NORWEMA Marathi Shala
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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
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Purpose

Our purpose

We at Norwema Marathi Shala believe that preserving and actively propagating Marathi language helps preserve our culture and heritage. It connects us to our roots, gives us a sense of belong...

Teaching approach

How we teach

Norwema Marathi Shala lessons are taught online. We use the Zoom platform for this purpose. This platform allows us the use digital teaching aids. Students are taught the basics of reading a...

Shala details

Programme and progression

We currently offer four levels - Pahili 1 (Foundation 1): builds foundations in script, sounds, and simple vocabulary. Pahili 2 (Foundation 2): develops comprehension, sentence building, a...

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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.

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Support the school community

Volunteer with us and help us expand the reach and impact of the Shala. You could help us by taking up teaching, or creating content for lessons, or helping with admin and operations. Prior experience of teaching is not mandatory.

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About us

About NORWEMA Marathi Shala

  • NORWEMA Marathi Shala exists to help the next generation learn Marathi with consistency and care.
  • The school combines structured teaching with a community-led ethos.
  • The programme is designed to feel organised for parents and welcoming for children.