Education in Auroville is not designed to produce success stories. It is designed to support growth, i.e. physical, emotional, mental, and inner growth without fear or comparison. Rooted in the vision of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother, Integral Education challenges conventional ideas of achievement, certification, and progress. This article arises from lived conversations with residents, parents, educators, and visitors, and addresses the quiet but persistent question: what does it really cost to educate a child in freedom?