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Academics

A curriculum built around how children actually learn

From Play Group through Prep-2, every level at our Dakshinpara campus has clear objectives, hands-on activities and honest development milestones.

Programmes

Play Group, Nursery, Prep-1 & Prep-2

Four gentle levels for ages 2 to 6, each with clear objectives, hands-on activities and honest milestones.

Play Group children at an activity table with their teacher

2 – 3 years

Play Group

Activity-based foundation in language, numbers, creativity, and social skills.

Learning Objectives

  • Recognise letters, sounds and numbers 1–20 through play
  • Build a spoken vocabulary for feelings, colours and shapes
  • Settle into routines: circle time, snack time, tidy-up time

Activities

  • Rhymes, action songs and puppet storytelling
  • Clay, crayon and finger-painting sessions
  • Sorting, matching and threading fine-motor games

Milestones

  • Separates from parents comfortably
  • Follows two-step instructions
  • Shares materials and takes turns
Children building patterns with colourful blocks

3 – 4 years

Nursery

Early literacy, phonics, mathematics, storytelling, and creative exploration.

Learning Objectives

  • Blend simple phonic sounds into words
  • Count, compare and order numbers up to 50
  • Narrate a short story in sequence

Activities

  • Phonics games and sound-hunt walks
  • Pattern building with blocks and beads
  • Dramatic play corner: doctor, market, kitchen

Milestones

  • Holds a pencil with a tripod grip
  • Identifies own name in print
  • Plays cooperatively in small groups
Prep-1 children in a music and rhythm class

4 – 5 years

Prep-1

Reading readiness, writing practice, numeracy, environmental awareness, art, music, and physical development.

Learning Objectives

  • Read three-letter words and simple sentences
  • Write letters and numbers with correct formation
  • Understand seasons, plants, animals and community helpers

Activities

  • Guided reading and picture-book discussions
  • Number stories, addition with objects
  • Music, dance, yoga and outdoor obstacle play

Milestones

  • Writes own name independently
  • Explains simple cause and effect
  • Manages personal belongings and hygiene
Prep-2 children performing on stage at annual day

5 – 6 years

Prep-2

Advanced kindergarten preparation with communication skills, logical thinking, confidence building, science exploration, and school readiness.

Learning Objectives

  • Read fluently at sentence level and write short lines
  • Solve addition, subtraction and simple word problems
  • Speak confidently in front of the class

Activities

  • Simple science experiments and nature journals
  • Show-and-tell, debates and stage performances
  • Big-school readiness drills and worksheets in moderation

Milestones

  • Ready for Class I admission interviews
  • Works independently for 20–25 minutes
  • Resolves small conflicts using words

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do you follow a specific curriculum?

We follow a thematic, activity-based curriculum built around phonics, early numeracy, rhymes, storytelling, art and motor skills — mapped to NEP 2020 foundational-stage goals.

Is there homework or exams for preschoolers?

No written exams. Progress is tracked through observation-based report cards twice a year, with light take-home activities so parents can join in the learning.

Which medium of instruction is used?

English is the medium of instruction, with spoken Bengali and Hindi used warmly in class so children settle in comfortably.