Parent Guide & Tuition
Everything you need to know to support your child's Kannada learning journey.
"The greatest legacy we can leave our children is happy memories and the gift of their mother tongue. It connects them to their roots, their grandparents, and their identity."
Empowering the Next Generation
How to Support at Home
Speak Daily
Even simple phrases spoken around the dinner table or with grandparents dramatically increase retention and confidence. Make Kannada a living language at home.
Steady Attendance & Practice
The curriculum builds cumulatively. Regular attendance is crucial. Dedicate just 15-20 minutes twice a week for homework and reading practice.
Cultural Immersion
Encourage participation in seasonal festivals, watch Kannada movies, and listen to Kannada music to build a meaningful, joyous context around the language.
100% of fees go towards operations.
- Physical Textbooks & Workbooks
- Weekly In-Person or Online Classes
- Formal Semester Assessments
- Access to Community Cultural Events
Why Learn Kannada in Michigan?
Earn the Michigan Seal of Biliteracy
Michigan’s Seal of Biliteracy recognizes graduates who are proficient in English and at least one world language, including heritage languages like Kannada.
Connect With Community & Heritage
- Deepens connection to family roots, traditions, and festivals.
- Helps young people understand stories, values, and celebrations at a deeper level.
- Strengthens community ties by preserving heritage language skills.
Earn Non-GPA Graduation Credit
Under Michigan’s language flexibility policies, students may earn world language credit without impacting their GPA by demonstrating proficiency in Kannada.
- Counts toward Michigan Merit Curriculum requirements.
- Does not lower or affect a student's grade point average.
- Supports pathways with Michigan Kannada Kali to meet high school requirements.
What Parents Should Expect
Time Commitment
1 hour of class, plus roughly 30-45 minutes of homework and reading practice spread across the week.
Patience is Key
Language acquisition takes time. Celebrate small milestones—like recognizing letters or understanding a greeting—rather than expecting immediate fluency.
Communication
Our volunteer teachers will keep you updated on classroom progress via WhatsApp groups. We encourage you to ask questions and stay involved!