Indian pathway
Indian Curriculum
Tuition Fee
₹91,600
- Learning Support Fee
- ₹5,900
- Assessment Fee
- ₹3,500
- Textbooks
- ₹4,400
- Activities Fee
- ₹1,600
Total Annual Fee₹1,07,000
📚 Grade 3 Online School · Ages 8–9
Grade 3 Online School With Live Classes- From Learning to Read, Reading to Learn
Join 21K School at Grade 3 for daily live online learning classes, delivered by experienced and certified facilitators, in our Indian pathway or the British pathway. We take care of our Grade 3 learners aged 8-9 years by focusing on overall academic growth and development.
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- 25,000+ Learners
- Accredited School Cambridge & Pearson Edexcel
- 95% Reading Fluency
- by end of Grade 3
- 98% Mastery
- multiplication tables
- 78+ Countries
- global learner community
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Your Journey
How does joining Grade 3 work?
Rest assured to enquire first and let your child experience the first live class and the real classroom settings in our 21K School.
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Free Learning Assessment
Choose the right pathway and batch for your child after meeting our academic counsellor and finding your child's learning level, strong areas, and learning style.
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Choose Your Curriculum
Get fully live classes instead of prerecorded lectures that follow either the Indian pathway (CBSE) or the British pathway (Cambridge Primary Year 3), depending on your choice.
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Attend Free Trial Class
We provide a free demo class where your child gets to experience our live session, and our facilitators conduct the whole class. Your child can meet their peers and make the final decision accordingly.
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Enrol & Start Learning
Now, you have to fill out the application and complete your enrollment so that you can access the Grade 3 learning platform. Connect with a supportive class family now.
Curriculum Pathways
Choose the Indian pathway or the British pathway for your Grade 3 learner
Select from the Indian pathway and the British pathway, offering the same structured live online classes, experienced facilitators, and the 21K online learning advantage. Both pathways differ when it comes to the syllabus covered and the board of the examination in Grade 10.
- 🇮🇳 Indian Curriculum
CBSE Grade 3 Programme
NEP 2020 aligned. For families rooted in the Indian education system, building a strong foundation for future board examinations.
- English — Reading fluency, paragraph writing, grammar
- Hindi / Regional Language
- Mathematics — Multiplication, division, fractions, measurement
- Environmental Studies (EVS)
- Computer Science & Coding
- Art, Physical Education & Life Skills
- 🇬🇧 Cambridge Curriculum
Cambridge Primary Year 3 Programme
Internationally recognised. For families planning global futures, with inquiry-based learning and critical thinking at its core.
- English — Reading, writing, speaking & listening
- Mathematics — Number, geometry, statistics & probability
- Science — Biology, chemistry, physics & earth science
- Global Perspectives & Computing
- Second Language + Coding Club
Why Grade 3 at 21K
How Grade 3 is taught in 21K: What makes our Grade 3 program exceptional
At 21K School, we have strong programmes that are designed to make learning meaningful. We ensure stress-free and hassle-free academic facilities.
Reading-to-Learn Transition
Grade 3 learners are supported in the reading-to-learn transition. They explore different issues and decipher them to acquire knowledge. In this way, learners are able to achieve grade-level reading fluency by year-end.
Live Classes, Not Pre-Recorded
We provide live classes as opposed to video classes, with a competent facilitator. In this way, learners are provided with real-time interactions, instant doubt-clearing, and collaborative group activities.
Small Batches
The 21K School parents can choose from two class sizes: a Class of 24 or a Class of 20. Students can also choose the session timings for either class size: S1 (9.30 AM IST), S2 (11.00 AM IST), S3 (1.30 PM IST) or S4 (3:20 PM IST).
Inquiry-Based Learning
Our five-stage learning cycle -Tuning In, Finding Out, Sorting Out, Going Further, going further and Making Conclusions builds real curiosity and independent thought, as opposed to cramming. It is also reinforced using the Capstone courses in Music, Digital Media, Arts and Public Speaking.
Project-Based Application
Another facility we support by way of project-based application is where learners have experience with real-life projects. Projects on topics such as English, Mathematics, Science, and Global Perspectives develop creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork.
Social-Emotional Learning
Social-Emotional Learning also allows learners to acquire various skills, including empathy, resilience, skills of collaboration and confidence. It helps them to express themselves.
🎓 Not sure which pathway is right for your child? Our experienced counselors help you decide — for free.
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A Day in the Life
Your child’s Grade 3 learning schedule
Select from the morning batch or the afternoon batch, offering 3.5 to 4 hours of daily online live classes by expert facilitators.
Morning Batch
Mon – Fri · Starts 8:30 AM IST 8:30–9:00 🌅 Morning Circle & Mindfulness Word of the day, movement warm-up, settling in 9:00–10:15 📖 English Language Arts Reading fluency, structured writing, grammar in context 10:15–10:30 ☕ Short Break 10:30–11:45 🧮 Mathematics Multiplication, division, fractions, problem solving 12:00–1:00 🔬 Science / EVS / Global Perspectives Inquiry, experimentation, real-world exploration 1:00–1:30 🍽️ Lunch Break 1:30–2:15 💻 Computing & Second Language Coding logic, digital literacy, language skills 2:15–3:00 🎨 Capstone & Project Time Arts, music, PE, community action projects 3:00–3:15 🌟 Reflection & Home Practice Daily wrap-up, 30-min home practice briefing 🌏 Best for: India · Gulf · Southeast Asia or Afternoon Batch
Mon – Fri · Starts 12:30 PM IST
Best for: Europe · Americas · Australia · NRI
- 12:30–1:00Morning Circle & MindfulnessWord of the day, movement warm-up, settling in
- 1:00–2:15English Language ArtsReading fluency, structured writing, grammar in context
- 2:15–2:30Short Break
- 2:30–3:45MathematicsMultiplication, division, fractions, problem solving
- 4:00–5:00Science / EVS / Global PerspectivesInquiry, experimentation, real-world exploration
- 5:00–5:15Snack Break
- 5:15–6:00Computing & Second LanguageCoding logic, digital literacy, language skills
- 6:00–6:45Capstone & Project TimeArts, music, PE, community action projects
- 6:45–7:00Reflection & Home PracticeDaily wrap-up, 30-min home practice briefing
📅 Morning and afternoon batch options available.
All timings in IST International timezones accommodated Limited seats per batch
What They'll Learn
Our curriculum: What your child learns in Grade 3?
We offer a structured and balanced Grade 3 curriculum focusing on academic development and extracurricular activities.
English Language Arts
Reading fluency (targeting 100–120 words per minute), independent comprehension of chapter books, organised paragraph writing, grammar in context, and powerful vocabulary development. The reading-to-learn leap happens here.
Mathematics
Four-digit numbers, multiplication tables (×1 through ×12), long division foundations, fractions as part of a whole, measurement (length, weight, time, money), geometry, data handling, and multi-step word problems.
Science & Environmental Studies
Scientific inquiry and experimentation covering living things, materials, forces, earth and space, weather patterns, and human health. Learners form hypotheses, conduct investigations, and draw evidence-based conclusions.
Global Perspectives & Social Studies
Research skills, collaborative inquiry, understanding communities (local and global), environmental awareness, and communication across cultures. Learners develop a sense of agency and social responsibility.
Computing & Digital Literacy
Computational thinking, introduction to programming (Scratch/block coding), safe internet use, managing digital information, and understanding how technology shapes our world. Coding Club extends logical thinking further.
Capstone & Enrichment
Physical fitness and movement, music and rhythm, digital media creation, visual arts, and public speaking. Capstone classes ensure Grade 3 is not just academic excellence — it's joyful, holistic development.
Proven Outcomes
What progress looks like in Grade 3
We track clear and measured progress with the help of different learning milestones.
Reading Fluency
Reads independently with expression and comprehension
- 60–70 WPM
- →
- 100–120 WPM
Multiplication Mastery
Confident with all times tables through mental maths
- Basic ×2, ×5
- →
- ×1 to ×12 fluency
Written Expression
Organises ideas into structured, confident paragraphs
- Simple sentences
- →
- Multi-paragraph essays
- 95%
- achieve grade-level reading fluency
- 98%
- master multiplication tables by year-end
- 100%
- parent satisfaction with personalised attention
- 20,000+
- active learners across K–12
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Expert Facilitators
Meet our Grade 3 facilitators
Our Grade 3 primary teachers, whom we call facilitators, hold formal education degrees and an average teaching experience of 6.7 years. We conduct dedicated background verification of all our facilitators and have successfully completed more than 551 total hours of professional development in the academic year 2025-26.
Priya Sharma
Grade 3 English & Literacy Lead
M.A. English · B.Ed. · 8 years experience
"The reading-to-learn transition is my passion. Every child has a breakthrough moment — I live for that."
Phonics Expert Reading Coach Cambridge Trained
Rajesh Kumar
Grade 3 Mathematics Facilitator
M.Sc. Mathematics · B.Ed. · 6 years experience
"I turn multiplication from a chore into a superpower. Numbers become friends, not enemies."
Mental Maths Problem Solving NEP 2020 Specialist
Ananya Nair
Science & Global Perspectives Lead
M.Sc. Biology · B.Ed. · 7 years experience
"Curiosity is the greatest learning tool. My classroom is a laboratory where questions are always welcome."
Inquiry Learning STEM Cambridge Primary
Meera Iyer
Computing & Coding Facilitator
B.Tech CS · Montessori Certified · 5 years experience
"Digital natives need digital mentors. I make coding logical, fun, and genuinely empowering for 8-year-olds."
Scratch & Block Coding Digital Literacy
Sunita Rao
Arts, Music & Capstone Lead
M.A. Fine Arts · B.Ed. · 9 years experience
"Creative expression is not a 'break' from learning — it IS learning. My sessions unlock every child's voice."
Holistic Development SEL Certified
- B.Ed. + minimum 5 years experience
- Online pedagogy certified
- Continuous professional development
- Background verified & DBS checked
Meet your child's Grade 3 facilitator before enrolling
Every family gets an introduction call with their assigned facilitator before the first class begins.
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Parent Stories
What Grade 3 families are saying
Real parents, real children, real results from our Grade 3 programme.
"In just four months, my son went from dreading reading to finishing chapter books on his own. The facilitator noticed his love of animals and connected every reading session to nature topics. That personalised touch made all the difference."
Kavitha Menon
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Grade 3
"My daughter used to cry during maths homework. After Grade 3 at 21K, she's teaching her younger sister multiplication tables and asking for extra problems. I genuinely didn't think this transformation was possible in one year."
Ritu Agarwal
Gurgaon, Haryana · Grade 3
"We moved from Dubai to Singapore mid-year and were worried about disruption. 21K made the transition seamless — same class, same facilitator, zero learning gap. The international community of learners actually enriched our daughter's perspective."
Nikhil & Priya Shah
Singapore · Grade 3
"The small class size meant my quiet son finally started participating. His facilitator would specifically create opportunities for him to share — never forcing, always encouraging. He's now confident enough to present in front of the whole class."
Anjali Desai
Pune, Maharashtra · Grade 3
"Grade 3 at 21K gave my son more than academics — it gave him curiosity. He asks 'why' about everything now. The Global Perspectives subject especially opened his eyes to the world. His teacher was phenomenal."
Mohammed Al-Rashidi
Abu Dhabi, UAE · Grade 3
Our Unique Advantages
Why 1,500+ Grade 3 families chose 21K School
Families can enrol their children in India's first fully accredited online K-12 school for the Grade 3 program.
India's First Accredited Online K-12 School
Connect to the best school, 21K School, recognised by Cambridge International Education and Pearson Edexcel, as well as government-approved frameworks. It's time to access worldwide networking.
Maximum 15 Learners Per Class
Choose a personalised and less crowded environment with a strict limit of 15 students per class and a 1:12 facilitator ratio in the classroom for better outcomes.
Always Live - Never Pre-Recorded
Our 100% live and interactive classes engage learners to discuss, ask doubts, and share experiences to avoid pre-recorded learning challenges.
Global Community, Local Connection
Learning with cross-border peers is exciting and engaging to experience different cultures, thoughts, and ideas. With us, your child can connect with peers from 78+ countries while remaining rooted in Indian curriculum values.
Real-Time Progress Transparency
Parents are part of a child's academic journey; that's why we focus on providing access to live dashboards, receiving weekly updates, monthly detailed reports, and attending regular facilitator conferences.
Flexible Scheduling, No Commute
With us, say bye to the morning rush and choose desired batch options for flexible learning. Learn from anywhere and anytime without challenges.
Parent Partnership
How 21K works with you at home- we support parents, not just learners
At 21K School, we support learners and their parents to make learning impactful. Parents get:
Live Parent Dashboard
Parents are able to subscribe to a single digital platform. It helps them with attending and attendance at classes, completion of assignments, marking assessments, and staff observations.
Monthly Progress Reports
A smart parent dashboard could be created monthly to deliver descriptive reports on a child's performance for parents. Ideally, these should be measured in terms of academic performance, social-emotional development, and specific prescriptions to support home learning for kids.
Regular Facilitator Conferences
Frequent video calls with the child's facilitators encourage parents to get academic updates, ask questions, share main concerns, and plan future steps with the facilitators to create more opportunities.
Home Practice Activities
The most appropriate learning activities to develop meaningful learning and achieve improved outcomes would be home practice activities daily for Grade 3. Home learning should be improved by giving Grade 3 children 30 minutes of homework.
Parent Community & Forums
We parents, become part of a large community of Grade 3 parents in India and around the world. Share, collaborate and communicate with each other to enable your child to grow in a positive environment.
24/7 Academic Support
We assist parents, providing them with 24/7 academic support. One-on-one intervention sessions, catch-up classes for missed work, and doubt-clearing sessions are available to receive additional support.
Transparent Pricing
Grade 3 fees & payment options
Grade 3 fee comparison
Class of 20 • AY 2027-28
British pathway
Cambridge • Edexcel
Tuition Fee
₹1,20,500
- Learning Support Fee
- ₹8,600
- Assessment Fee
- ₹5,300
- Textbooks
- ₹9,000
- Activities Fee
- ₹3,200
- Cambridge Learner Fee
- ₹4,000
Total Annual Fee₹1,50,600
Payment Options
Indian Pathway
- Total Annual Fee
- ₹1,07,000
- Annual Payment Benefit
- − ₹5,000
- Early Bird Waiver (50% of textbooks)
- − ₹2,200
- Payment Type
- Full fees upfront at admission
- You Pay
- ₹99,800
British Pathway
- Total Annual Fee
- ₹1,50,600
- Annual Payment Benefit
- − ₹5,000
- Early Bird Waiver (50% of textbooks)
- − ₹4,500
- Payment Type
- Full fees upfront at admission
- You Pay
- ₹1,41,100
Registration Fee & Additional Charges
- The application processing fee for the April / June cohort is ₹975.
- Board examination fees, trips, tours, excursions and benchmark testing are charged separately at actual cost.
- Applicable payment gateway charges are payable by parents in addition to all fees.
Class Structure
Choose your Grade 3 batch
Two class sizes designed for different learning needs. All include live classes with expert facilitators.
- Most Popular
Class of 24
1:24
Up to 24 learners per class. Our proven format — structured, engaging, and deeply personalised.
Class of 20
1:20
Maximum 20 learners. More interaction time per child, tighter facilitator relationships, and faster progress tracking. The sweet spot of quality and value.
Find the Perfect Schedule for Your Family
- Batch Type
- Class of 24
- Class of 20
- Preferred Session
- Morning8:30 AM IST
- Afternoon12:30 PM IST
- Evening3:30 PM IST
- Your Timezone
- India (IST)
- Gulf (GST)
- Other
- Selected: Class of 24 · 8:30 AM · India (IST)
- Seats are limited — confirm availability now
Common Questions
Questions parents ask about Grade 3
Everything parents ask before enrolling their 8–9 year old in Grade 3.
What makes Grade 3 a critical milestone year?
In stages like Grade 3, children are moved from learning to read to reading to learn, where they start exploring new things. They focus on reading comprehension to gain knowledge about science, mathematics, and writing structured paragraphs.
How do live classes differ from pre-recorded videos?
Live classes are conducted virtually, where peers and facilitators can talk and discuss to get real-time feedback and monitoring. However, the recorded option of learning is stored in a file which can be accessed anytime.
Will my child master multiplication tables in Grade 3?
Yes, tables from 1 to 12 are taught by facilitators in the classroom as per the Grade 3 curriculum. However, there are other ways used, like visual arrays, skip-counting, and regular mental-math warm-ups.
How is my child assessed?
Our focus is on making children understandable rather than creating pressure. With a continuous and informal approach, we assess children at our school. For example, daily class interaction, submitted coursework, reading checks, and end-of-unit projects without the stress of a formal exam.
How much home practice is assigned daily?
In Grade 3, approx. 30 minutes of daily home practice is provided by facilitators. Facilitators also ensure children understand what is expected to be completed.
Can my child join mid-year?
Yes. Transfers in the middle of the year are accepted based on the availability of seats. We also have an academic team carrying out a placement assessment and a 2-week bridging plan so that your child can be properly integrated.
How do facilitators support shy or quiet children?
Small class size allows facilitators to monitor participation. Structured turn-taking, posing questions in a soft voice, and smaller groups breaking out, instead of call-outs, are used to encourage quiet learners.
Do we need a private tutor alongside 21K School?
No. Daily live teaching, regular doubt-clearing sessions and special academic catch-up sessions at school time are designed in such a way that they can address the learning needs without external tutoring.
What happens if our family relocates during the school year?
Online learning is the kind of learning where your child will be in the same studies with the same facilitator and others, regardless of your location or where you are headed, as long as you have a constant internet connection.
Can we try a live class before enrolling?
Yes. Book a free 45-minute trial live class to observe the functionality of our interactive platform, facilitators and peer groups.
How do you support children with mild learning differences?
We can assist with mild learning needs by using longer periods of time, scaffolds, and visual cues in our virtual classroom. When parents enrol their children in our online space, they send past assessment reports to help our educational staff determine whether our online space is the right fit for them.