Children grow in predictable ways, even though each child is unique.
So we do not run one kind of school from age five to age sixteen. We change the work, the expectations, and the kind of support as children grow.
This arc is based on children’s physiological needs and their social and emotional development. It helps us decide what matters now, and what can wait.
The arc at a glance
At HLC, learners are welcomed to discover, encouraged to be observant, invited to explore, and motivated to engage.
Early years. Welcomed to discover.
In the Kindergarten years, children need warmth, safety, and a sense of belonging.
We give them plenty of love, care, and affection, with space to experience and engage in different ways.
You will see:
- Learning through play, stories, movement, music, and conversation.
- Strong attention to language, routines, and independence in small steps.
- Adults who protect confidence and help children feel seen.
Primary years. Encouraged to be observant.
In the primary years, curiosity becomes a daily habit.
We use activity based methods and hands on experiments to increase curiosity and engagement. Children learn to see the world as a whole, not merely a set of parts.
You will see:
- Strong foundations in reading, writing, and number sense.
- Hands on tasks that make thinking visible.
- Phenomena learning that connects ideas across subjects.
Middle school. Invited to explore.
In middle school, children have energy for exploration, identity, and belonging.
So we widen the range of experiences. Creativity, empathy, leadership, and teamwork become part of everyday learning.
You will see:
- Projects and performances that demand collaboration.
- Leadership opportunities with real responsibility.
- Social initiatives that build perspective and empathy.
Examples include:
- Militvaa Art at Heart, collaborating for the common good.
- Mitivaa, the Rs. 500 challenge in social entrepreneurship.
Senior school. Motivated to engage.
In the senior years, children are ready to step out and make their mark.
They engage with the outside world in multiple ways, with increasing freedom and responsibility.
You will see:
- More choice, more depth, and more ownership of learning.
- Mentorship and individual projects pursued over time.
- Experiences that build voice, confidence, and civic sense.
Examples include:
- MUNs, debates, and interschool engagements.
- Student council as preparation for larger responsibility.
- Karthavyam, the global citizenship diploma for public problem solving.
- Statement of purpose work, helping learners think about the future.
- Hoops of Fire, student led sports leadership.
- Embark, the Yearbook created by Grade 8.
Designed around developmental domains
Our lesson plans are organised around domains of development, so we stay attentive to the whole child.
- Physical development
- Intellectual development
- Communicative development
- Social and moral development
- Emotional development
- Aesthetic development
Why this matters
This clarity helps adults teach with better judgment. It also helps families understand what the school is optimizing for in each phase.
When we match learning experiences to developmental needs, children thrive, and educators experience the positive impact of their work more deeply.
If this feels like your kind of school
Admissions begin with an online application. If there is potential alignment and seat possibility, we will invite you for a dialogue and an on campus interaction.
