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๐ŸŽ’ India's Most Loved Online School for Young Learners

1st Grade Online School โ€” Where Learning Feels Like Play

Choose the Indian pathway or British pathway to create a strong learning foundation for your child with 21K School.

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20,000+ LearnersAcross 78+ Countries
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325+ TeachersECE Trained Specialists
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Max 26 Per ClassPersonal Attention
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3.5 Hrs DailyAge-Appropriate Duration

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Simple & Fun Process

How Does 21K's 1st Grade Online School Work?

At 21K School, the grade 1 is all about fun-filled learning, connection, and discovery. Our 1st grade online school program is based on hands-on exploration, movement, and play.

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Personalised Welcome

We ensure the best possible learning experience with a personalised welcome for all our parents and learners and detailed guidance through the British or Indian pathway.

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Fun, Short Classes

Our 1st grade learners enjoy the fun and short classes that matches the young attention spans. The 3.5 hours of daily live classes with dedicated movement breaks after every 20 minutes ensures the best learning.

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Play & Interaction

Learning never stops with classes as we involve storytelling sessions, hands-on learning activities, visual show-and-tell, and interactive games for playful interaction-based learning.

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Parent Dashboard

Parents can witness the learning progress of their child with daily learning updates, weekly progress photos, and fortnightly parent-teacher meetings.

Ready to see how it works for your child? Watch a real Grade 1 class in action.

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Two Globally Recognised Pathways

Choose the Learning Path That Fits Your Child's Future

Select from the best of the two globally recognised educational pathways, supported by the same caring instructions. The age-appropriate yet joyful learning follows both pathways.

Indian Pathway

Grade 1 โ€” CBSE

  • English:  Phonics mastery, reading 3โ€“4 letter words, 300+ word vocabulary
  • Mathematics:  Numbers 1โ€“100, addition & subtraction, shapes & time
  • EVS:  Family, neighbourhood, plants, animals & safety rules
  • Arts & Values:  Music, moral stories, yoga & emotional awareness
  • Digital Literacy:  Computer basics & online safety for kids
Explore Indian Pathway โ†’
British Pathway

Year 1 โ€” Cambridge Primary

  • English:  Early reading, phonics & comprehension through stories
  • Mathematics:  Number recognition, measuring & pattern recognition
  • Science:  Materials, seasons, weather & the human body
  • Creative:  Music, movement & drama / role play
  • Computing:  Logical thinking, sequencing & digital safety
Explore British Pathway โ†’
What Makes Us Special

Built for How 6-Year-Olds Actually Learn

Our grade 1 learning program caters to the specific needs of the 6 year olds, along with some fun and entertaining activities

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Short & Sweet Lessons

The short and sweet lessons cater to the small attention spans of our young learners enriched with fun and entertaining activities.

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Hands-On Fun

Our young learners not only get stuck on the screens but enjoy off screen learning with play-based activities and physical manipulatives. All this is made possible with the simple materials at home.

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Small, Caring Classes

The small batches ensure proper personal attention to every single learner from our patient, warm, and ECE-qualified facilitators.

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Habits of Mind

Grade 1 learners are encouraged to develop 16 habits of mind- Thinking about your thinking, Persisting, Managing impulsivity, Striving for accuracy, Listening with understanding and empathy, Thinking flexibly, Questioning and posing problems, Thinking independently, Thinking and communicating with clarity and precision, Applying past knowledge to new situations, Gathering data through all senses, Creating, imagining, and innovating, Taking responsible risks, Finding humor, Responding with wonderment and awe, and Remaining open to continuous learning.

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Continuous Assessment

Monitoring your learner's progress never feels a burden with the online quizzes and assessments offering the regular feedback without the stressful exams.

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Emotional Well-being

Our learners develop emotional well-being with the daily positive reinforcements, check-ins, and small celebration achievements for building their confidence.

A Day in the Life

Your Child's Fun Daily Learning Journey

Engaging lessons, lots of fun, and plenty of movement โ€” learning that feels like play!

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9:15 โ€“ 9:30 AM

Morning Circle Time

Warm greetings with friends, "How are you feeling?" check-in, calendar & weather talk, and fun assembly time.

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9:30 โ€“ 10:10 AM

English โ€” Phonics & Reading Fun

Fun Grammar through interactive slides, sentence formation, parts of speech, and lively grammar games and quizzes.

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10:10 โ€“ 10:20 AM

Movement Break

Stretch, dance, jump! Ten minutes to recharge before the next adventure.

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10:20 โ€“ 11:00 AM

Math โ€” Numbers Made Playful

Measurement with homemade scales, counting with real objects, fun on-screen quizzes that turn learning into play.

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11:10 โ€“ 11:50 AM

Time to Explore โ€” Curiosity Comes Alive

Exploring materials at home, simple science experiments like sink-or-float, building models and sharing discoveries.

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12:00 โ€“ 12:40 PM

Second Language / Computing

Building communication skills, cultural awareness, and early digital literacy through interactive, guided activities.

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After Class

Daily Learning Synopsis

Parents receive a complete summary of the day's learning on the portal โ€” so you always know what your child explored.

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What They'll Learn

Our Curriculum: Helping Little Learners Grow with Joy

At our online school, the learning journey feels simple, warm, and full of discovery.

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English โ€” Reading & Writing

From phonics to sentences โ€” children connect sounds to letters, enjoy rhymes and stories, build vocabulary through storytime, and practice writing their own ideas with confidence.

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Mathematics โ€” Numbers Are Fun

Counting toys, spotting patterns, sorting objects, comparing sizes. Learners master numbers 1โ€“100, tackle addition and subtraction, explore shapes, and timeโ€ฆ

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Science โ€” Let's Experiment

Curiosity-led exploration of plants, animals, materials, and weather. Hands-on experiments, asking questions, testing ideas, and discovering how the world works together.

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Creative & Physical Development

Painting, crafting, singing, dancing, and drama time. Home-based exercises keep them active, while imaginative play builds self-expression and confidence.

Real Progress, Real Milestones

Watch Your Child Blossom

Starting 1st Grade is a huge, exciting step. Here's what real progress looks like at 21K School.

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Reading Journey

From knowing just 26 letters to reading full bedtime stories by month 9

Month 1: 26 letters โ†’ Month 9: Full stories
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Math Confidence

From confused by addition to solving word problems independently

Month 1: Learning basics โ†’ Month 9: Word problems
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Social Growth

From camera-off and shy to leading show-and-tell with confidence

Month 1: Camera off โ†’ Month 9: Leading class
89%
Reading 2โ€“3 letter words by Month 3
95%
Participating actively by Month 3
100%
Ready for Grade 2 by year end
Warm, Patient Educators

Meet Our Caring Grade 1 Teachers

Our facilitators are not just qualified, but learning specialists focusing on making the learning process full of fun for our grade 1 learners. The early childhood education (ECE) certified facilitators have a deep focus on child-centric learning, patience, and warmth.

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Ms. Aashima Nihalani

Homeroom Teacher (HRT)
B.Com | Certified Early Years & Primary Educator

"I believe in creating a warm, inclusive environment where every learner feels valued and confident."

10+ Years with Ages 5โ€“8
Literacy & Student-Centred Learning
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Ms. Swati Ganatra

Homeroom Teacher (HRT)
B.Ed, M.A | Certified ECE & Primary Specialist

"Learning should be a joyful adventure! I build sessions around interactive experiences and hands-on discovery."

15+ Years with Ages 4โ€“9
Differentiated Instruction & Holistic Learning
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Ms. Disha Saini

Mathematics Facilitator
B.Ed | ECCED | Cambridge CIDTT

"Learners learn best when they feel happy, loved, and free to explore through playful, hands-on experiences."

13+ Years with Ages 3โ€“7
Cambridge Certified Trainer
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Ms. Priya Mehta

Arts & Creative Expression
B.F.A | M.Ed | Visual Arts Specialist

"Every child is an artist. My role is to nurture their imagination and give them the confidence to express freely."

8+ Years with Ages 4โ€“8
Visual & Performing Arts
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Ms. Ritu Sharma

EVS & Science Facilitator
M.Sc | B.Ed | Inquiry-Based Learning Certified

"Science is about curiosity. I help children ask 'why?' and discover answers through hands-on experiments."

11+ Years with Ages 5โ€“9
STEM & Inquiry Learning
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Mr. Arjun Nair

Computing & Digital Literacy
B.Tech | Certified Digital Educator

"Teaching young learners to think logically through fun coding games and digital safety lessons."

7+ Years with Ages 5โ€“10
Computational Thinking
โœ… 100% ECE Certified
โœ… Avg 10+ Years Experience
โœ… Child Psychology Trained
โœ… Growth Mindset Approach
โœ… Positive Reinforcement Trained

These Are Just 6 of Our Amazing Facilitators

Discover all our specialists โ€” English, Math, Science, Arts, Computing and more.

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Loved by Families

Loved by Parents, Adored by First Graders

Hear from families who chose 21K School for their child's first-grade journey.

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"Ananaya thinks online school is 'playtime'. Her reading has skyrocketed, and she genuinely looks forward to class every morning."

The Sharma Family
Bangalore, India
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"The flexibility allows Arjun to learn even when we travel for work. He hasn't missed a beat, and his teachers truly know him."

The Kumar Family
Travelling Family
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"The dashboard makes it so easy to stay involved without chasing teachers. We see exactly what she's learning every single day."

The Patel Family
Working Parents, Pune
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"Moving from the US, we were worried about transition. Within two weeks, Aarav had made friends and was excitedly showing us his art projects."

The Gupta Family
Relocated from USA
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"My daughter has special needs and the teachers adapted everything beautifully. The small class size means she gets the attention she deserves."

The Reddy Family
Hyderabad, India
The 21K Advantage

Why Choose 21K School for Grade 1?

21K School is the first choice of many proud parents for their young grade 1 learners due to the following reasons:

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Expert Facilitators (Primary Specialists)

Our grade 1 facilitators are early childhood education (ECE) certified and have deep experience in understanding how learners think, and express themselves at this age.

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Small Class Size

Every learner receives personalised attention in the small classes which are helpful to the learners requiring extra guidance or feel shy to make them feel comfortable and confident.

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Learn From Home

Make your grade 1 learner grow in a safe and secure environment for helping them develop independence, express their ideas freely, and focus better.

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Hands-On Learning

The different hands-on learning experiences powered by the real-life applications, projects, discussions, hands-on activities, and storytelling makes the concept meaningful with confidence.

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Balanced Daily Schedule

The daily schedule of our grade 1 learners aims to keep our learners engaged with different lessons, art, collaborative activities, interaction, and other academic activities.

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Affordable & High-Value

Your search for the best yet affordable online education for your grade 1 learner ends with us without compromising a supportive learning environment, personalised attention, and most importantly high-quality teaching.

Still have questions? Talk to our parent counsellor โ€” no obligations, just honest answers.

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You're Never Alone

Comprehensive Parent Support System

We believe the greatest progress happens when school and home work together as a team.

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Parent Connect Every 15 Days

A focused conversation to share observations, give two-way feedback, and create tailored support strategies for your child's progress.

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Tech Buddy Support

Dedicated help for any login or tool issues. Plus daily learning synopses, photos and videos delivered right to your portal.

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Parent Workshops

Monthly sessions on "Managing Screen Time," "Reading at Home," and connecting with other 21K Grade 1 parents in your city.

Join 20,000+ families who trust 21K School for their child's education.

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Transparent Pricing

Grade 1 Fee Comparison

Choose your pathway and see a complete fee breakdown โ€” no hidden costs, full transparency.

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Indian Pathway

Indian NCF (National Curriculum Framework)

Tuition Fee
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๐ŸŽ“ Learning Supportโ‚น5,000
๐Ÿ“ Assessmentโ‚น3,000
๐Ÿ“š Textbooksโ‚น2,900
๐ŸŽจ Activitiesโ‚น1,500
Total Annual Fee โ‚น79,500
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British Pathway

Cambridge • IGCSE • A-Levels

Tuition Fee
โ‚น97,500
๐ŸŽ“ Learning Supportโ‚น7,500
๐Ÿ“ Assessmentโ‚น4,500
๐Ÿ“š Textbooksโ‚น6,900
๐ŸŽจ Activitiesโ‚น3,000
๐Ÿ› Cambridge Feeโ‚น3,500
Total Annual Fee โ‚น1,22,900
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One-Time Registration Fee

A one-time registration fee of โ‚น999 applies for new admissions (not included above). View full fee details โ†’

Class Options

Batch Size Options

Choose the class size that best suits your child's learning style and need for individual attention.

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Standard Batch

1:24-26

Our standard classroom experience with engaging group dynamics and collaborative learning opportunities.

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Elite Batch

1:16-18

Premium personalised learning experience with maximum individual attention from educators.

Choose Your Batch & Schedule

24-26Standard
20-22Premium
16-18Elite
S19:30 AM
S211:00 AM
S31:30 PM
S43:20 PM
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Selected: Premium (20-22) ยท S2 - 11:00 AM ยท Indian Zone
Batch size and session timing are currently available only for Grades 1โ€“8
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Common Questions

Grade 1 Learning FAQs

Everything parents ask before enrolling their little one.

What is the class ratio in Grade 1?
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The class ratio in grade 1 varies based on the batch type- Standard batch (1:24-26), Premium batch (1:20-22), and Elite batch (1:16-18). Learners can further select from the available session timings for any of these selected batches- S1 (9.30AM IST), S2 (11.00AM IST), S3 (1:30PM IST), or S4 (3:20PM IST)

How is Grade 1 at 21K School different from other schools?
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Our facilitators pay special attention to the personal strengths of every learner, offer personalised guidance, practical activities and constant feedback to enable them to become confident enough.

What teaching methods are used in Grade 1?
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We are child-centred, activity-based, and inquiry-driven, and we motivate the learners to discuss the concepts by using real-life experiences and activities.

How do you support reading and writing development?
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The learners are provided with a lot of time to develop reading and writing by organising class assemblies, reading circles, and reading and writing activities during classes. It include short story reading, sentence construction, and fluency, comprehension, and written expression- assisting the learners in building fluency, understanding, and written communication.