Frequently Asked Questions

Children who want to learn to read, write and speak Marathi are welcome. You do not need to speak Marathi at home to join — beginners are placed in Balwarg.

Balwarg usually starts around age 6. Older children are placed in a level based on a short assessment of their reading and speaking ability.

Classes are held on weekends during the school year. See the Classes page for the current time and location for each level.

Yes. Greensboro Marathi Shala is run entirely by parent and community volunteers.

Students should bring their textbook, notebook, pencil and any homework assigned. Younger children may also bring crayons or markers for activities.

Parents or guardians of younger children must stay with them, and an adult volunteer is always present for students under 10. Parents of older students do not need to stay, but are welcome to help as class volunteers.

All updates are shared through Google Classroom, WhatsApp groups and the Shala website. Important announcements are also made during class.

We follow the BMM (Bruhan Maharashtra Mandal) Marathi Shala curriculum, which includes reading, writing, speaking, grammar, culture and festivals.

Students are assessed through classwork, homework, attendance, participation and BMM exams at the end of the year.

Teachers provide additional support during class, and parents can request extra practice materials for home.

The teacher shares the homework and notes, so students can catch up with the provided materials.

Yes. Regular attendance ensures steady progress, especially in reading and writing.

Yes. We celebrate major Marathi festivals through stories, songs, activities and cultural programs.

Registration opens once a year. When it is open, the registration form is available on the Admissions page. Outside that window, use the enquiry form and we will contact you.

Mid-year admission is possible when space is available. Please send an enquiry first.

Greensboro Marathi Shala does not charge any tuition fees. The Shala is run entirely by volunteers, so families only contribute toward books and annual kids’ activities/events. These small contributions help cover materials and cultural programs. For any additional details, please connect with the Shala team.

Only the currently running levels appear on the portal. If a class level isn’t visible, it simply means no students have enrolled for that level yet. As soon as a student enrolls, the class becomes active and visible on the portal.

No. We need help with teaching, substitute teaching, class volunteering, events and cultural programs, exams, administration and more. Training and curriculum materials are provided for teaching volunteers.

Yes. For the safety of our students, every volunteer who works with children completes a background check before the school year begins. The link to the background check form is included in the volunteer sign-up form.

Most roles need a few hours a week during the school year. Event roles are seasonal.

Visit the Join Us page and fill out the volunteer sign-up form.

You can help during events, contribute materials, assist with one-time tasks or support cultural programs.

Every volunteer who works with children completes a background check, and classes follow clear safety and conduct guidelines.

Yes. Respect, kindness, punctuality and a safe learning environment are expected from everyone. See the Code of Ethics section on the About page for details.