Academics
Rishi Gurukulam follows the CBSE curriculum from Pre-Primary till class 10th. The school enhances the curriculum through an innovative methodology, different skill classes, and value-based education to achieve the five fundamentals of education.
The Academics in Rishi Gurukulam is divided into the following categories to make learning fun and easy.
- PRE-PRIMARY: Toddlers to Upper KG
- PRIMARY: Grade 1st to 5th
- HIGHER PRIMARY: Grade 6th – 8th
Students are encouraged to explore various learning methods, which helps all types of learners to get an advantage and develop different learning abilities.
Pre-Primary Education
Nurturing Eight kinds of Intelligence
The younger children get educated in a tender and creative manner with a sharp focus on giving them exposure to all eight intelligence areas:
- Visual-Spatial Intelligence – Drawing, Painting, and other art forms
- Linguistic-Verbal Intelligence – Word Cards, Encyclopaedia Cards
- Logical-Mathematical Intelligence – Dot Cards
- Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence – Games, Craft, Outdoor play, Dance
- Musical Intelligence – Exposure to musical instruments, singing
- Interpersonal Intelligence – Connect with peers and the wider Gurukulam family
- Intrapersonal Intelligence – Meditation, Gratitude Time
- Naturalistic Intelligence – Being in the natural surroundings
ISP orientation for parents
All the parents go through an orientation program of ISP (Infant Sidha Program) that help them fine-tune their parenting style. It also addresses some common challenges positively.
Being on the Center Stage
Children get several opportunities to be on the center stage at periodic intervals in school assemblies or performances during the scope camp. C'EST LA VIE - The Annual event of Rishi Gurukulam is a grand celebration where every child gets exposure and looks forward every year to bring out their talents and creativity.
“Let's develop commitment in our children than interest. Interest could be fulfilled and expressed with convenience, but a commitment never shows an Excuse”.
Guruji Rishi Prabhakar
Primary Education
Rishi Gurukulam imparts education rooted in values. It follows the CBSE curriculum with an innovative methodology, a nature-centric approach, and exposing children to extra-curricular activities.
Play-Way method
Rishi Gurukulam encourages a joyful and pleasant environment that enables the active involvement of the children in a playful manner. The approach is interactive, play way for Grades 1 to 7, for example, storytelling, role play, field projects, peer-to-peer learning, and drama to bring out curiosity and talent. Creativity and expressions help in nurturing the overall development of the child.
Open Classrooms
Rishi Gurukulam engagingly uses gifted natural beauty. Being in nature and interactions helps the student understand the elaborate details of a subject in an exciting but simplistic approach. The learning process becomes fun and engaging.
No Grading System
We focus on learning through various sources and enjoying the learning process rather than getting stressed with marks and grades. We take regular surprise tests of primary children for progress and feedback to children and their parents.
Competitive Exams
Children attempt various competitive exams like Olympiad, Spell Bee, Homi Bhabha, Elementary, Intermediate exams for drawing, etc.
“It takes extra-ordinary commitment from parents, teachers and a right environment to bring up extra-ordinary children.
Rishi Gurukulam is exactly about that.”
Secondary Education
Rishi Gurukulam imparts education rooted in values. It follows the CBSE curriculum but with an innovative methodology, a nature-centric approach, and exposing children to extra-curricular activities.
Open classrooms
Rishi Gurukulam engagingly uses gifted natural beauty. Being in nature and interactions helps the student understand the elaborate details of a subject in an exciting but simplistic approach. The learning process becomes fun and engaging.
Career Guidance
Professionals from the Gurukulam community, well-wishers from the circuit, and peers from the ex-student community organize various guidance sessions for the children about career options that they can choose after completing Grade 10.
Excursions and Celebrations
The children participate in numerous excursions, field trips, and in-house celebrations of festivals. Here, the elder children often take the responsibility of organizing and planning these events, with the guidance of some adults. The ownership and responsibility provide an opportunity to learn the dynamics of the outside world.
RCRT Methodology
Rishi Gurukulam follows the RCRT methodology for teaching children of higher grades. The method of RCRT expedites the learning capabilities and helps the children to cover a large portion of their syllabus in the first 2-3 months of the academic year. RCRT method allows children to spend more time revising the subjects helping them to be better prepared for the board exams.