Punjabi Language (5-11)
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Punjabi Language Program is a four-year course offered as an alternative to French to meet curriculum second language requirements. Students begin their study of Punjabi in Grade 5 and remain in the program for grades 6 and 7. Students are expected to stay in the program through grade 8. The course is based on the B.C. Punjabi as a Second Language curriculum and is taught by a teacher fluent in Punjabi.
Elementary Punjabi classes will be available at the following schools, depending on community interest. Students from nearby schools can also register if there is space available.
Elementary Punjabi Locations:
| City Centre | Panorama/Sullivan |
|---|---|
Green Timbers Elementary 8824 - 144 Street Phone: 604-588-5961 Email: greentimbers@surreyschools.ca | Beaver Creek Elementary 6505 - 123 A Street Phone: 604-572-6911 Email: beavercreek@surreyschools.ca |
For more information on Punjabi programs, please contact the schools or Priority Practices (Languages Department) at:
Phone: 604-595-5325
E-mail: ci-office@surreyschools.ca
Punjabi Secondary Programs
Two high schools in Surrey offer senior Punjabi courses.
Secondary Punjabi Locations:
| City Centre | Panorama/Sullivan |
|---|---|
Enver Creek Secondary 14505 - 84 Avenue Phone: 604-543-8149 Email: envercreek@surreyschools.ca | Tamanawis Secondary 12600 - 66 Avenue Phone: 604-597-5234 Email: tamanawis@surreyschools.ca |
For more information on Punjabi programs, please contact the schools or Priority Practices (Languages Department) at:
Phone: 604-595-5325
E-mail: ci-office@surreyschools.ca
