SCHOOLS TODAY ARE UTTERLY BROKEN
18th-century systems preparing children for a world that’s already moved on
What is Flourish?
We started Flourish in 2021 as parents who couldn’t find the kind of education we truly wanted for our children — one that values curiosity over compliance, and purpose over pressure.
Flourish is a learner-driven, mixed-age, learning program based in Pune. We are part of the Acton Academy network (Austin, Texas), a global movement of micro-schools designed for the 21st century — where learners take ownership of their journey and discover how to think, not what to think.
Our campus, nestled in the green neighbourhood of Sopan Baug, is home to children aged 3 to 14 and will grow with them through high school. We are accredited by the International Association of Learner-Driven Schools (IALDS), and families may choose to pursue NIOS, Cambridge, or Maharashtra State Board pathways as private candidates.
At Flourish, there are no report cards, no rigid classrooms, and no top-down teaching. Just real learning, real responsibility, and a community that believes children are far more capable than they’re given credit for.
If that sounds like the kind of place you’ve been looking for — welcome.
What Our Families are saying
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"We’ve seen a heartening metamorphosis—Flourish lives its values with honesty and depth, making learning exciting, meaningful, and something we all look forward to."
Gautam
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"After trying everything from conventional schools to Waldorf and homeschooling, we found in Flourish a community where our children are seen, valued, and thriving on a deeply personal journey."
Shikha
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"Our children now feel empowered, responsible, and hopeful—Flourish proves that when learners lead their own journeys, they retain more and love learning deeply."
Maria
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"Flourish was the answer we were searching for—our daughter is now blossoming with joy, curiosity, and confidence in a space that truly understands what education should be today."
Ansen
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"Flourish has been a liberating, life-changing experience for our kids—giving them real-world skills, global readiness, and a sense of belonging to a truly extraordinary learning tribe."
Anushka
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"From tech and reading to Socratic discussions and real responsibilities, Flourish’s approach has helped our kids become confident, expressive, and excited to learn every day."
Nitin
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"Flourish truly lives up to its name—my child is thriving with thoughtful guides, exciting learning methods, and an environment full of openness, joy, and peer connection."
Natasha
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"Exactly the kind of creative, joyful, non-traditional school we were looking for—our daughter is happy and thriving."
Parinaz
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"In just six months, my 6-year-old is confidently making decisions and expressing himself—he actually loves going to school now!"
Sneha
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"A perfect fit for curious, self-driven kids—Flourish brings 21st-century learning to life through the Acton method and lets children grow at their own pace with independence."
Joost
How is Flourish different?
A common sense approach to learning.
If it does not make sense in today’s world, we don’t do it.
No Exams.
Learners show mastery through real work and public exhibitions every 6 weeks.
Mixed-age studios.
We don’t live or work in age-based silos. Why should learning be any different?
One size does not fit all.
Every learner at Flourish is on their own journey and works at their own pace.
No textbooks, lectures and blackboards.
Hands-on, project-based, technology-enabled, and self-driven — like in the real world.
No Homework.
Learners spend evenings mastering music, training in sports, and building things.
Mastery prevents gaps in foundations.
You’re either at 0% or 100% — no partial credit, or fuzzy grades.
We do hard things.
Mastery takes struggle. At Flourish, learners build grit, patience, and the habit of showing up — especially when it’s tough.