This page is designed to offer both prospective and current parents transparent and comprehensive information about Miri Piri Academy. Our goal is to keep you well-informed and engaged with the latest updates, news, and essential details about our school.
Welcome to Miri Piri Academy
Preparation for arrival
Complete this checklist before you arrive
- Pay initial deposit
- Fill out Required School Forms:
- Sign Tuition Contract
- Sign Liability Release Agreement
- Fill out Medical Information Form
- Apply for Student Visa (S-2 Visa)
- Add the “MPA School Calendar” to your Google account to follow our school activities
- Purchase and pack everything on the Packing List
- Book your flight
- Connect with us through social media channels: Instagram, FaceBook, YouTube
- Sign up for our Newsletter and Blog to follow the students’ experiences
- Student drop-off at MPA on August 30 from 10 a.m. onwards
- Plan to be here for the Opening Lunch/ Parent Reception on August 30th at 1 p.m.
- Mentally prepare for life at Miri Piri Academy
Obtaining a Visa
All foreigners need a visa to enter India, which you must obtain before taking a flight to India. You cannot obtain a visa on arrival in India. All Miri Piri Academy students should apply for a Student Visa, and any parents/ guardians accompanying students for their first-year drop-off can apply for a Tourist Visa.
Apply for your child’s Indian Visa ASAP
You should apply as soon as you receive your MPA Letter of Acceptance. The time required to process Indian Student Visas may vary at different visa offices. In some countries, the processing time may take up to five months or longer
Noorpreet Kaur
School Counsellor and SafeGuarding Coordinator
Noorpreet Kaur, our School Counsellor and SafeGuarding Coordinator, brings a wealth of experience from her roles in NGOs and hospitals, translating psychological principles into practical solutions. With a background in child protection and well-being, Noorpreet assesses potential risks, and implements safeguarding protocols. At MPA, she fosters a confidential haven for students to openly address their feelings and worries.
With an MSc in Clinical Psychology, she uses her education to foster an inclusive and secure environment that caters to the psychological, emotional, and developmental needs of students. Noorpreet aims to be a trustworthy ally, offering a listening ear and constructive advice to help students navigate the challenges of academics, personal growth, and social interactions.
Noorpreet enjoys collaborating with parents, educators, and community leaders at MPA, and contributes to creating a safe and inclusive environment where every child's holistic development is valued and prioritized.
Book and complete your child’s meeting before August 30, 2024
Boarding school packing list
Please review the Packing List in full and make sure students bring everything listed.
Given the busy schedule and potential challenges in finding specific items in India, it is best to come well prepared. While we do organize regular visits to the mall and Amazon.in is accessible, availability may vary. Bringing all essentials can help make a smoother transition and allow students to focus on studies and experiences without unnecessary disruptions.
Check out the Welcome Package 2025-2026, which has everything you need to know about life on campus!
Hear from MPA students who put together a video to welcome you to school, including some tips they wish they would have known before coming to MPA. They can’t wait to meet you!
Important Dates 2025-2026
Students are expected to remain on campus for the entirety of each semester to minimize disruptions to their learning experience. However, Miri Piri Academy observes its annual Winter Break at the close of December, which allows for boarding students to return to their homelands for a rejuvenating period before the new semester starts in early January. This intentional break serves to recharge and reconnect with their families. We recommend booking your child’s plane ticket home early, to get the best price.
Important dates – Boarding School 2025-2026
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| August 30, 2025 | Arrival for Boarding School Students & Welcome Lunch |
| September 1 – September 6, 2025 | Induction Camp in Anandpur Sahib |
| September 8 – December 12, 2025 | Fall Term |
| December 13, 2025 | Departure for Winter Break Boarding School Students |
| January 5, 2026 | Return from Winter Break for Boarding School Students |
| January 7 – January 13, 2026 | Humanology Camp |
| January 15 – February 27, 2026 | Winter Term |
| Feb 28 – March 10, 2026 | Spring Trip |
| March 11 – May 23, 2026 | Spring Term |
| May 24, 2026 | Departure for Boarding School Students |
Meet MPA Teachers & Caretakers
Hari Mandir Singh (MPA Class of 1999)
SDEI Board Member, Chair
Hari Mandir SIngh, an MPA graduate from the class of 1999, has made significant contributions to the 3HO community around the world. After completing his studies, he dedicated himself to working within Dharmic businesses, upholding the values he acquired at MPA. Hari Mandir has been an MPA board member since 2021.
Actively engaging in community seva, Hari Mandir participates in the preparation of langar at Guru Ram Das Ashram. He actively teaches and serves at Camp Miri Piri, a renowned program hosted worldwide by Sikh Dharma International. Hari Mandir's is a board member for the Farm Program at Hacienda Guru Ram Das Ashram, overseeing the growth and distribution of vegetables through the Khalsa Family Farm.
Above all, Hari Mandir sees serving the children as his most important mission for the future. Recognizing the significance of immersion in Indian culture, Hari Mandir believes MPA offers invaluable experiences that cannot be replicated elsewhere.
Karta Purkh, USA
SDEI Board Member
I joined the Board because I wanted to serve the people/students who have made or are making the long hot slog that adolescents can sometimes be. The children deserve our most sincere support. This is one way.
MPA served my daughter and our family in the most precise way. It gave her a solid background educationally and socially. There were and continue to be some bumps along the way but that is what a child's education is for; to weather those bumps without losing the view of where we are and where we want to go.
MPA is most important for our children as a destination and a process. I also hope that MPA will find ways to involve and inspire those youths who have completed their MPA education and wish to return some of the energy they have gained from their years in India.
Mata Mandir Singh, USA
SDEI Board Member
Mata Mandir Singh brings a deep well of wisdom in Kundalini Yoga, Gatka and mastery in Naad Yoga to MPA. We’re honoured to welcome his decades of teaching experience and his inspiring vision to guide the next generation of Kundalini Yoga practitioners toward growth and excellence.
He learnt Kundalini yoga under the guidance of Yogi Bhajan for many years and served in many of his projects. He is a gifted musician, pioneer of mantra music, who has recorded over 28 CD-s and cassettes from the 1970s to this day. He is the author of the book Naad Yoga: The Yoga of Sound Workbook.
Sirivishnu Singh Khalsa
SDEI Board Member
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