Reimagining classrooms where every child learns with curiosity, confidence, and capability

Learning cannot improve with textbooks alone. Children learn best when they read, experiment, explore, build, question, and create.

A child’s journey through ILP’s programs

ILP’s long-term goal is to transform government schools into engaging learning spaces where children become capable, confident, inquisitive, and value-aware. Multi Dimensional Learning Spaces (MDLS) is ILP’s flagship framework: equal importance to all aspects of the curriculum, learning that involves visual, auditory, and experiential methods – and does not stop at school.

Early Foundations

Building the foundation through play

Transform Anganwadi centres into vibrant, play-based learning spaces that prepare children for primary school – discipline, hygiene, confidence, and basic literacy.

Anganwadi worker training sessionAnganwadi Worker TrainingIntensive training on child-friendly teaching methods, activity-based learning, and play-based routines. Mothers’ committees actively monitor and support preschool quality.Teaching learning materials for AnganwadiTeaching-Learning MaterialsTLM kits distributed to Anganwadis – engaging play materials created using locally available resources. 500 centres strengthened in Tamil Nadu alone. Key outcomes+ Children gain school-readiness in discipline, hygiene, and confidence+ Smooth transition from Anganwadi to primary school+ Community ownership of preschool quality

Read & Explore

Strong roots in reading, language & math

Ensure every child achieves foundational literacy and numeracy – the building blocks for all future learning.

Village Learning Centre sessionVillage Learning CentersCommunity-based centres run by Vidya Saathis support 20-35 children each in reading, language, and math – using the Teaching at the Right Level approach. 980+ Vidya Saathis across 900+ villages.Child-friendly library with colour-coded booksChild-Friendly LibrariesBilingual libraries with books colour-coded by reading level (GROWBY methodology). Structured reading programmes with dedicated library periods and student storytelling.Smart classroom with digital contentSmart ClassroomsNCERT-aligned digital content in 7 Indian languages – animated lessons, interactive exercises. Content on the Diksha national portal. Teachers supported, not replaced.Students doing hands-on science experimentsHands-on ScienceLab-in-a-Box with 200+ experiments across Physics, Chemistry, Biology. NCERT-aligned for Grades 5-10 with detailed manuals, demo videos, and structured teacher training. Key outcomes+ Children achieve grade-appropriate reading and math skills+ Science moves from textbook to hands-on understanding+ Teachers confident with new tools and methods

Build & Experiment

Experiment, build, and explore

Deepen learning through experiential science, electronics, and digital tools – building scientific temper and practical skills.

Students with hands-on science kitsHands-on Science Kits200+ experiments continue through upper primary, with students now designing their own projects for annual science fairs – presenting, explaining, and building confidence.Students building electronics circuitsHands-on ElectronicsElectronics kits developed with IIT Madras. Students build circuits, connect sensors, and create working models – renewable energy, smart systems, biomedical innovations.Students using ICT toolsICT & Digital Literacy26 open-source software tools mapped to NCERT curriculum – GeoGebra, PhET simulations, Scratch coding, GIMP. Self-paced video modules with facilitator support.Smart classroom for upper primarySmart ClassroomsDigital content deepens as subjects get more complex. Animated cell division, planetary motion, chemical reactions – concepts hard to teach with chalk alone come alive on screen. Key outcomes+ Students develop scientific temper and practical skills+ Digital confidence on par with private school peers+ First experience building and presenting something on their own

Apply & Prepare

Apply, create, and prepare for the future

In secondary school, learning programmes combine with career guidance to help students see pathways ahead – from science fairs to college entrance preparation.

Students at a science fairAdvanced Science & ElectronicsStudents take on complex projects for district-level science fairs with IIT Madras recognition. Electronics projects cover AI, IoT, and automation. Nearly 100 schools hosted science fairs for the first time.Students learning coding and digital skillsICT & Future-ready SkillsTN SPARK programme brings AI, robotics, coding, and IoT to 340 schools. Students learn to code in Scratch, edit video, and work with digital tools – skills that open doors beyond school.Career guidance sessionTransition to EarningIn parallel, ILP’s career guidance program begins – self-discovery, career awareness, psychometric testing, and path planning for life after school. Key outcomes+ Students compete and present at district and state level+ Exposure to AI, robotics, coding alongside academic curriculum+ Smooth transition from learning to career planning

Impact at a glance

[X]
Improvement in reading levels
[X]
Schools with science labs
[X]
Teachers trained
[X]
Students learning hands-on science
[X]
Students via digital & AV methods

At every stage, teachers lead the way

Every ILP programme starts with the teacher. We train teachers to use our tools and methods, gather their feedback continuously, and help them operationalise each programme in their own classroom context. When teachers are equipped and confident, the entire school transforms.