Located in the village of Shey in Ladakh, India, Druk Padma Karpo School (also known internationally as the Druk White Lotus School) has achieved global acclaim for its innovative, sustainable architecture and high-quality holistic education.
Founded by Drukpa Thuksey Rinpoche and designed in association with Arup, the school was built with a vision to meet the contemporary educational needs of children in an environment of constant change whilst prioritising the preservation of the cultural heritage of Ladakh.
About the school
Award-winning sustainable campus, and schooling from nursery to senior secondary for over 900 pupils.
Award Winning School
A solar powered and passively heated building project at the cutting edge of design in the 21st century. A structure that celebrates and enhances local values, while at the same time making the most of cutting-edge technology and construction methods.
Funding Needed
The school’s next strategic educational step is to build Senior Secondary School facilities so that children can complete their education without having to leave their much-loved school community, and in several cases their homes, to seek further education opportunities in or outside of Ladakh, or leave education altogether.
This will comprise 6 classrooms and 3 science laboratories, for up to 240 students, plus additional dry latrines.
Visitor Centre details:
DPKS Visitor Centre and Rancho’s Café
(next to the Shey stupa field)
Shey-Leh, 194101, Union Territory of Ladakh, India
Tel: +91 6006850406 Email: ranchos.rigzin@gmail.com