Admissions at Screenex.
Your child's journey begins with a conversation, not a form.
An unhurried, parent-friendly admissions experience — built to help families understand the right path for their child before any decision is taken.
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“We do not prepare children for examinations. We prepare them to become the kind of young person an examination is happy to find.”
From counselling to first day, in six unhurried steps.
A linear, transparent path — no hidden gates, no surprise rounds.
- Step 1
Schedule Counselling
A free, unhurried conversation with a Screenex mentor — to understand your child, your aspirations and the questions on your mind.
- Step 2
Academic Assessment
A short, age-appropriate diagnostic that surfaces your child's strengths, gaps and learning style — never a competitive examination.
- Step 3
Programme Recommendation
An honest recommendation of the most suitable programme — based on the child, not on the timetable.
- Step 4
Admission Guidance
A clear walk-through of documents, batch options, hostel choice and the practical steps that follow.
Three programmes, one continuous philosophy.
Foundation, Development and Advanced — calibrated to a child's age, not just their class.
Class II–IV
Foundation Programme
The habit-forming years. A calm, structured programme that builds reading, reasoning and the quiet confidence everything later rests on.
- Best suited for
- Parents who want depth without pressure in the formative years — and a real foundation for whatever path their child eventually chooses.
- Typical age group
- 6–9 years
- Primary goals
- Establish reading fluency and the love of books.
- Build mental-maths confidence and number sense.
- Develop observation, pattern recognition and reasoning.
- Form daily learning habits that compound through the years.
- Natural progression
- Steps directly into the Development Programme in Class V with the foundation entrance exams already in reach.
Class V–VI
Development Programme
Foundations meet the first taste of competitive preparation — without losing the joy of learning. The bridge into Sainik, Navodaya, Simultala and Ramakrishna Mission entrances.
- Best suited for
- Parents weighing competitive entrances for the first time, who want a calibrated, supported preparation alongside excellent schoolwork.
- Typical age group
- 9–11 years
- Primary goals
- Deepen subject mastery across English, Mathematics, Reasoning and GK.
- Introduce competitive problem-solving and OMR-style practice.
- Build weekly assessment discipline without anxiety.
- Open the bridge to Sainik, Navodaya, Simultala and Ramakrishna Mission entrances.
- Natural progression
- Transitions into the Advanced Programme with the discipline and content base entrance examinations reward.
Class VII–VIII
Advanced Programme
A focused, mentor-led programme that translates years of preparation into entrance-examination performance — written, interview and medical.
- Best suited for
- Parents preparing seriously for Sainik School, Navodaya, RIMC, RMS or Simultala — and looking for the mentorship and rigour that selection demands.
- Typical age group
- 11–14 years
- Primary goals
- Master the depth of syllabus that entrance examinations quietly demand.
- Build the timed-practice discipline competitive papers reward.
- Refine written expression, comprehension and articulation.
- Prepare for interview rounds — composure, content, character.
- Natural progression
- Concludes with admission into India's most selective residential schools and a foundation that compounds for decades after.
By class, by age, by entry point.
A clear reference for which programme fits your child today — and what entrance examinations come into view from there.
| Class | Age Group | Recommended Entry Point | Recommended Exam Preparation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class II | 6–7 years | Foundation Programme | Pre-competitive foundation — habits, not entrance practice. |
| Class III | 7–8 years | Foundation Programme | Concept-first foundation that prepares the ground for Class V entrances. |
| Class IV | 8–9 years | Foundation Programme | Reading fluency, mental maths and reasoning — the year before competitive prep begins. |
| Class V | 9–10 years | Development Programme | Navodaya (JNVST) and structured groundwork for Sainik Class VI. |
A residential rhythm built around study, rest and supervision.
Hostel is one option, not a requirement. For families who choose it, the environment is calm, supervised and academically supported.
A Safe Environment
Supervised accommodation with senior wardens, transparent routines and an open line to the institution at any hour.
Academic Supervision
Mentor-led evening study, structured revision and individual catch-up sessions for the topics that need them.
A Calm Daily Routine
Wake, study, classes, rest, play, dinner, study, sleep — a steady rhythm that turns discipline into a habit.
Healthy, Home-Style Food
Balanced vegetarian meals on a published menu, with attention to nutrition, variety and the comforts of home.
Read before you decide.
Three windows into the institution — written for the parents who would rather understand than be persuaded.
A clear, calm sequence — without pressure.
The pace is set by the family, not by the institution. Every step exists to help you arrive at the right decision for your child.
- Step 1
Counselling
An unhurried conversation with a Screenex mentor — your questions first, our recommendations second.
- Step 2
Assessment
A short, age-appropriate diagnostic that helps the mentor understand where your child stands today.
- Step 3
Personalized Guidance
A frank conversation about what we observed, what is working, and what your child needs next.
- Step 4
Programme Recommendation
A clear, honest recommendation of the programme that fits your child — including the option to wait.
- Step 5
Admission
If the fit is right, a calm and straightforward admission with full clarity on documents and routine.
- Step 6
Start Learning
Mentor introductions, parent dashboard onboarding, and the first week of the Screenex weekly loop.
A short parent checklist.
Five quiet things to do before walking in. The intent is reflection, not paperwork.
Printer-friendly layout
Talk to your child about the visit.
A few quiet minutes the evening before — what we're doing, why we're going, and that there's nothing to be afraid of.
Bring previous school reports.
Even the most recent term card is genuinely useful for the mentor — context matters more than scores.
Prepare the questions on your mind.
Mentorship, hostel, fees, batch size, schedule, exam choice — write them down. We would rather answer them than guess them.
Understand your child's goals — not just yours.
A short conversation with your child about what they would like to do, learn or become. Their words help us listen better.
Plan to leave without deciding.
There is no expectation of a same-day decision. Take the conversation home, talk it through, and return when you are ready.
Before the FAQ — the questions on every parent's mind.
An editorial reassurance — short answers in plain language, with links to the section that explains in depth.
Everything parents have asked us — answered honestly.
Grouped by topic. If your question is not here, please raise it during counselling — every answer here came from a real conversation.
You don't need to decide today.
Admissions at Screenex are an educational conversation — not a sales meeting.
Four principles we hold ourselves to.
You don't need to decide today.
Admissions are an important decision. We expect — and prefer — that you take time to reflect after the conversation.
Take time to understand your child's goals.
A school is one part of a child's story. The right fit is the one that matches who your child already is — and who they are becoming.
Our counselling is educational, not sales-driven.
We answer your questions, share what we see, and leave the decision with you. There is no follow-up pressure and no enrolment quota.
We recommend programmes honestly.
Sometimes the honest recommendation is to wait, to start elsewhere, or to take a different path. We will say so when that is the case.
Every successful journey begins with a strong foundation.
Your child's story could become the next chapter in The Screenex Legacy.
Schedule a Free Academic CounsellingBegin the journey
Schedule a Free Academic Counselling
Our mentors understand your child's strengths, aspirations and learning needs before recommending the most suitable learning journey.
What's next?
Continue the journey
Pick a thread — a guide, an exam, a download, or a counselling session — and keep going.
Schedule a Free Academic Counselling- AdmissionsProgrammes, eligibility, documents, hostel, campus visit and FAQs — in one place.
- FacultyThe educators, mentors and pastoral team behind three decades of teaching.
- FacilitiesClassrooms, library, practice rooms and the calm environment that holds the work.
- Hostel LifeA calm, supervised residential rhythm — for families weighing hostel admission.
- GalleryThe texture of a Screenex day — campus, classrooms, hostel and events.
- TestimonialsVerified parent, student and alumni reflections.
- ContactCall, message or visit. We respond within one working day.
- The Learning ExperienceHow Screenex develops a child from Class II to VIII.
- About ScreenexPhilosophy, history, founders and the culture of the institution.
- Our LegacyThree decades of alumni journeys and institutional milestones.
- Related GuidesDeeper, long-form material for the next step.
- Related ExamsBrowse every entrance examination we prepare for.
- Which Exam Is Right?A short, parent-friendly guide to choosing the fit.
- Compare ExamsSainik, RIMC, Navodaya and more — side by side.
- Parent ResourcesEditorial reading for parents of young aspirants.