School of Innovative Education
The first school of KBU is the School of Innovative Education, or Naveen Shiksha Vidyalaya / Slob Gsar / Róng Heem. Each name reflects the same spirit: a place where learning is renewed, refreshed, and made relevant for today’s world.
Its purpose is to reimagine how teachers and leaders are prepared for the future, while staying deeply connected to Himalayan communities, values, and ways of knowing.
Our Vision
To create a world where every learner can find joy in reading and discovery, nurtured by leaders who are ethical, imaginative, and compassionate.
Our Mission
To prepare educational leaders who create meaningful change in an evolving world. The School is committed to empowering students to thrive academically, personally, and professionally, while remaining rooted in their own communities.
Planned Inaugural Program
Master’s in Educational Leadership (under development) Proposed Launch: January 2026
The inaugural program of the School is planned as a Master’s in Educational Leadership (Shaikshik Netritya Snatakottar / Dzin Dzugs Slob Gnyer). Its aim is to respond to a pressing need: to prepare leaders who can guide schools, institutions, and education systems with wisdom, empathy, and courage.
At this stage, the program is in development. It will undergo review and approval by KBU’s governing bodies and other authorities.
Program Intent
The program is being designed to:
Prepare educators and professionals to lead with clarity, empathy, and responsibility.
Connect international perspectives with the needs of education in India and the Himalayan region.
Place mentorship, reflection, and applied learning at the center of leadership preparation.
Encourage leaders who can engage with pedagogy, policy, and community with equal commitment.
Guiding Principles
Contextual Relevance – Leadership learning that speaks to local schools and Himalayan communities.
Mentorship & Dialogue – Education as samaya (sacred bond), carried through relationships of trust.
Shared Design – Programs co-created with contributions from teachers, policymakers, and community voices.
Evolving Structure – Flexibility to adapt as the program matures and education itself changes.
Looking Ahead
The Master’s in Educational Leadership is envisioned as a living model of how leadership education can grow. Its design will continue to evolve in conversation with educators and institutions in Sikkim, across India, and internationally.
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For Students
The program is still in planning. If you would like to receive updates as details are finalized, please register your interest.
For Donors & Partners
Your support can help shape scholarships, strengthen leadership pathways, and bring this program to life.