About Us
The Peepal Grove School is a co-educational, residential school (ICSE Syllabus), nestled in an enchanting valley in South India. We believe education is founded upon the acquisition of core skills and knowledge taught through integrated experiences. In every area, we stress on critical thinking and an open approach to explore diverse dimensions.
Journey So Far
Foundation
The school was established with a vision to provide quality education and holistic development for every student.
Inauguration
The school was inaugurated with state-of-the-art facilities, marking the beginning of an exciting educational journey.
Expansion
Major expansion of campus and curriculum, adding new wings, labs, and sports facilities to serve more students.
ICSE Board
Affiliated with the ICSE board, opening new academic pathways and raising the standard of education across all grades.
Infrastructure
World-class infrastructure upgrade completed — new sports complex, digital classrooms, and modernised campus amenities.
Founders' Perspective
Sri M, FOUNDER
“Children are sensitive, open-minded and vulnerable. They need to be shown ways and means to gather knowledge and understanding, and learn for themselves. And since learning is associated with space (both internal and external), at The Peepal Grove School, we include experiences like outdoor classes, bird-watching, trekking, painting outdoors (instead of only within the four walls of the classroom) all of which we feel are crucial to the growth of young minds. Teachers play the role of friendly guides who inspire students through dialogue and discussion, instead of ‘spoon-feeding’ them.”
Sunanda Ali, FOUNDER
“De-learning or de-conditioning is an important part of what the
teachers learn here and this is how they stay open to learning
new ideas. I am confident that the ideas I have about education
will be taken forward organically and not just seen as a ‘mission
statement’ to follow. My younger associates who will see the
school forward are like students themselves in their desire for
learning and personal growth.”
Viraj Naidoo, PRINCIPAL
Samvaad or Dialogue is the central principal we embibe at our
school – for all exchange and learning. This vision, of learning
how to live and learn together in harmony, will be taken forward
into the future. The younger generation of teachers and
administrators participate in several dialogues and training
programmes where they learn to live this philosophy and that
mere verbal communication is dull, in impact, in comparison.
Our ethos
and
methods
We strive to provide an ecosystem for students to explore and expand their inherent potential, organically.
ETHOS
Balance
We appreciate diversity and believe in the interconnectedness of life.
Question
We groom individuals who think sensitively, creatively and critically
Samvaad
A close teacher-student relationship is the bedrock of a
healthy learning environment
interconnectedness of life.
Assert
We care for the physical,
mental and emotional wellbeing
of students, to create
self-assured human beings,
Experiential
We follow a process-oriented
approach where learning
happens through immersive
and hands-on understanding.
FEATURES
Biodiversity
Surrounded by hills, ponds and
orchards, students enjoy
trekking, bird-watching, and
natural environments
Workshops
Diverse Professionals are
regualrly invited to campus to
interact with students, and
share a braoder perspective.
Extra Curricular
Yoga, Kalaripayattu, Music,
Dance, Art, Theatre, etc are an
integral part of school
activities.
Healthcare
Our Kitchen serves a nutrious
vegetarian diet. A nurse and
psychological councsellor are
call for personalised care.
Eco-Infrastructure
We are eco-conscious in our
endevaour, we have solar
panels, recycling practices and all our plantations are organic / pesticide-free.
Explore More
UNDER THE PEEPAL TREE
SABBATICAL AT TPGS
DIRECTOR’S PHILOSOPHY
FOUNDER SPEAKS