Schedule
Weekly during the academic year
Malayalam Kalari · മലയാളം കളരി
മലയാളം പഠിക്കാം. നമ്മുടെ വേരുകളുമായി ബന്ധപ്പെടാം.
Let's learn Malayalam. Let's connect with our roots.
Helping the next generation discover Malayalam, Kerala and their cultural roots.
About Malayalam Kalari
Our language, passed on with love
The purpose of the Greater Carolina Kerala Association is to promote and facilitate the cultural, educational, social and economic welfare of Keralites, both among Keralites and the surrounding community at large. Aligning with this mission, GCKA puts together Malayalam classes to build reading and writing skills in our beloved language for our children.
Malayalam Kalari is conducted through the voluntary help of members of the community and is meant to cultivate and foster our cultural heritage among our children. The program first ran for two years at different locations like local libraries and the Bond Park community center; by 2012, we set out to find a permanent venue for the classes.
- Learn to read and write Malayalam
- Improve speaking and communication skills
- Connect with Kerala's rich cultural heritage
- Build friendships within the community
- Participate in cultural and educational activities
Classes & levels
How classes work
Who
Age 6+ · children of active GCKA Family members
Levels
Children are placed by reading and writing level. The Kalari team confirms class placement after registration.
Venue
Shared with registered families by the Kalari team.
Registration 2026–2027
Enroll your child
- Active GCKA Family Membership is the prerequisite for Malayalam Kalari registration.
- For more than three students from the same family, submit the registration form again using the same email address registered with GCKA.
- Registration is open to active members only.
Registration closed for 2026–2027
Family bundle — $75
Age 6+
View registration detailsNot a member yet? Family membership is required.
Teachers & volunteers
The people behind the Kalari
Malayalam Kalari is run by volunteer teachers from our community, coordinated by the 2025–26 Malayalam Kalari committee: Victor Joseph and Neenu Ratheesh. Want to teach? Email malayalamkalari@gcka.com.
Academic calendar
Key dates
- June Registration opened for 2026–27
- Onam & Christmas Malayalam Kalari performs as a GCKA special sponsored program
The full class calendar is shared with registered families.
Learning resources
Practice at home
Learning materials are shared by teachers in class. Families can also borrow from the GCKA Malayalam Library.
Student showcase
Malayalam Kalari on the Onam & Christmas stage
Malayalam Kalari is one of the GCKA special sponsored programs allowed to perform in addition to members' own programs at our cultural celebrations.
FAQ
Questions parents ask
Who can enroll?
Children of active GCKA Family members, age 6 and above.
How much does it cost?
For 2026–27, a family bundle was $75, paid through Wild Apricot.
How often are classes?
Classes run every week through the academic year. The Kalari team shares class times and venue with registered families.
I have more than three children to register.
Submit the registration form again using the same email address registered with GCKA.
Who do I contact?
Email malayalamkalari@gcka.com for any questions about the classes.
അക്ഷരം
Give your child the gift of Malayalam
Registration opens each summer for active Family members.