Archive · 25 Jul 2026
New preschool emphasizes child-centric learning approach
A new preschool called Wellington International School Hyderabad was opened by actress Manchu Lakshmi.
This school focuses on teaching kids in a way that makes them curious, creative, confident, and kind.
The school uses different teaching methods from around the world, like those from Scandinavia and Japan.
The classrooms are designed to look like nature, with themes like Earth, Water, Air, and Fire.
The school has small classes so teachers can give each child personal attention.
The founders have a lot of experience in education and want to help kids develop important life skills like independence and resilience.
Parents who attended the opening liked the school's focus on both academic and emotional development.
Wellington International School Hyderabad was inaugurated by actress Manchu Lakshmi.
The school emphasizes a child-centric approach, focusing on curiosity, creativity, confidence, and compassion.
The curriculum draws from internationally recognized educational practices, including Scandinavian models, Japanese principles, and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Early Years framework.
The campus features nature-inspired design with learning spaces themed around Earth, Water, Air, and Fire.
The school aims to provide personalized attention through small class sizes and age-appropriate learning experiences.
- Who
- Manchu Lakshmi, Deepti Chitkara, Manav Puri, Parents attending the inaugural event
- What
- Inauguration of Wellington International School Hyderabad, a new preschool emphasizing child-centric learning
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Hyderabad
- Why
- To provide a child-centric and globally inspired approach to preschool learning, promoting experiential learning and personalised attention
Traditional Education
Child-Centric Education
Learning Approach
Traditional Education
Focuses on structured, teacher-led instruction.
Child-Centric Education
Emphasizes experiential, child-led learning.
Curriculum
Traditional Education
Follows standardized, conventional teaching methods.
Child-Centric Education
Draws from globally recognized educational practices like Scandinavian models, Japanese principles, and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Early Years framework.
Classroom Environment
Traditional Education
Typically larger class sizes with less individual attention.
Child-Centric Education
Features small class sizes and personalized attention.
- Inauguration Date
- Tuesday
- Inaugurator
- Manchu Lakshmi
- Curriculum Influences
- Scandinavian learning models, Japanese principles, Reggio Emilia approach, International Baccalaureate (IB) Early Years framework
- Campus Design
- Nature-inspired, themed around Earth, Water, Air, and Fire
- Founders' Experience
- Over three decades of combined experience in education