ACADEMICS

Middle and Secondary Grades (6 to 10)

On a typical day Children spend their time moving to different learning spaces and learning from different subject tutors. To get this going our team of educators work together to find synergies between the subject areas to create an interdisciplinary, coherent and challenging curriculum. The result is that all students learn concepts faster, more effectively and at a much higher level than is found in typical schools.

A distinctive feature of methodology is the emphasis we place on teaching students how to learn and not what to learn. The key focus is on mentoring students on the skills and strategies that promote learning process and competence. Our students are empowered to take their own self-assessment on daily learning and to engage with tutors directly, to take ownership in their academic work, to solve their own problems and to provide support to each other in the learning process.

Secondary grade students are not only recognized for their academic work but are also praised for their mature emotional intelligence as well.

Highlights

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    Our secondary school lesson plan is built on the highly-regarded NCERT curriculum which provides the underlying structure concepts for teaching and learning.

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    Our students are successful because our tutors focus on the learning style of each child and create various opportunities to demonstrate how they know themselves as a learner.

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    Peer Learning at Sri Ragavendra provides your child the real-world experience through mentoring among students. Teachers always seek opportunities to connect with the student to enhance clarity in subject units

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    Specific focus towards second language (Tamil) & additional language (Hindi). Language Proficiency means your child will learn Tamil well enough to engage with native speakers.

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    Our “hands-on minds-on” approach to Math instruction takes complex math concepts and applies them to real-world situations to increase engagement and help students find joy in problem solving.

Assessment

At Sri Ragavendra, assessment isn’t merely a test—it’s rooted in the Latin assidere, meaning “to sit beside”—an approach where educators become curious companions in the learning journey. Beyond academic assessment, a specific learning objective is set for every child, tailored to their individual learning style and areas of challenge. Tutors play a crucial role by monitoring daily and taking full responsibility for nurturing and bringing out the best in each child. A core tenet of the methodology is teaching students how to learn, rather than simply what to learn. The emphasis is on mentoring students in the skills and strategies crucial for effective learning and developing competence. Students are empowered to take self-assessments on their daily learning, engage directly with tutors, and take ownership of their academic work. This fosters problem-solving skills and encourages peer support in the learning process. Beyond academic recognition, secondary grade students are also celebrated for their mature emotional intelligence, highlighting a commitment to well-rounded development.