Academic Spaces

We’ve built academic spaces around how children actually learn; not how classrooms have traditionally looked.



You’ll see movement, conversation, unfinished ideas, and work in progress. Because learning here is something children work through, not just receive.

The Classrooms

Our classrooms are designed to support different ways of learning.

Flexible seating, natural light, and open layouts allow students to move between discussions, group work, individual reflection, and project-based learning. Teachers can easily adapt the environment depending on the learning activity — whether it is a collaborative inquiry, a design challenge, or a quiet moment of reading and reflection.

Technology and physical learning materials are integrated thoughtfully so that students can explore ideas using both digital tools and hands-on experiences.

These classrooms encourage students to participate actively, share perspectives, and build understanding together.

Apple Enabled Learning

At NAAVU, technology is used to support learning, not replace it.

Students use iPads, Macs, and Apple platforms to research, collaborate, and present their ideas through formats like videos, presentations, and digital projects. This allows for more interactive and personalised learning.

Aligned with the IB approach, technology helps students explore questions, build understanding, and develop skills such as critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving.

Teachers use these tools to plan lessons, personalise instruction, and give timely feedback, supported by ongoing training.

NAAVU is working towards becoming an Apple Distinguished School, reflecting its commitment to purposeful and effective use of technology.

The Library

At NAAVU, the library is more than a collection of books — it is a space for discovery, reflection, and exploration.

Students use the library to read widely, research deeply, and develop the ability to question and analyse information. A thoughtfully curated collection of print and digital resources supports learning across subjects while encouraging independent curiosity.

The space is designed to balance quiet reading with collaborative inquiry. Students might be found exploring new stories, researching ideas for projects, discussing books with peers, or simply spending time discovering something that sparks their interest.

The library plays an important role in helping students develop information literacy, critical thinking, and a lifelong relationship with reading and learning.

Meet the
Library Lead

Dr. Shambulinga B. Jali

For me, the library is one of the most exciting spaces in a school. It’s where curiosity begins and ideas start to take shape.

At NAAVU, I want students to see the library as a place where they can explore freely, whether they are discovering a new book, researching a project, or simply asking questions about something that interests them. Along with our collection of print and digital resources, I spend a lot of time helping students learn how to find information, think critically about it, and use it meaningfully.

My goal is simple: I want students to leave the library not just with answers, but with more questions and a genuine love for reading and learning.