Sloka - The Steiner school in Hyderabad.

This school is the first of its kind in India. It was launched by the Education Renaissance Trust - a non-profit organization run by a group of people who wanted to spark off change among teachers and concerned parents who shared a dream about their children. Their aim was to start a school that had sensitivity and a deeper understanding of the child. As the Trust searched for a well-proven alternative system, the Steiner Waldorf School seemed to be the answer. These schools have flourished the world over for over 75 years with a sound pedagogical backing and philosophy.

The Education Renaissance Trust is part of an international movement in education. There are over 850 Steiner schools worldwide. Each one is adapted to the character of its location and seeks to meet the educational needs of our time. Steiner education offers a broad and balanced curriculum and aims to educate the hand and the heart as well as the intellect and fosters cultural, moral and spiritual values.

13 Languages and 7 Religions

Diversity of backgrounds at Sloka is its hallmark. Children hail from seven major religions and speak thirteen languages. Since English is the medium of instruction at Sloka, it is a critical task to keep in mind the importance of the mother tongue. It is important to enrich the experience of a language and use it as a form of self-expression.

The experience of language cannot be limited to the intellect alone but needs to be an expression of one's whole being - body, soul and spirit. How Hindi and Telugu are taught and how children learn English at Sloka is constantly being worked upon.

The Child is the Center

Steiner education is multidimensional, appealing to all the faculties. For the young child, it is the 'all' that matters, rather than exceptional proficiency in one aspect. We want rounded, complete and balanced personalities whose special gifts are nourished from a fuller source. Steiner education is truly a part of a universal understanding of the child. It is applicable to each child, irrespective of its cultural roots, language, religious beliefs or geographical setting. Anthroposophy - the knowledge of the human being - is the basis of Steiner education.