SAFL is a three-year online distance education program for 8 - 12 grade students who wish to learn Samskritam (aka Sanskrit). As of July 2016, the SAFL program has been accredited as a supplementary education program by the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACS WASC - http://www.acswasc.org), one of the accrediting agencies in the United States. SAFL courses have also been approved and listed in the NCAA high school course catalog (enter Samskrita Bharati in the High School Name box and click Search button) since November 2018.
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SAFL is designed to introduce students to the rich language of Samskritam via conversational Samskritam. As this course is designed solely for high school students, it tailors to their specific learning needs and interests. To further cater to a student’s schedule, this course is conducted via the web. Through multimedia, online materials, instruction and residential camps, opportunities are provided for students to interact in Samskritam. Upon completion of the SAFL program, students are prepared for further study at the university level. To learn more about this program, please select from the links on the left.
If you have any questions or would like to know more about the SAFL program for your rising 8th - 12th grade children, you can reach out to our Admission Counselors by filling out this form. One of our admission counselors will respond in a timely manner. For all other questions regarding SAFL program, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Important information for SAFL2025-26 academic year
Note: All times mentioned here are in Eastern Time Zone
- February 13, 2025 - SAMS200 Direct Entry Exam – Registration opens at 5PM Eastern Time (2PM Pacific Time). Click here to register. Note: Login with your account or close the pop up login window and continue with registration without logging in.
Note: This entry exam is only for students who wish to join the fast track(two year program; entering the second year courses directly). Students who wish to join the regular track (three year program; starting from the first year courses) do not have any entry exam and can register directly on April 17, 2025.
- February 24, 2025 - SAMS200 Direct Entry Exam Registration ends at 5PM ET (2PM Pacific Time) (May close earlier without notice if available slots are filled)
- March 1 & 2, 2025 - SAMS200 Direct Entry Exam Orientation
- March 8, 2025 - SAFL Info session - 8-9:30 PM Eastern Time ( Click here to register)
- March 15 &16, 2025 - SAMS200 Direct Entry Exam – Click here for SAMS200 Direct Entry Exam Information and Sample Questions.
Saturday, March 15, 2025 - 10 AM - 1 PM ET
Saturday, March 15, 2025 - 5 PM - 8 PM ET
Sunday, March 16, 2025 - 10 AM - 1 PM ET
Sunday, March 16, 2025 - 5 PM - 8 PM ET
- April 6, 2025 - Announcement of SAMS200 Direct Entry Exam Results
- April 17, 2025 - Combined Registration for SAFL2025-26 Class and Summer Camp/Camp Waiver with Early Discount for new(fast track and regular track) and continuing students (Registration opens at 5 PM ET (2PM PST)). Registration link will be provided here on April 17, 2025
- April 27, 2025 - Early registration discount ends for SAFL2025-26 Class and Camp/Waiver Registration (May close earlier without notice if all seats are filled)
- April 28, 2025 - Regular Registration fee applies for SAFL2025-26 Class and Camp/Waiver Registration
- May 17, 2025 - SAFL 2025-26 Class and camp/Waiver Registration deadline (May close earlier without notice if seats are filled)
- June 7, 2025 - snAtakotsavaH (स्नातकोत्सवः) - Class of 2025 Graduation ceremony
- June 17, 2025 - 099/103/203 online camp waiver courses open
- June 23 - 29, 2025 - Prajnaa (प्रज्ञा) online shibiram
- July 7 - 13, 2025 - Shraddhaa (श्रद्धा) online shibiram
- July 17, 2025 – Last day to submit 099/103/203 online camp waiver course work
- July 19 - 28, 2025 – Medha (मेधा) Shibiram at Aksharam, Girinagar, Bengaluru, India
- August 23/24/25/26/27, 2025 – Mandatory online orientation for all classes (SAMS100/200/300) during respective class times.
- Aug 30 - Sep 3, 2025 – Labor Day Break. No classes (All courses)
- September 6 - 10, 2025 – First day of class (All courses)