Urdu Classes for Kids in London

If you are raising kids in London and want them to speak Urdu with their grandparents, cousins and the rest of the family, you are in the right place. Kids Bolo runs live online Urdu classes for children, in small groups, with class times that work for families in the UK.

Our classes are made for kids who speak English at home. Lessons start in a mix of English and Urdu and move toward more Urdu as your child gains confidence. Everything is written in Roman Urdu (Urdu in English letters), so your child can start speaking without learning the script first.

Getting across London on a school night is nobody's idea of fun, so the class comes to you instead. A flat near the centre or a house out towards the M25, it makes no difference: your child logs in from the sofa or the kitchen table, and families elsewhere in the UK join the same way.

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

Why London families choose Kids Bolo

  • Made for kids raised in English. Our classes start from zero and are taught by native Urdu speakers who understand children growing up in the UK, the US and Canada.
  • Speaking comes first. Roman Urdu means your child can join in from the first lesson. Script classes are there later for ages 13 and up.
  • Small live groups. 3 to 5 children per class, so every child gets turns to speak.
  • Times that suit UK families. Our class pages list times for families in the UK, so classes fit around school, homework and weekend plans.
  • No travel across London. Classes happen at home on a laptop or tablet, wherever you are in the UK.

Live online Urdu classes for every age

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 for UK families

Our classes run online all year, and each class page lists the times on offer, including times that suit families in the UK. Classes are a monthly subscription, the price is shown on each class page, and you can cancel with 2 weeks' notice before the 1st of the month.

If the time you want is full, join the class waitlist and we will email you when new spots open.

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See a real class

This short clip is from one of our conversational classes for kids aged 5 to 7. It shows the pace, the visuals and how much the children get to talk.

How it works

  1. Pick a class for your child's age on our classes page.
  2. Choose an age group and a class time that works for you.
  3. Join live online from home. Your teacher takes it from there, with practice resources between classes.

Practice at home between classes

Roman Urdu books and the Bolo Pen

Picture books your child can listen to with the talking pen. Shipping to the UK is free on orders of 3 books or more.

The free Kids Bolo app

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

Free worksheets

Printable Urdu worksheets for a quiet afternoon.

What Kids Bolo families say

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Questions from London parents

Are the classes in person in London?

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

Are the class times suitable for the UK?

Yes. Each class page lists the times on offer, including times that suit families in the UK. Times change from term to term, so please check the class page for the latest options.

We live outside London. Can we still join?

Yes. Because every class is online, families anywhere in the UK join in exactly the same way.

My child doesn't speak any Urdu. Can they still join?

Yes. Most of our students start with little or no Urdu. Lessons begin in a mix of English and Urdu and use Roman Urdu, so your child can speak from the first class.

Will my child learn to read the Urdu script?

Our conversational classes use Roman Urdu so children can speak first. For ages 13 and up, our Urdu script classes teach reading and writing the script.

How much do the classes cost?

Classes are a monthly subscription. The price is shown on each class page. You can cancel with 2 weeks' notice before the 1st of the month.

What does my child need to join?

A laptop or tablet with a camera and a quiet spot at home. Practice resources are shared between classes.

Who are the teachers?

Our teachers are native Urdu speakers based in the UK, the US and Canada, and they are used to teaching children who have grown up speaking English.

Not sure which class fits? Read our guide to learning Urdu online, or send us a message and we will point you in the right direction.