who either independently educate their children or who are associated with alternative schools. Some prominent Internet resources include Alternative Education India, Pune Homeschoolers Swashikshan – Indian Association of Homeschoolers Cascade Family Learning Society – A Society for Home Schooled Children in Chennai, India Montessori Worldwide School Homeschooling by Handholding Playgic childhood freedom advicacy In addition, there are conferences, social meetups, apprenticeships and several other organized group activities that allow for knowledge-sharing on a regular basis. Media reports about homeschooling In recent years, quite a few homeschooled children in India have made a splash by being accepted into top higher education institutions such as the IIT and MIT. A number of them also choose to be integrated into mainstream education at some point. Some prominent homeschoolers include education entrepreneur, Satya Narayanan R., founder of the "Career Launcher" entrance coaching platform. Some estimates say as many as 15,000 Indian families have decided to keep their children from going to school, choosing instead to develop individual caliber holistically within the community machinery, specially as safety has become a prime concern for parents nowadays. References External links Swashikshan – Indian Association of Homeschoolers Alternative Education in India NIOS Official Website – Indian Government recognised board for Home education Wolsey Hall Oxford - the oldest established homeschooling course provider 21K School - India's First Online School, providing homeschooling course. IGCSE / CIE India contact details India Education in India