ManaBadi Mission:
A native language is a reflection of one's culture and identity. Encouraging young children to learn their mother tongue helps them to develop confidence, self-esteem and their unique identity in the global world.
SiliconAndhra, a 501(c)3 organization, started ManaBadi Telugu classes in Cupertino CA in April 2007 with 150 students. Silicon Andhra ManaBadi is the IVY League school for Telugu learning.
About ManaBadi : It is the ONLY Telugu language Supplementary education provider that is WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) accredited.
In the 2015-16 academic year, there were over 6,000 students enrolled across 40 states in USA, and in 12 countries outside USA.
Every year, classes begin in September after Labor Day weekend and end in May before Memorial Day weekend. Weekly classes run for 2 hours for levels 1 through 5: Pravesam, Prasunam, Prakasam, Pramodam and Prabhasam. Levels 1-5 are for children ages 6 and above.
For pre-K and K levels: BalaBadi classes are for 90 minutes.
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