Shikshankur is a school inspired by the pioneering thought and work of world-renowned master educators, Maria Montessori and Rudolf Steiner. Montessori (1870-1952), an Italian physician and educator created a method of learning for young children that stressed the development of a child's own initiative and natural abilities, especially through practical play. This approach was formalized over many decades and extended to older children. Steiner (1861-1925), an Austrian philosopher, playwright and artist, founded a movement based on the premise that children's creative, spiritual and moral dimensions need as much attention as their intellectual ones. This approach has become increasingly popular and necessary in contemporary society that places high value on emotional intelligence, collaboration, and innovation. At Shikshankur, we combine these methods to actively engage, enable, and encourage children to pursue their passions.

Shikshankur has teachers introduce broad themes to children, whose own curiosity and interest determine how they pursue both the dimensions and depth of those themes. In this way, the classroom teacher becomes a facilitator of learning experiences (i.e., "a guide on the side"), rather than a font of knowledge (i.e., "a sage on stage"). Parents are expected to play an active support role by encouraging their child's natural creativity and curiosity. Shikshankur offers parent workshops to help them contribute and support the school's approach to learning. In this way, we all become members of a learning community that promotes similar strategies and adopts a consistent philosophical approach.

The global perspective is visible in the in-house learning approach, developed for the pre-primary and primary classes whereas the visionary CBSE board is adhered to, from the middle school onwards. Shikshankur intends to provide a vibrant learning atmosphere to all the members of its community.