Is Poorna recognised by the Government of Karnataka?
What syllabus does Poorna follow?
What do graduates of Poorna do?
Do alumni have trouble fitting into mainstream schools during their further education?
Does Poorna require a donation?
Does Poorna follow or promote any particular religious beliefs?




Is Poorna recognised by the Government of Karnataka?
At present Poorna is not registered with the GoK, since they do not have provision for Open schools. We are in the process of getting accreditation from National Institute of Open Schooling and at present correspondence in this regard is going on. We also plan to write a letter to the Commissioner of Public Instruction, GoK, describing our Learning Centre and requesting
his advice on the registration process.

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What syllabus does Poorna follow?
Poorna does not follow any particular syllabus, rather, the curriculum is developed taking into consideration the ages, abilities and interests of the children in each group. Overall learning goals are planned for each group of children, and there is room for working outside of these when children are interested to do so. Textbooks are used as guides where required. However we do not limit ourselves to the textbooks.

At the age of fifteen or whenever they are ready for it, students of our school are helped to take the National Open School (NOS) Secondary Level Examination. This examination is conducted directly by the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS). The NIOS is an autonomous board set up by the Ministry of Human Resources and Development, New Delhi. Students may sit the exam at the Bangalore centre after registering for the NOS. Students are helped to prepare for the NOS examination during their last two years of learning at Poorna. In the past some students have opted to take the Cambridge Secondary education examination (IGCSE) and Poorna has also successfully helped these students. In the future also we would like to encourage students to opt for either one of these school completion exams – NOS or IGCSE

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What do graduates of Poorna do?
The National Open School (NOS) exam is recognised as equivalent to the 10th standard examination by the various State Boards of Education, and also by the IITs and other such institutions. After passing the examination students have the following options for further studies:
1. Joining a local college for PUC
2. Taking the NOS Senior Secondary Examination (equivalent to 12th standard)
3. Taking the British A-level examination privately in case they wish to pursue studies abroad.

Further career options really depend on individual students. Snapshots of alumni are provided under the "Children" section of this website.

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Do alumni have trouble fitting into mainstream schools during their further education?
Over the years feedback from alumni have indicated that there has been no real problem in "fitting" into mainstream schools. However, alumni have remarked that when they have spoken up in their class to answer questions, disagree or provide an alternate viewpoint, some have experienced disapproval from their teachers or professors.

As Poorna encourages all children to participate in discussions and voice their opinions from the nursery section onwards, some alumni who have become accustomed to this, may find it is not always accepted in other institutions.
Snapshots of alumni are provided under the "Children" section of this website.

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Does Poorna require a donation?
Parents' voluntary donation towards the school building and infrastructure is desirable. However an inability to donate towards the building does not deny a child enrolment at Poorna.

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Does Poorna follow or promote any particular religious beliefs?
No formal religion is taught in the school. Children are encouraged to talk and explore their own or their parents' religious faith and beliefs. The concept of God is neither denied nor vehemently asserted. If a child wants to explore this in the group, opportunity to do so is created. Children are encouraged to share songs or prayers from their faith with the group.

Seasonal festivals of various faiths are celebrated. The mythological significance of the festival is explained with the help of stories or drama. Children sometimes prepare and share special foods or sweets associated with a festival as part of their celebrations.