Introduction:
This annex explains
how one can apply to become a Student of Auroville. This Annex
consists of:
1. Definition;
2. Process;
3. Cancellation / Change of status.
1. Definition
A Student of Auroville
is:
1.
A person who is below the
age of eighteen (18) years, from outside of Auroville, who has applied to and has been accepted
to study at an Auroville
educational institute, without being accompanied but with the agreement
of parent(s) or legal guardian(s); or
2.
A person who is eighteen (18) years or older from outside of Auroville
who has asked to study at an Auroville
educational institute without being an Aurovilian.
2. Process and How to apply:
1.
Applications to become a Student of Auroville
have to be addressed to the Entry Service office where Application Forms are available. The applicant will be guided through the administrative process by the Entry Secretariat,
2.
The Application Form needs to be completed and submitted to the Entry Secretariat along with:
2.1.A document whereby the legal guardian/s
of the applicant appoint an Aurovilian as the applicant’s de facto guardian
for the tenure of the applicant’s stay in Auroville or till the applicant has reached the age of eighteen
(18) years, signed by all parties concerned;
2.2.A disclaimer signed by all parties involved,
that absolves the Auroville
Foundation and the community of all liability for any loss, injury or legal claim that may occur during the applicant’s stay as a minor in Auroville;
Valid health insurance for the duration of the student's stay.
3.
Once the Application Form is duly completed
and submitted to the Entry Secretariat, the applicant will be announced as a Student
of Auroville to the community
for feedback;
4.
The Entry Board will process each application taking into account:
4.1.The approval of the Auroville
school or institution where the applicant
wishes to study;
4.2.That the parent(s) or legal guardian/s or de-facto
guardian/s is / are willing
to pay the contribution towards
the educational expenses of the applicant
as assessed by the Auroville School Board;
4.3.That no substantial objections against the person have been received in the feedback from the
community. If this is the case, the
Entry
Board will
process the feedback received and inform the applicant
of their decision.
Please note: Samples of these documents may be obtained
from the Entry Secretariat. In the case of a foreign applicant, upon receipt of the above documents, the Entry Secretariat will duly process the Letter of Recommendation for an Entry Visa, upon approval from the Entry Board;
3. Cancellation / change
of status:
1.
A person will cease to be a Student of Auroville
if the schooling / learning
programme is discontinued.
2.
Should a Student of Auroville wish to join the Auroville community, they need to contact the Entry Secretariat. The Entry Secretariat will, for a Student of Auroville wishing to join Auroville,
guide the Student through the relevant
integration process as described in Annex B (refer to section 2.6
and 2.7 of Annex B).
Read the full Auroville Entry policy 2017
