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Shadow teachers and special educators in Koregaon Park.

Shadow teachers, special educators and remedial tutors for Koregaon Park families, introduced after checks and reviewed through the school year.

Koregaon Park, Pune

Koregaon Park is one of Pune's leafier addresses, with old bungalows on tree-lined lanes, newer apartment buildings towards North Main Road, and a mix of long-established Pune families, returning families and families from abroad. Many parents here have found a school willing to include their child and now need someone to make it work day to day. We introduce shadow teachers, special educators and remedial tutors to families in Koregaon Park, check qualifications and references, and contact the school before placing a shadow teacher. The family sees every candidate's score and reasoning, and placements are reviewed at one week, thirty days and ninety days.

Families in Koregaon Park use IB and Cambridge schools in and around Koregaon Park, Kalyani Nagar and Mundhwa, along with ICSE and CBSE schools in Camp and nearby. Several international schools have their own learning support staff and expect a shadow teacher to follow the school's plan. At the time of writing (September 2026), the IB asks for a professional report within three years plus educational evidence for exam access arrangements, and it does not exempt a student from studying two languages. A shadow teacher should know this well before the Diploma years. Confirm the details with the school's coordinator.

A special educator and a child at a home study table

The commute and the languages.

Distances around Koregaon Park are short, but North Main Road, the stretch towards Mundhwa and the bridges towards Kalyani Nagar and Camp are slow at school time. Pune has no suburban rail network of Mumbai's kind, so most practitioners travel by two-wheeler, auto or bus, and the Metro helps only on some routes. A candidate who lives in Yerawada, Camp, Kalyani Nagar or Viman Nagar will usually manage a full academic year more comfortably than one crossing from the west of the city. Combined school-and-home roles work best when both are on the east side.

Marathi, Hindi and English are common in Koregaon Park homes, and some families speak Sindhi, Gujarati or a language from abroad. Children in international schools are often English-first. If grandparents at home speak mainly Marathi or Hindi, say so in the brief, so the professional can work with them on routines between sessions.

How a placement works

Questions from Koregaon Park families

Can a shadow teacher work in an international school near Koregaon Park?+

Yes, where the school agrees. International schools here often have learning support staff and clear rules for outside professionals. We contact the school before placing anyone and agree the shadow teacher's role, including where they sit and which lessons they attend, so it is settled before the family signs.

How far away can a special educator live and still come to Koregaon Park reliably?+

There is no fixed limit, but in Pune most practitioners travel by two-wheeler or auto, so traffic on the bridges and main roads matters. Candidates from the east side of the city are usually more reliable over a full year. We ask each one about their route before shortlisting.

Can we find a Marathi-speaking special educator in Koregaon Park?+

English always, and Hindi or Marathi where the candidate pool allows. Pune has many practitioners who speak Marathi, so it is usually possible. Put it in the brief if a grandparent or helper at home speaks mainly Marathi, and we will say plainly whether each shortlisted candidate does.

Also covered from here: Kalyani Nagar, Mundhwa, Camp, Boat Club Road, Viman Nagar.

Elsewhere in Pune: Kalyani Nagar · Baner · Aundh · Kharadi · Hinjewadi · Wakad

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