Gurukulam model school in the US

New Delhi, Feb 26 (UNI) A school rooted in Gurukulam tradition combined with American techniques is coming up in West Virginia in the United states.

Bluefield International Academy, a division of the Indo-American Education and Research Foundation LLC.USA, will admit students from fourth standard for sessions begining in August this year, Foundation President George Kutty said adding admissions to Indian students will start next month.

Located on a 165-acre land with peaceful surroundings the Academy will adapt the famous Hillsdale curriculum, developed by the Hillsdale Academy of the Hiilsdale College, Michigan. I-20 visas will be available and the fee structure will be at par with international schools in India, he added.

Those who complete plus two level will be eligible for American scholarship for further education in the United States, Mr Kutty said.

The Academy has also plans to set up single family residences and an ayurvedic centre in the comlex.

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