Urdu Classes for Kids in Los Angeles and Orange County

Anyone who has sat on the 405 at rush hour knows that a weekly drive to an Urdu class is a big ask. With Kids Bolo, your child joins a small live class online instead, from anywhere in LA and Orange County.

Our approach is simple: start where your child is. For most kids here that means English first, so teachers begin with a mix of English and Urdu, write everything in Roman Urdu, and add more Urdu as children find their voice.

From the San Fernando Valley and Pasadena down to Torrance, Cerritos and Anaheim, Southern California runs on Pacific time, three hours behind New York. Our class pages list times that suit families on the West Coast.

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Kids Bolo hybrid Urdu-English approach with class slides for children growing up in the West

Why SoCal families choose Kids Bolo

  • A gentle Urdu and English mix. Lessons use both languages at first, then shift toward Urdu step by step, so children never feel lost.
  • Pacific time options. Our class pages list class times that suit families on Pacific time.
  • No freeway time. Classes are live online, so your child learns from home.
  • Small, same-age groups. 3 to 5 children per class, with conversational groups for ages 5 to 7, 8 to 10 and 11 to 13.
  • For the whole family. Parents can join our adult classes for ages 16 and up, and teens can learn to read and write in our script classes.

Urdu classes for kids, teens and parents

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 pricing

The times on offer are listed on each class page, including times that work for families on Pacific time. You can see the monthly price on each class page. Classes run as a monthly subscription, cancel with 2 weeks' notice before the 1st of the month.

If you cannot find a time that works, join the waitlist and we will email you when more spots open.

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Take a look at a live class

Here is a short clip from one of our conversational classes for children aged 5 to 7, so you can see the pace and the visuals for yourself.

How it works

  1. Browse our live classes and choose one for your child's age.
  2. Choose your age group and class time.
  3. Join online from home and meet your teacher. Practice resources come between classes.

Practice that fits family life

Roman Urdu books and the Bolo Pen

Roman Urdu books your child can explore alone with the talking Bolo Pen. Orders of 3 or more books ship free in the US.

The free Kids Bolo app

Free flashcards and games including Memory Match and Select the Object, for a few minutes in the car.

Free worksheets

Free printable worksheets for a quiet afternoon.

From Kids Bolo families

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Questions from LA and Orange County parents

Are classes in person in Los Angeles or Orange County?

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

Will class times work on Pacific time?

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

We live in Long Beach (or the Valley). Can my child join?

Yes. Classes are live online, so it does not matter where in Southern California you live. Everyone joins from home in the same way.

My child only speaks English. Is that okay?

Yes. Lessons start in a mix of English and Urdu and use Roman Urdu, so children with no Urdu at all can take part from the first class.

Can older kids learn to read Urdu?

Yes. Our Urdu script classes are for ages 13 and up, once a week for 50 minutes, for learners who want to read and write the script.

How are classes priced?

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

Who are the teachers?

Native Urdu speakers based in the US, the UK and Canada, who are used to teaching children growing up with English.

Not sure where to begin? Our guide to learning Urdu online walks you through the options, or message us and we will help.