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About Shanti Niketan

Who We Are

Shanti Niketan Centre for Learning, an initiative of El Shaddai, was established in 1999 in a small house in Saligao. It began with a vision to support children from economically vulnerable backgrounds through an approach that includes not just the child, but also their families and communities.The school was founded by Julia Matthew and later moved to Assagao, where it continues today as a space for meaningful, alternative education.We are a non-formal learning space rooted in curiosity, creativity, and a love for life. Children are encouraged to explore, ask questions, and take an active role in their learning while building strong foundational skills. 

Why Us

Why Choose Shanti Niketan?

Play Based Learning

Learning happens through real play, creativity, storytelling, and hands-on exploration.

Unique Blended Curriculum

A thoughtfully designed curriculum combining Montessori, Waldorf, Froebel and modern early-learning approaches.

Focus on Independent Thinking & Life Skills

Children develop confidence, independence, and essential life skills from an early age.

Small, Focused Class Sizes

Limited class strength ensures individual attention and better social development.

Strong Value-Based Education

Emphasis on empathy, good habits, grace, and respectful behaviour.

Experienced, Passionate Educators

Warm, well-trained educators who understand early childhood development and give every child patient, individual attention

Programs

Tailored Programs for Growing Minds

Toddler Program

AGE: 18 MONTHS +
A curated program offering age-appropriate stimulation for children from 18 months onwards.
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Nursery Program

AGE: 3 – 4 YEARS

Program for 3 - 4 year olds uses a multifaceted approach to maximise this critical phase of
rapid brain development and learning.

Kindergarten Program

AGE: 4 - 6 YEARS

The program nurtures independence, curiosity, values, and social skills, empowering children to take ownership of their growth with confidence and joy.

Junior Program

GRADE 1 – GRADE 4

The Junior School focuses on providing all round development to the child between the
ages of 6 to 10.

LEARNING @SHANTI NIKETAN

Learning That Stays with You

At Shanti Niketan, learning begins with exploration, grows through questioning, and comesalive through real-world application.

Our School follows the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum.

Explore

Exploration helps children discover their interests and strengths. At Shanti Niketan, students engage with diverse academic and non academic subjects, building curiosity and understanding withins.

Question

Questioning is the basis of curiosity, which is the foundation of true learning. At Shanti Niketan, the curriculum is designed to provoke the curiosity of the child and facilitate deep engagement.

Apply

Application connects learning to the real world, making it meaningful. At Shanti Niketan, students apply knowledge through experiences, developing perseverance, resilience and strong work ethics.
Our Mission, Vision & Values

Helping Children Grow

Mission

To work together towards excellence through critical thinking, problem-solving and creative learning.

Mission

To work together towards excellence through critical thinking, problem-solving and creative learning.

Vision

Creative Learning, Quality Education Achieving Excellence.

Vision

Creative Learning, Quality Education Achieving Excellence.

Value

Dedicated to fostering excellence, creativity, and holistic development in every student.

Value

Dedicated to fostering excellence, creativity, and holistic development in every student.

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Admissions Open for AY 2026-27
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