Expanding Our Commitment to Quality, Flexible, and Child-Centric Education

At Periwinkle Preschool in Srinagar, we’re proud to share a significant new milestone in our educational journey. Starting from the Academic Year 2025–26, we are extending our programs to include elementary grades, following the NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling) curriculum — a forward-thinking approach designed to provide children with greater flexibility, creativity, and independence in their learning process.

This expansion reflects our deep understanding that education is not a one-size-fits-all experience. Each child is a unique learner with their own passions, abilities, and developmental trajectory. NIOS allows us to foster these distinctions while delivering a strong, holistic education that prepares children for a future full of opportunity — a future that values both knowledge and character.

Why NIOS?

The NIOS curriculum stands out for its adaptability, its extensive range of subject choices, and its emphasis on developing independent thinking. This approach resonates strongly with Periwinkle’s educational philosophy — honoring children’s innate curiosity, their ability to guide their own learning, and their growing maturity in navigating knowledge. NIOS prepares children not just for exams, but for a lifelong love of learning — a crucial foundation for future success in a rapidly changing world.

A Continuation of Our Nurturing Philosophy

While adding elementary grades under NIOS, we remain true to the child-centric and nurturing pedagogy that guides Periwinkle Preschool in Srinagar. Our classrooms will continue to be spaces where children feel valued, supported, and challenged at their own pace.

Our team of passionate educators is trained to guide children through this process, honoring their growing independence while instilling strong fundamentals in reading, writing, mathematical thinking, interpersonal skills, creativity, and problem-solving. This rich blend of compassion, expertise, and understanding forms the bedrock upon which children can grow, blossom, and become enthusiastic, adaptable, and responsible individuals.

An Individualized Approach to Academic Success

One of the greatest advantages of NIOS is its ability to enable individualized and flexible learning. This means we can account for each child’s unique progress and enable them to move forward at a rate that feels appropriate for their understanding — without pressure or overwhelm. NIOS prepares children to perform well in their eventual board exams while retaining their creativity, curiosity, and a strong understanding of key concepts. It lets children grow into their full potential, honoring their unique talents and passions along the way.

NIOS with it’s inclusive features

NIOS, with its socially inclusive intervention, is a powerful approach to education. It allows schools to design their own curricula, giving Periwinkle Preschool in Srinagar the freedom to create a unique and engaging learning experience for each child. With NIOS, our educators can use innovative and child-centric methods that foster curiosity, creativity, and a deep understanding of the world.

NIOS is recognized and respected by education boards across India, offering open schooling options that make education more accessible to a wider range of students — ensuring that every child has the opportunity to pursue their education without barriers. This resonates profoundly with our strong, forward-thinking, and socially conscious educational mission.

Preparing Your Child for the Future

This expansion into elementary education under NIOS signals Periwinkle’s ongoing dedication to preparing children for the future with confidence, creativity, compassion, and strong character. Our aim is for every child who leaves our care to become a responsible, adaptable, enthusiastic learner — a person who is not afraid to pursue their passions, contribute positively to their community, and make a meaningful mark on the world.

We are excited about this new chapter in Periwinkle’s story — and we’re looking forward to growing alongside your children as we enable their brightest futures together.