Triveni Goswami Vernal
(Registered Special Educator: A64010)

Post Covid, several online schools have come into existence in the country. These are not physical schools that have decided to opt for an online mode of imparting class lessons, but standalone online schools, that are accredited. Online mode of schooling gained popularity during Covid and these online schools have continued their operations ever since.

Many parents who choose to homeschool their wards (whether neurotypical or neurodiverse) have opted for these online schools. But a word of caution, for parents/caregivers opting for these schools for their neurodiverse children who may require additional supports in learning, accommodations and adaptations in the curriculum, or evaluation systems or expectations of attendance in the online classes, submission of class projects etc, have to be discussed in advance with the school, prior to taking admissions.

Being online, doesn’t necessarily translate into ease of learning. The curriculum may not be adapted to suit the needs of diverse learners, there may be several demands on the individual to attend the lectures, participate in group activities or submit projects etc.  Taking all of these into account, may help the parent or caregiver make an informed decision about their ward’s education.

Sharing some names of online schools, now available in the country.
NOTE: Please do your due diligence before selecting a school for your ward.

K8 School (accredited, Nursery to Grade 8)
Cyboard School (accredited, Nursery to Grade 10)
Sunbeam World School (accredited, have several kinds of courses available)
21k School (accredited, Nursery to Grade 12)
Class of One School (Accredited, NIOS and Pearson Edexcel, UK ; Nursery to Grade 12)
Birla Braniacs  (Accredited, Nursery to Grade 12, also provide Hybrid Schooling)
Spruha Virtual school (CBSE and NIOS curriculum)

These are a selected few, online schools. There may be many more. Please do your due diligence, before selecting any school for your child. It is an option worth exploring!

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Author Dr.Triveni Goswami Vernal

Dr.Triveni Goswami Vernal is a Registered Special Educator (CRR: A64010), a Psychologist and an Expressive Arts Therapy Practitioner (UNESCO-CID). She is an Avaz Certified Educator and Certified in Dyslexia Teacher Training. She is also an art educator for children with additional needs.

“Fire”
Acrylic Painting on Stretched Canvas
Kabir Vernal