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Learning as a practice, not a performance

At HLC, learning is not a performance. It is a practice.

We teach children to plan, try, revise, reflect, and ask for help without shame. Over time, they become more independent and more capable.

A child does not need the same kind of school at age five and at age sixteen.

Children change fast, and so should what school asks of them.

We design learning with a simple developmental arc from Kindergarten to Grade 12. It helps us decide what matters now, and what can wait.

See the four stages of growth

How learning grows across the years

The work changes as children grow, and so does the kind of support they need.

What you will notice in classrooms

Children do work that is visible, not only listening and copying.
Teachers ask questions that make thinking clearer.
Children learn to work with others, not only alongside others.
Feedback is regular, kind, and specific.
Children are taught how to revise, not only what to submit.

Strong academics, and a better relationship with learning.

We follow the Cambridge pathway for academic structure and progression. But the bigger work is what sits underneath it.

We want children to leave school with confidence, strong habits, and the ability to learn well on their own.

Assessment and feedback

Assessment is used to guide learning, not to rank children.
Children receive feedback that helps them improve, step by step.
Expectations rise with age, and support rises with it.
Exam years are prepared with structure, practice, and calm.

Learning, remembered

What alumni say about how they learned

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The thing with my school is that it pours rains of opportunity down at us constantly in the hope that at one point, the student sheds the fear of getting soaked wet and begins to raise her hands to catch the rain. That’s when people like me learn to embrace life and grow. By the end of the school life in HLC, you’d discover who you are and that is the greatest gift anyone can receive.

Laya Shankar, in 2019

@ Symbiosis University

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HLC cares about every student. I really felt that in my classes. It seemed like the teachers actually cared whether I did well or not. The teachers and their teaching styles are devoted to making the knowledge easy to understand and take in for every student, which means that all the students have the opportunity to succeed.

Naomi Nash, in 2011

Home Care Provider, Radfield

Q&A

A few questions we are often asked about learning at HLC. If you are unable to find what you are looking for, email us at comm@ hlcschool.in

Do you have homework?
Homework expectations vary by age and grade. Our aim is to build habits and independence, not to overload children.

Is the school academic?
Yes. We take academics seriously, and we focus on the habits that make learning sustainable.

How do you support different learning needs?
Support begins with noticing early and responding well in the classroom. When needed, we work with families and stay honest about what we can offer well.

Do you prepare children for exams?
Yes. Exam preparation is calmer when the foundations are strong. We build method, practice, and confidence over time.