Stride, Inc. to Support New Education Options in India with 21K School Collaboration
HERNDON, Va.: Stride, Inc., the nation’s leading provider of online and blended education, has announced its partnership with 21K School, India’s first online school that offers personalized and structured education programs for online students at home across the Indian subcontinent.
“Stride, Inc. has a proven curriculum designed to help advance the education for learners of all ages, and in all places,” said Scott Durand, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Learning Solutions. “This collaboration with 21K School in India gives Indian students the opportunity to advance their education and get ahead of the competition.”
Students in India will partner with both Stride, Inc.’s curriculum, and curriculum specifically from The Keystone School, an accredited private online school for students worldwide, in four core areas, including:
- Specialized Programs for K-8 students – focusing on an array of fundamental classroom subjects in tune with Stride’s U.S. curriculum
- Career Readiness Programs from Stride for students in grades 7-12 who want to take career-focused classes in public speaking, creative writing, or health care in order to get a jump start on their future occupation
- Utilizing The Keystone School’s curriculum, a high school diploma pathway for students in grades 9-12, including a self-study program for online students at home
- Utilizing The Keystone School’s curriculum, a Dual Diploma Program for students pursuing a senior secondary certification in India
“With this association, 21K School will empower Indian students with a world-class international curriculum they can access from their own home,” said Yeshwanth Raj Parasmal, Co-Founder & Principal Director at 21K School. “These programs will be integral in shaping the future leaders of this country and we are excited to work with our U.S. partners, Stride, Inc.”
Presently, 21K School offers their National Curriculum to over 300 K-5 students across 25+ cities in India and abroad. The international programs in association with Stride, Inc. would be available in India from the start of the next academic year and enrollment would begin on Jan. 14, 2021.
