UPDATE!!! ManaBadi Registrations are extended until Sep. 18th 2009. Click here for ManaBadi Locations, Timings and Coordinator information

SiliconAndhra ManaBadi

Enrollment Information

 The first level ‘Pravesam’, second level 'Prakasam', and third level 'Pramodam' courses will be offered during 2009-2010 ManaBadi academic year.

  1. The classes will be held for two hours on weekends unless otherwise specified.
  2. The student MUST have completed 6 years as of September 1, 2009
  3. The curriculum has been developed in a scientific way to impart Telugu as a second language.
  4. Students would be exposed to Reading, Writing and Speaking of Telugu through various interactive methods by using different multimedia tools.
  5. ManaBadi teachers are passionate volunteers who wants to teach Telugu to youngsters.
  6. Involvement of parents in ManaBadi classes is strongly encouraged and requested.
  7. The students would be divided into two groups depending on their regular school grade level as of September 2009:
    1. Juniors: Grades 1 – Grade 5
    2. Seniors: Grades 6 – Grade 12
  8. The academic year is divided into three Quarters
    1. Sep ‘09 – Nov ‘09: I Quarter
    2. Dec ‘10 – Feb ‘10: II Quarter
    3. Mar ‘10 – May ‘10: III Quarter  
  9. One time Tuition fee of $350 per year should be paid online during registration.

    The last date for Registration is August 31st 2009
  10. SiliconAndhra provides course material and curriculum that are included in the fees.
  11. Students also receive other supplies like three ring binders, pens, pencils etc.
  12. The fees once paid is not refundable.
  13. The following are the list of locations where the course is offered. The locations may change depending on the strength of enrollment. Any changes would be informed in advance.
  14. The timings and days would vary by locations. Please check with the ManaBadi coordinator for timings of a particular location.
  15. The students are required to maintain 90% attendance and pass the final examination (written/oral) to complete the course and receive the Certificate.
  16. Telugu University would award a Certificate of Appreciation to all the students who successfully complete the course.
  17. The Graduation Ceremony will be held on at the end of the ManaBadi academic year.
  18. Once a location is decided, students may not change during the middle of a Quarter.
  19. Good behavior is expected from all the students just like the regular schools.
  20. Bringing and picking-up of the students on time is a must.
  21. For paying the fees online, Click here