immersion Program (HIP)

About this program

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 8 government primary schools including online, 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.

Aims

The intended learning outcomes of HIP are:

Confident reading, writing, comprehension & grammar.

Confident conversation.

Competency to enable the continuation of Hebrew study at secondary school level.

Our Programs

Program

Age

Time

MUST ATTEND SPECIFIC SCHOOL

Locations

Jewish Life (JL)

Primary

Jewish Life (JL)

Primary

Jewish Life (JL)

Primary

Jewish Life (JL)

Primary

Jewish Life (JL)

Primary

Jewish Life (JL)

Primary

Level Textbook Secondary Topic/s: Vocabulary Language Skills: Reading, Writing & Speaking
Prep
Lomdim Ivrit
Colours, seasons, body parts, numbers.
  • Reading: Letter recognition.
  • Reading: Locating the letters within a text.
  • Writing: Letter writing (script)
  • Reading: Introduction to Nikud (vowels).
  • Speaking: basic and advanced greetings.
Otiyot Korot & Otiyot Kotvot
Grammar & punctuation.
  • Reading: Nikud (vowels),
  • Reading: Basic composition rules and linguistic techniques.
  • Reading: Moving from words to paragraphs.
  • Cursive (modern Hebrew) writing
Otiyot Korot & Otiyot Kotvot
Grammar & punctuation.
  • Nikud (vowels)
  • Advanced composition rules and linguistic techniques.
  • Reading: Moving from paragraphs to short stories.
Year 3
Granite Ivrit ‘Shalom’
Identity, the family circle, and classroom life.


  • Reading: Advanced texts focusing on identity, the family circle, and classroom life.
  • Speaking: Basics of presenting ourselves, interviewing our classmates.
  • Speaking: participating in short discussions.
Year 4
Granit Ivrit ‘My Family 1’
Family, the life cycle, and culture.


  • Reading: Advanced composition rules and linguistic techniques.
  • Reading: Advanced texts focusing on family, the life cycle, and culture.
  • Speaking: Describing and asking questions about ‘family’ and sharing stories about their own immediate and extended family.
Year 5 + 6
Granit Ivrit ‘My Home 1’
Newspapers: Hebrew for beginners/intermediate.
  • Reading: Advanced composition rules and linguistic techniques (workbooks and newspaper).
  • Speaking: Discussions surrounding our readings.
Year 6
Granit Ivrit “My Home 2 & My Family 2”
Newspapers: Hebrew for intermediate/advanced.
  • Reading: Advanced composition rules and linguistic techniques (workbooks and newspaper).
  • Speaking: Discussions surrounding our readings.

Fee Assistance

UJEB’s policy is that no child misses out. If you are experiencing financial hardship, please apply for a payment plan and/or reduced fees. 

Participating Schools

Carnegie Primary School

Caulfield Junior College

Caulfield South Primary School

Coatesville Primary School

Gardenvale Primary School

Tucker Road Bentleigh Primary School

UJEB Online

Valkstone Primary School

Participating Schools