Benchmark institutions
Facilities and Pedagogy
at least on a par with Kendriya Vidyalayas; clear standards for pupil–teacher ratio, ICT integration, activity‑based learning, and measurable outcomes.
Model Schools
Model Schools by NatureNurture: building exemplar, NEP-aligned learning ecosystems
Together, these strands set a practical brief for school leaders: create inclusive, future-ready campuses that deliver strong academic progress, skills, and wellbeing.
What ‘Model Schools’ mean in India today
In India, model schools are conceived as benchmark institutions with facilities and pedagogy at least on a par with Kendriya Vidyalayas, with clear standards for pupil–teacher ratio, ICT integration, activity-based learning, and measurable outcomes. Since 2022, the PM SHRI initiative has further defined the direction by calling for exemplar schools that demonstrate National Education Policy 2020 in action, and mentor nearby schools.
PM SHRI exemplar schools
Exemplar schools demonstrate National Education Policy 2020 in action, and mentor nearby schools.
Mentoring nearby schools
A clear expectation to mentor and support surrounding schools as part of the exemplar model.
A practical brief for leaders
Create inclusive, future‑ready campuses that deliver strong academic progress, skills, and wellbeing.
NatureNurture’s Model Schools framework
Partnering to build exemplar, NEP‑aligned learning ecosystems
NatureNurture partners with school owners and principals to turn this brief into reality through an end‑to‑end ecosystem approach across curriculum, assessments, teacher development, learning spaces, and community engagement. Our framework aligns with PM SHRI’s exemplar ethos and NEP 2020’s emphasis on 21st‑century competencies, while staying pragmatic about timetable, staffing, and budgets. Results are sustained through coaching, implementation playbooks, and on‑site reviews that help your team internalise practices rather than depend on external trainers.
End‑to‑end ecosystem
Curriculum, assessments, teacher development, learning spaces, and community engagement.
Aligned & pragmatic
NEP 2020 and PM SHRI exemplar ethos, with timetable, staffing, and budgets in view.
Coaching that sustains
Implementation playbooks and on‑site reviews help teams internalise practices.
Design and implementation in four phases
1. Diagnostic and goal‑setting
Baseline on access, equity, learning, and culture using NEP‑linked indicators under Samagra Shiksha.
2. Co‑design
Contextualise curricula, projects, bilingual resources, and timetables to local needs, with activity‑based learning at the core.
3. Capacity building
Coach leaders and teachers on pedagogy, assessment, and child‑friendly environments that include every learner.
4. Evidence and mentoring
Track outcomes, publish simple dashboards, and support nearby schools, in line with the exemplar school model.
Ready to translate NEP 2020 into daily practice?
Open the contact options and tell us what you need — we will co‑design the path with you.
Facilities, pedagogy, and assessment benchmarks
| Benchmark area | What your Model School includes |
|---|---|
| Learning spaces | Classrooms sized to recommended ratios, ICT‑enabled labs, libraries, and multi‑purpose areas suitable for projects and clubs |
| Curriculum & pedagogy | NEP‑aligned, activity‑based and interdisciplinary units that connect to local context and real‑world problems |
| Assessment | Competency‑based assessments and portfolios mapped to NEP and PARAKH direction |
| Inclusion & safety | Child‑friendly, equitable, and gender‑responsive practices with student voice and wellbeing embedded |
Governance, community, and sustainability
Model schools thrive when governance and community move in step. We help set up School Transformation Teams, run parent forums, and converge resources with local bodies and CSR where feasible, mirroring the PM SHRI guidance on convergence and challenge‑mode improvement.
Samagra Shiksha’s integrated approach ensures alignment with national priorities while keeping attention on inclusion, multilingualism, and foundational learning.
What you get with NatureNurture Model Schools
NEP‑ready curriculum maps, bilingual resources, and project guides.
Teacher upskilling on activity‑based learning, formative assessment, and student agency.
Spaces that teach: makerspaces, literacy corners, and low‑cost labs with ICT‑rich workflows.
Evidence systems: simple dashboards for learning, equity, attendance, and safety aligned to national norms.
If you want an exemplar campus that mentors others and meets NEP 2020 expectations…
Tell us what you need on the Contact Page and we will co‑design the path.
FAQs: quick answers
Is ‘model school’ a designation or a standard to meet?
It is a standard to meet, used by government programmes like the earlier Model School Scheme and today’s PM SHRI exemplar schools.
Can existing schools become model schools?
Yes. PM SHRI selects and strengthens existing schools through a challenge‑mode process, then expects them to mentor others.
How does this align with budgets and schemes?
Samagra Shiksha allows convergence of multiple heads for school improvement, with NEP 2020 alignment through 2025–26.
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