Avanti School SIF Forms

There are three criteria for Avanti SIF forms:

Initiation with ISKCON (Criteria 4.1)

• Parents must have taken initiation (diksha) within ISKCON.
• Proof of initiation is required, including photographs and letters of recommendation from an ISKCON authority, especially if initiated outside Bhaktivedanta Manor.
• Learn more about the initiation process by joining the Mentorship system.

Attendance in a Registered Sanga Group (Criteria 4.2)

• Parents must be actively attending one of the in-person Sanga groups registered under the Bhaktivedanta Manor Sanga Committee.
• Online Sanga groups will not be accepted—only in-person attendance qualifies.
• A minimum of one year of attendance is required, with at least 80% participation.
• A letter from the Sanga leader confirming attendance must be submitted in advance before signing the form.
• Find out how to join a Sanga group.

Practicing Hindu Family (Criteria 5)

• Families must visit Bhaktivedanta Manor at least once per month.
• They should be able to provide evidence of their regular visits.

School forms are signed at fixed times:

• Fridays: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Sundays: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Please make sure you bring the correct SIF forms for the correct school year you are applying for. We cant print forms for you.
• We only signs forms in person / no digital forms will be accepted.
• For more info please email bmf@krishnatemple.com

Important Notice:

While we aim to support families in their applications, signing SIF forms is at our discretion. We are under no obligation to approve requests and will not tolerate any form of intimidation, coercion, or manipulation. We expect all interactions to be respectful and in the spirit of integrity.

School Forms for other Faith Schools

• Practicing Hindu Family
• Families must visit Bhaktivedanta Manor at least once per month.
• If you just need a letter please email bmf@krishnatemple.com with your child’s details and your home address

School forms are signed at fixed times:

• Fridays: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Sundays: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• We only signs forms in person / no digital forms will be accepted.
• For more info please email bmf@krishnatemple.com

Important Notice:

While we aim to support families in their applications, signing forms is at our discretion. We are under no obligation to approve requests and will not tolerate any form of intimidation, coercion, or manipulation. We expect all interactions to be respectful and in the spirit of integrity.