A child can enroll in Pitaara Unskool for as long as they like. We introduce 8 new studios every month. We also have Advanced Programs that enable a child to go deeper into the subject matter. This structure allows children to explore for as long as they want to.

UnSkool is a holistic education program that allows the child to be the driver of their learning. Children can continue until they find something they are passionate about.

People are highly motivated and work harder on a task that they choose. It’s the same with children. They learn better and faster when they decide what to learn. Choice also helps children develop decision-making skills at a young age.

We have seen several times at Unskool that children set up loftier goals for themselves and are highly accountable when trusted and given the freedom to decide.

And who defines what is a waste of time?

Learning is natural and is happening all the time!

The greatest evidence of a child’s learning is how motivated they are, how engrossed they are, and how they communicate.

To present their learnings and accomplishments more concretely, we have created a portfolio feature- a space for children to document their accomplishments weekly. These are living report cards where you can see proof of learning. Give your child a chance to be defined by much more than just their grades.

Other spaces for children to showcase their learnings are Friday Exhibitions and Community Sundays.

Who says reading is a more fundamental skill than cooking? We let the child decide when they would like to learn what. Plus all skills are connected. When a child feels the need to read a book or do something that requires reading, they learn to read quickly. The same applies to every skill- children pick them when they need them.

Yes, absolutely! This program is open to anyone interested in designing their own learning. Unskool can be your child's full-time education program or just an after-school program. We will help children understand and experience the idea of self-designed learning and empower them to design their own learning. Once children feel fully confident to design their own learning, you can decide to adopt this form of learning as the primary for your child.

The monthly subscription feature allows you to enter and exit at multiple points. We recommend that you initially sign up for at least 3 months. This will help you understand and experience the program best.

Yes, there have been children who have done this before. You can go conventional schools anytime you’d like to.

Each child takes their own time to get comfortable. In this program, each child has a mentor who helps them with the onboarding process and creates opportunities that help them feel a sense of belonging. All our sessions are designed in an interactive way with a lot of scope for children to engage with each other. Other than that, as they spend time in check-ins, individual studios, and Community Sundays, they start getting more comfortable.

The screen time can be anywhere between 30 mins to 4 hours, depending on factors such as:

- The Studios the child has taken up in the particular month. There are two studio sessions (1 hour each) per day - Learning journeys they have taken up

All screen time is active time, so generally, the screen just acts as the medium of interaction, while the child is doing a lot in their minds and on paper.

That’s one thing that the Pitaara Community is known for. This is such an open, free and welcoming space, that children learn to socialise very well. They sometimes forge friendships for life and develop a deep sense of belonging.

Yes, many families in India are now homeschooling/unschooling their children. There are a handful of organisations, in India, that run physical learning spaces that follow the principles of Self-Designed Learning. All of them are unique in the way they function. Some examples are Aarohi Life in Bangalore and Sadhana Learning Centre in Bombay.

Unskool is a high-touch offering of Pitaara Unleashed- where we work closely with each child and develop life-long relationships with their families. We will work with our children for as long as they need us and whenever they need us.

In the next 2 years, we plan to expand Unskool and make it available for 7-17 year olds.