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How Sonam Wangchuk’s Mountain School Redefines Learning

In Ladakh’s remote mountains, Sonam Wangchuk helped create a school that replaces strict rules with hands‑on education.

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Key Points

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Founded in 1988 by Sonam Wangchuk and others.

No uniforms or rigid classroom layouts.

Learning combines textbooks with practical projects.

Goal: develop critical thinking and self‑reliance.

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The institution, part of the Students' Educational and Cultural Movement of Ladakh, started in 1988 and rejects uniforms and fixed desks.

Students split their time between reading and tackling real‑world projects, encouraging problem‑solving skills.

This approach aims to prepare young people for life in a challenging environment.

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5 words

redefines

changes the way something is understood

rigid

strict and not flexible

practical

useful for real situations

critical thinking

careful thinking to understand problems

self‑reliance

being able to take care of yourself

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