Pre-registration for 2026-2027
Cabella International Sahaja School welcomes children aged 6 to 11 (grades 1 to 5) of families practicing Sahaja Yoga. CISS can only accommodate students with a European (Schengen) passport or the legal right to stay and study in Italy. CISS will have a limited number of places for new children in 2026-2027. Please note that we do not have a waiting list; applications are open solely for the upcoming academic year.
To begin the application process to pre-register your child, please follow the link below:
The CISS educational method
Aims to achieve a harmonious, balanced development in children, in which knowledge is understood to be a synthesis between knowledge of the external world and knowledge of one’s inner Self.
It is based on a number of key principles:
- Love and a holistic education
- Collective life (education in boarding schools)
- An international education
- Meditation
- Art, play, creativity and contact with nature in a safe and protected environment.

About Sahaja Schools around the World
The unique and revolutionary educational system developed by Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi has already been used for many decades in schools in India, Australia, Italy and United States of America.
1990
First school opening
4
Locations
1000+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What type of school is Cabella School?
A1: CISS is currently operating as a home-schooling project. In Italy, there are two alternatives for parents wishing to educate their own children in this way:
a) They can educate them themselves as long as they are qualified…
Read moreQ2: What are the characteristics, rights, duties, implications of home schooling projects?
A2: Each country has its own laws. Some allow home-schooling, some do not. Most European countries do. Parents should check the situation in their country before sending their children.
Read moreQ3: Are independent schools legal in Italy?
A3: Yes, they are completely legal. Parents have the right to choose the type of education they consider best for their children. If they do not wish to send them to a state school…
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