Online Courses- Pamoja Self-Taught Languages
Pamoja Self-Taught Languages
Support your Students to Embrace their Mother Tongue
We’re delighted to now offer IB DP School-Supported Self-Taught (SSST) Language A: Literature courses through Pamoja’s trusted online platform – opening the door to high-quality, flexible support for students studying in their mother tongue.
Helping Schools Champion Language and Identity
As educators, we know how powerful it is when a student gets to study in their mother tongue – the impact on confidence, engagement and academic success is clear. Yet we also know that many schools struggle to support SSST students due to timetabling pressures or difficulty sourcing teachers.
That’s where Pamoja comes in.
With Pamoja Self-Taught Languages, your students don’t just get access to an online course – they join a structured, supportive learning experience, guided by a specialist teacher who understands both the IB framework and the value of mother-tongue instruction.
Designed for Success
This service helps schools provide a consistent, high-quality SSST pathway – a reliable alternative to ad hoc solutions or informal support arrangements.
Whether you’re a large international school or a small team supporting a single student, we’re here to help make it work.
SSST Languages
We support students studying SSST Language A: Literature in a wide range of mother tongue languages.
If your required language isn’t already part of our network, don’t worry – we are committed to sourcing a qualified SSST teacher for each student, regardless of language.
Our global educator network includes experienced IB-trained mother tongue teachers from around the world, including speakers of less commonly taught languages. We are continually expanding our teacher base to meet demand, and we welcome enquiries in any language.
If you have a specific language in mind, please get in touch, we’ll do everything we can to support your student.
Please note that the list of languages below is illustrative rather than exhaustive, and may change depending on class sizes and teacher availability.
Mandarin
Russian
French
Korean
Spanish
Arabic
Japanese
Dutch
Italian
Portuguese
Norwegian
Ukrainian
German
Hebrew
How It Works
A structured, student-led journey with expert support
Pamoja’s SSST Language A: Literature programme is designed for IB Diploma students whose mother tongue isn’t offered at their school. Delivered entirely online and approved by the IB, this course offers a flexible yet structured path through the Language A syllabus — guided by a dedicated Pamoja teacher.
Here’s what the journey looks like:
Course Planning & Text Selection
The student, school and teacher collaborate to select literary texts that meet IB criteria and reflect the student’s background.
Weekly Learning Tasks
Students complete structured weekly activities aligned to the IB’s core areas — Readers, Writers and Texts, Time and Space, and Intertextuality — building toward the final assessments.
Specialist Teacher Support
Students receive flexible contact with their teacher via video or written feedback, as needed. Teachers guide analysis and ensure steady progress.
Self-Paced, School-Supported
Students manage their own learning within Pamoja’s weekly framework, supported by their school’s IB or SSST Coordinator.
IB-Aligned Assessment Preparation
Students complete a Learner Portfolio and practice assessments. The Pamoja oversees official IB coordination and submission.
Packages & Fees
For information on fees, please contact your Account Manager to discuss pricing options tailored to your school.
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Admissions Process
Get Started: Contact our Admissions team to begin the process.
School
As a school how do I register my student(s)?
To enrol your students, please get in touch with admissions@pamojaeducation.com.
Will additional resources need to be purchased by the school/student?
When can we access this service?
This service will be accessible starting from September 2023.
Is it possible to register a student for Year 1 or Year 2 only?
How do you ensure safeguarding with live lessons?
The majority of our Consultants are currently teaching in accredited international IB schools, where the necessary safeguarding certifications and checks are maintained. In cases where a Consultant is not presently teaching in such a school, placements are evaluated on an individual basis to ensure that relevant checks are conducted to uphold student safety.
Technical
Are there any technical requirements?
Lessons are conducted through video calls using a platform agreed upon by both parties (the choice of platform may be influenced by the locations of the students). Common examples include Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Skype, or WeChat.
What is the operating system?
Students, in liaison with their school, are expected to keep a Learner Portfolio but that is organised by them and their school. This information is owned by the student and school. We run the lessons on whatever platform the Consultant and student prefer.