Nandha Gokulam Life School, under the Chinta Sasidhar Foundation is the first premium all boys residential school that offers free education to the underprivileged , stands as a thoughtful and refreshing answer to the question, “What should education truly offer today’s children?” At a time when the world is changing at an unprecedented pace, the school brings forward an approach that is warm, holistic, and genuinely rooted in life. It celebrates curiosity, compassion, culture, and real-world readiness—ensuring children not only learn but grow well without any discrimination.
The school’s philosophy is simple yet profound: irrespective of their parent’s economic status, every child deserves an environment where they can become confident global citizens while staying deeply connected to their heritage. This vision shapes every part of the school’s culture and learning experience.
A “Life School”
NGLS breaks barriers to learning and extends students experiences beyond the textbook. Children learn through meaningfully curated experiences, reflection, exploration, and joyful engagement with the world around them. Each students has an indigenous bull or a cow as his pet with whom he spends time thrice a week. The student life also involves working on the organic farms around the cow sheds that are part of the school campus. Students learn about the local fruit plants, medicinal plants that grow around at school. With over 200 varieties of medicinal plants and a landscape alive with activity, the school becomes a natural classroom where learning feels intuitive and connected to the real world.
A Campus That Teaches Through Life
Adding to this is the school’s state-of-the-art, fully residential hostel—a mindfully designed space that extends the school’s philosophy into every hour of a child’s day. The hostel provides a secure, nurturing home environment where students learn independence, discipline, and community living.
This integrated, residential model strengthens the school’s belief that learning is not a limited event—it is a continuous experience shaped by environment, relationships, and daily rhythms.
Altogether, the campus teaches children to value nature, community, routine, and personal responsibility in ways no traditional classroom can.
Project & Place Based Learning- Evolving Pedagogy for Evolving Learners
The curriculum at NGLS is continuously refined to meet the needs of growing learners. Academic rigour is balanced with experiential and project & place based learning so that children develop deep conceptual understanding along with the ability to apply knowledge meaningfully.
Adaptive AI based Learning Solutions
The tech savvy campus provides adaptive learning solutions across subjects and a third party intervention in assessments to help plan remedials and next steps for the student’s learning. Technology is used thoughtfully supporting creativity, research, and communication without overwhelming children.
A Vision That Looks Forward While Honouring the Past
The school strives to create an environment where every student can thrive in today’s world while staying rooted in cultural values and emotional strength. Students not just celebrate their traditions but also understand their cultural heritage that is scientific and logical. This harmony of global readiness and cultural grounding makes NGLS a rare and deeply needed educational space.
Leadership That Brings Depth and Purpose
The school’s growth and philosophy are shaped significantly by Ms. Nisha Bhakar, CEO–Education at Vishwa Samudra Holdings. Over more than two decades, she has immersed herself in child development, curriculum design, pedagogy, and leadership across CBSE, CAIE (CIE), and IB boards.
Ms Bhakar has created Teacher’s Resource Packs for Oxford University Press and Pearson Education, Burlington – India and was honoured as one of Asia’s Greatest Leaders (2019), a recognition that mirrors her impact and influence.
She has also served as a school advisor, worked with teacher training initiatives for the Government of India, and been part of international school leadership teams visiting the UK, Germany, Singapore, and Canada—learning from global perspectives to enrich Indian classrooms.
Currently, she also serves as an Advisor to the National Council for School Safety and her presence brings a combination of insight, innovation, and warmth to the school’s journey.
A Team That Believes in Children
Behind the school’s strong foundation is a team of dedicated educators who believe that children flourish when they feel valued and supported. Teachers are encouraged to innovate, reflect, collaborate, and continue growing—ensuring that classrooms remain joyful and vibrant.
Their passion and commitment create a culture where each child is known, understood, and empowered.
A Place Where Education Feels Like Life
Nandha Gokulam Life School is a learning community that welcomes educators from across the country. Teachers stay on campus and are constantly evolving and questioning their teaching with the belief that teaching is a science and teachers must never cease to learn and grow.
NGLS is not just a school but a transformative journey for the students and the teachers alike!
