World Language Credits
Our High Schoolers
School districts across the United States require high school students to meet a minimum number of years/credits of world language education to graduate from high school. The minimum standard is set by state Board of Education guidelines, and this requirement varies school district by school district. For graduation requirement information, please check your district’s high school website.
University admission also requires that students study a few years of any foreign language. Minimum requirements vary by university, however, typically most universities maintain a minimum of 2 years of study though private universities require 4 years of study.
Over the last few years, SiliconAndhra ManaBadi has been working diligently to ensure our curriculum meets the rigorous academic standards to qualify for word language high school credit. We are proud to announce that several school districts across the United States have approved our course content, and many Telugu learning students are receiving high school credit for their efforts.
Currently, only the states below provide this opportunity. To check whether your school district is among the list, click on your state and find your district for information. We are working hard to add more school districts to our growing list on a regular basis. If you don’t see your school district or your state below and would like more information on how to bring this opportunity to your community, please contact:
Sridevi Ganti
Phone: 510-364-2493
California:
In the State of California, the list of schools below accepts World Language Credits (WLC) to meet high school graduation requirement. Number of years of study required vary district-by-district. California State universities require a minimum 2 consecutive years of study. Private universities have their own requirements.
The districts below allow ManaBadi world language credits:
School District | Coordinator | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
Poway Unified School District | Mahesh Koya | ||
San Dieguito Union High SD, San Diego | Lakshmi Devulapalli | ||
CarlsbadUSD, San Diego | Anu Vadlamudi | ||
Fremont Unified School District | Sridevi Ganti | ||
Pleasanton Unified School District | Sridevi Ganti | ||
Milpitas Unified School District | Sridevi Ganti | ||
Lammersville Unified School District | Sridevi Ganti | ||
Fremont Union High School District | Sridevi Ganti | ||
San Diego Unified School District | Mahesh Koya | ||
San Ramon Valley Unified School District | Sridevi Ganti |
The State Seal of Biliteracy, marked by a gold seal on the diploma or transcript, recognizes high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in one or more languages in addition to English. Students must fulfill a certain criteria to apply for the Seal; these requirements vary district-by-district. Contact your local coordinator for district-level details.
World language requirements vary by districts. For details on your school district, check your school website, speak to your high school guidance counselor, or contact your local ManaBadi coordinator.
While a local school district may not require world language credits to meet graduation requirements, please note that state and private universities do require them. California State Universities require 2 levels of world language study for admission. Private university requirements vary. For admission requirement details for specific private universities, please search the university website or contact the university admissions officer.
Students in grades 7-12 attending one of the approved California school districts can register. Students from other public and private schools will not receive World Language credit for high school graduation.
Telugu 1 is a beginner level course offered to heritage and non-heritage students. The course is 2 semesters (1 school year long course) long. Students registered for this class must complete 2 semesters of study to receive World Language Credit.
World language for high school graduation vary by districts. World language credits for undergraduate admissions vary by university. Please contact your local school district or prospective university for school specific information.
The chart below provides information on which Telugu level your child can register for based on the ManaBadi courses completed.
| ManaBadi Course Completed | Entering Grade Level | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
7th Grade |
8th Grade |
9th Grade and Above |
|
Pravesam |
Telugu 1 |
Telugu 1 |
Telugu 1 |
|
Prasunam |
Telugu 2 |
Telugu 2 |
Telugu 2 |
|
Prakasam |
Telugu 2 |
Telugu 3 |
Telugu 3 |
|
Pramodam |
Telugu 2 |
Telugu 3 |
Telugu 3 |
|
Prabhasam |
Telugu 2 |
Telugu 3 |
Telugu 3 |
All students beginning their journey with the Telugu language must begin with Telugu 1. If your child has completed ManaBadi levels separately, this chart provides information on which Telugu level your child is eligible to begin with.
No, students who have not studied Telugu separately at a ManaBadi center cannot enroll directly into Telugu 2 classes.
Connecticut:
In the State of Connecticut, the list of schools below accepts World Language Credits (WLC) to meet high school graduation requirement.
The districts below allow ManaBadi world language credits:
School District | Coordinator | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
Stamford Public Schools | Sridevi Ganti |
High school students need 2 years of a world language study to graduate from high school. However, minimum years of study required for college admissions vary from university-to-university. For detailed information on a prospective university, please check the university website or contact an admissions officer.
No, these credits are not transferrable. Students must take World Language classes offered at the school to meet graduation requirements.
120 hours of seat time per credit and pass the standards required of the course, which could be the national exam you shared with me.
A student would need to meet the 120 hours instructional hours requirement.
Along with documentation of coursework (120 hours)
No, students do not require any approval prior to enrolling at SiliconAndhra ManaBadi.
Illinois:
In the State of Illinois, the list of schools below accepts World Language Credits (WLC) to meet high school graduation requirement.
The districts below allow ManaBadi world language credits:
School District | Coordinator | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
Community High School District 99 | Lohitha Tunuguntla | ||
Hinsdale Township High School District 86 | Lohitha Tunuguntla | ||
Community Unit School District 300 | Manjula Bhamidi | ||
St. Charles Community Unit School District 303 | Manjula Bhamidi | ||
Indian Prairie School District 204 | Saritha Gottor | ||
Township High School District 211 | Padma Vellanki | ||
Adlai Stevenson High SchoolDistrict 125 | Venkat Gangavarapu | ||
Township High School District 214 | Padma Vellanki |
The State Seal of Biliteracy, marked by a gold seal on the diploma or transcript, recognizes high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in one or more languages in addition to English. Students must fulfill a certain criteria to apply for the Seal; these requirements vary district-by-district. Contact your local coordinator for district-level details.
Students can transfer a maximum of 2.0 credit hours for completed coursework into their high school transcript. Students can complete coursework at any ManaBadi center.
- Submit a brief letter stating their intention to the Director of Counseling at their respective school.
- Register for classes at ManaBadi.
- Complete the year’s coursework to declare credit.
A student may only declare one (1) credit per department/discipline to count towards this specific graduation requirement.
Transfer credit from ManaBadi would be recognized as an Elective credit. Students must complete
Two years of Telugu, Telugu 1 and 2 = 1 year of level 1 World Languages in District 86. Years 3 and 4 of Telugu= 1 year of level 2 World Languages in District 86.
Yes
ManaBadi graduates must re-enroll in Level 1 for high school credits. These students will be at an advantage as they are repeating topics they’ve already studied.
Please check with your high school counselor.
Missouri:
In the State of Missouri, the list of schools below accepts World Language Credits (WLC) to meet high school graduation requirement.
The districts below allow ManaBadi world language credits:
School District | Coordinator | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
Francis Howell School District | Vasantha Vemireddy | ||
Rockwood School District | Vasantha Vemireddy | ||
Parkway School District | Vasantha Vemireddy |
Students receive world language credit on their high school transcript by registering for SiliconAndhra ManaBadi classes and successfully completing the program. They will receive one credit for completing Prakasam and a second credit for completing Prabhasam.
Upon successfully completing Prakasam or Prabhasam contact your local ManaBadi coordinator and high school guidance counselor. Your coordinator will submit relevant paperwork to receive credits.
- High School students can fulfill this requirement by registering for ManaBadi and earn the credits required for their high school graduation and for their college admissions.
- 2 years (2 credits) of World Language course completion is required for high school graduation. These courses are also required to apply for state and private university admissions.
- Universities require 2-4 years of World Language study. All private universities recommend 4 years of World Language.
No. Students enrolling in Pravesam in 9th grade will only complete 4 of the 5 years of ManaBadi classes required to receive 2 credits.
Current high school students must either be enrolled in SiliconAndhra ManaBadi or have already graduated from ManaBadi.
NOTE: Students enrolled in ManaBadi during elementary and middle school years and have completed Prakasam and Prabhasam levels can apply for credits on their high school transcript in high school.
Students can take 2 different language classes (concurrent enrollment), but they must complete at least 2 years of study for each language to fulfill the requirements.
Please check with Parkway Schools, Coordinator for Career and Technical Education and World Languages for details.
Register here for ManaBadi classes. Please note that registrations close on August 31.
Students registered at ManaBadi for world language credits do not need other foreign languages to meet graduation requirements.
