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बालकेन्द्रम्
​Balakendram

This program is designed to cultivate an interest in Sanskrit from an early age. ​​

Currently we have classes at LKG Level for Ages 6-7 and Level 1 to Level 6 for Ages 8 and above.

All new students who are 6-7 of age will start at LKG Level.
Children 8 years and above will start at Level 1 and progress up the various levels.

Level 2 and higher levels have pre-requisite of pass in the immediate preceding level.


Classes are conducted online once every Week over 1 year aligned with Australian School Terms.  
Topics Covered
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​Course is delivered through
  • Geetha / Songs
  • Shlokas
  • Subhashitam
  • Stories
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Level 0 ARUNA / Udaya
This is the entry point for 6 - 7 year olds.

Level 1 AYANAM
This is the entry point for all first timers. Minimum Age Requirement is 8 years.
​Subjects covered
  1. Letters: अ - ह
  2. Names of Birds, Animals, Things...

Level 2 SARINEE 
This level is for children who completed Level 1.
Subjects Covered
  1. Gunitas: क का िक.....हं हः
  2. Verbs, Gender, Pronouns, Singular, Plural

Level 3 PRAPADYA 
This Level is for children who completed Level 2.
Subjects Covered
  1. Samyuktaksharani
  2. Verbs, Pronouns, 2nd & 7th Vibhakti​

Level 4 SUPADA 
Subjects Covered
  1. Dvivachanam
  2. Sarva Namapadam

Level 5 SUSHAMA
Subjects Covered
  1. Vibhakti
  2. Lakara

​Level 6 SUBHAASHA 
Subjects Covered
  1. Vibhakti (Advanced)
  2. Lakara (Advanced)


Who can enrol ?
Children between the age of  6 to 15 yrs
Mode of Teaching 
Online using a combination of Text Book and Slide Presentations. Classes are interactive with students participating in Exercises, Quiz etc.,
Course Materials
Main source of Course Materials is the prescribed Text Book (see images for each level) that will be issued after Registration. This may be supplemented with Slideware.
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LKG Level - Suitable for 6-7 Years old
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UKG Level- Suitable for 7 years old
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Level 1 - Minimum age 8 years
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Level 2
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Level 3
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Level 4
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Level 5
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Level 6
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Level 7
Class Timings
Classes are held once weekly. Some are held on Weeknights and Some on Weekends during the day. Refer to the Programs below for more information. All times are in AEDT / AEST (Sydney/Melbourne/Canberra). Times will vary on other Australian Time Zones.

2026 Classes-Full Year

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Course Code
Reg. Cut-off
Course Start
Course End
Days Held
Times
Teacher
Registration Link
1
BKL0A/2026 - Level 0
20/1/26
Jan '26 (Start of School Term)
Dec '26 (End of School Term)  
Sundays
10 - 10:30 AM
Smt.Srikala Malyala
All New students 6-7 years old should register here
L0 Registration Link
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BKL1A/2026- Level 1
20/1/26
Jan '26 (Start of School Term)
Dec '26 (End of School Term)
Saturdays
12 - 1:15 PM
TBA
All New students 8 years and above and Current Students from L0 => L1 should register here
L1 Registration Link
3
BKL2A/2026 - Level 2
20/1/26
Jan '26 (Start of School Term)
Dec '26 (End of School Term)
Saturdays
2:30 - 4:00 PM
Smt.Lakshmi Ramakrishnan
Current students from L1 => L2
L2 Registration Link
4
BKL3A/2026 - Level 3
20/1/26
Jan '26 (Start of School Term) 
Dec '26 (End of School Term)
Saturdays
2:00 - 3:30 PM
Smt.Geetha Chari
Current students from L2 => L3
L3 Registration Link
5
BKL4A/2026 - Level 4
20/1/26
Jan '26 (Start of School Term) ​
Dec '26 (End of School Term)
Saturdays
11 AM - 12 PM
Smt. Bhavya 
Current students from L3 => L4
L4 Registration Link
6
BKL5A/2026 - Level 5
20/1/26
Jan '26 (Start of School Term) ​
Dec '26 (End of School Term)
Wednesdays
5:30 PM - 7 PM
Smt.Shanthi Ramesh
Current students from L4 => L5
L5 Registration Link
7
BKL6A/2026 - Level 6
20/1/26
Jan '26 (Start of School Term)
Dec '26 (End of School Term)
Wednesdays
6:45 - 8:00 PM
Smt. Jayashree Shenvi
Current students from L5 => L6
L6 Registration Link
Fees & How to Register
Course Fees are AUD 30. Please click on the Link in the Course Table above to Register


Samskrita Bharati Australia Inc. (ABN. 41 689 284 900 and ARBN 689 284 900) is a Not For Profit Association incorporated in the state of Victoria. We are part of the global Samskrita Bharati Organisation which has its main offices in Bengaluru and New Delhi and chapters throughout India and internationally. SBA is run by Volunteers to promote, preserve and practise Samskritam (Sanskrit) Language and Bharatiya Samskriti in Australia. We facilitate the study of Samskritam through classes, discussions and workshops both online and on site.

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