About Us
NMCS is operated by New Millennium Education Foundation. NMCS is a residential school located in the Leh district of UT Ladakh, India. The school was established by the Venerable Thubstan Wangchuk, a Tibetan Buddhist monk. His vision was to preserve Ladakhi and Tibetan cultural heritage and Buddhist lineage traditions by providing an innovative rural education model for first generation Scheduled Tribes learners from the most remote village communities in Ladakh.
Most of the children's villages lack access to modern resources and infrastructure (electricity, internet, education, road access, etc...). The school's purpose is to ensure that children from these districts have access to a leading-edge, relevant, and specialized education tailored to the unique needs of village children from Ladakh.
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The school serves children from Pre-Nursery through Class 10 with the plan to extend the high school years through the entire Secondary Stage up through Class 12. The Middle Stage (Standard 6-8) and Secondary Stage (Standard 9-10) follows the CBSE curriculum method. NMCS is affiliated by CBSE.
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NMCS is a tuition-free education including all educational expenses, the residential boarding and living costs, and concessional fees to those children coming from Scheduled Tribe backgrounds.
Our Approach to Education
NMCS Mission Statement.
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We prepare the next generation of leaders to preserve Ladakhi and Tibetan culture, to revitalize village life, and to thrive in the 21st century economy.
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Values and Educational Commitments.
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We believe each child will succeed in school and life.
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We foster a culture of independent learning, perseverance, resiliency, and compassion.
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We provide educational equity, access, and opportunity for the most disadvantaged.
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Our educational program includes a moral education preserving Buddhist, Ladakhi, and Tibetan lineage, cultural beliefs, practices, and wisdom traditions.
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We believe in a contextualized and relevant student-centered education.
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We develop student agency, growth mindsets, and independent thinking.
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Our educational philosophy is anchored in our student's lived experience in village life. We honor the fundamental importance of where they come from and teach in a way that support this.
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Outcomes and Impact.
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Confidence, Resilience, and Agency
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A Lifelong Love of Learning
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Critical Thinking Skills and Capacities
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Real-World Problem Solving.
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Leadership Skills and Capacities
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Social and Emotional Intelligence
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Health, Happiness, and Well Being
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Moral and Cultural Foundations
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Employment, Livelihood, and Entrepreneurial Mindsets
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Environmental Stewardship
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Technology Fluency
IT TAKES A VILLAGE
NMCS faculty and staff are dedicated and talented educational specialists. They are skilled and seasoned educators who have devoted their lives to supporting our students. Their love for, and commitment to, Ladakhi youth drives excellence and transformative outcomes. Our staff are the heart and life of the school.
