Observation over exams.
Assessment happens through observation, conversation and small tasks not high-pressure written tests. We want to know what a child understands, not how well they can sit an exam.
Our Curriculum Foundation
One core
curriculum.
No extra weight.
Minerva follows the CBSE framework using NCERT textbooks only — nothing more. We haven't layered on the additional workbooks or supplementary text sets that many schools ask families to buy. This isn't about teaching less. It's about spending a child's time and energy on understanding a concept properly, rather than repeating it across five different books.
How We Assess
Understanding,
not exam
pressure.
Clear, regular updates.
We keep you informed with a clear and consistent reporting rhythm - through report cards, parent-teacher meetings, or both - before publishing specific timing.
Communication & Confidence
We teach children to speak, not just to write.
Every child gets regular, structured practice speaking English — not just grammar worksheets. That includes show-and-tell, group discussion and time on stage, so that speaking in front of others becomes familiar early, not intimidating later.
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Daily verbal practice
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Regular stage time
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Confidence, not perfection
Stage by stage
What your child
actually
studies
The same philosophy, taught differently at every age.
Playgroup
Discover through play
Sensory exploration, motor skills and early language, built entirely through play.
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Story & Rhyme Time
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Free Play & Exploration
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Art & Sensory Play
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Movement & Motor Skills
Nursery/KG
Building blocks
Early literacy and numeracy through play, with growing independence and vocabulary.
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Pre-Reading & Phonics
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Number Sense
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EVS Discovery
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Show & Tell
Grade I
Core learning begins
NCERT-based subjects begin, alongside hands-on maths and science thinking.
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English & Hindi
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Mathematics
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Environmental Studies
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Spoken English & Stage Practice
Grade II
Reading with confidence
Greater independence, reading fluency and structured project work.
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English & Hindi
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Mathematics
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Environmental Studies
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Art, Craft & Presentation Skills
Behind the classroom
How our teachers
are
trained
Our approach draws on Finnish-inspired, play-based pedagogy — observing each child closely, and treating families as partners in learning.
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Child Observation
Teachers are trained to watch how each child learns before deciding how to teach them.
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Inclusive Planning
Lessons are planned to include every learning pace and style, not just the average one.
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Family Participation
Parents are treated as partners in a child's learning, not spectators of it.
Faqs (Frequently Asked Questions)
What parents usually ask first.
Yes. NCERT books form the academic foundation at Minerva. We keep the curriculum focused without asking children to carry multiple additional textbooks. The book provides the foundation, while classroom conversations, activities, projects and practical experiences help children understand and apply what they learn.
The textbook is the starting point — not the entire learning experience.
Children are encouraged to question, discuss, explore and apply concepts through classroom activities, conversations, hands-on experiences and age-appropriate projects. Our aim is to help children understand ideas rather than simply memorise them.
In the early years, we look beyond traditional written tests. Teachers observe how children participate, communicate, solve problems, interact with others and develop new skills.
Assessment helps teachers understand where a child is in their learning journey and how they can support their next step.
We believe learning should not become a source of unnecessary pressure for young children.
Classroom learning, activities and practice form an important part of the learning journey. Any homework or practice should have a clear purpose and be appropriate to the child’s age and stage.
Speaking is treated as a skill that children need to practise, not just study.
Children get opportunities for conversations, show-and-tell, group discussions, presentations and stage experiences. These regular opportunities help children become more comfortable expressing their thoughts in front of others.
Confidence grows through repeated opportunities to participate.
Rather than expecting children to become confident overnight, we create small opportunities to speak, answer questions, share ideas, present and perform. Over time, these experiences help children become more comfortable using their voice.
The learning areas develop with the child’s age and stage.
For the early years, learning includes areas such as language development, early mathematics, environmental exploration, creative expression, movement and social-emotional development.
As children move into Grade I and II, their learning becomes more structured around areas including English, Hindi, Mathematics and Environmental Studies, alongside creative and communication experiences.
The philosophy stays consistent, but the way children learn evolves with their development.
- Nursery → language, play, exploration and sensory experiences
- LKG → early literacy, phonics, number sense and creative play
- UKG → stronger language, early mathematics, exploration and independence
- Grade 1 → structured conceptual learning and foundational subjects
- Grade 2 → deeper understanding, reading fluency, application and communication
Same philosophy. Different stage.
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