Children’s Panjabi Language Programme

Who can enrol?

Enrolment is open to domestic students only. Please check your eligibility:

• NZ Citizen / Resident
• NZ Permanent Resident / Resident Visa holder
• Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Student must be 13 years or older when enrolling into this programme

Entry criteria

• Be a domestic student aged 13 years or older at the time of enrolment.
• Have a basic understanding of the Gurmukhi script, including the ability to recognise and identify the main Gurmukhi consonants and vowel signs.
• No other prior formal study of Panjabi is required.

Applicants may be asked to complete a short entry assessment to confirm that they meet the required Gurmukhi literacy level before enrolment is confirmed.

Not sure if you meet the entry requirements? Contact our team at info@sikhstudies.co.nz or 09 558 9408, and we can guide you through the entry process.

Intakes & class schedule

Starts February each year; later enrolment subject to places. Beginner levels have monthly intakes. Contact ISSNZ admin to confirm the current fee.

Programme details

Our largest programme welcomes children aged 5 to 16 for structured, age-banded Panjabi classes. Children learn to read, write and speak Panjabi while building a strong connection to Sikh values and their heritage, guided by trained and experienced teachers.

What your child will learn

• Gurmukhi reading and writing, level by level
• Speaking and understanding Panjabi with confidence
• Sikh values, stories and culture woven into every class
• Presentation skills through class activities and events

Both in-person and online classes are available, with children placed in the level that matches their age and ability.