USA — The Telugu Association of North America (TANA), in collaboration with local community organizations including the Bay Area Telugu Association (BATA), has officially announced the opening of admissions for its flagship language program, TANA Paatasala, for the 2026–27 academic year.
Designed under the initiative “Mana Telugu Mana Pillala Kosam” (Our Telugu for Our Children), the curriculum provides a structured pathway for children in North America to learn reading, writing, and speaking Telugu with ease.
Key Details & Program Structure:
Academic Fee: $125 per year.
Proficiency Levels Offered:
Level 1: Telugu Paluku
Level 2: Telugu Adugu
Level 3: Telugu Parugu
Level 4: Telugu Velugu
The initiative is backed by TANA leadership, including President Naren Kodali, Executive Vice President Srinivas Lavu, and Paatasala Chair Bhanu Maguluri.
Parents interested in enrolling their children can register online via the official portal at [https://paatasala.tana.org/registration](https://paatasala.tana.org/registration) or contact the organization at [email protected].
