Activities that help ideas make sense
Teachers use projects, experiments, discussion, role-play and real examples so students can use what they study.
BIRLA OPEN MINDS · SHAMSHABAD
A strong foundation.
Room to explore.
Children need secure foundations in learning and opportunities to find what interests them. At Birla Open Minds, Shamshabad, the curriculum brings together classroom study, practical activities, arts and sport.
SHAPING TOMORROWSATHAMRAI · SHAMSHABAD
ACTUAL SCHOOL-SHOOT PHOTOGRAPHSLearning through activity
5.ACRE CAMPUSSathamrai, Shamshabad
4.LEARNING STAGESNursery through Grade X in the school programme
R&DCURRICULUM SUPPORTResearch-led learning resources and teacher guides
ACSCHOOL TRANSPORTAsk admissions about routes and pickup points
01 · ABOUT THE SCHOOL
The Birla Open Minds
approach.
Learning built on research, classroom experience and care.
Birla Open Minds is part of a wider educational network supported by curriculum specialists, teacher resources and a research-and-development team. The focus is on understanding concepts and applying ideas, not only remembering answers.
The team behind Shamshabad also manages the Bandlaguda and LB Nagar Birla Open Minds schools, with experience there dating back to 2016. Shamshabad is a new campus with its own admission and facility arrangements.
About the school
02 · NURSERY TO GRADE 12
From Nursery
to High School.
The learning pathway runs from Nursery through Grade 12, with High School covering Grades 9–12. Our admissions team can confirm intake details for each grade.
01 · NURSERY TO K2Pre-PrimaryPlay, stories, circle time and learning centres build language, independence and early skills.See this programme ↗
02 · GRADES 1–4Primary SchoolSix connected themes bring language, maths, science and the arts together across the year.See this programme ↗
03 · GRADES 5–8Middle SchoolSeparate subjects, group projects and practical work encourage students to investigate and explain.See this programme ↗
04 · GRADES 9–12High SchoolFrom the secondary years into Grades 11–12, students build deeper subject knowledge and more independent study habits.See this programme ↗
03 · HOW TEACHING WORKS
How children learn.
A clear lesson plan, chances to practise and feedback on progress are part of the Birla Open Minds approach.
Training and classroom support
The Birla Open Minds framework includes teaching guides, workshops, classroom observations and feedback for educators.
Assessment used to guide learning
Classroom work, projects and term-end assessments help teachers understand where a child needs support or a new challenge.
THE FOUR Cs OF BIRLA OPEN MINDSCareCo-operationCollaborationCourtesy
04 · BEYOND CLASSROOM LESSONS
Sport, music, dance
and practical work.
Music, dance, science activities and sport are not add-ons to a good school experience. They give children different ways to practise, participate and discover their interests.
PRACTICAL SCIENCETry, test and understand.
PERFORMING ARTSMusic, dance and performance.
TEAM & INDIVIDUAL SPORTPractise, play and take part.
SPEED
The Birla Open Minds programme for Physical Education, Yoga and Sports links fitness, movement, skills and teamwork.
Soul Science
A curriculum that encourages children to understand emotions, make responsible choices and get along with others.
These are part of the Birla Open Minds curriculum framework. Ask admissions about grade-wise activities at the Shamshabad campus.
ACTIVITIES FROM THE SCHOOL PHOTO SHOOTView activity photographs ↗
05 · THE SHAMSHABAD CAMPUS
5ACRES
IN SHAMSHABAD
Room to grow.
Reasons to explore.
The school is developing a five-acre campus at Sathamrai, Shamshabad. Its plans include smart classrooms, science, maths and computer labs, a library and indoor and outdoor sport. Please check which spaces are ready for visits and your child’s grade.
Campus address and directions
SMART CLASSROOMSSCIENCE, MATHS & ICT LABSLIBRARY & ARTSINDOOR & OUTDOOR SPORT
Facility readiness and grade-wise access may vary; please confirm with the school.
06 · SCHOOL LIFE ACROSS THE BIRLA NETWORK
School life
in photographs.
Real photographs of learning, music, dance, games and sport from other Birla Open Minds campuses. Visit School Life for more.
Photograph disclaimer: Photographs on this page were taken at other Birla Open Minds campuses. They illustrate school life across the network and do not depict the Shamshabad campus.
07 · TRANSPORT & DAILY CARE
Getting to school
and back.
The school plans for air-conditioned buses with trained staff. Contact admissions to check current routes, stops and pickup arrangements for your neighbourhood.
Ask about transport availability ↗VISIT THE SCHOOL · SHAMSHABAD
Visit us
in Shamshabad.
Meet the team, learn about the curriculum and take a look at the campus. We can help with admissions, grades, transport and the next steps.
BIRLA OPEN MINDS · SATHAMRAI, SHAMSHABADHow admissions work ↗