The School of Total Education was founded in 1977 by Vijayadev Yogendra who envisaged an integrated system of education that could prepare its students for life in the post-modern world. The School of Total Education is a small, family-oriented independent school in Warwick Queensland which conducts classes from Prep to Year 12 with one cohort at each level. There are approximately 150 students in all with a maximum teacher-student ratio of 1:13. The School is committed to providing a high quality educational program in a learning environment which enables parents, teachers and students to interact and develop their character, values and attitudes as a community seeking peace and happiness. The Total Education program seeks an appropriate balance between the areas of Academic and Skill Training, Character Development, Health and Physical Development. The academic curriculum is consistent with Queensland and Commonwealth requirements and students participate in the Grade 3, 5, 7 and Year 9 NAPLAN Tests. Students graduate with a Queensland Certificate of Education and virtually all students are eligible for Tertiary Entrance. Distinctive elements include: Film and Television, Yoga classes, Outdoor Education Program, School Meals, Quiet Time for primary students and Time Out Program.