26/09/2026
Some parents are paying up to ₹4 lakh a year for preschool for their four-year-olds.
With pedagogy-based premium schools like Montessori, Waldorf, or Reggio Emilia selling specialised learning curriculums at steep prices, some parents in Metros are willing to pay more to give their children the early advantage.
But are the steep fees worth it? And more importantly, can parents sustain this level of spending through school and all the way to university?
In this Mint article by Ann Jacob, PeakAlpha Co-founder & Director Priya Sunder weighs in on the financial responsibilities and demands that come with funding a child’s education, and why the bigger picture matters when making these decisions.
Read the full story to explore the real cost of a premium education.
Link - https://peakalpha.com/montessori-waldorf-or-reggio-emilia-why-specialized-preschools-cost-up-to-%e2%82%b94-lakh-a-year/