Pre-K & Kindergarten
Starter
Meet Hindi letters and familiar words through early language learning.
- Vowels and consonants
- Numbers 1-10 and colors
- Animals, birds, fruits and vegetables
- Family tree and simple Hindi conversation
AUM ASHRAM · SAN ANTONIO
Hindi Pathashala San Antonio
Learn Hindi. Connect with culture. Grow together.
HINDI PATHASHALA
Language learning for every generation.
Hindi Pathashala began in San Antonio in 2015 with 40 students. A volunteer-led, nonprofit program under Aum Education Society of Texas, it welcomes learners from Pre-K through adulthood. Volunteer teachers share their time each week to develop students’ Hindi grammar, reading, writing, composition and conversation, while keeping them connected to India’s rich cultural heritage.
SUNDAY CLASSES · 2026–2027
Hindi Pathashala calendar
Sunday classes run from August 23, 2026 through May 16, 2027, with the breaks shown below. Contact the team for class timings.
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- No class
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Holidays & no-class dates
- Labor Day
- Dussehra
- Diwali
- Thanksgiving
- Winter break
- Winter break
- Spring break
- No class
Find your starting point.
Building the foundations
Beginner 1 & 2
Develop a vocabulary and begin connecting letters, sounds and sentences.
- Barakhadi and vowel signs
- Nouns, pronouns, verbs and adjectives
- Reading and writing 2-, 3- and 4-letter words without maatras
- Words with maatras
- Everyday Hindi conversation
Growing in confidence
Intermediate & Advanced
Build on the foundations through reading, writing, projects and conversation.
- Conjunct letters
- Reading comprehension
- Letter and story writing
- Projects and conversation
Adults & conversation
The program also welcomes adults and offers conversation learning. Contact the team for placement and current class options.
PRACTICE & PROGRESS
Hindi Learning Resources
Build your practice, one step at a time.
Explore learning resourcesLanguage proficiency for older students
Middle and high school students can explore Hindi language proficiency assessment through AAPPL. Ask the team about current eligibility, exam arrangements and proficiency certification.
HINDI ENROLLMENT
Join Hindi Pathashala.
Use the Hindi Pathashala registration form for the 2026–27 school year. It asks for student details, an email for Google Classroom, age, Hindi level and parent or guardian contact information. Our volunteer team can help with placement, class timings, fees and availability.
2026-2027 school year
Questions before you begin
Can my child start without knowing Hindi?
Starter and beginner classes introduce the foundations. Contact the team to discuss the right level for your child's age and experience.
Are there classes for adults?
The program welcomes adults and includes conversation learning. Ask about the current class options.
Where can I find class times and fees?
See the academic calendar for class dates and holiday breaks. Contact the language team for confirmed class timings, fees and current availability.