Curriculum

Educator-Learners at Pathashaala, while not following any rigid methods, attempt to offer each Learner-Educator a meaningful and enjoyable education through the active learning approach that emphasises engagement, not passivity, as the key to a learning environment. This approach offers a supportive environment with multiple structures, where Educator-Learners facilitate learning, empowering Learner-Educators to actively participate and feel responsible for their education. It fosters lifelong learning skills, confidence, and empowerment, creating a dynamic and enriching educational experience for both Learner-Educators and Educator-Learners.

A manual on active learning methodologies prepared by The School KFI through its outreach work with Tamil Nadu Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (TNSSA) can be found here. To learn more, visit Reaching out to Government Schools in Tamil Nadu.

Pathashaala uses a mixed-age interaction, where Learner-Educators learn from each other through creative methods like observation, reading, discussion, and exploration. To learn more, visit Mixed Age Group in the Middle School.

Middle school covers English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and a second language (Hindi/Tamil). It encourages explorative learning, physical activities, art, dance, and local field trips, while emphasising a connection with nature, self-reflection, and creative conversations. One representative time table for class IX is here.

The school is a registered Cambridge International School and prepares Learner-Educators for the IGCSE, AS and A level examinations. Learner-Educators are also supported for NIOS exams as and when needed. Learn more about the AS and A programme.

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With a multitude of housing and dining options both on and off-campus, all members of the University community can find the accommodations that make University feel like home.
With a multitude of housing and dining options both on and off-campus, all members of the University community can find the accommodations that make University feel like home.
With a multitude of housing and dining options both on and off-campus, all members of the University community can find the accommodations that make University feel like home.
With a multitude of housing and dining options both on and off-campus, all members of the University community can find the accommodations that make University feel like home.
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K-Discussions
The educational and administrative processes at Pathashaala draw inspiration from Krishnamurti's teachings and from the experience of KFI schools and other institutions. Regular dialogues among the educator-learners and learner-educators delve into educational issues, classroom methodologies and broader social and global concerns in forums such as Class Teacher Periods, Contemporary Studies sessions and Cultural Classes. Within the nurturing environment of a Krishnamurti school, these enriching discussions provide the impetus for innovative change and forward momentum.
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