Lord John Emerich Edward Dahlberg Acton (1834-1902) was a Victorian scholar of Freedom who saw liberty not as a license, but as the freedom to do what was right. He was suspicious of power for the sake of power, which led to his most famous quote: " Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. " Being a part of the Acton Academy network, we celebrate his defence of economic, political and religious freedom.

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Who was Lord Acton?

Lord John Emerich Edward Dahlberg Acton (1834-1902) was a Victorian scholar of Freedom who saw liberty not as a license, but as the freedom to do what was right. He was suspicious of power for the sake of power, which

Is Flourish a religious school?

No. While we expose children to the importance of mindful spirituality we do not promote any religion.

How long is Flourish in session each year?

We operate on a ten-month calendar which is similar to most schools in Maharashtra, India - but our flexible program allows families to travel together during the year, without sacrificing any learning.

Is Flourish a Montessori School?

We respect and incorporate Maria Montessori’s philosophy but, we are not a Montessori school. We also use the latest interactive technologies, hands-on projects and the Socratic Method for discussions.

What grades do you offer?

We serve children from grades Pre-K to 12. At present, for the year 2023-24, we have a Spark Studio (ages 3 - 7), an Elementary Studio (grades 1 - 5) and a Middle School Studio (grades 6 - 8). As