School Profile

Sarala Birla Academy – A Change Maker

Reading Time: 2 minutes

Sarala Birla Academy is a well reputed educational institution for children belonging to families with international aspirations. Determined to providing a holistic education, at Sarala Birla Academy the aim is overall personality development of all students, honing their leadership skills and looking after their emotional well-being.

History

The Sarala Birla academy founded in 2004 has been named after the late Dr. Sarala Birla, grandmother of Mr. Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group. An eminent educationist, Dr. Sarala Birla has made immense contributions to the field of education over the last few decades in a very quiet, low-profile-way. Guided by her vision, the family runs some of the best schools in the country.

Academics

The school has classes from V to XII.

Sarala Birla Academy affiliated to the State Education Boards, the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), the Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE), and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). 

Every child is under the personal care of the house master, who delivers the role of an adult companion, mentor and friend, always available to counsel and console.

Infrastructure

Spread across 64 acres of sprawling, lush greenery, Sarla Birla Academy is committed to providing wholesome quality education.Located in the busy tech city on the Bannerghatta, Jigani Road in Bangalore there are four boarding houses — Aditya, Bhaskar, Martand and Vivasvan.

Well-designed central dining hall serves well prepared hygienic food. 

Activities

Following subjects are the part of learning and teaching by eminent musicians of the music field:

  • Tabla
  • Piano (Western Classical)
  • Sitar (Hindustani Classical)
  • Percussion (Congo, Djembe, Octapad, Roto Drums and Darbuka)
  • Harmonium (Gayaki Ang in Hindustani classical)
  • Guitar (Western classical and Rock music)
  • Drums (Western and Indian style )
  • Violin (Carnatic classical and light music)
  • Vocal (Hindustani Classical )
  • Vocal (Western Classical)
  • Choir (Indian classical, Western classical and Folk music)
  • Keyboard (Indian classical and light music)
  • Orchestra (Symphony and Indian classical)

There is also an Art Department that works quietly behind the scenes for various productions of the Dramatic Club, All Round Square Conferences, Music Fest, Inter House One Act Plays and other events assisting with props, banners, stage backdrops, etc. The students actively contribute to the Annual Art and Craft Exhibition which is a showcase of multifarious mediums of the Art Department.

PAWAS TYAGI

Having graduated as an engineer from NIT, Calicut with his MBA from IIM Ahmedabad, Pawas has over 20 years of experience primarily in the education and training technology sales and product management. Pawas has worked in companies like Wipro and NIIT and Educomp. At NIIT Pawas was instrumental for leading and the design and subsequent sales of NIIT's homegrown Learning Management System to institutes of higher education in Singapore. Pawas was leading Universal Learn Today a school advisory and consulting business of the Indian Today Group.

Share
Published by
PAWAS TYAGI

Recent Posts

The Role of Parental Support in Academic Writing Success

Studies in general, and academic writing in particular, may be a hard nut to crack…

2 days ago

Lifelong Learning on Autopilot: Integrating Skill Development into Your Remote Routine

In today’s fast-paced world, staying ahead means constantly upgrading your skills. But who has the…

1 month ago

LXP vs LMS: Key Differences in Modern Learning Platforms

Figuring out corporate learning tools can feel like a real headache. You've probably heard terms…

1 month ago

Science vs Commerce vs Arts

Which Stream to Choose After 10th? Picking a stream after class 10th isn’t just a…

2 months ago

Elevating Your A Level General Paper Essays with Economic Acumen

The A Level General Paper (GP) challenges you to dissect complex issues, construct compelling arguments,…

3 months ago

Short and sweet: Email tips for job applications follow-ups

After you have applied for a job, it is essential to stay on the company’s…

3 months ago