What is HIP?
will also implement project-based learning and encourage their
• HIP stands for Highly Immersive Programme
• It is a programme under MBMMBI policy – Memartabatkan
Bahasa Melayu dan Memperkukuhkan Bahasa Inggeris.
• It aims to improve the English proficiency of the entire school
community through increased exposure in schools - students,
teachers, school staffs (govt or private sectors) and also
parents.
• HIP must involve all the teachers, especially non-English
teachers and the activities must encourage English usage.
• There are four types of activities:
- Indoor
- Outdoor
- Whole school
- Outreach- Field trips or activities with the society.
• Example programs held by our school – conducting assembly
in English, reciting prayers in English, English interactive
boards, English speaking corner, English speaking day
(Tuesdays), HIP corner in classrooms and many more.
• Example programs that can be held in the future – Canteen
Day in English -> buy and sell in English, English Talent Night
-> invite parents to participate / become audience.
What does the school need to do?
Principals play a crucial role and they act as the “Anchor”, leading the
school in creating an English environment, motivating teachers and
students, and actively involving parents and the community.
Teachers should support the Principal in creating a bi-lingual rich
environment by adopting effective teaching and learning, proactively
implement activities that uses English, develop tools and aids, and
organise school events.
All teachers, and not just the English teachers, are very much
encouraged to use English in their out-of-class activities. Teachers
students to conduct research on the internet, in which the content will
be in English.
What are the roles of students and parents?
Students and parents need to be involved in and committed to HIP in
order for it to be a success.
Students are at the core of the programme, and their roles are to take
charge of personal development and learning and provide support to
teachers in activities. Student feedback is also important in ensuring
continuous improvement of HIP in the school.
Parents and community play the role of “Supporters”. They may
assist the school in many ways, such as providing expertise, lending
help and assistance wherever and whenever needed and providing
financial aids. Parental feedback on their children’s development is
vital.
How is success measured? Are there KPIs for the school?
HIP is meant to increase the usage and exposure of the English
language in school, especially out of class. All activities are
encouraged to be carried out in a fun, learning environment which
builds the confidence level of the student to use the language more
frequently.
Hence, success is measured based on positive behavioural changes
in the school and the participation of the principals, teachers,
students, parents and community.
There will be no academic KPI for the schools as HIP is not meant to
encourage exams-based learning.