Hindi School of Geneva
Learning Hindi. Living the language. Connecting with Indian heritage.
Hindi School of Geneva (HSG) is a non-profit Hindi language and cultural school for children and adults, based in Geneva. Since 2018, we’ve helped families build a lasting connection to the Hindi language and the culture behind it — not through occasional lessons, but through a structured, year-on-year learning path.
- Teaching Hindi since 2018
- Sunday classes
- JL → L1 → L2 → L3 → L4 pathway
- UK Hindi Samiti affiliated
- Online option available
At Hindi School of Geneva, Hindi isn’t just taught — it’s lived. We learn, laugh, sing and celebrate festivities together, keeping Indian heritage alive while growing up in Switzerland.
About us
Our mission
HSG is a non-profit association based in Geneva. Our purpose is to promote the Hindi language and Indian cultural heritage through educational, cultural and community activities, for children and adults.
Our approach
Hindi language learning is at the heart of HSG. Cultural activities such as stories, music and art support it, and we use culture as a vehicle for learning Hindi.
Our story
HSG has been teaching Hindi in Geneva since 2018. What started as informal classes has grown into a structured school with its own curriculum, a recognised progression from beginner to advanced level, and an affiliation with the UK Hindi Samiti that gives our students access to external exams and competitions.
Child safeguarding and policies
We have policies in place for child safeguarding, photography consent and data protection. Please get in touch for more information.
Founding members
- Vibhu Garg — Founder & President
- Rimi Roy — Founding Member, Teacher & Secretary
- Kumari Archana — Founding Member, Teacher & Treasurer
- Oshin Singh — Founding Member & Teacher
- Akriti Jain — Founding Member & Teacher
With special thanks to Ms. Purnima Mishra, for founding the original Hindi School of Geneva initiative in 2018 and for her exceptional service to its development as a voluntary community initiative. In recognition of her role and continued support, she has been appointed an Honorary Member of the Association.
Our membership
We welcome individuals who wish to support the aims of Hindi School of Geneva.
Our courses
A real learning pathway, not stand-alone lessons
Students progress through a structured curriculum: JL (Junior Level) Beginners → L1 → L2 → L3 → L4. Each level builds on the last, developing reading, writing, speaking and comprehension together — designed specifically for children growing up in multilingual, international families.
Every child learns differently. We go at each student’s pace, so they feel comfortable and confident, and help them move forward gradually. Placement is discussed with each family at enrolment.
How classes run
| Format | When | Where |
|---|---|---|
| In-person | Sundays, 10:30 – 12:00 | Central location in Plainpalais, Geneva |
| Online | Sundays | Join from anywhere in the world |
What students learn
- Holistic learning: reading, writing, speaking and comprehension
- Carefully chosen books and learning materials, together with poems, dohas and muhavare (idioms)
- Nostalgic Hindi games that make learning fun
- A steady path from one level to the next
Activities & culture
Cultural activities at HSG complement Hindi learning — they give students a reason to use the language, not a break from it.
Alongside our Hindi classes, HSG offers a range of cultural and creative activities that bring the language to life. These vary from year to year and may include storytelling, music, art and festival-related workshops.
Events & calendar
Academic calendar
Term dates follow the Geneva school calendar and are shared with enrolled families.
Celebrations
Throughout the year, we come together to celebrate festivals and cultural occasions.
Exams and competitions
As a UK Hindi Samiti affiliate, our students can take part in external exams and competitions.
Wider opportunities
From time to time, HSG students take part in Hindi programmes run by other institutions.
Fees & enrolment
Fee contribution
The annual contribution goes towards the running costs of our classes, such as room rental and learning materials.
Payment
How to register
Please register by email and we will confirm your child’s place.
Get in touch
For enrolment, membership or any other question, email us or message us on WhatsApp. Please include your name and a few words about your enquiry, and we will reply as soon as we can.
- In-person classes
- Central location in Plainpalais, Geneva
- Online classes
- Open to learners anywhere in the world
- +41 76 639 12 33