बालकेन्द्रम्
​Balakendram

This program is designed to cultivate an interest in Sanskrit from an early age. ​​
Currently we are planning to offer LKG Level for 6-7 year olds and offer Level 1, Level 2,Level 3 and Level 4 for older children.
All new students who are 6-7 years old will start at LKG Level.
Children 8 years and above will start at Level 1 and progress up the various levels.
Classes are conducted online every Week over 1 year for each level. 

Topics Covered
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​Common  for all Levels:

• Geetha / Songs
• Shloka
• Subhashitam
• Stories

LKG Level ARUNA 
This is the entry point for 6 - 7 year olds.
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UKG Level UDAYA
This level is for children who completed LKG Level

Level 1 AYANAM (Extra)
This is the entry point for all first timers. Minimum Age Requirement is 8 years.

1. Letters: अ - ह
2. Names of Birds, Animals, Things...

Level 2 SARINEE (Extra)
This level is for children who completed Level 1.

1. Gunitas: क का िक.....हं हः
2. Verbs, Gender, Pronouns, Singular, Plural

Level 3 PRAPADYA (Extra)
This Level is for children who completed Level 2.

1. Samyuktaksharani
2. Verbs, Pronouns, 2nd & 7th Vibhakti​

Level 4 SUPADA (Extra)

1. Dvivachanam
2. Sarva Namapadam

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

UKG Level- Suitable for 7 years old

Level 1 - Minimum age 8 years

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

Level 5

Level 6

Level 7

Class Timings
Classes are held 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.

2024 Classes-1st Term

#	Course Code	Reg. Cut-off	Course Start	Course End	Days Held	Times	Teacher	Notes
1	BKL0A/2024 - Level 0	N/A	Jan '24	Dec '24	Saturday	2 - 2:30 PM	Smt.Lakshmi Ramakrishnan	Closed (First Timers - 6 & 7 year olds)
2	BKL1A/2024 - Level 1	N/A	Jan '24	Dec '24	Saturday	2- 3 PM	Smt.Geetha Chari	Closed (8-14 Years Entry Level)
3	BKL2A/2024 - Level 2	N/A	Jan '24	Dec '24	Thursday	6 - 7 PM	Smt.Shanthi Ramesh	Children should have completed Level 1
4	BKL3A/2024 - Level 3	N/A	Jan '24	Dec '24	Wednesday	6 - 7  PM	Smt.Shanthi Ramesh	Children should have completed Level 2
5	BKL4A/2024 - Level 4	N/A	Jan '24	Dec '24	Saturday	4:00 - 5 PM	Smt.Shashi Padaki	Children should have completed Level 3

Fees & How to Register
Course Fees are AUD 30. Please click on the Link to Register: Balakendram Registration Form ('24) (Registrations Closed) 

For Enquiries about the next course session please click here