Admissions open · Nursery to Grade 2 · Janwada, near Kokapet
At Thraya, children from Nursery to Grade 2 learn through rhythm, play, purposeful work and nature, without screens and without hurry, on a campus ten minutes from Kokapet.
Why Thraya
At Thraya, we value childhood as a precious gift, one to be protected, nurtured and cherished, knowing that the early years shape the foundation of a lifetime.
Drawing from the century-old wisdom of Waldorf philosophy, we weave its principles into the fabric of school life from Kindergarten through the grades, so that children grow not only academically but as self-aware and responsible individuals. Thraya is a Waldorf-inspired kindergarten and grade school in Janwada, Hyderabad, currently welcoming children from Nursery to Grade 2, with a new grade opening each year up to Grade 10.
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The rhythm of the day
In a Waldorf classroom, the day alternates between moments of gathering in and moments of opening out, akin to breathing, and this rhythm remains the same through the year so that children find comfort and security in knowing what comes next.
Nursery, LKG and UKG, ages 3 to 6. Play is the curriculum, the teacher is an adult worthy of imitation, and there are no textbooks, screens or tests.
Grades 1 and 2 today, ages 6 to 8, with a new grade opening each year up to Grade 10. The teacher becomes a loving authority, and learning grows from fairy tales to fables, mythology and biography.
Kindergarten and Grade School
Aligned with the seven-year cycles of child development, learning at Thraya changes its form as the child grows, while the reverence for childhood remains the same.
In the early years, play is the curriculum. The day is woven with song, free play, fruit, art, the outdoors, a shared meal and a story, and the teacher models the purposeful, gentle gestures of everyday life for children to imitate.
Kindergarten at Thraya
From Grade 1, the morning begins with a two-hour main lesson on a single subject, taught through story, drawing and doing, and the rest of the day flows with handwork, movement, farm work and art. Admissions for higher classes open gradually every year, all the way to Grade 10.
Grade School admissions
Message from the founders
Over the years, we have begun to notice an unsettling shift in the true essence of education where disconnected learning experiences were unintentionally affecting children. We strongly believe that school should be a place where children feel safe, where they belong, and where they grow into individuals who are free in thought and responsible in action.
As we wondered how to address this challenge, we found deep resonance in the Waldorf philosophy which approaches education in harmony with children's natural growth and capacity to learn. Inspired by the approach that emphasises human development, creativity and reverence for childhood, we began to shape Thraya together with others who believed in the same purpose.
The campus
Set in Miyakhangadda village near Janwada, the campus surrounds children with local plants and trees, sunlit and naturally ventilated classrooms, an in-house kitchen and more than 2,000 square metres of open ground.
Close to the Financial District and Neopolis, and within 25 minutes of Gachibowli, Narsingi, Nallagandla, Tellapur, Kollur and Mokila, in a pollution-free setting.
A school bus service covers neighbourhoods within a 25 km radius, including Kokapet, Gachibowli, Mokila, Nanakramguda and Narsingi.
Fresh, seasonal, vegetarian meals are cooked on campus and eaten together, with fruit time every morning.
Our families
The experiences of families who have chosen Thraya are the most meaningful reflection of the environment we endeavour to nurture.
My daughter loves going to school, and loves the wonderful campus, the kind teachers, the outdoor play time, the daily activities like cooking, gardening, water painting. There is a very visible difference in my daughter's happiness, confidence, independence and overall development.
Thraya is a place where kids can experience slow and joyful learning which is very much required in this fast moving world. The building blends into the nature quite smooth that it provides the outdoor time for the kids very effortlessly.
Glimpses of school life
Morning circle, painting, the kitchen, the garden and the sand, in moments filmed at school. Tap any one to play it here.
Questions parents ask
Thraya is currently open for admissions from Kindergarten to Grade 2, for children aged 3 to 8 years. Admissions for higher classes open gradually every year, all the way to Grade 10.
Children must complete 3 years for Nursery, 4 years for LKG and 5 years for UKG, with the age as on May 31st of the year of admission taken as the reference. For Nursery, a two-month leeway up to July 31st may be considered depending on the developmental trajectory of the child.
The campus is at Miyakhangadda near Janwada, Hyderabad, ten minutes from Kokapet, Financial District and Neopolis, and within 25 minutes of Gachibowli, Narsingi, Nallagandla, Tellapur, Kollur and Mokila. A bus service covers neighbourhoods within a 25 km radius.
No. Thraya does not conduct tests or interviews. Children are invited to spend time in the classroom with the teacher, and their readiness is observed through play and, for grade school, through informal activities that encourage them to write, read and play.
Get in touch
Choosing a school is a personal journey for every family. Drop by, walk the campus, meet the teachers and the founders, and see for yourself how a day at Thraya unfolds.
