Like other Waldorf schools globally, teaching and learning at Tridha are based on Rudolf Steiner’s ideas. Simultaneously, Tridha students also prepare for IGCSE and AS-A Level examinations administered by the Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) system.

Each day at Tridha begins with a two-hour Main Lesson. Over a period or “block” of three to four weeks, a main subject, like English or mathematics, is taught during this lesson. After this duration, another subject is taken up.

Over the years, students experience blocks in traditional academic subjects as well as farming, drama, and the histories of art, architecture and comedy.

The Waldorf approach is distinguished by an active approach to learning. Tridha students engage deeply with the content of their Main Lesson and record their learnings through notes and illustrations in the large high-quality books we provide.

Students make a new Main Lesson book for each block. Students are free to make illustrations and write summaries, notes and stories to create a book and learning experience that is truly their own. In this way, students’ books are not only a means of documentation but learning tools in themselves.

From Grade 1 to Grade 6, we do not subject students to continuous testing. We aim to give your child a genuine educational experience, one that isn’t measured by test results only.

Having said that, we assess children in basic numeracy and literacy through individual assessments and regular class screenings. Our observant teachers consistently monitor their progress and report to parents through individual meetings and in the child’s annual subjective report.

Tests and examinations begin in Grade 7.

We don’t offer foreign languages as part of the curriculum. However, Hindi and Marathi are part of the curriculum from Grade 1 through to Grade 10.

We offer our students learning experiences appropriate to their stage of development. Evidence shows that children who learn to read relatively late are not at a disadvantage. They quickly catch up with, and sometimes even overtake, children who learn to read early.

Moreover, Tridha students are much less likely to develop a tiredness towards reading that many other children develop when taught to read early.

Ultimately, every child has their own optimal time to get immersed into reading. If a child, of their own accord, shows an interest in reading from an early age, we support that inclination.

At Tridha, we nurture a genuine interest in learning, which reflects in our students’ strong academic performances. Our students earn CAIE qualifications that are recognised in India and abroad. They gain admission to prestigious undergraduate courses globally and pursue diverse fields like law, science, medicine, engineering, computer technology, arts, social science, government and teaching.

Students who transfer to Tridha between Grades 1 and 4 match our students’ learning levels in reading, math and basic academic skills. However, they have some catching up to do when it comes to posture, bodily coordination, artistic and social activities, cursive handwriting and listening skills. Learning the latter is of particular importance as most curricular content at Tridha is presented orally by the teacher.

Additionally, children used to learning from computers and other electronic media will have to adjust to Tridha’s approach of deferring the use of such devices. Such students who enter Tridha in the middle grades often bring with them lots of information about the world. We encourage the class to recognise and receive this contribution with interest. Students who transfer to Tridha also tend to experience learning as a competitive activity – a habit we encourage them to unlearn.

On the other hand, students who transfer out of Tridha in earlier grades have to upgrade their reading and writing abilities and modify their approach to science lessons. However, they are well-prepared for mathematics, social studies, and practical and artistic activities. If they transfer out during the middle grades, their learning levels are matched – and sometimes even advanced – to those of their new classmates. Our holistic focus on educating the head, heart and hands lends Tridha students a confidence, curiosity and will power that distinguishes them in their new school.