Collaborate
“The world is preparing for a big change. Will you help?”
~ The Mother
Last School brings together students, educators, researchers, and supporters to collaborate in advancing meaningful learning through research, participation, and shared purpose.
Recognition
Universities recognise Last School students not by certificates, but by the clarity of their thinking and the strength of their work. Through holistic and non-traditional admissions, learners are accepted on the basis of merit, portfolios, and lived experience, reflecting readiness for meaningful higher education.
These pathways span liberal arts, environmental studies, fine arts, design, sciences, architecture, engineering, psychology, English literature, and interdisciplinary fields across leading international institutions.
“One moment that stays with me is when a student applied something we discussed in class to their real life situation, and shared how it helped them face something difficult. That’s when I feel the subject is doing what it’s meant to do.”
~Teacher (35 years)
With SAIIER
Sri Aurobindo International Institute of Educational Research (SAIIER) promotes and coordinates most of the educational and cultural programmes in Auroville. SAIIER welcomes sincere collaboration with individuals and institutions who resonate with the spirit of Auroville and the work of Integral Education. For leading education oriented research projects, teacher trainings and internship opportunities, Last School collaborates with SAIIER.
Research Assistants
https://www.saiier.org/research/
Join as Student
Requirements
14+ to 18 years and older from around the world who aspire to a higher, truer life, a thirst for progress and are self-motivated.
Interested students, please write to join Last School at lastschool@auroville.org.in
Timeline for joining
Last School follows a three semester system beginning in early-July concluding end April.
Accomodation
There is no housing facility organized by Last School. It is not a residential school.
“When the child told me, ‘I want to build an aircraft carrier,’ I didn’t doubt. We followed his call, and for two months he arrived every day knowing exactly where he left his work. The concentration, precision, joy — all came because it was born from him. When the movement is inner, nothing can stop it.
Once a student has touched their inner reality — truly — their future is not a worry anymore. Whether they become a scientist, an artist, or something society doesn’t applaud… they know who they are. That contact is the only success I am looking for.”
~ Teacher, 77 years
Fundraise
Our fund raising focus supports various initiatives at Last School as a Free Progress experimental school in Auroville. Notes from Last School Newsletters.
https://give.aviusa.org/page/LastSchool
Donate
All donations by Indian nationals, NRIs, Foreign Nationals and OCIs are made to “Auroville Foundation” and channelled to the approved Project, as indicated by the Donor.
https://donate.auroville.org/
“When I first came here, I skipped classes and disconnected. Now I’m the person who shows up even when nobody is checking. Free progress gave me freedom — but it also held up a mirror. And in that mirror, I had to decide the kind of person I wanted to become. I chose to show up for myself.”
~Student, 13 years
Contact
Please schedule an appointment.
Email: info@lastschool-auroville.org
Landline Phone: +91-413-2622195
Mobile (Whats App only): +91 75980 71690
Office hours: Monday – Friday: 8:30am – 3:30pm, IST
Address
Last School, Cultural Zone, Auroville, Tamil Nadu 605101, India