Marica Schools — Love, Peace and Harmony

Marie Christine de Rochemonteix · Founder · 1991–2021

Marie Christine de Rochemonteix, Founder of Marica Schools

Marie Christine de Rochemonteix built Marica Schools from the ground up in Tolichowki, Hyderabad — a school that became the centre of hundreds of families' lives.

Honours & Recognition

🎖️

Ordre National du Mérite

Conferred by the Republic of France in recognition of distinguished service

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Mother Teresa Award

In recognition of her lifelong service to children and education

The Founder

She believed every child had a right to education — and spent thirty years proving it.

Marie Christine de Rochemonteix founded Marica Schools in Hyderabad in 1991, guided by a conviction she never wavered from: that education is not a privilege to be earned, but a right that belongs to every child.

She built the school from the ground up and led it for three decades — with vision, with discipline, and with a personal interest in every child who passed through its gates. Under her leadership, Marica became known for something larger schools struggle to offer: an education in which each student is genuinely seen, and guided towards the particular genius she believed every one of them carried.

"The purpose of education is to teach our children to think and develop a capacity to reason out facts."

Her life's work was recognised with two of the highest honours available to an educator. The Republic of France conferred upon her the Ordre National du Mérite, one of the nation's highest civilian distinctions. In India, she received the Mother Teresa Award for her service to children and to education.

Marie Christine de Rochemonteix passed away in 2021, after thirty years of service to the families of Hyderabad. The school she built continues. The conviction on which she built it has not changed.

A Child's Year at Marica

Not a day. A year.
Here is what it looks like.

A year at Marica is structured, full, and alive. From the first day of term to Annual Day and everything in between — this is what your child's year contains.

June — Term Begins

Opening Assembly & New Student Welcome

The academic year opens with assembly, class introductions, and a welcome for new students. New joiners are introduced carefully — teachers watch the first two weeks closely and act on anything they notice.

All ClassesNew Students

July

Founding Day & Inter-House Competitions

We mark the founding of the school and remember Marie Christine de Rochemonteix. Inter-house events begin — quiz, elocution, and general knowledge competitions that continue the morning quiz tradition she started.

Founding DayCompetitions

August

Independence Day & Essay Writing

Independence Day celebrations, flag hoisting, patriotic programme. Essay and poetry writing competitions begin — Marica students have consistently won prizes at inter-school level for written English.

Independence DayWriting

August – September

Inter-School Sports Tournaments

Football, cricket, athletics, badminton. Our football team has won prizes at inter-school level including 2nd place at the Gurukul tournament (under 12). Children represent the school in uniform with pride.

FootballCricketAthletics

September – October

Parent–Teacher Meetings & Term 1 Exams

Term 1 assessments. Parent-teacher meetings where teachers speak specifically about each child — not from a template, but from actual observation. Parents leave knowing where their child is and what the plan is.

AssessmentsParent Meetings

November

Excursions & Educational Visits

Field trips that make the classroom real — science museums, historical sites, nature reserves around Hyderabad. The school that taught geography through a wall map takes children out into the geography itself.

Field TripsExperiential

November – December

Annual Sports Day

The full school gathers. Track events, team sports, house competitions. Every child participates — not just those who are naturally athletic. Sports Day at Marica is about effort and community, not just results.

All StudentsTrack & Field

December

Campus France Career Talk

Annual session with Campus France Hyderabad for Class IX–X students. French universities, scholarship options, the application process, life as an Indian student in France. A door that very few Hyderabad schools can open.

Class IX–XCampus France

January

Annual Day — Cultural Programme

Drama, music, dance, spoken word. Students who have been in dramatics and elocution all year perform. Annual Day is when the school shows itself to the community — parents, families, guests. It is taken seriously.

DramaMusicElocution

February

Final Assessments & Board Preparation

Pre-board exams for Class X. Final term assessments for all other classes. Individual attention intensifies — teachers identify which students need support and provide it before it becomes an emergency.

ExamsClass X

February – March

CBSE Board Examinations

Class X board examinations. Students from Marica go in prepared — three years of building the habit of understanding, not memorising. Results have remained consistent across years.

Class XCBSE

Throughout the Year

Individual Check-ins & Parent App

Every parent receives attendance, homework, and school notices in real time through the Navneet TopSchool app. Teachers check in individually with students who need it. You are never left wondering what is happening with your child.

Navneet AppAlways Informed

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Parent App — Always On

Navneet TopSchool puts attendance, homework, notices, and exam schedules on your phone in real time. You are always part of what is happening.

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25 Students Per Class

Small enough for teachers to know each child personally. Not on paper — in practice. Strengths, anxieties, what makes each student light up.

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Teachers Who Follow Up

When a teacher notices something — academically or socially — they act on it. Parents are informed. No child sinks quietly while the term continues around them.

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Sport as Character

Physical education is not a filler period. Sports build team spirit, self-confidence, and the ability to lose gracefully and win without arrogance. Both matter.

What Your Child Receives

Beyond the textbook.
Beyond the board exam.

CBSE is the foundation. These are the programmes built on top of it — what makes a Marica education distinct from any other CBSE school in Hyderabad.

CBSE Curriculum

Nationally recognised, rigorously delivered. English medium. Science, Mathematics, and Computer labs from Class VI. Focus on understanding over memorisation — students who can explain what they know, not just reproduce it.

All ClassesLab WorkBoard Prep

Artificial Intelligence

Students work with AI concepts and tools as part of the curriculum — understanding how the technology works, using it responsibly, and building with it. Preparing children for the world they will actually enter, not the one their textbooks were written for.

AI CurriculumHands-OnFuture-Ready

Campus France Pathway

Annual session with Campus France Hyderabad — the official French higher education agency. Scholarships, university options, application process. A pathway to French universities that almost no Hyderabad school offers.

Class IX–XCampus France Partner

Mathematics Laboratory

A dedicated Mathematics lab where concepts are explored through hands-on activity, not just abstract instruction. Mathematics becomes something students can see and manipulate — not just calculate.

Class VI–XHands-On

Science Laboratory

Fully equipped Physics, Chemistry, and Biology labs. Students conduct actual experiments — not demonstrations. The habit of testing an idea rather than accepting it is built here.

Class VI–XPhysics · Chemistry · Biology

STEM & Robotics

Building, coding, and problem-solving with real robotics kits and STEM projects. Children learn by making things that work — and by fixing the ones that don't. Engineering thinking begins here, years before an engineering college.

RoboticsCodingProject-Based

Olympiads

Students are prepared for and participate in national Olympiads in Mathematics, Science, and English. Competing beyond the school walls builds both academic depth and the confidence of measuring yourself against the best.

MathsScienceEnglish

Dramatics & The Arts

Drama, music, art, and craft — taken seriously, not treated as filler. Students who perform on stage at Annual Day have been preparing all year. Inter-school dramatics competitions, creative writing exhibitions.

All ClassesAnnual DayInter-School

Career Guidance

Stream guidance from Class IX. College and university counselling from Class X. The Campus France talk. And throughout — guest speakers who come and have real conversations with students about what their lives look like.

Class IX–XSpeaker Programme

A Can-Do Attitude

What Marica students
develop into.

Marie Christine de Rochemonteix had a can-do attitude about everything she attempted — and she built it into the school's culture. Marica students are not defined by their marks. They are defined by how they carry themselves.

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Inter-School Poetry Writing

Shanza (Class V) and Alishba (Class VI) were awarded first prize for poetry writing at inter-school level. Marica students have consistently won prizes in writing and dramatics competitions across Hyderabad.

🥇 First Prize — Poetry Writing

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Football — Gurukul Tournament

The Marica football team (under 12 category) won second place at the Gurukul inter-school football tournament. Physical education at Marica produces children who compete with effort and carry themselves with grace.

🥈 Second Place — Gurukul Football Tournament

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Reliance Foundation Competition

Marica students reached the quarter-finals of the Reliance Foundation competition — competing against schools across India and demonstrating that individual attention produces children who can hold their own at any level.

Quarter-Finals — Reliance Foundation

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Differently-Abled Alumni

Students with learning differences who studied at Marica — fully integrated into classes alongside their peers — are now software engineers working on technology for the low-vision, government employees, and teachers.

Real Outcomes · Real Integration

What Parents Notice

Marica students
communicate.

Parents and teachers who know Marica alumni consistently remark on the same thing: these students communicate. They speak with clarity, listen with attention, and present themselves with ease — on stage, in an interview, in any room they walk into.

This is built deliberately, over years. Karadi Path language learning, library and reading programmes, dramatics, elocution, debate, essay and poetry writing, morning quizzes, inter-school competitions. Communication is not an extra at Marica. It is the core of what the school does — and it has been for 35 years.

Students per class

35+

Years of graduates

3k+

Alumni worldwide

10+

Languages — Founder

Reading & Library Programme

[Library / reading session photograph]

Elocution & Dramatics

[Elocution / drama competition photograph]

Board of Advisors

The people guiding
Marica's next chapter.

Marica is building a board of advisors — scientists, educators, technologists, and cultural leaders — whose guidance will shape the school's next thirty-five years. Announcements coming.

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Scientist / Researcher

Science & Innovation

A scientist or researcher who brings rigor, curiosity, and the spirit of real enquiry to how the school thinks about science education.

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International Educator

Curriculum & Pedagogy

An educator with international experience who helps Marica ensure its teaching methods remain at the frontier of what we know about how children learn.

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Technology Leader

Technology & Future Skills

A technology professional who connects the school to what the industry actually needs — so that Marica students arrive in the working world genuinely ready.

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Cultural Leader

Arts & Community

Someone who ensures that the arts, culture, and community remain central to what Marica produces — not metrics on a report card, but human beings.

If you are a professional who would like to contribute to Marica's advisory board, or know someone who should — write to us.

From the Families

What parents say
about Marica.

★★★★★

I've had two children at Marica — one has graduated, one is in Class VII. What I can tell you after twelve years as a Marica parent is this: the school talks to you. Not at you. The principal's letters are honest. When I've raised concerns, they've been taken seriously. That is rarer than it sounds.

[Parent Name]

Marica parent for 12 years · Tolichowki Campus

★★★★★

My son struggled in his previous school — not because he wasn't bright, but because nobody noticed him. At Marica, his teacher called me after the first week to say she'd identified where he needed support and had a plan.

[Parent Name]

Parent · Class VI · Tolichowki

★★★★★

My daughter started in Nursery. She's in Class V now and still loves coming to school. I don't know any other metric that matters more than that.

[Parent Name]

Parent since Nursery · Chevella Campus

★★★★★

What I notice most about children who come out of Marica is how they speak. They are confident, articulate, and they listen. That's not an accident — that's thirty-five years of taking communication seriously.

[Parent / Alumni Name]

Parent of Alumni · Tolichowki

Alumni

What Marica
children become.

35 years of graduates across every field — in Hyderabad, across India, and around the world. The proof of a school is in the people it produces.

3k+

Alumni worldwide

35+

Years

Per class

1991

Founded

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Strong Communicators

Marica alumni are consistently noted for their communication skills — confident spoken English, the ability to present themselves, and the ease of putting their hand up in a room. This comes from 35 years of treating communication as central, not supplementary.

The most remarked-on quality of Marica alumni

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Global Pathways

Through the Campus France partnership, Marica students have access to guided pathways to French universities — affordable, world-class, and genuinely achievable. France, then Europe, then the world.

Campus France Partner · Annual Talk · Class IX–X

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Technology & Public Service

Marica alumni include students with learning differences who studied fully alongside their peers — and are now software engineers, government employees, and teachers. Inclusion works. These outcomes prove it.

Real integration · Real outcomes

How Admissions Work

Simple. Clear.
No surprises.

Our process is designed to feel like a conversation — not an examination. For the family and for the child.

Enquire

Fill in the form below or call us on +91 9121460640. We respond within one working day — always. No automated replies.

Visit

Come to the campus. Meet the principal. See the classrooms. Bring your child. Ask everything you want to know. We are not in a hurry.

Meet

A brief, informal interaction with your child. Not a test. We want to know them — their interests, how they speak, what matters to them. Not their rank.

Welcome

Offer, fees, documents, uniform. We guide you through every step. Your child can start within days of the offer. Welcome to Marica.

Mid-year or lateral entry? We handle those too.

All classes · Nursery to Class X · Subject to availability · Personal transition plan for every student

Enquire Now →

Frequently Asked Questions

Every question
parents ask.
Answered honestly.

Admissions & Process

Is there an entrance exam?+

For Nursery through Class V, there is no entrance exam. For Classes VI and above, we conduct a brief, informal interaction — not to test or exclude, but to understand your child so we can serve them well from Day 1.

Can we join mid-year?+

Yes, subject to seat availability. We accept mid-year admissions for all classes. Every mid-year student receives a personal transition plan. Teachers monitor the first four weeks closely.

My child studied abroad or in a different board. Can they join?+

Yes. We have experience supporting transitions from ICSE, IGCSE, IB, and international curricula. Our academic coordinator assesses where the student actually is and builds a plan to close any gaps, at a pace that works for the child.

What documents are required?+

Birth certificate, previous school report card (2 years for Class II+), Transfer Certificate (Class II+), Aadhar cards for parent and child, 6 passport-size photographs, and address proof. We will confirm the full list after your campus visit.

Are scholarships available?+

Yes. The Marica Foundation offers sponsored seats for deserving students — full or partial support based on financial need and potential. Marie Christine believed every child had a right to education. Applications are treated with complete confidentiality. Please speak to us directly.

Fees & Logistics

What are the fees?+

Fee structure is shared during your campus visit or on direct request. Fees vary by stage — Pre-Primary, Primary (I–V), and Secondary (VI–X). There are no hidden charges. Fees are payable monthly in advance before the 5th of each month.

Is transport available?+

Yes. Transport is available from key areas around Hyderabad. Please contact us directly for current routes and availability: +91 9121460640.

What are the school timings?+

School runs Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Office hours for fee payment and enquiries are daily from the 1st to the 10th of each month, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

After Marica

Where do Marica students typically go after Class X?+

Across engineering, medicine, law, business, arts, and sciences — in Hyderabad, across India, and some abroad through the French university pathway. Marica alumni are particularly known for their communication skills and ability to carry themselves confidently in any environment.

Does Marica go up to Class XII?+

Currently up to Class X. Our career counselling programme — which begins in Class IX — prepares students thoroughly for the transition to higher secondary. We maintain relationships with several institutions in Hyderabad and can provide guidance and recommendations.

Academics & Teaching

What is the student-teacher ratio?+

25 students per class. This is maintained deliberately. Individual attention is not a promise — it is a structural reality. Teachers know every student not just by name but by character, strength, and what they need.

What happens if my child is struggling?+

We identify it early through observation and assessment. Remedial support is available in small groups or one-on-one. Parents are informed before problems become crises — not after. Additional learning support is available for students who need it.

What makes Marica's approach to communication different?+

Communication is central — not supplementary. Library sessions, reading skills development, elocution, dramatics, essay and poetry writing competitions, morning quiz sessions, inter-school events. Marica alumni are consistently noted for their strong spoken English and the confidence with which they present themselves. This is built over years, not weeks.

How is homework managed?+

Homework is purposeful — designed to reinforce what was covered in class, not to fill time. Volume increases appropriately with class level. Pre-Primary has minimal homework. Class IX–X has structured preparation. All homework and notices are communicated through the Navneet TopSchool parent app.

Wellbeing & Community

How does the school handle bullying?+

Directly and quickly. The class teacher is the first point of contact. The coordinator escalates if needed. Parents are always informed. The culture at Marica — built on dignity as a founding value since 1991 — means incidents are less common than in larger schools, but when they happen, they are addressed without delay.

How can I raise a concern with the school?+

Call us on +91 9121460640, email tolichowki@maricaschools.org, or speak directly to the class teacher. Every concern is acknowledged within 24 hours, investigated, responded to, and followed up. A parent who raises a concern is a parent who still believes the school can do better. We take that seriously.

How often will I hear from the school?+

Daily via the Navneet TopSchool parent app — attendance, homework, notices, exam schedules. Monthly via the principal's letter. Each term via report cards and parent-teacher meetings. Immediately if anything significant happens involving your child. You are never left in the dark.

Is the campus safe?+

CCTV covers all campus areas. Entry and exit are controlled. Dismissal is supervised — every child is accounted for before leaving the gate. Transport is managed and supervised. Physical safety is treated as non-negotiable, not as a feature.

What is the Mandatory Disclosure?+

CBSE requires all affiliated schools to publish key information publicly — including staff details, infrastructure, results, and compliance data. Marica's Mandatory Disclosure is published in full at maricaschools.org/mandatory-public-disclosure.

Every child
carries a touch
of genius.
We find it.

Love, Peace
and Harmony.

Life at Marica.

Not a day. A year.
Here is what it looks like.

Beyond the textbook.
Beyond the board exam.

What Marica students
develop into.

Inter-School Poetry Writing

Football — Gurukul Tournament

Reliance Foundation Competition

Differently-Abled Alumni

Marica students
communicate.

The people guiding
Marica's next chapter.

What parents say
about Marica.

What Marica
children become.

Simple. Clear.
No surprises.

Every question
parents ask.
Answered honestly.

Two campuses.
Same Marica.

Ready to find
out if Marica
is right for
your child?

Every childcarries a touchof genius.We find it.

Love, Peaceand Harmony.

Life at Marica.

Not a day. A year.Here is what it looks like.

Beyond the textbook.Beyond the board exam.

What Marica studentsdevelop into.

Inter-School Poetry Writing

Football — Gurukul Tournament

Reliance Foundation Competition

Differently-Abled Alumni

Marica studentscommunicate.

The people guidingMarica's next chapter.

What parents sayabout Marica.

What Maricachildren become.

Simple. Clear.No surprises.

Every questionparents ask.Answered honestly.

Two campuses.Same Marica.

Ready to findout if Maricais right foryour child?

Every child
carries a touch
of genius.
We find it.

Love, Peace
and Harmony.

Not a day. A year.
Here is what it looks like.

Beyond the textbook.
Beyond the board exam.

What Marica students
develop into.

Marica students
communicate.

The people guiding
Marica's next chapter.

What parents say
about Marica.

What Marica
children become.

Simple. Clear.
No surprises.

Every question
parents ask.
Answered honestly.

Two campuses.
Same Marica.

Ready to find
out if Marica
is right for
your child?