Leon International School

Leon International School is tucked away in Vishwas Khand, which is part of Gomti Nagar in Lucknow. The address is 3/26, and it’s a fairly quiet residential part of the city compared to the main markets. The houses around here are mostly two or three stories tall, and the school fits right into that look. We have a decent-sized building that has been modified over the years to fit more classrooms. The entrance is a bit narrow, but once you get inside, it opens up a little. Lucknow summers are very hot, so we rely a lot on the shade from the building and the fans inside. The walls are painted a light color to keep things feeling bright. We don't have a massive field, but there is enough space in the back for the kids to get some fresh air. The classrooms are filled with wooden desks and blackboards that get a lot of use every single day. You can hear the sounds of the neighborhood—dogs barking or someone calling out—through the open windows. Most of the staff has been with us for a while, and we all know each other’s names. It is not a very loud place except for when the kids are heading home in the afternoon. The stairs are a bit steep, so everyone has to be careful walking up and down during the class changes. It is just a regular school doing its work.