List of Alternative Schools in India

 

* Updated with schools in Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi,  Hyderabad, Chennai and other schools in the rest of TN. (others coming soon :)  

 As more and more of us get increasingly frustrated with a mainstream education system that we can glaringly see the limitations of - For our children we now perhaps look to alternative education to offer a new and better version of childhood, learning and preparation for the future.

We've collected a list of schools in India, across an assortment of alternative pedagogies - we have Waldorf (founded by Rudolf Steiner), Montessori, Democratic (along the lines of Sudbury Valley and Summerhill), schools that follow the Finnish system of schooling (commony regarded as among the best in the world and Krishnamurthy Foundation Schools. 

This is a working list - so any additions / modifications are incredibly valuable - please direct them to hello@bloontoys.com 

So here we go, sorted by city, and otherwise in no particular order - 

 

Alternative Schools in Mumbai 

1.

School Name: Comini Microschool
Where in Mumbai: Bandra West
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Adapting the Finnish Curriculum
Ages / Grades: 2+ years
Website (for more research): https://www.comini.in/home 
Contact Person: Priyanka Rai
Contact Number:  +91 9972609705

 

2.

School Name: Sweven Montessori
Where in Mumbai: Powai
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Montessori School
Grades: Preschool till 4th grade
Website (for more research): https://www.swevenmontessori.com/
Email: school@swevenedu.com 
Contact Number:  +91 9820155012 / 9820292046

 

3.

School Name: Shishyaa
Where in Mumbai: Vashi, Navi Mumbai
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Waldorf / Waldorf Inspired / Rudolf Steiner
Grades: Preschool to Grade 8
Website (for more research): https://shishyaa.org/
Contact Number:  +91 9930220983 / 9821626003 / 9321217435 / 9821032641

 

4.

School Name: Tridha
Where in Mumbai: Andheri East
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Waldorf / Waldorf Inspired / Rudolf Steiner
Grades:Preschool to Grade 10
Website (for more research): https://www.tridha.com/
Email: administrativeoffice@tridha.com
Contact Number:  +91 7045638549

 

5.

School Name: Golden Spiral
Where in Mumbai: Parel
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Waldorf / Waldorf Inspired / Rudolf Steiner
Grades: Preschool to Grade 10
Website (for more research): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4o9Ijkhtv0E https://www.facebook.com/goldenspiralschool/
Email: info@goldenspiral.org.in
Contact Number:  +91 9004050624
 
6.
School Name:  Inodai
Where in Mumbai: Andheri East
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Waldorf / Waldorf Inspired / Rudolf Steiner
Grades: Preschool to Grade 10
Website (for more research): https://www.inodai.com/
Email: contactus@inodai.com
Contact Number: +91 22 26252307 / +91 9819855336
 

7.
School Name: Sadhana Center @ Learner's Collective
Where in Mumbai: Sion
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Democratic school
Grades: 5 to 18 years
Website (for more research): https://www.learnerscollective.in/
Email: thelearnerscollective@gmail.com
Contact Number: Poorva - 8976046646 / Rajitha - 9987193382

 

8.
School Name: Kalpavruksha
Where in Mumbai: Vikhroli East
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Waldorf / Waldorf Inspired / Rudolf Steiner
Grades: Preschool to Grade 8
Website (for more research): http://kalpavrukshaschool.org
Email: kalpavrukshaedu@gmail.com
Contact Number: +91 9004041741

 

9.
School Name: Shishuvan
Where in Mumbai: Matunga
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Other
Grades: Preschool to Grade 12 (ICSE / ISC)
Website (for more research): https://shishuvan.com
Email: info@shishuvan.com
Contact Number: +91 2224044063, 2224044064

 

10.
School Name: Da Vinci Montessori
Where in Mumbai: Babulnath, Marine Drive & Worli
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Montessori School
Grades: Preschool to Grade 6
Website (for more research): https://davincimontessori.com/
Email: admin@davincimontessori.com
Contact Number: +91 7045791970

 

11.
School Name: Besant Montessori
Where in Mumbai: Juhu
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Montessori School
Grades: Preschool to Grade 5
Website (for more research): https://www.besantmontessori.com/
Email: besantschool@gmail.com
Contact Number: +91 2226154178

 

12.
School Name: Ubuntu Montessori
Where in Mumbai: Tardeo
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Montessori School
Grades: Preschool
Website (for more research): http://www.ubuntumontessori.in/
Email: admissions@ubuntumontessori.in
Contact Number: +91 9833719792

 

13.
School Name: Greenhouse Montessori
Where in Mumbai: Vikhroli
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Montessori School
Grades: Preschool (2 - 6 years)
Website (for more research): https://montessori-india.org/greenhouse-montessori/
Email: greenhousemontessoriindia@gmail.com
Contact Number: +91 9167748822

 

14.
School Name: Harmony Montessori
Where in Mumbai: Santacruz West
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Montessori School
Grades: Preschool + Elementary (1 - 12 years)
Website (for more research): https://www.harmonymontessori.co.in/
Email: office@harmonymontessori.co.in
Contact Number: 022 26463241

 

15.
School Name: Savi Montessori
Where in Mumbai: Chembur
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Montessori School
Grades: 16 months to 6 years
Website (for more research): http://savimontessori.com/
Email: savimontessori@gmail.com
Contact Number: 8355958781

 

 

Alternative Schools in Pune

1.

School Name: Sapling Diya - The Montessori Academy
Where in Pune: Baner, Pune, Maharashtra, India
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Montessori
Ages / Grades: 1+ years
Website (for more research): https://diyamontessori.in/admissions
Contact Number: +91 8698832201

 

2.

School Name: DLRC
Where in Pune: Baner, Pune, Maharashtra, India
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Started as a homeschooling set-up they are now a full fledged school believing in a student-led curriculum of learning. 
Ages / Grades: 5+ years
Website (for more research): https://www.dlrc.in/
Contact Person: Pavan Iyengar
Contact Number: +91 9503045878

 

 

Alternative Schools in Bangalore 

1.

School Name: Aikya
Where in Bangalore: Bellandur
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Montessori School
Ages / Grades: Pre-school and Daycare
Website (for more research): https://aikyaschool.in/
Contact Person: Ms. Namitha PJ
Contact Email: https://aikyaschool.in/contact-us  

 

2. 
School Name: Incarnation
Where in Bangalore: Jayanagar
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Montessori School
Grades: Preschool to Grade 6
Website (for more research): https://montessori-india.org/incarnation-foundation-school/
https://ifs.school/
Email: admin@ifs.school
Contact Number: +919945466116, +919845422655

 

3. 
School Name: Tapas Education
Where in Bangalore: BSK campus (opened in 2021) - can accommodate 70 kids Tharalu campus (opening in 2023) - can accommodate 475 kids
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: IGCSE (Cambridge)
Grades: Preschool to Grade 5
Website (for more research): https://tapaseducation.com/
Email: admissions@tapaseducation.com
Contact Number: 9731601333

 

4. 
School Name: Valley School
Where in Bangalore: Kanakapura Road
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Krishnamurti Schools
Grades: Grades 1 to 12
Website (for more research): https://www.thevalleyschool.info/
Email: office@thevalleyschool.info
Contact Number: +91 7760160004 / +91 9606230230

 

5. 
School Name: Bangalore Steiner School
Where in Bangalore: Ramanagara District
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Waldorf / Waldorf Inspired / Rudolf Steiner
Grades: Preschool to Grade X
Website (for more research): https://www.bangaloresteinerschool.org/
Email: bss@bangaloresteinerschool.org
Contact Number: +91 9980732571
 

6. 
School Name: Ekya Schools
Where in Bangalore: Centres all over Bangalore
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Technology rich, immersive learning
Grades: Preschool to Grade 12
Website (for more research): https://www.ekyaschools.com/
Email: admissions@ekyaschools.com
Contact Number: 080 - 46809096

 

7. 
School Name: Earthlings Early Years
Where in Bangalore: MLA Layout, RMV
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Nature inspired
Grades: Preschool & Daycare
Website (for more research): https://www.facebook.com/earthlingsearlyyears
https://earthlings.in/
Email: earthlingsearlyyears@gmail.com
Contact Number: +91 9880108888

 

8. 
School Name: Creative School (Sacred Classroom)
Where in Bangalore: Bileshivale
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Other
Grades: Preschool till Grade 2
Website (for more research): https://www.thecreativeschool.in/
Email: info@thecreativeschool.in
Contact Number: +91 7899917211
 

9. 
School Name: Inbloom
Where in Bangalore: Diamond District
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Waldorf / Waldorf Inspired / Rudolf Steiner
Grades: Preschool and Daycare
Website (for more research): https://www.inbloom.in/
Email: inbloombangalore@gmail.com
Contact Number: +91 9845491707

 

10. 
School Name: The Earth School
Where in Bangalore: Cooke Town
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Montessori School
For ages: 2.5 - 12 years 
Website (for more research): https://earthschool.in/
Email: earthschoolmontessori@gmail.com
Contact Number: 080 41140903; +91 9845393815

 

11. 

School Name: CFL (Centre For Learning)
Where in Bangalore: Kengeri
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Krishnamurti Schools
Grades: Grade 1 to 12
Website (for more research): https://cfl.in/
Email: info@cfl.in
Contact Number: 9632052142

 

12. 
School Name: Shibhumi School
Where in Bangalore: Gottigehalli
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Krishnamurti Schools
Grades: Grade 1 to 12
Website (for more research): https://www.shibumi.org.in/
Email: shibumi.blr@gmail.com

13. 
School Name: Abheek
Where in Bangalore: Gottigere
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Other
Grades: Preschool to 12
Website (for more research): http://abheek.org/
Email: abheekacademy2011@gmail.com
Contact Number: +91 9036677355 +91 9036677366

 

14. 
School Name: Aurinko Academy- A Progressive School
Where in Bangalore: Parappana Agrahara
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Other
Grades: Preschool to 12
Website (for more research): https://www.aurinkoacademy.com/
Email: office@aurinkoacademy.com
Contact Number: '+91 9663377239 +91 9845497901 +91 8197462489

 

15. 
School Name: BeMe
Where in Bangalore: LBS Nagar
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Democratic school
Ages: 2.5 to 16 years
Website (for more research): https://beme.org.in/
Email: prakash@beme.org.in
Contact Number: +91 9880396056

 

16. 
School Name: Poorna Learning Centre
Where in Bangalore: Sathnur Village
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Other
Grades: Grade 1 to 10
Website (for more research): http://poorna.in/
Email: principal@poorna.in / admissions@poorna.in
Contact Number: Office: +91 9972832043 / +91 8884277116 Principal: +91 9972642043

 

17. 
School Name: Prakriya Green Wisdom School
Where in Bangalore: Sarjapur Road
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Other
Grades: Preschool to Grade 10
Website (for more research): https://prakriyaschool.edu.in/
Email: office@prakriyaschool.edu.in
Contact Number: 080 6364012999 / 080 6364013999 / +91 9513088861 / 62

 

18. 
School Name: The Atelier
Where in Bangalore: Sarjapur Road
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Other
Grades: Preschool to Grade 4
Website (for more research): https://www.the-atelier.org/
Email: info@the-atelier.org
Contact Number: '+91 8971410006

 

19. 
School Name: Kingdom of Childhood
Where in Bangalore: JP Nagar / Somanahalli village
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Waldorf / Waldorf Inspired / Rudolf Steiner
Grades: Preschool to Grade 10
Website (for more research): http://www.kingdomofchildhood.com/Home.html
Email: enquiry.koc@gmail.com
Contact Number: +91 8618101931

 

20. 
School Name: Buddhi School
Where in Bangalore: Dasarahalli Extension
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Other
Grades: Preschool to Grade 10
Website (for more research): https://buddhischool.com/
Email: info@buddhischool.com
Contact Number: +91 9242020302

 

21. 
School Name: Advaya Shaale
Where in Bangalore: Kasturinagar
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Waldorf / Waldorf Inspired / Rudolf Steiner
Grades: Grades from 1 to 5
Website (for more research): https://www.advayashaale.org/
Email: admissions@advayashaale.org / contact@advayashaale.org / info@advayashaale.org
Contact Number: +91 9513353577

 

22. 
School Name: Papagoya
Where in Bangalore: Pulikeshi Nagar
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Norwegian Kindergarten / Play based learning / Pedagogy of Play
Grades: Preschool to Grade 4
Website (for more research): https://www.papagoya.com/
Email: hello@papagoya.com
Contact Number: +91 98861 60270

 

23.

School Name: Kunskapsskolan India
Where in Bangalore: Bangalore (also has branches in Gurgaon and Lucknow)
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Other
Ages / Grades: Preschool to Grade 12
Website (for more research): https://ked.edu.in/
Contact Number: Bangalore: +91-8130618383, 8130628383
Contact Email: Bangalore: info.kkb@ked.edu.in

 

24.

School Name:The Montessori School (now Kriyasthala)
Where in Bangalore: JP Nagar
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Montessori School
Ages / Grades: 0 to Age 12 (also has an Infant Program)
Website (for more research): https://themontessorischool.org.in/
Contact Number: Bangalore: 080 26596155 / 080 42216210
Contact Email: officebougainvillea@themontessorischool.org.in / officeperiwinkle@themontessorischool.org.in

 

25.

School Name: Kai Early Years
Where in Bangalore: Whitefield
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Montessori + IB
Ages / Grades: Preschool
Website (for more research): https://kaiearlyyears.com
Contact Number: +91 97404 80123 

 

26.

School Name: Valiants Academy
Where in Bangalore: Kanakpura Road
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Montessori + CBSE
Ages / Grades: Preschool to Grade 10
Website (for more research): https://www.valiantsacademyschool.edu.in/
Contact Number: +91-72595 90409 / 78991 28787
Contact Email: valiantsacademy@gmail.com
 

 

27.

School Name: Shishya Jigyasa Academy
Where in Bangalore: Vidyanagar Cross
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Montessori and Reggio Emilia in Preschool. Followed by experiential learning.
Ages / Grades: Preschool to Grade 10
Website (for more research): https://www.shishyajigyasa.in/
Contact Number: Ms. Leena - +91 9535381805
Contact Email: admissions@shishyajigyasa.in

 

28.

School Name: Headstart
Where in Bangalore: Branches in Whitefield / Koramangala / Sarjapur
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration:  Montessori School
Ages / Grades: Preschool to Age 18
Website (for more research): https://headstart.edu.in/
Contact Email: enquiries@headstart.edu.in
Contact Number: +91 96635 35186

 

29.

School Name: Ace Montessori
Where in Bangalore: Jayanagar / Padmanabhanagar
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration:  Montessori School
Ages / Grades: Preschool and Daycare
Website (for more research): https://acemontessori.in/
Contact Email: acemontessorijngr@gmail.com, acemontessoripad@gmail.com
Contact Number: Arjun - +91 9663373111

 

 

 

Alternative Schools in Delhi NCR 

1.

School Name: Aarambh Waldorf
Where in Delhi NCR: Vasant Kunj
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Waldorf / Waldorf Inspired / Rudolf Steiner
Ages / Grades:  Preschool to Grade 4
Website (for more research): https://aarambhwaldorf.in/
Contact: Ms. Yogita: + 91 98730 00240 Ms. Sonam: + 91 97114 90916
Contact Email: aarambh.delhiwaldorf@yahoo.in / aarambh.delhiwaldorf.trainings@gmail.com

 

2.

School Name: Banyan Steiner
Where in Delhi NCR: Noida, Sector 135
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Waldorf / Waldorf Inspired / Rudolf Steiner
Ages / Grades: Preschool to Grade 3
Website (for more research): https://banyansteiner.org/
Contact Number: +91 9818116300
 Contact Email: contact.us@banyansteiner.org

 

3.

School Name: Edha Education Foundation
Where in Delhi NCR: Gurgaon, Sector 41
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Other
Ages / Grades: Preschool to Grade 4
Contact Number: 0124 238 4620 

 

4.

School Name: Shikshantar
Where in Delhi NCR: Gurgaon, South City 1
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Other
Ages / Grades: Preschool to Grade 12
Website (for more research): https://www.shikshantarschool.com/
Contact Number: 0124-4889100
Contact Email: office@shikshantarschool.com / admissions@shikshantarschool.org

 

5.

School Name: The Heritage School
Where in Delhi NCR: Gurgaon, Rohini, Vasant Kunj, Noida
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Experiential Learning Philosophy
Ages / Grades: Preschool to Grade 12
Website (for more research): https://ths.ac.in/
Contact Number: Gurgaon: 0124 – 2855124/25/26, +91 98107 87793
Rohini: 011-27062800/900
Vasant Kunj: +91-11-26134162, 26134218, 26731300 
Contact Email: Gurgaon: info@ggn.hxls.org
Rohini: contact@rohini.theheritageschool.in
Vasant Kunj: admin@theheritageschool.in  

6.
School Name: Prakriti School
Where in Delhi NCR: Noida
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Experiential Learning Philosophy
Ages / Grades: Preschool to Grade 12
Website (for more research): https://prakriti.edu.in
Contact Number: Early Primary - 8800990781 / All Grades - 8700742796 
Contact Email: info@prakriti.org.in

 

7.

School Name: Mirambika Free Progress School
Where in Delhi NCR: Sri Aurobindo Marg
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Integral philosophy of Sri Aurobindo and The Mother
Ages / Grades: 3 to 13 years
Website (for more research): http://www.mirambika.org/
Contact Number: 8920675223
Contact Email: mirambika.81@gmail.com

 

8.

School Name: Aritram School
Where in Delhi NCR: Noida
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Waldorf / Waldorf Inspired / Rudolf Steiner
Ages / Grades: Preschool to Grade 6
Website (for more research): https://aritram.org/
Contact Number: 9891013364 / 9811442927 
Contact Email: connect@aritram.org

 

9.

School Name: Kunskapsskolan India
Where in Delhi NCR: Gurgaon (also has branches in Bangalore and Lucknow)
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Other
Ages / Grades: Preschool to Grade 12
Website (for more research): https://ked.edu.in/
Contact Number: Gurgaon (CBSE + IGCSE): 7027373737, 9560111907
Gurgaon (CBSE): +91-8396055555
Contact Email: Gurgaon: info@ked.edu.in

 

10.

School Name: Sketches Montessori
Where in Delhi NCR: BLK-27, Sector 116, Noida
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Montessori
Ages / Grades: 1.5 - 12 years
Website (for more research): https://www.sketchesmontessori.com/
Contact Number: +91-9999896625
Contact Email: info@sketchesmontessori.com

 

 

Alternative Schools in Hyderabad

 

1.

School Name: Sloka
Where in Hyderabad: Kindergarten: Jubilee Hills Grade school: Aziz Nagar 
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Waldorf / Waldorf Inspired / Rudolf Steiner
Ages / Grades: Preschool to Grade 10
Website (for more research): https://slokawaldorf.org/
Contact Number: +91 40 23545206 / +91 7416094510
Contact Email: info@slokawaldorf.org

 

2.

School Name: Abhaya Waldorf
Where in Hyderabad: Kompally
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Waldorf / Waldorf Inspired / Rudolf Steiner
Ages / Grades: Preschool to Grade 10
Website (for more research): http://www.abhayaschool.com/
Contact Number: +91 8008222056
Contact Email: schooladmin@abhayaschool.com

 

3.

School Name: Walden's Path
Where in Hyderabad: Jubilee Hills
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Krishnamurti Schools
Ages / Grades: Preschool to Grade 12
Website (for more research): https://waldenspath.com/
Contact Number: +91 8179757575
Contact Email: info@waldenspath.com

 

4.

School Name: The Magnet School
Where in Hyderabad: Kukatpally
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Experiential Learning Philosophy
Ages / Grades: Preschool to Grade 10
Website (for more research): https://www.kennedymagnet.com/
Contact Email: contact@kennedymagnet.com
Contact Number: +91-97055 66466 / +91-97055 66488

 

5.

School Name: Prerana Waldorf School
Where in Hyderabad: Gachibowli
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Waldorf / Waldorf Inspired / Rudolf Steiner
Ages / Grades: Preschool to Grade 12
Website (for more research): https://www.preranawaldorf.org/
Contact Number: +91 89770 55930 / +91 9618686016
Contact Email: waldorfprerana@gmail.com

 

6.

School Name: Diksha
Where in Hyderabad: Tumkunta Village
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Waldorf / Waldorf Inspired / Rudolf Steiner
Ages / Grades: Preschool to Grade 8
Contact Number: +91 9000345742
Contact Email: admissions@dikshaschool.in

 

7.

School Name: Abode School
Where in Hyderabad: Gachibowli
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Montessori + Multiple Intelligence
Ages / Grades: Preschool to Grade 10
Website (for more research): https://abodeschool.in/
Contact Number: +91 9010185000
Contact Email: info@abodeschool.in

 

8.

School Name: Cremon Montessori
Where in Hyderabad: Mehdipatnam
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Montessori
Ages / Grades: Preschool to Age 12
Website (for more research): https://cremon.in/
Contact Number: +91 8885585843 / +91 9849443063

 

9.

School Name: Taraporewallas
Where in Hyderabad: Lakdi-ka-pul + Banjara Hills
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Montessori
Ages / Grades: Preschool to Age 12
Website (for more research): https://taraporewallas.com/
Contact Number: Lakdi-ka-pul: 040-23392647 / Banjara Hills: +91 8096880781 /+91 8374678841
Contact Email: info@taraporewallas.com

 

10.

School Name: Medha Montessori
Where in Hyderabad: Moinabad (Preschool) / Humayun Nagar (House of Children)
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Montessori Erd Kinder
Ages / Grades: Preschool to Grade 10
Website (for more research): www.medhamontessori.com
Contact Number: 9490422220, 9440233288
Contact Email: medhamontessorihyd@gmail.com

 

11.

School Name: Samagna Montessori
Where in Hyderabad: Madhavnagar, Saidabad
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Montessori
Ages / Grades: Preschool to Age 12
Website (for more research): http://www.samagnamontessori.com/
Contact Number: +91 9666622676
Contact Email: samagnamontessori1998@gmail.com

 

12.

School Name: Prakruthi Montessori
Where in Hyderabad: Kondapur
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Montessori
Ages / Grades: Preschool to Age 12
Website (for more research): http://www.prakruthimontessori.com/
Contact Number: +91 9849530550 
Contact Email: prakruthimontessori@gmail.com

 

13.

School Name: Pragnya Montessori School
Where in Hyderabad: Pragathi Nagar
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Montessori + Cambridge
Ages / Grades: Preschool to Age 16
Website (for more research): https://pragnyamontessori.com/
Contact Number: 7675985869 / 9391022935
Contact Email: info@pragnyamontessori.com

 

14.

School Name: Blue Blocks - The Complete School
Where in Hyderabad: Gachibowli
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Montessori Erd Kinder
Ages / Grades: Preschool to Grade 10
Website (for more research): https://www.blueblocks.in/
Contact Number: +91 9000955053
Contact Email: info@blueblocks.in

 

15.

School Name: Pebble Creek
Where in Hyderabad: Thumkunta, Dr. A S Rao Nagar
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Montessori Erd Kinder + CBSE
Ages / Grades: Preschool to Grade 10
Website (for more research): https://pebblecreek.edu.in/
Contact Number: +91 7702848844 / 040 40 21 6993
Contact Email: admin.asr@pebblecreeklifeschool.in

 

16.

School Name: Lumbini Montessori School
Where in Hyderabad: Himayatnagar
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Montessori
Ages / Grades: Ages 2 to 6
Website (for more research): https://lumbinimontessori.com/
Contact Number: 040 2322 9944
Contact Email: office@lumbinimontessori.com

 

17.

School Name: Mindful Montessori
Where in Hyderabad: Gachibowli
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Montessori
Ages / Grades: Ages 2 to 6
Website (for more research): https://www.mindfulmontessori.com/
Contact Number: +91 7702055564
Contact Email: info@mindfulmontessori.com

 

18.

School Name: Athena Kinderhaus
Where in Hyderabad: Gachibowli Village
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Montessori
Ages / Grades: Ages 2 to 6
Website (for more research): https://athenakinderhaus.com/
Contact Number: +91 8185918185
Contact Email: info@athenakinderhaus.com / athenakinderhaus@gmail.com

 

19.

School Name: Panchjanya Montessori
Where in Hyderabad: Chanda Nagar
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Montessori
Ages / Grades: Ages 2 to 6
Website (for more research): https://panchjanya-mhoc.business.site/
Contact Number: 070936 26773

 

20.

School Name: Los Ninos
Where in Hyderabad: Somajiguda
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration:Montessori School
Ages / Grades: Preschool
Website (for more research): https://montessori-india.org/los-ninos-montessori/
Contact Number: +91 9866302799
Contact Email: maarka2001@yahoo.com

 

21.

School Name: Anthea Montessori
Where in Hyderabad: Madhapur
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Montessori School
Ages / Grades: Preschool To Age 12
Website (for more research): https://www.antheamontessori.com/
Contact Number: centrehead@antheamontessori.com
Contact Email: +91 97056 66633

 

22.

School Name: Keystone
Where in Hyderabad: Gachibowli
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Problem Based Learning + Reggio Emelia
Ages / Grades: Preschool to Grade 12
Website (for more research): https://www.keystoneeducation.in/
Contact Number: +91 7306304444
Contact Email: admissions@keystoneeducation.in

23.

School Name: Toddler’s Den
Where in Hyderabad: Banjara hills
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Reggio Emilia, play way
Ages / Grades: 9mos to 6 years
Website (for more research): www.Todden.com
Contact Number: +91 83744 02518

 

 

Alternative Schools in Chennai and the Rest of Tamil Nadu

 

1.

School Name: Good Earth School
Where in Chennai / TN: Naduveerapattu Village (12 km West of Tambaram)
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Krishnamurthy Foundation
Ages / Grades: Preschool to Grade 12
Website (for more research): https://goodearthschool.org/
Contact Number: +91 4427178238 / +91 4427178239 / +91 4427178310
Contact Email: goodearthschl@gmail.com / goodearthschooladmissions@gmail.com

 

2.

School Name: The School (KFI)
Where in Chennai / TN: Thazhambur
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Krishnamurthy Foundation
Ages / Grades: Preschool to Grade 12
Website (for more research): https://www.theschoolkfi.org/
Contact Number: +91  9445433845
Contact Email: office@theschoolkfi.org

 

3.

School Name: Indradhanu waldorf School
Where in Chennai / TN: Nugambakkam
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Waldorf / Waldorf Inspired / Rudolf Steiner
Ages / Grades: Preschool to Grade 12
Website (for more research): https://www.indradhanuwaldorfschool.in/
Contact Number: indradhanuwaldorfschool@gmail.com
Contact Email: 044 43537866

 

4.

School Name: Tatva Alternative School
Where in Chennai / TN: Mambakkam
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Waldorf / Waldorf Inspired / Rudolf Steiner
Ages / Grades: Preschool to Grade 12
Website (for more research): https://www.facebook.com/tatva.school/  
tatvaschool.com
Contact Number: +91 9952111141
Contact Email: Info@tatvaschool.com

 

5.

School Name: Abacus Montessori School
Where in Chennai / TN: Perungudi
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Montessori School
Ages / Grades: Preschool to Grade 12
Website (for more research): http://www.abacusnow.com/
Contact Number: abacusmontessorischool@gmail.com
Contact Email: +91 4424960904, 4424963823

 

6.

School Name: Shrishti Montessori School
Where in Chennai / TN: Nungambakkam
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Montessori School
Ages / Grades: Age 2.5 to 6 years
Website (for more research): http://www.srishtimontessorischool.co.in/
Contact Number: +91 9884167256
Contact Email: srishtimontessorischool1995@gmail.com

 

7.

School Name: Sharanalaya School
Where in Chennai / TN: Akkarai
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Montessori School
Ages / Grades: Preschool to Grade 10
Website (for more research): http://www.sharanalayaschool.com/akkarai-campus/
Contact Number: +91 9500090150
Contact Email: akkarai@sharanalayaschool.com

8.

School Name: Thiravokol - An authentic Montessori School
Where in Chennai / TN: Madipakkam
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Montessori School
Ages / Grades: Age 2.5 to 9 years
Website (for more research): http://www.thiravukol.com
Contact Number: 9940662325
Contact Email: thiravukolmontessori@gmail.com

9.

School Name: Sprout Montessori
Where in Chennai / TN: Mylapore
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Montessori School
Ages / Grades: Preschool to Grade 10
Website (for more research): https://www.sproutsmontessori.in//
Contact Number: +91 04424981006 / +91 6383910942
Contact Email: sprouts.toddler@gmail.com

 

10.

School Name: The Montessori House
Where in Chennai / TN: Ram Nagar, Madipakkam
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Montessori School
Ages / Grades: Age 1.5 to 6 years
Website (for more research): https://www.themontessorihouse.in/
Contact Number: +91 9840242151 / 9841058282
Contact Email: admissions@themontessorihouse.in / office@themontessorihouse.in

 

11.

School Name: Stepping Stone Montessori School
Where in Chennai / TN: Chetpet
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Montessori School
Ages / Grades: Age 2.5 to 4 years
Website (for more research): https://www.steppingstonechennai.com
Contact Number: 044 28363593
Contact Email: steppingstone@outlook.in

 

12.

School Name: Redwood School
Where in Chennai / TN: Besant Nagar and Kottivakkam
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Montessori School
Ages / Grades: Preschool to Age 12
Website (for more research): https://redwoodmontessori.in/
Contact Number: +91 9500124257
Contact Email: admissions@redwoodmontessori.in

 

13.

School Name: Darwin Public School
Where in Chennai / TN: Anna Nagar
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Montessori School
Ages / Grades: Preschool to Grade 10
Website (for more research): https://www.darwinschool.com/
Contact Number: info@darwinschool.com
Contact Email: 044 48134608

 

14.

School Name: Vruksha International School of Montessori
Where in Chennai / TN: Neelankarai
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Montessori School
Ages / Grades: Preschool to Grade 12
Website (for more research): https://www.vrukshamontessori.com/index.php
Contact Number: +91 9361919996
Contact Email: contact@vrukshamontessori.com

 

15.

School Name: Chennai Waldorf School
Where in Chennai / TN: Neelankarai
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Integral Education (Sri Aurobindo + The Mother)
Ages / Grades: Preschool to Grade 6
Website (for more research): https://www.chennaiwaldorfschool.com/
Contact Number: +91 9962571119
Contact Email: aksharchennaiwaldorfschool@gmail.com

  

16.

School Name: Beyond 8
Where in Chennai / TN: Pallavakkam
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Democratic School
Ages / Grades: Grade 9 to 12
Website (for more research): https://beyond8.in/
Contact Number: +91 9962601715
Contact Email: contact@beyond8.in

 

17.

School Name: HLC School (Headstart LEarning Centre)
Where in Chennai / TN: Karanai
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Democratic School
Ages / Grades: Preschool to Grade 12
Website (for more research): https://hlcschool.in/
Contact Number: +91 9962535780
Contact Email: queries@hlcschool.in

 

18.

School Name: Isha Home School
Where in Chennai / TN: Coimbatore
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Gurukul / Sadguru Foundation
Ages / Grades: Preschool to Grade 12
Website (for more research): https://ishahomeschool.org/
Contact Number: +91 4222515444 (only from 10:00 am to 12 noon IST and from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm IST)
Contact Email: office@ishahomeschool.org / admissions@ishahomeschool.org

 

19.

School Name: Yellow Train School
Where in Chennai / TN: Coimbatore
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Waldorf / Waldorf Inspired / Rudolf Steiner
Ages / Grades: Preschool to Grade 10
Website (for more research): https://www.yellowtrainschool.com
Contact Number: +91 7339311611
Contact Email: communications.grade@yellowtrainschool.com

20.

School Name: Sholai School
Where in Chennai / TN: Kodaikanal
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Krishnamurthy Foundation
Ages / Grades: Ages 7 to 20 years
Website (for more research): https://www.sholaicloaat.org/v2/
Contact Number: 9159635666
Contact Email: contact@sholaischool.in

 

21.

School Name: Marudam Farm School (erstwhile TLC - Thiruvanmalai Learning Centre)
Where in Chennai / TN: Kananthampoondi village (outskirts of Thiruvanmalai)
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Inclusive, Democratic School to Villagers kids + Expat kids
Ages / Grades: Ages 4 to 16 years
Website (for more research): https://marudamfarmschool.org/
Contact Number: 9994419311
Contact Email: marudamfarmschool@gmail.com

22.

School Name: Isai Ambalam School
Where in Chennai / TN: Auroville, Pondicherry
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Integral Education (Sri Aurobindo + The Mother)
Ages / Grades: Preschool to Grade 10
Website (for more research): https://auroville.org/page/isai-ambalam-school%C2%A0for-children-from-kottakkarai-and-alankuppam-villages
Contact Number: +91 9486222047
Contact Email: isaiambalamschool@auroville.org.in

 

23.

School Name: Deepanam School
Where in Chennai / TN: Auroville, Pondicherry
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Integral Education (Sri Aurobindo + The Mother)
Ages / Grades: 7 to 14 years
Website (for more research): http://deepanamschool.org/index.php/
Contact: http://deepanamschool.org/index.php/contact

 

24.

School Name: Future School
Where in Chennai / TN: Auroville, Pondicherry
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Integral Education (Sri Aurobindo + The Mother)
Ages / Grades: Preschool to Grade 12
Website (for more research): https://avfutureschool.weebly.com/
Contact Number: 4132622776
Contact Email: futureschool@auroville.org.in

 

25.

School Name: Last Free Progress School
Where in Chennai / TN: Auroville, Pondicherry
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Integral Education (Sri Aurobindo + The Mother)
Ages / Grades: 2.5 to 7 years
Website (for more research): 
Contact Number: +91 4132622195
Contact Email: lastschool@auroville.org.in

 

26.

School Name: Nandanam
Where in Chennai / TN: Auroville, Pondicherry
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Integral Education (Sri Aurobindo + The Mother)
Ages / Grades: 
Website (for more research): 
Contact Number:
Contact Email: nandanamkg@auroville.org.in

 

27.

School Name: Transition School
Where in Chennai / TN: Auroville, Pondicherry
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Integral Education (Sri Aurobindo + The Mother)
Ages / Grades: Primary to Middle Grades: 
Website (for more research): https://auroville.org/page/transition-school-for-children-of-6-14-years
Contact Number: 0413 2623 529 / 0413 262 3529
Contact Email: transitionschool@auroville.org.in

 

28.

School Name: Pathashaala
Where in Chennai / TN: Elimichampet
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Krishnamurti Foundation
Ages / Grades: Grade 5 to 12
Website (for more research): http://pcfl-kfi.org/pathashaala/
Contact Number: 7299938912
Contact Email: admissions@pcfl-kfi.org, office@pcfl-kfi.org

 

29.

School Name: The Learning Community (TLC)
Where in Chennai / TN: Auroville
Pedagogy / Leaning / Inspiration: Integral Education
Ages / Grades: 2-14 years
Website (for more research): https://tlcauroville.org/
Contact email: tlc@auroville.org.in