There is definitely a need for Bengali courses at post-secondary level for children who wish to learn Bengali. Once a year, most boards with the Heritage Language Programmes organize a day of multicultural celebration. All participating language classes display students' work and stage performances by students. Starting in 1989, an evening of drama, dance, recitation, and songs performed by the students of all Bengali classes has been organized on the day of Saraswati Puja, or the day of the Hindu Goddess of Learning. These experiences and exposures help students to excel, build self- confidence, enhance cooperation and competition, and offer opportunities to appreciate each others' talents.
Methodologies used in the classroom also vary widely.
Many teachers use rote repetitive drill method based on their own experience to develop Bengali language skills. Others, being experienced in other teaching techniques, use more varied, interesting and refined teaching strategies. Activities include role playing, story telling and creating, describing sequential pictures, using word games and puzzles, and reciting rhymes. Availability of resources and learning materials, according to teachers, remain as problems. Some teachers use materials imported from India.