Village Primary Schools

Values-based Education

3-hour Weekday program held year-round in the evening from 4pm - 7pm.  The Village Primary Schools provide relaxed venues, in the community gathering space, run by the ISHPATA Primary School Teachers.  ​Class Schedule is:

• 4-4:30pm : Traditional Meditation - Children practice folk mental and spiritual practices and disciplines.

• 4:30 - 5pm: Village Games - Physical Education to strengthen group participation and teamwork

• 5 - 5:30pm: Reading Lesson

• 5:30 - 6pm: Writing Lesson

• 6 - 6:30pm: Arithmetic Lesson

• 6:30 - 7pm: Ethics Class - Core Belief concepts and Folklore

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ISHPATA Teacher Training Program:

Village teachers are selected by committee based on merit and values.  Teachers receive a monthly salary of $50 and receive teacher training 2x per year.  The local committee (7 members) provide additional funding for teacher training and tools and school supplies.