About Gilaki
| Language family | Indo-European — Indo-Iranian |
| Writing system | Arabic (RTL) |
| Primary regions | Middle East |
| Spoken in | Iran (Gilan) |
Gilaki is spoken across Middle East — including Iran (Gilan).
Gilaki uses the Arabic script (right-to-left), which Kuliso fully supports — including proper rendering, directionality, and font display for every student.
How Kuliso Teaches Curriculum in Gilaki
Most ed-tech platforms teach about Gilaki. Kuliso teaches in Gilaki. The difference is everything for a student who still thinks in Gilaki.
When a student encounters a math problem, they don't just need the answer — they need the concept explained in the language where their brain builds meaning. Kuliso's AI tutor delivers full grade-level instruction in Gilaki, not just translations of English lessons.
The Kuliso Approach for Gilaki-Speaking Students
- Native-language explanations: Concepts are introduced in Gilaki first, using vocabulary students already know
- Adaptive scaffolding: Kuliso adjusts difficulty based on each student's Gilaki literacy level and academic proficiency
- ESOL bridging: For students building English alongside Gilaki, Kuliso progressively introduces English academic vocabulary
- Standards alignment: Every lesson maps to grade-level academic standards — not simplified "ELL" content, but real curriculum
- IEP/504 support: Accommodation flags carry into Gilaki sessions automatically
Communities Served: Where Gilaki Speakers Go to School
Gilaki is spoken across Middle East — including Iran (Gilan).
In the United States, Gilaki-speaking students are among the fastest-growing populations in public schools. Districts with high concentrations of Gilaki speakers often struggle to find bilingual teachers — Kuliso fills that gap at scale.
Kuliso is already used by districts serving Gilaki-speaking families in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. Teachers set the curriculum; students learn in the language they're strongest in.
Subjects Available in Gilaki
Every core subject is available in Gilaki — taught to the same rigor as English instruction, not a watered-down version:
From fractions to photosynthesis, from reading comprehension to civic reasoning — all in Gilaki. Teachers assign the standard; the AI delivers it in the student's language.
Why Gilaki-Speaking Students Thrive with Kuliso
The research is unambiguous: students learn best in their home language. When academic concepts are introduced in Gilaki, students can focus on mastering the idea rather than decoding the language at the same time.
- Faster concept acquisition: Students who receive instruction in Gilaki reach grade-level mastery faster because cognitive load is on math/science, not translation
- Stronger English transfer: Solid academic foundations in Gilaki accelerate English proficiency — students who understand a concept in their language pick up the English label easily
- Reduced anxiety: Being assessed in Gilaki reveals true ability, not English proficiency — students aren't penalized for where they are in the English-learning journey
- Family engagement: Parents who speak Gilaki can actually see what their child is working on and support learning at home
- Identity and belonging: Students whose language is visible in their classroom environment have better attendance, engagement, and long-term outcomes
Try AI Tutoring in Gilaki — Free
See exactly how Kuliso explains grade-level content in Gilaki. No setup, no credit card. The demo works in your browser in under 60 seconds.
Launch Gilaki Demo →Works on desktop and tablet. Teachers: get a full class demo at get-started.