Certified Course for Young Tale Makers in Training
by Kathalaya's International Academy of Storytelling (KIAS)
Certified Course Completion
A certified storytelling bootcamp by Kathalaya for children aged 8 to 15, building confidence, language skills, and creative expression over two weekend sessions.
Mode
In-Person
Fee
Registration fee applies
Participation format
Individual
Duration
10 hours across two weekend sessions
Time needed
Two weekend sessions, 10 hours in total
Eligibility
Open to children aged 8 to 15 years. No prior storytelling experience required. Conducted in person at Kathalaya's centre in Bengaluru; open to participants from any location.
- Age range
- 8 to 15 years
- Eligibility region
- Available nationwide across India
See if your child qualifies.
Rewards and recognition
Certificate
Certified Course Completion
Participants who complete both weekend sessions receive a certificate of completion issued by Kathalaya's International Academy of Storytelling.
Skills your child builds
How to apply
- 1Contact Kathalaya's International Academy of Storytelling by phone or email to enquire about the next available batch
- 2Confirm the child's eligibility and complete registration as guided by the academy
Fees and financial support
Fee details
Fee is not published on Kathalaya's official channels for this specific children's course; contact the academy for current batch pricing. Kathalaya's separate adult accredited storytelling courses are priced around 20,000 rupees for a 3-day program, which is a different program and not applicable to this children's course.
About this opportunity
The Certified Course for Young Tale Makers in Training is a storytelling bootcamp for children run by Kathalaya's International Academy of Storytelling, formerly known as Story Weavers.
The program is open to children aged 8 to 15 years, with two weekend sessions totaling 10 hours of instruction. No prior storytelling experience is required, and sessions are conducted in person at the academy's centre in Bengaluru.
Through guided storytelling exercises, participants build confidence, clarity, and creative expression while strengthening language proficiency and everyday communication skills. Each participant receives a certificate of completion from Kathalaya's International Academy of Storytelling.
Kathalaya has trained more than 99,000 educators and storytellers since 1998 and has reached over 500,000 children through its programs, drawing on decades of storytelling pedagogy developed by founder Geeta Ramanujam.
What your child will do
- Storytelling technique and voice-building exercises
- Confidence and clarity building activities
- Creative expression practice
Academic details
Difficulty: Beginner
What's covered
Two weekend sessions totaling 10 hours combine storytelling technique, voice and expression exercises, and guided practice to help children build confidence and clarity as young storytellers.
Frequently asked questions
What learning outcomes can participants expect from this course?
Participants build confidence, clarity, and creative expression through structured storytelling exercises, along with stronger language proficiency and everyday communication skills.
How much time does the course require?
The course runs for 10 hours across two weekend sessions, making it a short-term commitment rather than an extended program.
What does the certificate from this course represent?
Participants who complete both sessions receive a certificate of completion issued by Kathalaya's International Academy of Storytelling, a storytelling training academy operating since 1998.
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