21K School: Online School Reviewed by Valid Education

21K School is a leading online school with the Indian and British curriculum options. This school delivers 100% online education with a vision of inclusivity, innovation, and learner-centricity.

Learn about this online school in more detail through this review:

Accreditation & Recognition

British Curriculum –

21K School is legitimate as it is:

• Affiliated and recognised by Pearson Edexcel.
• Approved by Cambridge Assessment International Education.

Indian Curriculum –

The school follows the National Curriculum Framework up to the middle school level (curriculum).  For grades 10 and 12, all the mark sheets and pass certificates are issued by the NIOS (an autonomous body under the Government of India).

Programs Offered:

Indian Pathway

Pre Primary

At this level, the school offers the following grades to students from 3 to 5 years of age:

• Nursery
• KG1 / LKG
• KG2 / UKG

Students learn through an activity-based curriculum. And they advance through these grades in a joyous learning environment. Being the best online school, 21K tailors learning to each student’s learning style through storytelling and engaging games. This school also helps students build a strong character. With time, they develop as independent learners.

21K school has the following subject areas at the pre-primary level (under the Indian pathway):

• Communication and Language
• Understanding the World
• Expressive Arts and Design
• Personal, Social and Emotional Development
• Literacy
• Music (and Movement)
• Mathematics

The school has only 10 students per class at the pre-primary level. Students get 1-2 hours of live classes every Monday to Friday.

Primary

Students can join 21K School’s primary program between the ages of 6 to 10 years (covering grades 1 to 5). The school caters to these students with a challenging curriculum. They get creative opportunities, collaborate with peers, and learn to set their future goals.  

At this level, the school has the following subjects:

Grade 1 and 2	Grade 3 and 5
English	English
Second Language	Second Language
Third Language (Optional)	Third Language (Optional)
Mathematics	Mathematics
EVS	Science
Digital Media & Arts	Social Studies
Music & Movement	Selective Activity (Digital Media & Arts/ Music & Movement/ Physical Fitness & Mindfulness)
Physical Fitness & Mindfulness	21K Skills Program
21K Skills Program	Computational Thinking & Coding
Computational Thinking & Coding

You can also check the language options on this page.

Middle School

For 6th, 7th & 8th grades, and ages 11-13 years, this institution has a middle school level. 21K’s middle school programs aim at developing skills like:

• Collaboration and teamwork
• Organizing
• Responsibility
• Self-sufficiency
• Creative thinking

The subject choices are:

• English
• Second Language
• Third Language (optional)
• Mathematics
• Selective Activity (Digital Media and Arts/ Music & Movement)
• 21K Skills Program
• Physical Fitness & Mindfulness
• Social Studies (History, Civics and Geography)
• Science (Physics, Chemistry and Biology)
• Computational Thinking & Coding

Middle schoolers get 4 hours of live classes every Monday to Friday, along with alternate Saturdays.

Senior School

This level is divided into 2 parts, namely Secondary and Senior Secondary, under the Indian curriculum offered through the NIOS (as a private candidate only).

The criteria for enrollment, etc., are similar to those of the NIOS. The subject groupings, choices, and eligibility can be checked on this page.

For better learning, the school has a batch size of only 10 students in a class at this level. However, there are only 1 to 2 hours of live classes, from Monday to Friday. There is a feature of recorded classes to help students access these sessions later on.

British Pathway

Early Years

For students between 3 to 6 years, the school offers the following grades under the ‘British Pathway’.

Nursery – Pre-K

Reception – Year R

Foundation – Year 1

The subjects include:

• Literacy
• Personal, Social and Emotional Development
• Numeracy
• Communication & Language Development
• Expressive Arts & Designs
• Understanding the world
• Physical Development

With small class sizes and tailored learning, the school builds a solid academic foundation.

British Primary

Students between the ages of 6 and 11 years (grades 1 to 5) can enrol in this program and achieve academic success with a balanced curriculum. 24 students attend the live classes conducted by the school.

Core subjects include:

• Cambridge Primary English
• Cambridge Primary Mathematics
• Cambridge Primary Science
• Cambridge Primary Global Perspectives
• Second Language (with a choice of 16 subjects)
• Computational Thinking & Coding

British Lower Secondary

At this level, 21K School covers students between 11 to 14 years. This program builds readiness for the next level through its innovative curriculum. This level is all about creative expression, confidence building, and age-appropriate pedagogies. And the class size is around 24 students.

Core subjects at this level include:

• Cambridge Lower Secondary English
• Cambridge Lower Secondary Mathematics
• Cambridge Lower Secondary Science
• Cambridge Lower Secondary Global Perspective
• Cambridge Lower Secondary Computing
• Second Language (choice of 16 subjects)

You can check other subjects on this page.

British Upper Secondary

For students between 14 to 16 years, the British Upper Primary, i.e.  Year 1 and Year 2 of IGCSE. These programs are popularly known as the Cambridge IGCSE and the Edexcel International GCSE. These programs develop knowledge and understanding of subject content. And empower students to apply knowledge as well.

British Advanced Levels

Students between the ages of 16 and 18 years can enrol in these rigorous and prestigious programs. Students can explore an extensive range of subjects for students. However, like some other programs, 24 students attend a class at a time.  

Fee Structure

The fee structure for the initial years for the British curriculum is:

British Cambridge International (Early Years)
	Reception-Year R KG1	Foundation – Year 1 KG2
School Tuition Fee (₹)	80,500	85,100
Learning Support Fee (₹)	2,880	2,880
Assessment Fee (₹)	2,100	2,100
Text Books (₹)	3,000	5,000
Activity Fee (₹)	870	870
Cambridge Learner Fee (₹)	3,500	3,500

You can also check other fee-related details on this page.

Indian pathway starting fee structure:

Indian Cambridge NCF Aligned Pre-Primary School Annual Recurring
Type	Nursery	KG1	KG2
School Tuition Fee (₹)	51,750	57,500	62,100
Learning Support Fee (₹)	2,300	2,880	2,880
Assessment Charges (₹)	2,100	2,100	2,100
Text Books (₹)	3,000	3,000	3,000
Activity Fees (₹)	870	870	870

School Highlights:

• For the Indian pathway, 21K school programs are based on the National Curriculum Framework.
• With a proper academic structure and support system, the school provides parents with a stress-free experience.

Points to be Noted Before Enrolling

Indian Pathway

At the primary and middle levels, the school has a batch size of 25 students, which might be a hindrance. If this aspect bothers you, do clarify your options with the school. Besides, the school does not issue any report card/statement of marks, and Transfer (or Migration) certificates for students enrolled at the senior school level. Students need to obtain these only from the NIOS.

Final Thoughts

21K School offers an array of options. However, it is suitable only for students comfortable with the credentials issued by the NIOS (Indian pathway). Choose this school after validating all these possibilities at the upcoming levels of education.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Does the 21K School offer online exams at the secondary level for Indian pathway students?
  At this level, the school offers programs through the NIOS. Hence, exams are also conducted as per the policies of this body.

• What are the benefits of the British pathway?
  In general, the British pathway prepares students for the top global universities and colleges. These rigorous courses are prestigious as well.