When I first imagined Anandi School, I wanted a place where a child’s curiosity could be met with both structure and freedom, right here in the heart of DLF Phase 2, Gurugram. The decision to anchor the school in this bustling part of Haryana was deliberate – the neighbourhood is a blend of families, businesses and green spaces, offering a realistic backdrop for the kind of learning we believe in. Our doors will open in July 2027, and from the first day we will welcome children from pre‑nursery through Grade 8, with plans to grow as the community’s needs evolve.
Our curriculum is built around the International Baccalaureate framework, but we have added a layer that reflects the practical mindset of a Harvard‑inspired 4+1 Field Model. For four days a week students engage with the IB’s inquiry‑based lessons, developing language, math, science and the arts in a way that encourages them to ask “why” as much as “what.” The fifth day is reserved for projects that take them out of the classroom and into real‑world situations, guided by mentors from local businesses, NGOs and universities. This rhythm allows young learners to see the relevance of their studies and to start building the kind of problem‑solving habits that will serve them later.
Anandi School is for families who want more than a set of textbooks; it is for parents who expect their children to interact with the community, to understand the city they live in, and to develop confidence in navigating both digital and physical environments. We have designed our classrooms, labs and outdoor areas to be flexible, so a lesson on environmental science can move from a chalkboard to a garden plot, and a mathematics discussion can continue on a tablet during the mentor‑led day. The staff we have recruited are educators who have spent time teaching in IB schools abroad and in Indian schools, and they share a belief that learning should be purposeful and connected to everyday life.
As founder and principal, my promise is simple: we will listen to the children, involve the parents, and keep refining our approach as we learn together. Anandi means “joyful” in Sanskrit, and that is the feeling we aim to nurture each morning as the school bell rings
