Through our admission process, we hope to communicate to all prospective students and parents why the school operates the way it does. We hope that interested parents choose Marudam Farm School because they value this approach to education, and we invite prospective parents to ask questions, share their concerns and partner with us.

We also wish to make clear that Marudam Farm School is a small school by choice and design, and that we wish to remain this way. This means that very few seats are available each year, with an admission preference for applicants whose family members study/teach/work with the school or with The Forest Way. To help us with the painful task of choosing and selecting, we consider:

  • The number of spaces available for each age group
  • The archetype which will best fit and enhance the existing composition of the group (considering variables such boys and girls ratio, background, locality, etc)
  • Whether the applicant is linked to Marudam in any way (for example through a sibling or a parent)

Application process for the next school year (starting June 2026)  is now closed.

 

Practical Notes

Marudam kindergarten starts at the age of three and a half. While we prefer to take children right from the start, at times there are openings within the older classes. Clarity regarding openings will sometimes unfold only towards the beginning of a new school year.

All interested parents are asked to fill out an application form as a prerequisite for  admission.

The window for applying is through December-January, after which we will have a period of interviewing and processing.

A link to an online admission application form will be activated during the months of Dec and Jan. Any individual needing assistance in accessing or filling the forms can contact the Marudam office on 9994419311.

Depending on availability of seat, applicants will be called for interviews during February/March. The interviews are for parents, though we are always happy to meet the children! For older children there will be some days of observations and assessment. Decisions re-admission will be taken subsequent to that, once all interviews are done.

To understand our fees structure it is essential to understand the financial philosophy that the school is run by. In this regard we have two governing ideals:

a. We are not a profit making institute. We aim to cover our expenses, but we are not driven by financial gain.
b. While we are not a school dedicated to charity, whether a student can pay their fees is never a criteria for admission.

Saying that, being a small school with a high teacher to student ratio; endeavoring to provide high quality experiential education; and growing our own food, means our over all expenditure is high. To rectify the gaps created by all of the above we practice a scaling fee structure, whereas each family gives as much as they can, to the tune of Rs 10,000 to Rs 50,000 per student per year. Beyond that we raise money for students from disadvantage background through our sponsoring program.

we are not an International school. There is no guarantees for foreign children to get a seat. Foreign children’s visas should be in order as a pre-condition for admission.

Please consider that an admission process can be an emotional process for parents. We beg all interested parties to accept and understand our limited admission capacity and trust our decisions.