Sanawar Montessori School
11B, Sector 11, Chandigarh, 160011, India · Chandigarh · Chandigarh
If you’re looking for a small, nurturing school in Chandigarh that focuses on early childhood education, Sanawar Montessori School might already be on your list.
Basic Details
- Boards
- Not clearly stated; materials reference NCERT readers and CCE-style assessments. Board affiliation unclear.
- Classes
- Pre-Nursery / Kindergarten to Class VIII
- Co-ed
- Yes
- Boarding
- No (day school only)
- Founded
- 1975 (school website); some directories list 1976
- Student–teacher ratio
- Between 7.5:1 (school data) and 13:1 (Justdial listing) — discrepancy noted
- Students
- Around 300 students
Staff
Principal: Mrs. Harjit Kaur; Founder: Sh. R.D. Sehgal; HR & Admin: Mrs. Charu Sehgal. Around 40 staff members, many Montessori-trained.Summary for the Parent
Overview
Sanawar Montessori School is a long-standing, Montessori-based day school in Sector 11, Chandigarh.
It’s known for its nurturing environment, small class sizes, and focus on early childhood learning.
Best Fit For
Children who enjoy activity-based, hands-on learning.
Kids who benefit from smaller class sizes and close teacher attention.
Strengths
- Strong Montessori foundation and experienced teachers.
- Safe, compact campus ideal for younger children.
- Transparent fee structure on the school website.
- Long-standing reputation in Chandigarh.
Trade-offs / Things to check
- Ends at Class 8 — no K-12 continuity.
- Board affiliation not clearly stated.
- Limited sports infrastructure.
- Fee increases over time.
Recommendations / Questions to Ask
- Which board is the school affiliated with?
- Are there plans to extend to higher classes?
- What are the additional annual or activity fees?
- Is school transport available?
- Can you observe a Montessori class before enrolling?
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