Urdu Classes for Kids in the San Francisco Bay Area

Families from San Ramon, Fremont, Danville, San Jose and San Francisco join Kids Bolo's live online Urdu classes. For busy Bay Area households, an online class means no commute, and your child still gets a real teacher and real classmates.

Our lessons are designed for children who are growing up with English. They start bilingual, use picture slides and games, and write Urdu in English letters (Roman Urdu), so kids can speak right away and add the Urdu script later if they want to.

Bay Area weekdays already involve plenty of time on 680, 880 or 101 between school and activities. Online class takes one drive off the list, whether you are in the East Bay, the South Bay or on the Peninsula.

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Kids Bolo hybrid Urdu-English approach: class slides designed for children living in the West

Why Bay Area families choose Kids Bolo

  • Designed for kids raised in English. Teachers start with English and Urdu together and move toward more Urdu as children grow in confidence.
  • Pacific time class options. Our class pages list class times that suit families on Pacific time.
  • Online, so it fits the week. No commute between activities. Your child joins from home.
  • Small groups, real turns. Only 3 to 5 children per class, grouped by age.
  • Room to grow. Kids move through levels in our conversational classes, and teens can learn to read and write in Urdu script classes.

Find the right class

Play-based sessions, ages 2.5 to 4.5

Once a week for 20 minutes, in small groups of up to 4 or 5 little ones. Songs, movement, pictures and short stories in a mix of Urdu and English.

Conversational classes, ages 5 to 13

Twice a week in groups for ages 5 to 7, 8 to 10 and 11 to 13. Children move up through levels, from first words to real conversation.

Urdu script classes, ages 13+

Once a week for 50 minutes. For older learners who want to read and write the Urdu script.

Adult classes, ages 16+

Once a week for 60 minutes in small groups. For parents who would like to learn alongside their children.

A Kids Bolo class slide with Roman Urdu sentence practice

Class times and prices

California is three hours behind the East Coast, so check each class page for current class times, including times that work for families on Pacific time. Each class page shows the monthly price. Classes are a monthly subscription with 2 weeks' notice to cancel before the 1st of the month.

If the class you want is full, join our waitlist and we will email you as soon as there is space.

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See a class for yourself

This short clip from one of our kids' conversational classes (ages 5 to 7) shows how lessons look and sound.

Joining is easy

  1. Pick a class for your child's age from our classes page.
  2. Choose an age group and class time that work for your schedule.
  3. Join live online. Your teacher shares practice resources after class.

Practice at home

Roman Urdu books and the Bolo Pen

Roman Urdu books that come alive with the talking Bolo Pen. 3 or more books ship free within the US.

The free Kids Bolo app

Flashcards and games like Memory Match and Select the Object, free in the browser.

Free worksheets

Free printable worksheets for extra practice.

What Kids Bolo families think

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Bay Area parent FAQ

Are the classes in person in the Bay Area?

No. All Kids Bolo classes are live and online. Your child joins from home on a laptop or tablet and learns with a real teacher and a small group.

Do you offer class times on Pacific time?

Yes. Each class page lists the class times on offer, including times that suit families on Pacific time. Times may change between terms, so check the class page for the latest.

We are in the South Bay. Can we join too?

Yes. Classes are online, so families in San Jose, Santa Clara, Milpitas, Sunnyvale or anywhere else around the Bay join the same way.

Is Roman Urdu enough, or will my child learn the script?

Our conversational classes use Roman Urdu so children can speak first. From age 13, our Urdu script classes teach reading and writing.

Can a complete beginner join?

Yes. Lessons start in a mix of English and Urdu, so no previous Urdu is needed.

How much do classes cost?

Classes are a monthly subscription. The price appears on each class page, and you can cancel with 2 weeks' notice before the 1st of the month.

What do we need?

A laptop or tablet with a camera, a reliable connection and a quiet place to sit.

Who are the teachers?

Our teachers are native Urdu speakers based in the US, the UK and Canada who know how to teach kids raised in English.

Want to compare options first? Our guide to learning Urdu online covers classes, books and free resources, or reach out and we will help you choose.