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How do I register my child(ren) in the Gurukulam?
Please register HERE.
OR contact: info@agastyagurukulam.org
+91-9049093899
+1 (804) 614-6216 (USA inquiries)
How do I register my child(ren) in the Co-schooling?
Please register HERE.
OR contact: info@agastyagurukulam.org
+91-9049093899
+1 (804) 614-6216 (USA inquiries)
What is Agastya Gurukulam? When was it established?
Agastya Gurukulam is a Non- Profit Organisation and was established in the USA in 2019
What do you teach about India?
We teach about the history of India and the humanity study aspects. We also teach about inspiring & great personalities from Indian history.
How is Gurukulam different?
It is the world's first full-time ONLINE Samskritam immersion school, with curriculum from Laukika shastras and modern concepts.
With two in-person shibirams held in the US and India, children also experience the depth of Gurukulam learning and form deeper bonds with classmates.
Do you have a Campus in India?
Yes! We opened a Campus in Bangalore in April 2023
Address: 501, 40th Cross Rd, 8th Block, Jayanagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560070, India
Pracharya: Shri Sudarshan Iyer
Contact: +91 99805 26992
Is there any other mode of payment other than Paypal?
Is there any other mode of payment other than Paypal?
For US, one can also pay using Zelle. We are working on providing more options and we should be able to use them very soon.
For US, one can also pay using Zelle. We are working on providing more options and we should be able to use them very soon.
What is the fee structure for homeschooling in India?
What is the fee structure for homeschooling in India?
Please call the Pracharya for the up-do-date information regarding contribution structure.
PrAchAryA: Yamini Dalal
Contact: +91 84339 94042
Please call the Pracharya for the up-do-date information regarding contribution structure.
PrAchAryA: Yamini Dalal
Contact: +91 84339 94042
What would be the curriculum for Homeschooling?
What would be the curriculum for Homeschooling?
In general, we use CBSE books published by NCERT. In addition, we also add an indic perception and fill in the gaps.
For English curriculum, we use accredited Cambridge curriculum.
We are developing a combined GaNitam curriculum using Singapore math, CBSE curriculum, US curriculum and most importantly, using our Shastras like Lilavati, BijagaNita kaumudi etc.
We will be using History book developed by our experts at AG.
How will the children be assessed?
How will the children be assessed?
Student's regularity in school, and homework submission carry some marks.
Student's regularity in school, and homework submission carry some marks.
There will be quarterly and end-semester assessments done by the teacher. That will include viva and written exams where applicable.
There will be quarterly and end-semester assessments done by the teacher. That will include viva and written exams where applicable.
In addition, there will also be project based learning, with projects carrying marks/grades.
In addition, there will also be project based learning, with projects carrying marks/grades.
Final report card will contain a weighted average of all these marks.
Is AG curriculum same for all the children globally?
Is AG curriculum same for all the children globally?
YES
YES
What is the frequency of homework for Jignasa level 1?
What is the frequency of homework for Jignasa level 1?
We understand that the Samskritam would be totally new for kids so initially we will be having weekly homeworks which will be not overloading the kids.
And once the kids are comfortable with the language, we will slowly build the amount of homework to daily 10 minutes.
My child has never learned Samskritam before, how would the teacher teach ?
My child has never learned Samskritam before, how would the teacher teach ?
Initially, the teachers will be translating in Hindi or English to help them understand the concepts until children can grasp Samskritam.
Initially, the teachers will be translating in Hindi or English to help them understand the concepts until children can grasp Samskritam.
Do you have parents who have enrolled for Homeschooling after Jignasa?
Do you have parents who have enrolled for Homeschooling after Jignasa?
Yes, there are quite a few.
Yes, there are quite a few.
I am in Australia/UAE/USA and if the time for Indian classes suits us, can we join it?
I am in Australia/UAE/USA and if the time for Indian classes suits us, can we join it?
Yes, you can.
Yes, you can.
Does Agastya Gurukulam collaborate with other organizations?
Does Agastya Gurukulam collaborate with other organizations?
For in-person shibirams, we have always collaborated with other organizations with similar goals and philosophies. See an example HERE.
For in-person shibirams, we have always collaborated with other organizations with similar goals and philosophies. See an example HERE.
Do we need to provide AG, Transfer Leaving Certificate from the previous school?
Do we need to provide AG, Transfer Leaving Certificate from the previous school?
Yes, if possible. Not mandatory.
Yes, if possible. Not mandatory.
Do the two siblings in same program need separate laptop or can they sit together?
Do the two siblings in same program need separate laptop or can they sit together?
Yes, if they are fine to sit together then can indeed sit together, we don’t have any problem. If they are not okay, they can use separate devices.
Yes, if they are fine to sit together then can indeed sit together, we don’t have any problem. If they are not okay, they can use separate devices.
But they need separate note books and for written exams, they need to seat away from each other.
But they need separate note books and for written exams, they need to seat away from each other.
Do you teach Indian practices like daily yoga/dhyaana, cultural practice, festivals too?
Do you teach Indian practices like daily yoga/dhyaana, cultural practice, festivals too?
In Jignasa level, and in general in all programs, we cover the these points.
In Jignasa level, and in general in all programs, we cover the these points.
In fact, we have a special class for Dincharya Which has been custom compiled from number of books like Astang Hridayum.
In fact, we have a special class for Dincharya Which has been custom compiled from number of books like Astang Hridayum.
Panch maha yagnam covers dhyanam and other sanskar that we insist all kids to learn on daily basis. We do celebrate festivals with the kids. We also teach social services and how the Indian festivals have integrated India while being celebrated in different forms across the country.
Panch maha yagnam covers dhyanam and other sanskar that we insist all kids to learn on daily basis. We do celebrate festivals with the kids. We also teach social services and how the Indian festivals have integrated India while being celebrated in different forms across the country.
Samskrit-conversational guide for parents, and some dictionary recommendation?
Samskrit-conversational guide for parents, and some dictionary recommendation?
For the vocabulary help and to learn the daily spoken words one may use spokensanskrit.org, Satam Vyavaharik Vakyani by Samskrita Bharati and Vyavaharik Sanskritum by Pondichery Ashram Sampadanand Mishraji.
For the vocabulary help and to learn the daily spoken words one may use spokensanskrit.org, Satam Vyavaharik Vakyani by Samskrita Bharati and Vyavaharik Sanskritum by Pondichery Ashram Sampadanand Mishraji.
Angla-Sankrit Kosh Dictionary (Simple) Sanskrit Dictionary By Apte.
Angla-Sankrit Kosh Dictionary (Simple) Sanskrit Dictionary By Apte.
Will Devabhasha text books be provided by AG or to be bought by parents separately?
Will Devabhasha text books be provided by AG or to be bought by parents separately?
Agastya Gurukulam provides the names of the books and provides links from where they can be bought.
Agastya Gurukulam provides the names of the books and provides links from where they can be bought.
Since the children are not co-located geographically, it works out for parents to order the books themselves.
Since the children are not co-located geographically, it works out for parents to order the books themselves.
However, the parents can order the text-books published by AG.
If we go for home school can we visit India’s center?
If we go for home school can we visit India’s center?
You are most welcome to visit any of our physical campuses. Please contact the Campus Principal to schedule your visit.
You are most welcome to visit any of our physical campuses. Please contact the Campus Principal to schedule your visit.
Madhumati Campus @ Bangalore, IN - +91 99805 26992
Madhumati Campus @ Bangalore, IN - +91 99805 26992
Kaumudi Campus @ Houston, US - +1-90-Gurukulm
Kaumudi Campus @ Houston, US - +1-90-Gurukulm
What is the difference between Pragna and Jignasa?
What is the difference between Pragna and Jignasa?
Pragna is for kids above 12 years, while jignasa is for kids below 12.
We offer 4 levels for Jignasa program, and 2 levels for Pragna program.
We offer 4 levels for Jignasa program, and 2 levels for Pragna program.
Can a Malaysian student join Indian batch?
Can a Malaysian student join Indian batch?
We have classes in US time zone as well as Indian time zone. So whichever suits, you are most welcome to join that.
Can 11- & 13-years old kids join Jignasa program?
Can 11- & 13-years old kids join Jignasa program?
Yes, 11-year-old can join Jignasa Level 1 & 13 years old should try Pragna Level.
Yes, 11-year-old can join Jignasa Level 1 & 13 years old should try Pragna Level.
What is the duration of a Pragna class?
What is the duration of a Pragna class?
Currently, USG does not have a Pragna vargaH. When we had, it was in the week-end.
Currently, USG does not have a Pragna vargaH. When we had, it was in the week-end.
Can the students use iPads for Agastya classes?
Can the students use iPads for Agastya classes?
Yes, as per your convenience.
Can we go 100% home schooling after jignasa L1?
Can we go 100% home schooling after jignasa L1?
Absolutely you can
Absolutely you can
Will AG also focus on Akshara shuddhi?
Will AG also focus on Akshara shuddhi?
Yes, we will also teach Alpa praana / Maha praana - difference between them and the science behind SamskritAksharANi.
Yes, we will also teach Alpa praana / Maha praana - difference between them and the science behind SamskritAksharANi.
At appropriate level, children learn ku-chu-Tu-tu-pu vargAH and also vaiyAkaraNa vargAH (mAheshwara sutrANi).
Can 7- and 8-year olds, who know Samskritam directly join Jignasa L2?
Can 7- and 8-year olds, who know Samskritam directly join Jignasa L2?
We can schedule an assessment for acceptance in JignAsA Level 2.
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