NORWEMA Marathi Shala

A bilingual online school helping children build fluent Marathi, stronger family connection, and cultural confidence.

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Structured teaching, warm classroom culture, and clear progression from foundation to confident language use.

Years runningRunning since 2020
Students enrolled till dateOver 280 students
Teachers and volunteers25+ teachers and volunteers

Purpose

Our purpose

At NORWEMA Marathi Shala, we believe that preserving and actively promoting the Marathi language helps preserve our culture and heritage. It connects us to our roots, gives us a sense of bel...

Teaching approach

How we teach

NORWEMA Marathi Shala lessons are taught online via Zoom, which allows us to use digital teaching aids. Students begin with the basics of reading and writing — starting with alphabets and nu...

Shala details

Programme and progression

Our curriculum is designed for local Marathi students, blending proven teaching methods with cultural relevance. Structured into levels matching each student's ability, it builds a strong fo...

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Admissions and next steps

The minimum age for the Shala is 6 years at the time of applying for admission. 

How we administer admissions:

  • Pahili 1 - For complete beginners.
  • Pahli 2 - For those who know the Marathi alphabet and numbers and some basic conversational skills.
  • Dusari - Usually students who have done Pahili 1 and 2 with us or those with good grasp of reading and writing Marathi alphabet, barakhadi, numbers, basic vocabulary and conversational skills, along with ability to recite some poems, shlokas and prayers.
  • Tisari - Those who have completed Pahili 1 and 2 and Dusari with us.


Admissions are now open. Please use the following registration link.

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Volunteer

Support the school community

Volunteer with us and help us expand the reach and impact of the Shala. You could contribute by teaching, creating lesson content, or helping with admin and operations. No prior teaching experience is required.

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About us

About NORWEMA Marathi Shala

  • NORWEMA Marathi Shala was founded in 2020 to help young people in the UK to learn Marathi with focus on conversational Marathi.
  • The Shala is run by a set of enthusiastic teachers and volunteers, who make time to work with our students and their parents to propagate Marathi language and culture.
  • We are a part of NORWEMA - North West Marathi Association, which is a voluntary non-profit organization promoting, preserving, and cultivating Maharashtrian culture, language, and values in the North West region of the UK. Read more about NORWEMA.