ಕನ್ನಡ Gurukul open for pre-registration

Do you want your kids to learn Kannada from experienced teachers? Do you want your kids to get exposure to Kannada/Indian culture? Do you want your kids to qualify for the “Kannada World Language Credits” (helps with high-school requirements)? Do you want your kids (& family) to connect with other Kannada families? 

  

If yes to any of these – consider enrolling your kids in Kannada Gurukul.  Pre-registrations are now open for classes starting in September 2022.  

• Kids will enjoy (& benefit from) in-person classes. If the COVID situation continues to ease – in-person classes could restart.  

• More info at http://www.gurukul-wa.org/ (or reach out to kannada@gurukul-wa.org)  

  

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 Some highlights of the Kannada Gurukul program follow. 

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2. Content 

1. Spoken & written Kannada classes for kids (5 years & up) 

2. 7 grade levels of Kannada classes (beginner thru advanced) 

3. Mix of Gurukul + Kannada Academy curricula 

4. Immersive exposure to Indian/Kannada Culture  

5. Multiple cultural demos/events, celebrations of important festivals, Indian Bazaar, etc. 

6. In-person classes (assuming the pandemic situation continues to ease) 

7. Enrichment programs (toastmaster-style speech & reading competitions, and more) 

8. Support for obtaining High School language credits 

9. Opportunities for internship, leadership, mentoring, public speaking for student graduates 

2. Organization 

10. Run by passionate parent volunteers 

11. Many teachers with 5+ years of experience teaching Kannada 

12. Curriculum team for supporting adaptive learning 

13. 30+ kids have graduated from the 7-year Kannada program 

14. Multiple kids have qualified for (Kannada) World Language Credits  

15. 100s of Kannada Gurukul students + 1000s of Gurukul Alumni in the local area 

16. 7+ years of Kannada Gurukul (24+ years of Gurukul)