Reconnect your child with their Yoruba heritage.
Live online Yoruba language and culture classes for diaspora children ages 5–12, taught in small groups by caring, experienced instructors, so the language your parents carried doesn't stop with you.
Free Assessment
Not sure which level fits your child?
Answer 6 quick questions and we'll recommend a starting class, confirmed by our team before enrollment.
Our curriculum
Three levels, one lifelong connection to heritage
Every child is placed at the level that fits their current ability, then grows through the curriculum with consistent teacher tracking and feedback.
Beginner's (ìpìlẹ̀)
Foundational vocabulary, pronunciation, and greetings, introduced through songs, games, and stories your child will love.
- Live small-group classes, weekly
- Greetings, family words & pronunciation
- Songs, games & intro to Yoruba culture
Intermediary (ìpele àárín)
Sentence formation, expanded vocabulary, proverbs, and folktales that build real conversational confidence.
- Live small-group classes, weekly
- Sentence building & expanded vocabulary
- Yoruba proverbs & folktales
Advance (ìjìnlẹ̀)
Conversational fluency, deeper cultural knowledge, and preparation for showcases and cultural presentations.
- Live small-group classes, weekly
- Conversational fluency practice
- Deeper cultural knowledge & traditions
Why Imo Hub Academy
Built for the diaspora experience, not a generic language course
We designed every part of Ìmọ̀ Hub Academy around the specific reality of raising Yoruba-rooted children far from home.
Purpose-Built for the Diaspora
Not a generic language app, built specifically for children growing up away from Yoruba culture and family.
Age-Appropriate Teaching
Methods designed specifically for children ages 5–12, through songs, games, and stories, not textbook drilling.
Culture and Identity, Not Just Grammar
Children don't just learn to speak Yoruba, they learn what it means to be Yoruba.
Experienced, Caring Instructors
Warm, experienced teachers across every level, who know how to hold a young learner's attention and confidence.
Live Small-Group Classes
Small groups of fellow young learners, suited to how children actually stay engaged and build confidence.
Consistent Progress Tracking
Every child is placed at the right level and progresses with consistent teacher tracking and feedback.
Our curriculum
Real voices from families reconnecting with heritage
"My son now greets his grandparents in Yoruba on our video calls, something I never thought would happen living this far from home."
How it works
From "I wish they spoke Yoruba" to actually speaking it
Choose a class
We place your child in the level suited to their current ability.
Join live small-group classes
Your child learns online with a small group of fellow young learners each week.
Grow with consistent feedback
Teachers track progress closely, so you always know how your child is growing.
From the blog
Guides and stories to help you learn smarter
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