Currently, we have boarding schools students in grades 7 to 10. New students can start in grades 7, 8 or 9. The IGSC curriculum begins in Grade 9, with exams in Grade 10. As this is a two-year program, we require students to start in Grade 9 at the latest, to help them prepare for their Grade 10 exams.
Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training Level 1 starts in the students’ second year of boarding school, regardless of grade.
Cambridge core curriculum was built more than 30 years ago. Today, it’s the world’s most popular international qualification for 14 to 16 year olds. Teaching at MPA is guided by the standards/syllabus of Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE). When students graduate from MPA having completed these internationally-recognized exams, it can be helpful when applying to colleges and universities around the world. Details of the curriculum can be found at https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/programmes-and-qualifications/cambridge-upper-secondary/cambridge-igcse/
Yes, students can transfer from different educational systems. However, please note that the Cambridge system is quite rigorous and traditional. Depending on the system your child is coming from, there may be an adjustment period as they adapt to the Cambridge curriculum.
Yes. Day and boarding school students attend the same classes during the school day.
No. Most students who attend MPA are new to Kundalini Yoga. Classes are taught in a way that works for both beginning and more advanced students.
No. Not all students at MPA are Sikh. MPA provides the opportunity to learn about Sikhism and live a dharmic lifestyle.
It is highly recommended for your child to learn as much English as possible prior to attending MPA. Students who do not know English will be admitted up to Grade 8 and be given extra support in order to learn the language. Students start preparing for Cambridge exams in Grade 9. At this point, it’s important that students speak English in order to focus on subject-matter content.
General communication with parents happens through newsletters, blogs, and parent-specific emails. Individualized communication is through student-led conferences, parent meetings and individual phone calls.
Amritsar and other areas of Punjab have relatively low crime rate compared to some other states in India. However, like any urban area, it is important to stay vigilant and be aware of your surroundings, especially in crowded places or tourist areas where pickpocketing and petty theft can occur.
As you arrive on campus in September, be prepared for hot temperatures, reflecting the end of summer. You can then anticipate a refreshing change in October as the weather cools down, where we will embrace the comfortable climate for outdoor activities and exploration. As April approaches, the hot weather cycle will begin again. Check out the graphic below for the average temperature highs/lows per month, and average precipitation.
Yes! MPA offers a 1-week trial for grade 6-8 students who are interested in attending our boarding school. Staying on campus for one full week provides a full and immersive MPA experience. Please check with us before confirming flight plans, especially during winter and spring holidays, as well as exam periods, as our availability may vary.