How to Apply to 21K School in Six Steps
From your first call to your child’s first day, with what happens at each step.
Applying to 21K School is designed to help both your family and our academic team make a responsible educational decision. The admissions process confirms the appropriate grade, pathway, timetable, and support structure before your child begins classes.
To accommodate diverse global calendars, classes start across four enrolment cohorts each year: April, June, September, and January. Families can choose any cohort that fits their schedule.
Six steps from first call to first day
Most applications take 2 to 3 days to complete.
Six clear steps take you from the first conversation to your child’s first day at 21K School.
- 1Talk to us
- 2Choose a pathway
- 3Apply + documents
- 4Academic review
- 5Confirm admission
- 6Onboarding
| Step Number & Name | Key Activity at This Stage | Typical Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Talk to an Admissions Counsellor | Discuss your child’s grade, learning goals, and schedule needs. | 1 Day (20-min call) |
| 2. Choose Your Pathway | Compare Indian and British pathways side by side. | 1 Day |
| 3. Apply & Share Documents | Upload age proof, identity records, and prior mark sheets. | 1 Day |
| 4. Academic Review (Grades 9–12) | Senior academic conversation regarding subject prerequisites. | 1–2 Days |
| 5. Confirm Place & Pay Fees | Receive formal admission offer and complete fee payment. | 1 Day |
| 6. Onboarding & Orientation | Receive Portal logins, orientation guide, and timetable. | 1–2 Days |
- Step Number & Name
- 1. Talk to an Admissions Counsellor
- Key Activity at This Stage
- Discuss your child’s grade, learning goals, and schedule needs.
- Typical Duration
- 1 Day (20-min call)
- Step Number & Name
- 2. Choose Your Pathway
- Key Activity at This Stage
- Compare Indian and British pathways side by side.
- Typical Duration
- 1 Day
- Step Number & Name
- 3. Apply & Share Documents
- Key Activity at This Stage
- Upload age proof, identity records, and prior mark sheets.
- Typical Duration
- 1 Day
- Step Number & Name
- 4. Academic Review (Grades 9–12)
- Key Activity at This Stage
- Senior academic conversation regarding subject prerequisites.
- Typical Duration
- 1–2 Days
- Step Number & Name
- 5. Confirm Place & Pay Fees
- Key Activity at This Stage
- Receive formal admission offer and complete fee payment.
- Typical Duration
- 1 Day
- Step Number & Name
- 6. Onboarding & Orientation
- Key Activity at This Stage
- Receive Portal logins, orientation guide, and timetable.
- Typical Duration
- 1–2 Days
Step 1: Talk to an admissions counsellor
A short call about your child’s grade, curriculum and reasons for considering online school.
Start by scheduling a consultation with an admissions counsellor. Your counsellor will take time to understand your child’s age, existing grade, current curriculum, geographic location, and reasons for exploring online schooling.
During this conversation, your counsellor will outline relevant grade levels, available time slots, and fee structures.
Book a Call
Schedule your free 20-minute consultation
Step 2: Choose the Indian or British pathway
Compare the pathways and four offered curriculums based on prior learning, subjects and future plans.
Our admissions team helps you compare the Indian pathway (aligned with the National Curriculum Framework and NIOS) and the British pathway (registered Cambridge International School Centre IA702 and approved Pearson Edexcel Centre 94883).
Your choice should consider your child’s prior learning history, future university aspirations, subject interests, and regional recognition needs.
Compare Curriculum
Compare the Indian and British pathways side by side.
Step 3: Apply and share your documents
Identity, age and academic records, depending on grade and pathway
Complete the online application form and upload the required identity, age, and academic records.
Required documents typically include a birth certificate or passport for age verification, along with previous report cards or transfer certificates for academic continuity. Documents are submitted through our encrypted, secure online upload portal to protect your family’s data privacy.
What You’ll Need
See the documents needed for your child’s grade.
Step 4: Academic review for Grades 9–12
A conversation about previous results, subjects and pathway, before board registration
For High School enrolments (Grades 9 to 12), an academic advisor conducts a transcript review and a structured academic conversation. This review confirms that your child meets subject prerequisites for official Board registration (such as Cambridge IGCSE/A Levels, Pearson Edexcel, or NIOS).
Direct admission into Grade 10 or Grade 12 is not normally offered due to formal Board registration schedules and continuous assessment cycles.
Step 5: Confirm your place and pay fees
Fees are confirmed only after eligibility and fit are reviewed.
Once academic eligibility and pathway alignment are confirmed, you will receive a formal enrolment offer with complete fee details.
Tuition & fee structure overview
Core Tuition Fee
Covers live interactive instruction, core digital course materials, and regular progress reports.
Included Services
Access to class recordings, virtual assemblies, student clubs, and ongoing counsellor support.
Optional Extras
External examination fees (e.g., Cambridge or Pearson Edexcel Board exams), optional Learning Garage workshops, and physical field trips.
All fee payments are made strictly through our official, authorized online payment gateways. Cash, bank deposits, and physical cheques are not accepted. Refer to our live Fees page for current schedules.
We had a lot of questions when we first considered an online school, but the admissions team made each step clear. From understanding the right pathway for our child to completing the documentation on the parent hub, we always knew what we needed to do next. Whenever we had a question, there was someone to guide us. The whole process felt much simpler than we had expected.
Step 6: Get ready for your child’s first day
Onboarding covers the learning platform, timetable, resources and support
After enrolment is complete, our onboarding team provides your family with login credentials for the 21K Learning Portal.
Onboarding includes an orientation session to introduce your child to the platform, verify hardware and internet settings, issue live-class timetables, and introduce your dedicated facilitator and support team. Classes start across our four annual cohorts in April, June, September, and January, with availability subject to grade capacity.
Grade eligibility calculator
Where every learner finds their path
See the eligible grade for 2027-28
Enter a date of birth and select Check Eligibility. Age is calculated as of July 2027.
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| Grade | DOB From | DOB To | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery | 01 Jul 2024 | 01 Sep 2024 | ~3 yrs |
| KG 1 | 01 Jul 2023 | 30 Jun 2024 | ~4 yrs |
| KG 2 | 01 Jul 2022 | 30 Jun 2023 | ~5 yrs |
| Grade 1 | 01 Jul 2021 | 30 Jun 2022 | ~6 yrs |
| Grade 2 | 01 Jul 2020 | 30 Jun 2021 | ~7 yrs |
| Grade 3 | 01 Jul 2019 | 30 Jun 2020 | ~8 yrs |
| Grade 4 | 01 Jul 2018 | 30 Jun 2019 | ~9 yrs |
| Grade 5 | 01 Jul 2017 | 30 Jun 2018 | ~10 yrs |
| Grade 6 | 01 Jul 2016 | 30 Jun 2017 | ~11 yrs |
| Grade 7 | 01 Jul 2015 | 30 Jun 2016 | ~12 yrs |
| Grade 8 | 01 Jul 2014 | 30 Jun 2015 | ~13 yrs |
| Grade 9 | 01 Jul 2013 | 30 Jun 2014 | ~14 yrs |
| Grade 10 | 01 Jul 2012 | 30 Jun 2013 | ~15 yrs |
| Grade 11 | 01 Jul 2011 | 30 Jun 2012 | ~16 yrs |
| Grade 12 | 01 Jul 2010 | 30 Jun 2011 | ~17 yrs |
Questions parents ask about applying
How long does the process take?
Most applications are completed in 2 to 3 days once all required documents are submitted. During the peak admissions window from April through June, processing may take up to 7 days due to higher volume.
Can we apply mid-year?
Yes, where places are available. Because 21K School operates four quarterly enrolment cohorts (April, June, September, and January), families can join at multiple points during the year, provided academic board rules for that grade permit.
What if we are applying from outside India?
Yes. The admissions process is identical wherever you live. As of 1 September 2026, 21K School supports over 25,000 learners across 78 countries and 46 nationalities. Live classes are scheduled across multiple global time zones, including IST, GST, and GMT.
When do we pay?
Fee payment is confirmed after the learner’s eligibility and programme fit have been reviewed. Refer to the live Fees page for current amounts, inclusions, terms and applicable conditions. All payments are made through our authorised payment gateways. Cash, Bank Deposits and Cheques are not accepted.
When and how do we pay the school fees?
Fee payment occurs in Step 5, after your child’s eligibility and pathway fit have been formally verified. Payments are processed digitally through authorized payment gateways. Cash, bank deposits, and physical cheques are not accepted.
Is there an entrance test for general admission?
21K School does not require pass-or-fail entrance examinations for general entry. For middle and senior school grades, we conduct informal readiness interactions or academic transcript reviews to place your child in the appropriate subject level.