Open to Grades 5 to 12, we have created a well-rounded Cambridge curriculum that supports the growth of our students academically, physically and spiritually. An education at MPA is synonymous with meditating and self-reflecting, working hard, and sharing with others.
Academics at Miri Piri Academy
MPA offers a unique and comprehensive educational experience that integrates academic rigor with spiritual growth and personal development. Our approach is rooted in the belief that true education is not just about intellectual achievement, but also about cultivating the mind, body, and spirit.
The programs we offer for Grades 5-7, 8-10, and 11-12 are thoughtfully designed to support students at every stage of their development, blending high-quality academics with practices such as Kundalini Yoga, meditation, and seva. These components work together to create a well-rounded, nurturing environment where students can excel not only in their studies but also in their personal and spiritual growth.
At Miri Piri Academy, we are dedicated to guiding students toward becoming resilient, compassionate, and responsible individuals who are prepared to meet the challenges of the world with integrity and strength.
Grades 8–10 (Foundation Years)
Building study habits and Cambridge familiarity
Grade 8-10 students are immersed in a lifestyle that promotes inner strength, discipline, and compassionate living.
Grade 8 follows the Cambridge curriculum (no external exams). In Grades 9–10, students prepare for IGCSEs (English, Mathematics, Combined Science, History + one elective such as PE, Art & Design, or an online course).
Through regular practice and experiential learning, students connect with the spiritual and cultural values at the heart of our community. Students with English as a Second Language build English proficiency in these years.
Grades 11–12 (Senior Years)
Transition to self-directed learning
Online Cambridge classes are supported daily by a learning coach and monthly academic coordination, allowing them to tailor preparation for their chosen post-MPA path.
The Grade 11/12 Spiritual Life Program at Miri Piri Academy focuses on Aquarian Sadhana, with students engaging in an abbreviated version each weekday. This shorter practice, where mantras are chanted in half the usual time, fosters spiritual discipline and mindfulness. It prepares students for their transition into adulthood, enhancing their resilience and sense of responsibility.
Grades 5-7 (Day School)
A balanced approach to learning
The Grade 5-7 program combines a broad range of academic subjects with enriching extracurricular activities. Students engage deeply with humanities, STEM subjects, and English language skills, fostering critical thinking and building a strong academic foundation.
Punjabi language studies connect them to culture and tradition, while art, music, sports, and meditation provide creative and physical outlets.
Exciting expeditions that allow students to explore the world beyond the classroom, fostering curiosity, teamwork, and a deeper connection to their environment.
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Core Subjects
The English program aims to enhance language and literacy skills, fostering a love for reading through the exploration of both world and Indian literature. In social science and history, students study various disciplines such as geography, political science, religion, psychology, and economics. This broadens their understanding of themselves and the world, promoting place-based learning that connects them to their community. By developing communication and inquiry skills, students learn to engage with any environment and gain insights into their own identities and their role in the world.
MPA’s STEM program includes an exploration of a wide variety of subjects including biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, engineering and math. Students are encouraged both to be curious and learn about the natural world and to explore building and creation. Mathematics is integrated into that learning and also taught through discrete lessons to ensure all standards are met.
The Punjabi curriculum represents an integrated approach to language acquisition. With this approach, reading, writing, listening, speaking, grammar and culture are viewed as interconnected rather than as existing in isolation. Sikh history and philosophy are integrated into the program in order to learn how Sikh lifestyle and understanding can help guide modern life.
Life and career skills are interwoven into the MPA curriculum. We focus on skills such as goal-setting, time management, personal finance, reflection and building authentic relationships. During their time at MPA, students have access to the college counsellor who walks them through the various stages of the college admission process.
The art program at MPA includes visual and digital art, pottery, and ceramics. Appreciation of Indian art is built into the curriculum. MPA students also have the option of choosing to study Gurbani Kirtan or Tabla. There are opportunities for students to actively participate in Gurdwara services.
Academic Education Highlights
- We offer a Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE), UK curriculum taught through learning expeditions, projects and traditional teaching methods.
- All students are expected to achieve a minimum of 5 IGCSE and 3 A Level subjects to enable them to obtain a place at a college/university of their choice.
- English language immersion classes are provided for those new to the English language, up to Grade 8.
- Our students are immersed in term-long learning expeditions that explore, in depth, the world around them.
- Expeditions are interdisciplinary, exploring issues from multiple angles and perspectives, leading to deep learning experiences.
Who Thrives at MPA
Students seeking academic challenge alongside spiritual depth, physical discipline, and community living—and who are preparing for university and life with resilience, purpose, and leadership—will fit right in at MPA.
Our students come from diverse backgrounds across the globe—and they thrive here. We welcome those ready to pair rigorous Cambridge academics with daily spiritual practice, physical training, and residential life. The result: young people who think clearly, live consciously, and lead with courage.
