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The usual stages of school, in general terms, with an age guide. The school will confirm which classes it runs, its board and its medium of teaching.
What children usually learn at each stage, in general terms.
Nursery, LKG, UKG (ages about 3 to 6), in general
Play, songs, stories, colours and shapes. Children learn to sit together, listen, hold a pencil and say what they need.
Whether Nav Niketan runs this stage: to be confirmed by the school.
Classes 1 to 5, in general
Reading and writing in Hindi and English, numbers, and the world around them. Habits of homework start here.
Whether Nav Niketan runs this stage: to be confirmed by the school.
Classes 6 to 8, in general
Subjects become separate: science, social studies, maths, languages. Children start working on their own.
Whether Nav Niketan runs this stage: to be confirmed by the school.
Classes 9 and 10, in general
Board-exam years. Steady study, regular tests and guidance about what comes after Class 10.
Whether Nav Niketan runs this stage: to be confirmed by the school.
A general guide for the 2027–28 session. Age rules differ from school to school, so please confirm with Nav Niketan.
| Class | Usual age | At Nav Niketan |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery | about 3+ | To be confirmed |
| LKG | about 4+ | To be confirmed |
| UKG | about 5+ | To be confirmed |
| Class 1 | about 6+ | To be confirmed |
| Classes 2 to 5 | about 7 to 10+ | To be confirmed |
| Classes 6 to 8 | about 11 to 13+ | To be confirmed |
| Classes 9 and 10 | about 14 to 15+ | To be confirmed |
In general, good schools at every stage mix three things: clear teaching, practice with a teacher nearby, and time to play and talk. Ask the school how it does this in each class.
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Which board the school follows, and whether teaching is in Hindi, English or both.
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Subjects taught in each class, and the books used.
