About 21K

My journey with school has not been a simple or straightforward one, but it is a journey I am deeply grateful for. In Grades 1 and 2, I struggled with frequent allergies, asthma, bronchitis, and a weak immune system, which made attending a regular physical school extremely difficult. My health always came first, but it also meant missing out on consistency, comfort, and a sense of belonging in a classroom environment. Learning felt fragile during those years, as if it could be interrupted at any moment.

When the pandemic arrived, everything changed. Like many others, I shifted to online schooling in Grades 3 and 4, but at the time, it still did not feel like the right fit. I was learning, yes, but I had not yet found a place where I truly felt settled, understood, or supported in the way I needed. School still felt temporary, as if I was constantly searching for something without knowing exactly what it was.

That changed in Grade 5, when I joined 21K School. From the very beginning, I knew this was different. For the first time, learning felt stable, comfortable, and genuinely enjoyable. The online environment at 21K was not just about screens and lessons. It was about connection, understanding, and flexibility. I could learn at my own pace, take care of my health without fear, and still feel completely involved in school life.

Now, I have been a part of 21K School for four years, which is longer than I have ever stayed at any other school. That alone says everything. Over these years, 21K has become more than just a place where I study. It has become a space where I have grown academically, emotionally, and personally. I have found teachers who support me, classmates who inspire me, and an environment that allows me to be myself without compromise.

21K School gave me consistency when I needed it most and confidence when I was still finding my footing. It gave me a sense of belonging that I had not experienced before, and it showed me that learning does not have to come at the cost of health or happiness. For me, 21K is not just an online school. It is the place where I finally felt that I belonged, and that is something I will always carry with me.

- Your Learner, Shanaya Sharma