Born out of Krishnamurti’s oft-expressed wish to his friend, the late Shri Achyut Patwardhan whose tireless efforts and generous assistance from several well-wishers, the Sahyadri School commenced in 1995. Located on Tiwai Hill and nestled in the valley of the Bhima River, the school is surrounded by gently sloping green forest hills and valleys, 770m above sea level. Here, the children learn amidst nature from books and trees and birds; they work with their hands and their abundant imagination. From academics to art, theatre, multiple sports and other activities, they explore their potential, as they do the nature around them

About 70 Kms from Pune City, the Sahyadri School pays homage to the Sahyadri Mountain Range where it resides. Nestled in the valley of the Bhima River, 25 km as the bird flies from Bhima Shankar Wildlife Sanctuary, the river’s source, in a remote hamlet of Khed, the school overlooks the picturesque huge reservoir of Chas-Kaman dam. This slice of the Deccan rain shadow with its origin in pre-historic volcanic activity is also part of a forest reserve that is home to hundreds of species of flora and fauna. Bio- Diversity enhancement initiated by the school has rendered the hilltop verdant with various themes like Devrai grove, Ficus grove, Sughandi van, Bamboo grove, Nakshatra van and Fruit Orchards etc. along with the indigenous deciduous vegetation.

Academic Program

Junior School

In Junior School (classes 4 to 6), enquiry, reflection and creative expression are encouraged through the curriculum as well as through projects, field-visits, camps, nature-study, drama, story-telling and writing.

Middle School

In Middle School (classes 7 and 8), children are encouraged to participate in dialogue through open houses as well as through class and house meetings in an attempt to understand the whole process of growing up even as they begin to mature in their social and communication skills. Learning is encouraged through excursions, workshops, outdoor activities and craftwork.

Senior School

Senior School (classes 9 & 10) brings a climate of greater freedom as well as responsibility. The quality of dialogue deepens with students taking initiative in planning and organizing school events. Students are prepared for Class 10 examinations conducted by the ICSE Board (Indian Council for Secondary Education), New Delhi with mandated as well as optional subjects.

Senior Secondary School

In Senior Secondary School (classes 11 and 12), in addition to a deepening of academic engagement, emphasis is placed on self-reflection and on understanding issues in the contemporary world – issues which spring from our impulses and our unexamined assumptions. A 10-day long excursion conducted during class 11 exposes students to traditional Indian craft and to work in the field of environment and conservation. Students write the class 12 examinations conducted by the CISCE, taking four optional subjects and English (a compulsory subject).