Clear fees. Clear criteria. A confident start.
A straightforward guide to what the proposed on-campus fee is intended to cover, which optional programmes cost extra, and who may apply.
Fees designed around the complete school experience
The final fee for 21K School, Puducherry has not yet been determined. The approved fee schedule will be published before admissions are confirmed, together with payment timelines, refund terms and any applicable taxes.
The proposed on-campus fee is intended to cover:
- Tuition for the regular on-campus academic programme, one second language (Tamil) taught on-campus
- The prescribed school uniform.
- The learner’s academic learning kit.
- Routine school activity charges.
- School assessment charges.
- Access to the 21K Learning Garage programme for on-campus learners.
- School transport within Puducherry city for families who choose to use it, subject to route, stop and seat availability.
The Learning Garage is included
For on-campus learners, the Learning Garage programme is intended to form part of the school experience and is included within the proposed school fee. It gives learners structured opportunities to design, build, test and learn through practical projects.
Optional programmes charged separately
Some programmes extend beyond the regular on-campus offering and carry an additional fee. These include:
- English or Mathematics Mastery programmes delivered online.
- Additional Indian or international language programmes taken online.
- Online Capstone programmes selected by the learner.
These programmes are optional. Eligibility, schedules, cohort availability and the applicable programme fee will be shared before a family enrols. Choosing or declining an optional programme will not change the learner’s place in the regular on-campus curriculum.
Transport and service area
21K School, Puducherry is intended to serve learners residing within Puducherry city. A valid local residential address and supporting proof may be required during admission.
School transport will be an optional facility available within Puducherry city only. Routes, pickup points and travel times will be planned around viable demand, safe operations and seat availability. Families may also make their own daily travel arrangements.
The school will not offer a hostel, boarding or residential facility. Every learner must therefore be able to travel to and from campus each school day.
Age eligibility
The proposed school will follow broad age-to-grade progression. Indicative ages are:
- Pre-KG / Nursery: approximately 3 years.
- KG 1 / LKG: approximately 4 years.
- KG 2 / UKG: approximately 5 years.
- Grade 1: approximately 6 years.
- Grade 2: approximately 7 years.
- Grade 3: approximately 8 years.
- Grade 4: approximately 9 years.
- Grade 5: approximately 10 years.
- Grade 6: approximately 11 years.
- Grade 7: approximately 12 years.
- Grade 8: approximately 13 years.
Age is considered against the School’s notified cut-off date for the relevant admission year. Final grade placement will be confirmed after review of the learner’s date of birth, previous school records, developmental or academic readiness, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Other admission criteria
Admission will be subject to age and grade eligibility, residence within Puducherry city, submission and verification of the required documents, interaction or readiness review where applicable, seat availability, and completion of the prescribed admission process.
A straightforward guide to what the proposed on-campus fee is intended to cover, which optional programmes cost extra, and who may apply.
Questions parents ask
Has the school fee been finalised?
Not yet. The approved fee amount, payment schedule and terms will be shared before admissions are confirmed. The proposed inclusions are described on this page so families can understand the intended fee structure.
Is the Learning Garage charged separately?
No. The Learning Garage programme is intended to be included for on-campus learners as part of the proposed school fee.
Do Mastery, additional languages and Capstones cost extra?
Yes. These optional online programmes carry an additional fee. The programme-specific price, eligibility and schedule will be shared before enrolment.
Is school transport compulsory?
No. Transport is optional. It will be available only within Puducherry city and will depend on the final route, pickup point, operational feasibility and seat availability.
Can a learner living outside Puducherry city apply?
The on-campus school is intended for learners residing within Puducherry city. Transport will not operate beyond the city service area, and the school will not provide hostel or residential accommodation.
Regulatory status
21K School, Puducherry is a proposed school, subject to recognition by the Directorate of School Education, Government of Puducherry.
The school proposes to follow the CISCE curriculum and syllabus and intends to seek affiliation with the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), New Delhi, subject to the prescribed approvals and requirements.