These two educational approaches began with a similar goal to design a curriculum that was developmentally appropriate to the child and that addressed the children’s need to learn in a tactile as well as an intellectual way. The philosophies are otherwise very different.

Waldorf education has extensive and detailed indications of curriculum that meets the developmental needs of the child at every age. Swechha will integrate these indications into the CBSE curriculum and bring learning to students using an artistic approach.

The delayed introduction of formal learning is to ensure age appropriateness of curriculum. Children relate and learn meaningfully when they are developmentally ready. Learning, then, proceeds at a rapid pace with ease. The curriculum integrates fully with the CBSE prescriptions by Grade 4 and students are at par in the grade level topics.

Each student is assessed by teachers through the day by observing their oral answers, book work and class participation. Daily record of observations are summarised into qualitative reports journalling the progress of each student. Examinations are introduced from Grade 7 to enable readiness for Grade 10.

A central aim of Waldorf Education is to stimulate the healthy development of the child's own imagination. We believe that electronic media hampers the development of the child's imagination, feeding the child fixed images instead of allowing them to develop their own. The physical effects of electronic media on the developing child as well as the content of much of the programming is also a matter of concern.

Waldorf graduates across India have chosen careers across a variety of fields ranging from Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine, Arts and Humanities. With their unique approach to learning and independent outlook, students make meaningful contributions with purpose in whichever field they choose.