The 10 Best International Schools of India in 2018

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he international border has least impact when it comes to social
Tinteraction. The whole world is conﬁned to us due to free internet
access, economic relation, international politics and other
dependence, worldwide. Jobs too are not a constraint to one’s own land
only; job seekers now look for better opportunities around the world. But
this interaction and free-mixing demands some protocols; and this
protocol is nothing but an internationally standard education system to
understand the global scenario and groom to become a Global citizen. An
education system that is globally recognizable is the foremost need of the
generation. India understands the importance of an education system that
fulﬁlls the necessities to become able to confront international standard.
Indian education system has gone through a number of changes and
experiments. Thanks to the colonial and post-colonial era, Indian students
hardly got any chance to enjoy a holistic education, which is beyond
rigorous study. The contemporary situation hints the other aspects of
education that comprise enhancing other qualities and talents of a student.
International Schools in India have started taking the initiatives of adding
to the wholesome education keeping health aspect in priority and
inclusion of gadgets in studies. These schools are mostly residential to
take care of manners and body language of the students and at the same
time accommodating in a positive atmosphere for their emotional and
psychological nourishment.
Worldwide competition, exams and job interviews can scare a student if
he/she is not well aware of the outside educational environment. There is
another aspect that is the highlighting part of International education and
that is cultural coordination. International education helps to promote the
cultural mixture by inviting international students or taking the students
to other countries. This helps in cultural tolerance and communal
harmony as well.
These schools are setting a new benchmark when comes to the
importance of taking India to the international standard. Indian students
are too intelligent and capable to stand tall in the global platform and
these International schools are just curving that path for them.T R
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Apeejay School, Sheikh Sarai, International Wing
A Global Edge for the Students
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Indian Education System is
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International schools:
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MASTER’S MIND
Why India is becoming the
next best 'International
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Gen Z Jobs: Unbox Futuristic
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IGNITING HEALTH
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Maharishi International
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Molding Future Global Leaders
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ndia is growing economically and that is changing a lot of perspectives in its socio cultural aspects.
IThe current education system of India is highly influenced by this economic development and the
result is prominent in its interest in International education culture. As time progresses,
International Schools are getting the limelight to educate the kids to be prepared for the global
competition.
The world has become too connected with the technological up gradation and economic dependence.
The transactions in financial, business and political aspects have curved the path for a global
community. We are all moving slowly to become the global citizen, and to be that, a holistic education
is the most important factor. Those days are gone when just mugging up a thick book and being a book
worm was considered as the virtues of a well-educated person. International schools have come up
with different approach and try to give a wholesome experience of what is called a true meaning of
education.
In the latest issue of “India’s 10 Best International Schoolsfor 2018 we have tried to highlight some
of the best names of the country where enrolling a kid’s name is just getting one step ahead to handle
any international standard competition.
Apeejay School has become the special profile which works to build a student’s ability to grow as an
individual with the right blend of virtues and knowledge.
Anubhuti School is one of those institutions that goes by the name by adding Indian culture with the
international curriculum. Their system is too scientific to add to the complete education of the students.
Known by its teaching methods and curriculum conducts Chitkara International School is the dream
destination for all the competitive students who thrive to be the best in their working field. Combining
international standards and tradition, culture and scientific progress together is the soul motive of
Maharishi International Residential School and the school is maintaining a great balance by
conquering the both sectors. Utpal Shanghvi Global School & Prabhavati Padamshi Soni
International Junior College is unique in its own way.
A group of eminent teachers have contributed their thoughts regarding India’s education system and the
future possibilities. Dr. Rupali Dhamdhere shares her view on Why India is becoming the next best
‘International Education’hub? Pankaj Kumar Singh discusses the changes in Indian education system
and the recent trends. Sudeep Ghosh chooses the topic of how International schools are enhancing
Indian Education System.
So turn the pages of the magazine to dive deep into the world of futuristic education!
Entering Global Culture with International Schools
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The mission of the institution is to be committed to nurture principled, compassionate & innovative
leaders for the global stage, equipped with skills critical for success in a highly connected and fast
evolving world.
A School is a foundation to build a student’s ability to grow
as an individual with the right blend of virtues and
knowledge. Right from the beginning, it truly gives
definition to a student’s future goals and adds value to
them, each following day.
Spreading its wings, Apeejay School, Sheikh Sarai,
launched the International Wing in 2016 to provide a
world class school experience. It is the latest offering from
the Apeejay Education Society, which has built a rich
heritage of more than five decades in the field of quality
education through a family of 24 not-for-profit institutions,
in various states of India. In the Education vertical, it also
has the UGC recognised Apeejay Stya University.
Bestowing Excellent Facilities
The curriculum, faculty and infrastructure of Apeejay
School, Sheikh Sarai, International Wing, has been planned
keeping in mind the best of schools across the globe. It
gives an international edge to the students and parents who
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Apeejay Stya institutions are guided by the
vision of Dr Stya Paul, Founder Chairman of
the Apeejay Education Society. His legacy of
excellence is being carried forward by his
daughter Mrs Sushma Paul Berlia, who is the
key personality behind the vision and success of
the Apeejay School, Sheikh Sarai, International
Wing. She also plays a vital role being the
Co-Promoter and President at the Apeejay
Stya & Svran Group and the Chairman at the
Apeejay Education Society. She is also the Co-
founder and Chancellor at the Apeejay Stya
University.
Wearing the twin hats of an Industrialist and an
Educationist, Mrs Sushma Paul Berlia has
played a unique role in bringing the much
needed synergy between academia and industry.
The School is the culmination of a long
standing dream of Mrs Sushma Paul Berlia to
usher in the best of globally benchmarked
education. She aims to provide a world class
education rooted in human values and infused
with Indian culture. Her dedicated-self has
contributed enormously in every step of the
School’s conceptualisation and execution.
The School carries forward Mrs Berlia’s belief
that a progressive and holistic education with
international dimension is more important than
a mere delivery of content to acquire skills that
are necessary to thrive in the future.
THE MASTERMINDS BEHIND
THE INSTITUTE
are seeking a global perspective in School Education. It is
located in South Delhi and is slated to be Delhi’s first and
only IB Continuum (PYP, MYP & IBDP) day boarding
school with state-of-the-art centrally air conditioned
building and sports facilities. Apart from this, it has the best
of amenities which includes ultra-modern laboratories. It
supports a wide-range of new age technologies like
Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT) and Virtual
Reality which are some of the key areas on which the
school seeks to focus.
The School also believes in cherishing a healthy
environment to make it more lively and for the active
participation of its students. It has built a natural grass full
size football field, synthetic tennis courts, synthetic
basketball courts, swimming pool and a well laid out play
area for kids, including medical facilities, and many more.
The School has integrated a top notch security arrangement
with CCTV cameras, lady attendants, Visitor Management
System, and guards on duty (24X7) to ensure total safety &
security of the students.
A Comprehensive Way of Education
The School offers key programmes which includes IB
Primary Years Programme (IB PYP), IB Middle Years
Programme (IB MYP) and IB Diploma Programme for
Grades 11-12 (IB DP). These programmes are further
explained with proper details to know how they are
implemented.
The Primary Years Programme comprises the essential
elements of knowledge, conceptual understandings, skills,
attitudes and actions that encourage international
mindedness and global citizenship. These elements are
featured in collaboratively planned units of inquiry which
follow six trans-disciplinary themes. These themes allow
traditional subjects to be explored through interconnected
personal, local and global perspectives. Inter-disciplinary
approach is the focus of the PYP programme.
Middle Years Programme is a natural progression from the
Primary Years Programme and excellent preparation for the
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in grades
11 and 12. This programme spans across grades 6-10 which
is a crucial time when young minds are undergoing rapid
physical, emotional and intellectual development. Trans-
disciplinary approach is the focus of the MYP Programme.
During the final years of Senior Secondary School, students
will study the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP). It is an
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“Schools must cultivate international-
mindedness among students and educators so
that they see themselves connected to the
global community and assume a sense of
responsibility towards its members. Good
education must be focused on all round
development and unlocking the potential of all
students.”
-Mrs Sushma Paul Berlia
Chairman, Apeejay Education Society
FROM THE CHAIRMAN’S DESK
academically challenging and balanced programme of
education that prepares students, aged sixteen to nineteen,
for success at University and even in life ahead. The
Programme is taught over for two years and has gained
recognition & respect from the world’s leading universities.
A Unique Ideology
Apeejay School, Sheikh Sarai, International Wing, believes
that Education is preparation for a meaningful life lived for
a purpose. The ability ‘to learn, to lead and to serve’ is what
makes life worthwhile and well-lived. It should develop
students’ moral & ethical compass through a critical
examination of beliefs and value systems to make them
balanced & principled. Every student has an own unique
cultural experience, skill, interest and potential which
should be integral to the teaching & learning process.
Therefore, students learn best when the learning is
constructive and is delivered in a supportive environment.
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URLName of the Institution Location of the Institution
Anubhuti School anubhutischool.in
Apeejay School apeejay.edu
Candor
International School
candorschool.edu.in
Chitkara
chitkaraschool.in
PP International School ppischool.com
Utpal Shanghvi School ppsijc.org
VSPK International School vspkinternational.edu.in
St. Joseph’s
sjis.in
Anubhuti School, Jain Divine Park,
Shirsoli Road, Jalgaon–425 001.
Begur - Koppa Rd, Hullahalli, Off
Bannerghatta Road, Near Electronic City,
Bengaluru, Karnataka 560105.
Sector-25 (WEST) Chandigarh 160 014,
INDIA.
LD Block, Pitampura, Near Kohat Enclave,
Metro Station Pillar No. 333, New Delhi-
110034.
12 KM Stone, Hisar-Sirsa Road, Hisar 125
003 (Haryana) INDIA.
East-West Road No. 3,
J.V.P.D. Scheme, Juhu,Mumbai - 400 049,
India.
Off SECTOR -13, ROHINI DELHI -110085.
Witty International School wittykidsindia.com
Pawan Baug Road, off. S.V. Road, Adjacent to
Techniplex, Malad West, Mumbai,
Maharashtra 400064.
APJ School Road
Sheikh Sarai Phase-1, New Delhi - 110017,
INDIA.
Maharishi International
Residential School
maharishiirschennai.com
Santhavelur, Sunguvar Chathiram – 602 106
Kanchipuram – District, Sriperumbudur –
Taluk.
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Indian Education
System ischanging
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Recent
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one are the days when classrooms
were poky with textbooks and
blackboards, rather the recent
evolution towards the classroom which we
see today has changed the way of learning.
The modern day era classrooms are not only
furnished with different and various tools of
education but they are about relationship
building between the parents and the school
to help amplify the over-all development of
a child from a very early age.
A child is a pure consciousness and a pure
soul. The first step towards education starts
from home. The modern-day education is far
advanced than traditional education and
looks for the emotional, physical,
psychological well-being of the child.
Before turning 5
Recent studies suggest that the majority of
the child’s brain development happens
before the age of 5. It is a crucial time for a
child and needs to be handled carefully. This
is the time when your child starts crawling,
learning words and forming sentences. One
has to keep in mind that preschool is the
place where child encounters the first
interaction with the outside environment, teaching professionals and
group of other children thus leading to the first opportunity for a child
to learn, share and express in front of the society.
Providing Hands on Experience
Modern classrooms are inclined more towards providing hands on
experience rather than following the traditional way of teaching. For
example, instead of showing color on paper, teachers use blocks, toys,
sand, water etc. which helps them to understand color in a more better
and creative way. Children are often asked to assemble toys, read
instructional directions, differentiate between currency notes and coins
etc. which makes them learn faster along having fun. Today teachers
are not just mentors they are like family members
Minimizing Assessment Gap
The contemporary education trend does not revolve around the
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Pankaj Kumar Singh, Founder &
Managing Director of Jalsa Ventures
Pvt Limited, has more than 24 years of
experience in corporate and academia.
Under the Jalsa Ventures private
limited, an international standard
preschool brand, Cambridge
Montessori Pre School and Day Care
has been launched on franchise and
coco model under his guidance. An
MBA from Birla Institute of
management technology, he was a full
time professional while working. He
has been associated with EMPI
Business School Delhi, ITM Group of
Institution Mumbai, Shalina Healthcare
Mumbai, Chemaf SPRL London and
Africa, Waves Group (DAMAC) Dubai
and G D GOENKA Group Delhi. He has
been member of the Core Committee of
UN GCNI SDG, Founder Member of
IPRS (Indian Placement Reporting
Standards) at IIM- Ahmadabad, Member
of Advisory Committee, NHRDN
(National HRD Network), Ex.
Co – Chairperson of MAST
Committee, AIMA,
New Delhi, and Ex.
member of HR Core
Committee, AIMA
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Pankaj Kumar Singh
Founder & MD
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classroom and homework. It focuses more on boosting of social and moral experiences alongside the
academic assessment of every child which is a requisite part of an evaluation. It helps teachers to learn and
understand the needs of every child. Assessment of any individual has gone beyond the parameters of marks
obtained in exams or class tests. It focuses more on the social, moral, cognitive and comprehensive
development of a child.
Integrating Technology in Classroom
After narrowing down the assessment gap, the most significant thing which changes the current education
system is the inclusion of technology. Technology is so widespread that it offers so many new resources of
learning. Technology helped us to change dull and monotonous classrooms into smart classes. Visual
upshots, audio discourses and other supplementary methods make the child grasp and absorb swiftly.
Co-Curricular Activities
Co-curricular activities enhance the experience and increase a child’s capacity to emphatically confront
practical situations in the future. This helps in building a more precise understanding of a problem and to
search for a solution logically. The co-curricular activity also installs a feeling of sportsmanship, practical
solidarity, teamwork and productive thinking. These exercises help a child to develop skills and uncover their
talents.
Focus on Child’s Physical Fitness
In today’s scenario, schools promote a lot of activities which allows a child to have plenty of time to play
indoor as well as outdoor. Childhood obesity has knocked the corridors of preschools and to fight against it,
they should involve a lot of physical activities such as running, swimming, dancing, arts etc. Studies also
stipulate that children who are into hobbies tend to get better results in academics as it aids their minds to
grow. These small activities help them magnify in managing time, solving problems, etc.
Child’s Nourishment
In a healthy body resides a healthy mind, children feel better when they eat well. The modern day preschools
ensure to give a healthy environment and food of nutritious value. If your child is hungry, the institution
fortifies what to eat and how much to eat. It is ensured that one’s child eats health food as to have a balance
of vitamins, proteins and minerals which helps the child to develop physically and mentally both
acknowledging the serving size for every kid according to their age and weight.
Times have changed, preschools we see today have modified with a lot of colors, fun, amusement, care and
learning. Usually, parents are edgy about their kid’s higher education and they often miss the relevance of
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The mission of the school is to create a learning environment conducive to nurturing learners
and educators to be creative, capable, compassionate and equanimous citizens of
character with the global outlook.
An institution that devotes to bringing world-class
education not only to fulfill academic goals, but to
reach the point of standing tall to prove to be
successful in all terms of life, Anubhuti School is set, to let
the dream of young eyes fly free, and soar high to touch the
zenith of success.
Where Dream and Reality Meet
Tucked away amid the sprawling and lush green 100-acre
campus lit with 80000 trees, Anubhuti School welcomes
seekers of education with open arms. A well-equipped
school with various facilities, like the playgrounds for
Cricket, Badminton, Football, Volleyball, Basketball,
Skating and Tennis, Table-tennis, Kabbadi, along with open
gym spread right up to the Academic block. The
amphitheater, the nerve-centre of Cultural activities, nestles
among the sporting facilities.
The main school building starts at Saraswati Point. The
academic area has structures to facilitate Arts & Crafts,
Music, Dance, an Innovation Centre for STEM projects, the
Assembly Hall, spacious classrooms and laboratories for
Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computers, Geography and
Mathematics. The Library Complex is a massive structure
accommodating more than 10,000 books, with a Digital
Library, Examination Halls, a Smart-room, a Conference
Hall and an Auditorium. The best feature of the school is an
eco-friendly infrastructure judiciously ventilated for
unblocked oxygenation. Anubhuti believes in experiential
learning that doesn’t restrict learners inside classrooms but
encourages them to explore the ever-gratifying possibilities
of practical learning.
The spacious Dining Hall serves nutritious vegetarian food.
Hostels for boys and for girls spread to the right and left of
the Dining Hall. There are separate infirmaries for boys and
girls under the care of Resident Medical Officers.
The little hillock accommodates the Weather-station,
Naturopathy Centre and the Meditation Hall which is at the
highest point which gives a visitor a 360° breathtaking
view.
The Craftsman of the Fertile Minds
Holding the hands of Shri Bhavarlal Hiralal Jain, the
Founder Chairman of Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd.,
Anubhuti School started its journey. He is a man of ideas
which created big revolutions. He practiced what he
preached, building his entire business on a foundation of
inclusiveness and sustainability.
Though he is the son of the soil, by sheer dint of hard work,
he established a billion-dollar multinational corporation
(JISL), which is the world’s second largest drip irrigation
company. He believed in quality education with sound
values. This residential school follows modern education by
retaining Indian customs and values.
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He believed that poverty shouldn’t prevent deserving
children from education so he established another school
for the underprivileged.
His tireless perseverance helped him found the mammoth
Gandhi Research Foundation (GRF) to spread Gandhian
ideas among the younger generations.
A much sought-after public speaker, he mesmerized a
number of stalwarts with his oratory skills at Harvard
University on agriculture. Four universities have conferred
honorary doctorates on his contribution to Agriculture. The
nation recognized his work and awarded him the Padma
Shri in 2008. He authored several books including “Tee ani
Mee”.
From the Desk of Achievements
The school has some outstanding students most of who are
still pursuing Medicine, IIT, CA and some are studying in
foreign universities. It has already created a couple of
entrepreneurs who will make their mark sooner than later.
Magazines like Education World, Careers 360, Brainfeed
and Great Places to Study have given the school a very high
rating. The most noteworthy among the awards is the
‘Green School Award’ given by Centre for Science and
Environment (CSE) which the school team received from
the hands of the then President Smt Pratibhatai Patil and the
other is ‘Earthian’, handed over by Shri Azim Premji of
WIPRO. Anubhuti sportspersons regularly represent
Maharashtra at the ISC & ICSE Nationals.
“We are committed to exposing students to world-class
amenities. Eminent personalities, both from India and
abroad, are invited: the list includes the former Mauritius
President, Aneroodh Jugnauth, Dr. Anil Kakodkar, Prof
Mashelkar, Amjad Ali Khan and Hema Malini to name a
few,” says the Director.
Also, since it is only a 10 year-old-school most of the
promising students will be blossoming into great beings
with infinite talent in the near future.
Buckling Up for Better Future
From time to time different seminars are conducted and
guest lectures arranged to address students on diverse
topics. The school is also partnering with ‘Univariety’, an
organization that gives professional career guidance. It goes
to the extent of advising the courses a student can pursue,
identifies the colleges or other organizations the student can
approach. Students are also given the opportunity of
witnessing AGM of JISL and experiencing firsthand how a
company conducts its deliberations.
All-in-all, these thoughtfully-planned interactions expose
the students to vagaries of many life-skills that ultimately
add robust potency to every student’s growth. The school
has some more futuristic plans to achieve recognition as the
best school of India that crafts the minds of the future of the
nation.
WORDS OF TRUST
Anubhuti—my journey to this experience started
long back when I was a kid, but what I am now is
just because of this journey. I came here with a
fear: “How will I survive here?” But Anubhuti
and I accepted each other spectacularly.
Academic engagement has augmented my
thought process unearthing my talents. Life in
Anubhuti thrives on creating entrepreneurs.
Ronak Dhoot, Class XII
Life at Anubhuti brings out one’s true potential.
My experience at Anubhuti has helped me grow
as a person. The rich culture and high values
passed on to the school by the founder has
become the foundation stone for every child here
at Anubhuti. Learning at Anubhuti has helped me
prepare for life. The extensive opportunities at
Anubhuti make one ready for the challenges of
the future. This school has made me confident yet
careful, ambitious yet responsible, a global
person yet Indian at heart.
Anjali Palod, Class XII
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ndia is changing rapidly with its global involvements in the economic and technological sphere and is
Imarking its place in the world as the next superpower. But to be on that position with grace, the
involvement of the young crowd is most signiﬁcant. The students and the technologically upgraded
young crowd must be compatible with the change and ready to handle these new responsibilities. The new
career opportunities and business scenario are emphasizing on this new mode of learning.
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The Role of Educational Institutions
Schools and colleges play important roles in making future
India ‘Tech-ready’. The new ways of teaching-learning
methods that includes gadgets are availing international
standards and, boosting the young minds a lot. These
students are the future of India to make it more technically
and economically strong.
The Oxford study suggests there is a possibility of around
69% of the current jobs in India will not exist in 25 years.
But the rise of machines, from robots to smart software will
add to multiple technologies and bulk jobs will add to
mediocre to high-end human performance. Thus it is not
surprising that the digital economy indicates in recent future
approximately 37.5% of the global workforce possibly will
be considered digital.
India wants to become an AI powerhouse and is speeding
towards that. AI and VR are increasing the comfortabilities
of life but to handle those technologies, India needs
stalwarts. The technological institution and the engineering
pedigrees are known worldwide for their international
standard education. As per India’s University Grants
Commission’s declaration, more than 10 million students
have got degrees in science, engineering, technology and
computer science in 2016-17, and the number is increasing
every year. So it is evident that India will never fall short of
tech and science educated students.
Research suggests, in China, there is a great push for AI
education with plans to set up 50 AI colleges and research
institutes by 2020 already in motion. Add to this, China’s
rise as a robotics powerhouse on the back of a ‘Maker
Movement’ encourages youngsters to take up making
tech-intensive machines and robots. India is not far behind
and is buckling up itself to compete with the Tech-giants of
the world through multiple initiatives.
Work Environment: Real Time Situation
The Indian IT industry had started gaining prominence in
the early 1990s when the multinational corporations started
outsourcing basic, back-end engineering work to the
country. Many of the systems which were being used then
are still operational for sure. But IT services companies say
new clients require new technology and thus adopting new
skills are very important, while older clients tend to
continue until they decide at some point to make a
switchover. So it is important to acquire upgraded tech
services and solutions which can work for the contemporary
companies with a futuristic outlook.
Only getting educated with the degrees are not enough to
get into the core of the current working scenario of India.
As a matter of fact, ‘experience’ matters a lot to reach and
shine in the newly open vistas of ‘tech-India’.
Working with big names are always has its own value to
learn a lot about how the industry works. But at the same
time, it is also very interesting to know that the
entrepreneurial attempts have their own charm. These
companies help to understand the market from the
scratches, which eventually helps to invest the knowledge
in upgrading a company’s system or procedure for
enhancing the technological sphere. India is one of the
fastest-growing countries for startup activity, after China
and the U.K. is currently in a stage where the U.S. was
15-20 years ago.
India is walking to become an e-government and has
already taken steps to reach the zone. For the last few years,
it has taken serious measures and has steadily been
enrolling its citizens into a nationwide database. Aadhaar is
the world’s largest biometrics database, which has
approximately enrolled around 1.2 billion Indian residents
so far. As the fastest-growing economy with the second-
largest population in the world, India has much to gain from
opportunities to be part of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
In the last we can say, the stage is set and the world is ready
to witness as India will take the centre spot in the
technological upheaval of the world. Young India should
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CHITKARA INTERNATIONAL
SCHOOL
The Torchbearer of Futuristic Education with
International Standard
“The institution is one of the most sought after schools in the country and emerging as a school
of Research, Innovation, Knowledge with its Application to the real needs of the Global World.”
The society is changing and so are the people’s lives.
With this change and modern approach, Indian
education system is also going through a drastic
transformation. The importance of International standard
schools are now new demands of the young minds, To serve
education to those young minds with the right approach
emerged, Chitkara International School known to help
children develop a perception on the world around and push
their thinking both innovatively and conceptually numerous
areas. Small group instruction, personalized attention for all
the learners, ﬂipped classrooms, blended learning, self-
directed learning allow teachers to thoroughly and assess
them during their work.
Chitkara International School stand for the combination of
supreme intellect, innovation, research, distinctive
collaboration; righteous assessments and global industry
connect. CIS is accredited by the Quality Council of India
(QCI) after being assessed and found to be complying with
the NABET requirement as per Accreditation Standard for
Quality School Governance.
Learning and Innovative Infrastucture
The institution believes, good infrastructure is a pre-
requisite for quality education. The campus is centrally air
conditioned and aesthetically designed where students can
learn and strive to achieve their best. The campus is spread
over 3.65 acres of land, allotted by Chandigarh
Administration. It has a well-equipped Science and
Technology Labs. The campus also comprises a unique
brain shaped auditorium named Coliseum Theatre.
Likewise, there is a tree house in the school campus which
is being used in story telling sessions and creative spaces
such as karaoke station, the dance studio, the music factory
and art studios. Undoubtedly the school was recognised as
the Best School in Infrastructure by Digital Learning.
The organogram of Chitkara International School is steered by Madhu Chitkara, the
Chairperson of the institute. With the noble thoughts of her, today the institution is getting the
due respect. After the successful establishment, the responsibility is shared by Niyati Chitkara,
who is the current Principal of the school. Apart from her, Honey Chitkara the Vice Principal
of the institution is being the key fundament who reﬂects a formidable vision to make the
school reach the zenith of its success. As the Vice Principal of the school, she is a believer in
individual talent, a dynamic and committed leader and a conscientious human being has
revamped the real meaning of education.
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Guiding the Future with Exceptional Teaching,
Learning & Assessment Methods
An institution is known by its teaching methods and
curriculum conducts. The assessment framework of
Chitkara is designed not to test the child but as a great
learning experience to the child and value addition to what
he has learnt so far. On the basis of Classical Test Theory,
Item Response theory, Partial Credit model, Scoring Weight
Scores (SWS), Confidence Level Rating etc. the institute
escalate to know the true score of the learner. The learning
framework has been designed after an attempt to study the
psychology of varied learners and their possible learning
styles. The learning involves a unique blend of ‘teacher talk
time’ (TTT) and ‘student talk time’ (STT) where the TTT is
30% and the STT is 70%.
The same time teaching framework is creating a flexible yet
a resourceful teaching framework incorporating unique
processes of inquiry, eliciting, presentation, controlled
practice, free practice, Weaving, Chaining, Drilling, Error
correction, Feeding etc. as part of the teaching process for
which the faculty is rigorously trained. Starting from
planning a lesson to ensuring that the child has been able to
learn a concept, this institution takes care of everything.
The technology framework is spread all over the school
whether academically or otherwise. It not just covers the
scholastic part but also extends its scope beyond academics
thus becoming a powerful catalyst for pedagogical change
by introducing TEK -8” a complete technology curriculum
comprising of 7 modules namely Computer Science,
Electronics, Mobile technology, Automobiles, Robotics,
Household technology, Energy Management.
Revolutionary Curriculum
For Chitkara, innovation in curriculum comes with a
research-based academic structure. It grooms students for
tertiary education, foster future employment and ingrain
spirit of entrepreneurship. At Chitkara, teachers as
architects, learning designers and innovators offer wide
range of opportunities and programs that enables the
students to confidently participate in the diverse student
community. The team knows that active industry-academic
interface is required to achieve the goal of grooming
“industry ready” students who are well rounded and quick
learners.
Establishing Milestones
The campus has been ranked among the top 10 schools of
the country for the best infrastructure. At the same time
Chitkara International School, enters into the coveted
League of Futuristic Schools of India 2018 and has also
won ‘Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Acclamation’ by
ReTHINK INDIA, for Internationalization of India’s
Education in 2018. CIS feels privileged to be among the
Top 50 Future Schools in India under the National
Category, awarded by Univariety & Fortune India. It has
also ranked amongst top 5 Co-ed School in Education
World India School Rankings 2017-18.
Leading the Trail
By winning a number of awards and achievements Chitkara
International School has proven that, it has the potential to
be the best. As a matter of fact, the brand has conscious to
take the importance of international education to the next
level and for that, it is trying to add to the curriculum and
study process to become the only choice of India’s
international standard of education.
WORDS OF TRUST
BY STUDENTS
Having spent so many years in Chitkara International
School, I can affirm that the institution practices what it
preaches. The motto of the school “Explore Your
Potential” is very well visible under practice in the form
of abundant of activities (academic & co-curricular)
and clubs which bring the best out of the pupils.
- Ishiqa Sharma
th
Grade 11 Humanities
The school also prepares its students for the life ahead; it
gives students the skills needed for university, college, or
the workplace. It empowers us with critical thinking
skills. However that’s not all; school also teaches us how
st
to be socially interactive- an essential lifeskill in the 21
century. In Chitkara International School, you learn how
to learn.
- Shubham Vashisht
th
Grade 12 Humanities
Chitkara International School is a perfect place to learn
and grow. A school with fascinating infrastructure,
advanced technology and highly qualified teaching staff
located at the heart of the city beautiful. The school
provides all the opportunities to the students to support
the future educational prospects.
- Akshita Verma
th
Grade 12 Commerce
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INTERNATIONAL
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enhancing Indian education system
– By Sudeep Ghosh
To pursue knowledge
is like being a wheel
that continues to turn
even though the
cart stoppedlong ago
- Tao Te Ching
ndian education has marooned its
Ilearner in the wasteland of ﬂawed
strategy and myopic vision.
Experiments with the models of education
(CBSE, ICS, State boards) in India have
not been designed to yield promising
results until international education
stepped in to reorient rote-learning
towards an unfolding of enquiry-based
learning of abiding import where the
learner (read knower) discovered a
personalised space to internalise
knowledge and breathe life into the
moribund sense of belonging. No wonder,
Indian education witnessed a paradigm
shift: the congenital defects which
permeated pedagogical theories were
debarred, the hegemonic guru (teacher)-
shisya (taught) power structure was
dismantled and a bond of reciprocal
learning was forged anew. Close-ended
curricula transitioned into dynamic,
independent, student-centric curricula
where the knower is radically singular and
is redeemed by perceptivity of thought and
novelty of methods. International
education, courtesy International
Baccalaureate (IB), crafted a pedagogy of
Sudeep Ghosh
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Khan Academy, Hyderabad(India). His pedagogical articles, poems, research papers,
translations and art criticisms have appeared in national and international journals.
Aesthetica Magazine (UK), Le Dame Art Gallery (UK), The Canadian Literature (University
of British Columbia, Canada), Wasari (Open University, London), Teacher Plus (India), The
Indian Literature(Sahitya Akademy, India), Penguin (India), to name a few.
possibilities for knowers to discover their inner worth, map
out the sprawling canvas of knowledge and bask in the
enduring resonance of cognitive splendour. It ushered in the
concept of ‘relevance gap’, to borrow the words of
Professor David Perkins, to make learning more
accountable, practical and useful. Due to space constraints,
I will confine my attention to IB’s ‘core’, the triangle of IB
consciousness where the mind, the body and the soul are
seamlessly blended through ToK, EE and CAS.
Theory of Knowledge (ToK), a course on metacognition, is
an epistemological delight to take cognitive leaps. It
synthesizes enigma and clarity in building a ladder of
abstraction. It stretches knowers by being inter-disciplinary,
which was never the modus operandi of the Indian system,
to unravel the nature of truth. In analysing what is biased,
unethical, manipulated, unreal and controversial, the central
paradox in the acquisition of knowledge is evaluated by
grappling with real life situations - local, national and
global.
If Alishah can argue with discerning clarity how the motif
of inclusivity in the poetry of Danez Smith and Kahlil
Gibran intersect cultural disjunction and spiritual
conjunction to foreground ideological robustness; if
Aurodeep finds the ekphrastic poems of Shanta Acharya a
meditation on the antithesis of impermanence; if Preksha
contends that the rhetoric of logos and pathos in Tracy K
Smith’s Ordinary Light (2018) creates a duality between
authority and commonality by navigating strands of
intimacy and extimacy in their individual Extended Essay
(EE); I know where the refinement of deconstruction, the
rigour of inferential thinking, the validity of noesis and the
doggedness of self-confidence without an iota of
intellectual hubris and these other dazzling array of probing
to other academic disciplines come from. All testify to
critical thinking and international-mindedness of an
international curriculum. By the way, EE is a 4000-word
research paper, the quality of which can be equated with
any post-graduate dissertation.
Empathy is dwindling; the home and the world are falling
apart. Through CAS (Creativity, Activity & Service), the
quality of life, attitude and disposition is assured. It is an
appeal and commitment to nurturing a humanistic and
pluralistic ethos. I am tempted to recall the timeless
receptivity of Ruskin Bond’s puckish yet prophetic lines: ‘If
a tortoise could run/ And losses be won, /And bullies be
buttered on toast;/ If a song brought a shower, / And a gun
grew a flower, /This world would be nicer than most!’ Let
the arrogance of ignorance be tickled to humility through
education which pricks action from a capitalised SELF to a
diminutive self in the lower case. Knowers serve the
community of the deprived with the joy and value of
selflessness, throwing off the shackles of self-seeking.
What does the future look like? Be it Arnold Toynbee’s
scepticism in A Study of History about the nature of
pervasive violence or Steven Pinker’s overt optimism about
peace in Enlightenment Now, the malady of bias has
multiplied past measure. As I write this, the recent
crackdown on radical intelligentsia in India where they are
hounded and slapped with sedition charges, the three-month
‘Adarsh Bahu’ course in an Indian university to
‘empower’(?) women, and the mushrooming of ‘so-called’
international schools where mercenary instincts reign
supreme are stark examples of intolerance,
authoritarianism, regimentation, manipulation, jingoism and
consumerism. The latitude of thinking is shrinking,
shrinking to subvert mindfulness, shrinking to gag lateral
thinking, shrinking to subject fearless thinkers to polemical
target and convert them to docile prisoners of Plato’s cave.
International education is the only panacea. The future of
st
21 century Indian education hinges on the republic and
autonomy of thought by embracing intellectual dissent and
stimulating an eternal craving for knowledge, which
international education espouses and practices. Let the
robustness of its education be kept aflame with Tennysonian
zeal against the howling gales of post-truth: To strive, to
seek, to find, and not to yield!
Paradoxically, the sinking cargo of Indian education, which
could have stayed afloat by imbibing the timeless insights
envisaged by the visionaries like Tagore, Sri Aurobindo and
Jiddu Krishnamurti, has to seek a Western model for
survival and relevance. It is also ironic that with the advent
of international education, the receding clarion call of
Tagore is now more pronounced to the unfathomed minds:
‘Come out of your present limitations. You are to attain the
impossible, you are immortal.’
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MAHARISHI INTERNATIONAL
RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL
The School maintains the compliance with all international standards and bringing tradition,
culture and scientific progress together aiming at the physical, mental and spiritual development
of the children. It teaches holistic life principles and helps every student to become conscious
of the fundamental genius of the nation to which they belong.
Maharishi International Residential School
(MIRS) is situated 50 km from Chennai at
Chennai- Bangalore Highway in an area of 75
acres with excellent infrastructural facilities. The school is
managed by Maharishi Institute of Creative Intelligence, a
society registered under the Societies Registration Act,
which is an Educational Organization dedicated to raising
the level of education in the country. This educational
organization has many schools in India, affiliated to Central
Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi and to the
respective State Educational Department.
Expanding the Impact on Budding Minds
Maharishi International Residential School was started with
a vision to bring the world-class standards in education to
young budding minds to enhance the capability of
competing in the future at the global level. Maharishi Vidya
Mandir, an educational group to which this school belongs,
is known internationally for its quality education. The
school has been providing outstanding education through
committed, highly qualified and dedicated teaching staff. Its
curriculum is regularly updated and its advanced teaching
methods are enriched by technology and personalized
attention. This School had a humble beginning with 84
students in the year 2007 up to Class VIII. The current
strength of the school is 2988 students, out of which, 1511
students are staying in the hostel.
Advancing the Legacy of Maharshi
The school believes and follows in practising the
philosophies propounded by Maharshi Mahesh Yogi
especially the meditation technique taught by him -
Transcendental Meditation (TM). He taught that the
consciousness should be established in an expanded and
unbounded state and then whatever knowledge is gained on
that basis, will be true and complete. ‘Knowledge is
structured in Consciousness’ means, consciousness
constitutes knowledge. If we want complete knowledge, we
should have a state of consciousness which is most
comprehensive.’ said Maharshi Mahesh Yogi in his
teachings.
Holistic Way of Schooling
The school’s purpose is to provide holistic education and to
help the student community to understand and realize the
objectives of education as specified by the educational
experts. The vision and mission of the school rightly
reflects this purpose of imparting holistic life principles.
The school management has a vision of creating students,
Molding Future Global
Leaders through Holistic
Life Principles
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who can express full psycho-social potential, unfold their
full creative potential, and enjoy healthy, happy and
successful lives. It aims to impart and expose students to
culture, heritage and the tradition of the land, to mould
them to become the best citizens and transform them into
great personalities from ordinary persons.
Best-in-Class Infrastructure
The school is known for its modern education with state of
the art infrastructure catering to various needs of the
students’ overall development. The infrastructural facilities
available in the school are mainly academic, digital
learning, accommodation, and sports related recreational
facilities. Classrooms are air-conditioned, well-ventilated
with the capacity of 40 students. School campus holds yoga
center, well equipped laboratories for Science, Maths and
English.
Digital Learning Environment
Students learn in the digital environment created through
laboratories viz. Tab lab, IT lab, Audio-visual rooms, air-
conditioned library with Kindle and an excellent collection
of books and periodicals. The school organizes various
academic and cultural events at modern seminar hall and
Maharishi multi-purpose auditorium, with 12,000 Sq. ft. of
space.
Accommodation
The school has one of the best facilities of fully furnished
air-conditioned hostel blocks for boys and girls. It provides
nutritious vegetarian food cooked in the modern kitchen
and served in spacious dining halls.
Sports activities
A well-maintained swimming pool, clay & synthetic tennis
courts of international standard are available. Horse riding
and cycling along with personality development classes is a
regular feature of the activity schedule. Excellent facilities
are built for indoor and outdoor games.
Extra-curricular activities
Activities like karate, keyboard, painting, archery, veena,
classical dance, silambam, robotics and western dance are
within the framework of the curriculum.
Learning Methodologies Aided by Meditation
The learning methodologies are developed accordingly to
structure the mind and the school is insisting on yoga,
pranayama and Transcendental Meditation (TM). Students
practise Pranayama and Transcendental Meditation thrice a
day. Further, the school has developed its unique ‘Winning
Methodology’ for making students think differently. This
methodology helps in enhancing the creativity and
sharpening their analytical skills. It is committed to its duty
to advance knowledge, to develop and share the right
strategies. The campus environment is global in orientation
and driven by thoughts of peace and tranquility.
WORDS OF TRUST
“MIRS school stands out as unique from the rest by
giving one-step higher than just providing the usual
curricular and co-curricular activities and by inculcating
the foregone practice of Yoga and Transcendental
Meditation. This helps us not only maintain physical but
also mental fitness. Being away from the core city, the
school has provided a calm, peaceful and most
importantly pollution free environment. I personally
prioritize health above all and found that this is the
perfect school.”
- S.Nandhini,
XII F
“I have been in MIRS for four years and it has become
my second home. The hostel environment and integrated
functioning of the school provide students with a yearlong
cultural and morale-boosting experience which is offered
only in very few places. There is a wide range of co-
curricular activities to suit student interests. To take a
break from the stress of daily routine, all the teachers and
students are practising meditation on daily basis. I would
like to thank the School for taking me into its family.”
- Meganathan, XII, I
School Ambassador
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Make A Better
‘PRESENT’
For The Best Future
“Time And health are two
precious assets that we don’t
recognize and appreciate
until they have been
depleted."
-Denis Waitley
In the humdrum of the world
which is ever changing and
always on motion, it is very likely
that something will be left out no
matter, how much one tries. But it
is more important to make sure
what is left behind to stay into the
speed. As a matter of fact, it is sad
to say that one mostly
compromises their physical and
mental health to keep up with the
rat race. Now, as the term ‘race’
has come into the discussion, we
all know, it is one of the most
crucial games where the body and
the mind must work in a
synchronized way.
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“Let food be thy
medicine, thy medicine
shall be thy food.”
- Hippocrates
“Technology is a useful
servant but a dangerous
master.”
- Christian Lous Lange
“Cleanliness is a state
of purity, clarity, and
precision.”
- Suze Orman
Food is as important as exercise. The right food can
add to the needed vitamins, minerals, amino acids,
along with protein, carbohydrate and fat. Thus it is
important to choose the food right. Gluttonizing as well
as less eating is harmful for health. Even the unscientic
diet can damage the body. The body needs good food
to function best. But at the same time, staying away
from junk and packaged food or drink must be avoided
to stay away from harmful chemicals and other health
hazardous elements.
People nowadays are more conscious about the physical health, but mental
health goes a miss when it comes to a holistic betterment of body. Yoga and
meditation can serve the best in this matter. Meditation takes away the
anxiousness, tension and stress. It gives a sense of calmness and peace of
mind to handle stress with ease. Students deal with a lot of pressure in
terms of exam and grades along with future plans, thus getting the mental
peace is quite necessary.
The world is moving fast with technology, forgetting the
that there are always two sides of a coin. People are so
engrossed with the positive side of it, that the negatives
are getting unnoticed. This generation hardly takes their
face off any gadgets only to harm the eyes, nervous
system and mental health. Insomnia is a very common
issue among the youngsters. To deal with it, one must
use the gadgets and not let the gadgets use him.
Cleanliness is one word that carries a lot of weight in terms of physical and
mental purication. Hygiene matters a lot to keep away most of the diseases
and it is a habit and part of a lifestyle rather than occasional attempts. But
cleanliness from the inside is also a matter of concern. Positive thoughts and
seeing the brighter part in everything is very important to keep the mind
baggage-free.
“Intelligence comes into
being when the mind,
the heart and the body
are really harmonious.
- J. Krishnamurti
Exercise is one of the most effective ways
to get a disease free body. Exercise or any
outdoor game, gym, running or even
dance lessons is always refreshing for the
students who spend a lot of time in front of
books and computers. It helps to maintain
blood circulation, reduce fat and increase
metabolism rate.
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“Those who think they
have no time for exercise
will sooner or later have
to ﬁnd time for illness.”
- Edward Stanley

Secure Health as a Treasure!
There is a saying that ‘health is wealth’ and that is for a reason. One can lose
everything, but if the good health is with that person, he/she can restore everything
and survive till the last. But it is disheartening that the stressful life, contaminated
water and soil, pesticides in food and too much use of gadgets have spoilt the
physical and mental stability of human and we are continuously pushed into the
darkness of diseases. The early days of human life are always better to acquire the
best results in terms of physical and mental health, and students must be more
aware of it to be in the best health to reach the top of the career with the best
stability and stamina to ght the way out. T R
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Why India is becoming the next best
‘INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION’ hub?
Education is a very vast word
difficult to pin down in a few
lines. Earlier the debate was
about good education and when we
mention good education I think of a
quote by John Kennedy,
“The Goal of Good education is the
advancement of Knowledge and
dissemination of truth.”
As we all are becoming more and more
aware of benefits of being educated and
as we read more, know more, learn
more…..to expect our children to learn
in the same way and the same thing
would be a misdeed.
We as Indians are proud of our Gurukul
way of learning, but as years have
passed we are wanting to ape the
countries who are the same ways but
they are just presented in a good
packaging, we are doing the same and
exposing our children to first hand or
manual experience than text
knowledge.
Now we are making a point about
International education and as we are
aware that we have different
curriculums to offer today as compared
to the past. Most of us as parents put a
lot of thought before we admit our
child in school. It is very normal and
natural for a parent to be overwhelmed
about deciding over a school or
curriculum that a school follows.
As we go through the different schools
we come across that each institute has
its own unique edge that it has to offer
for a better schooling experience.
India is growing exponentially in all
sectors including education. We as a
developing country are able to provide
the best talent to the entire world.
The international schools in India are
coming to be considered as the best or
leading schools as they incorporate
understanding, celebration and
appreciation of the world and use
curriculum that is accepted around the
world.
As the globe is becoming a very close
circle, we have globe trotters who
come from diverse backgrounds and
cultures and first hand exposure to
culture gives the students an
opportunity to uncover the differences
and similarities which results in better
appreciation of the world around them.
While celebration of culture is a
positive value that is appreciated it also
fosters confidence and maturity in
children. The exposure to all these
activities gives the students a global
perspective and a boost in their
confidence level.
As we say the world is becoming a
smaller place, many businesses now a
day function on a global scale. All
Education is the key to everything that is good in our world today.
these global organizations look for
individuals who have a wide
perspective to work on a global scale.
They look for individuals with a better
understanding of the trends and
cultures around the world so in such
cases students from international
schools who are generally exposed to
such experiences and have learnt some
or the other foreign language and have
a better understanding of cultures are
more suitable and fit into the role like
hand in glove.
In a country as diverse as India, the
international schools are in a position
to provide the children with firsthand
experience of the best of both the
worlds, keeping our tradition of having
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Dr. Rupali Dhamdhere is the dedicated educational
professional with more than 15 years of teaching experience
covering all aspects of school operations, including teaching,
counseling and special program management. She has
proven her ability to create and monitor policies and practices
that promote a safe learning environment, ensure a school
culture that encourages continuous improvements for
teachers and students. She had been part of many
prestigious institutions as coordinator and is currently
the Principal of C M International School. Among
many achievements of her, recognized as top 25
women leaders in Indian Education Sectors
2018 is the latest feather in her crown.
education as our highest priority. A
country that adapts to the global trends
really fast.
“A smart man makes a mistake, learns
from it, and never makes that mistake
again. But a wise man ﬁnds a smart
man and learns from him how to avoid
the mistake altogether.”– Roy H.
Williams
We are preparing our children to be
smart and develop on their own by
evaluating their mistakes. So it is truly
said that teach a child to think and
never give him readymade answers as
there won’t be any learning happening
then.
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Dr. Rupali Dhamdhere
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To tap and facilitate the personal, creative, physical and ethical potential of our students during
their academic pursuit, nurturing competent individuals who maintain their sensitive side while
keeping pace with the global trend by being process-dependent, not person dependent.
o create progressive thinkers with strong cultural
Troots capable of facing the challenges of life is
Utpal Shanghvi Global School & Prabhavati
Padamshi Soni International Junior College (USGS &
PPSIJC). The entire team at USGS & PPSIJC, right from
the management to the excellent faculty and administrators
is committed to providing each student with an unrivalled
educational experience.
It oﬀers the International Early Years curriculum (IEYC,
UK) from the age of two, and the most sought after
Cambridge International curriculum from Primary Years all
the way through to the IGCSE and A levels. Here,
innovative teachings meets state of the art digitally enabled
classrooms with uniboards, projectors, computers, student
friendly furniture and spacious lobbies in a fully air-
conditioned campus. It has taken eﬀective measures of
installing CCTV cameras in the entire premises to ensure
safety and security.
Adding More Colours into Play
“Besides building deep knowledge and skills through our
curriculum, leading to subject matter expertise that students
can apply in the workplace, our students at USGS &
PPSIJC have wide ranging facilities to bring out their
maximum potential for excellence,” said Mrs. Rakhi
Mukherjee, Principal. They have access to three computer
and science labs each, a large auditorium and a playground.
Sports is an integral component of its curriculum and it has
ten specialized in-house coaches to facilitate training. The
institution is proud to have a 1:15 teacher-student ratio and
Mr. Jayesh Choksi is the President of JPES (Juhu Parle Education Society). He leads a
dynamic team from the front and is a progressive thinker, who strongly believes that continuous
improvement is the key to success. He also believes that every educational institution must
create an environment conducive to preparing students for future challenges. The institution has
embraced the idea of the world as a classroom with technological tools as a key to tap
knowledge, resources and experiences.
“With new information being discovered and disseminated every second, it is impossible for
learning to be just a gateway to pass examinations. Today, the education process needs skill
sets for knowledge to be retrieved, made permanent and transferred from school learning to
real-life situations”, adds Mr. Jayesh Choksi.
KEY PERSONALITIES OF THE INSTITUTE
UTPAL SHANGHVI GLOBAL SCHOOL
& PRABHAVATI PADAMSHI SONI
INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR COLLEGE
Blending
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zero attrition rate amongst its staff. It has built an exclusive
AV studio with high end recording and broadcasting
equipment. The annual mega event Blitzing is a
powerhouse of creativity and innovation, where students are
given leadership positions to host and perform, enabling
them to explore their potential and scale new heights.
The management is working towards career oriented and
skill based courses beyond A Levels, which are in the
pipeline.
Winning Prestigious Honours
The institute has 19 World Toppers and 65 India Toppers at
the Cambridge Board Examinations and consistent 100%
SSC results. Recognized for academic excellence, it has the
largest number of students in the city appearing for the
Cambridge Examinations at every level. The institution has
accreditations like International Early Years Curriculum
(IEYC), Cambridge Assessment International Education
(CAIE) and Maharashtra State Board of Secondary &
Higher Secondary Education (SSC).
Awards and Achievements:
• The only South Asian School to represent the Cambridge
International Community of 600 schools on Cambridge
International Education Advisory Board. Our Principal,
Mrs. Rakhi Mukherjee is one of the representatives of the
9 Cambridge zones of the world
• First school in Maharashtra to win Computer Literacy
Excellence Award by the Govt. of India
• Mrs. Abha Dharam Pal, CEO, Winner of the National
Award for Best Teacher
• Mr. Jayesh Choksi, President JPES, and Mrs. Abha
Dharam Pal, CEO, were awarded Times Education Icon
2017
• Global Innovative Schools Award, Dubai 2018
• International School Award (ISA) by the British Council
since 2007
• Ten entries in the Limca Book of World Record
• First school in India with ISO 9001 certification
• At the Gothia Cup, Sweden, the team won the Silver
medal in the 3/4 B playoff and the only Indian school to
walk in the Parade of Nations.
• At The World Kempo Championship 2018, Budapest
Hungary, students returned with 28 medals, which
contributed to India standing 6th in the overall technical
division.
Remarkable Alumnus
Payoshaa Shah, first Indian girl to win the Dr. Manmohan
Singh Scholarship for a degree course at Cambridge
University. Yaseen Ladak, PhD from University of Oxford.
Karan Patel, leading television artist. Shweta Dawar,
National lawn tennis champion. Aayush Khurana, PPSIJC
commerce topper, studying at Kings College London.
WORDS OF TRUST
“It is in my formative years that I had the
chances to exploit my acting talents”,
Ranveer Shorey, VJ, Actor and Anchor.
“My career is in complete sync with USGS’s
mission statement. No matter how beautiful a
building looks, but if its foundations aren’t
strong then it is bound to collapse one day”,
Siddhant Shah, Founder of Access for ALL
and a heritage architect.
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Mrs. Abha Dharam Pal, CEO at USGS & PPSIJC adds “Alongside, we develop empathy and
sensitivity in our students, and to take responsibility for the social cause through our
Sustainable Development Project”.
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Unbox Futuristic and Creative Curves for Optimum Work Satisfaction
Time is a moving thing that
always makes something
prominent and something
obsolete. “Going with the flow” is the
nature of human survival and thus it is
important to embrace any changes, and
‘change is always good’. The world is
changing and so are the jobs. Those
days are history now, where few
selective and mundane works were the
only option for the fresh graduates.
Here are some of the very interesting
futuristic jobs for students.
Social Media Manager
This is a ‘too cool’ work for today’s
generation, as most of them spend a
number of hours in social media and
are well aware of its functions. But the
roles and responsibilities of a social
media manager are quite different and
ethical one. To circulate news,
information, funny quotes and memes
and entertain public opinion are some
of the working parts of the post.
Virtual Assistant
A virtual assistant performs many of
the same tasks an assistant handles in a
traditional workplace. But the
difference is, a virtual assistant
performs her job using the Internet,
phone, fax and other technology to
communicate and submit work with
her employer or clients. Requirements
for this job vary as each employer or
client requires a different hiring
standard.
Trip Manager
This is a dream job for those who love
to travel to the extent. As a matter of
fact, these jobs need a very rich
knowledge of different travel location,
the weather, geographical and social
knowledge of those places and every
titbit of the travel to guide the
enthusiasts in a very professional
manner.
Teaching English Abroad
Though English is one of the most
celebrated languages of the world,
there are a number of countries where
English is still a fancy name when it
comes to languages. Thus if someone
is too good with this language and has
a grasp over the grammar and syntax
of it, can be a teacher of this language
abroad. It is quite a fancy job with a
good earning possibility.
Talent Manager
This is one of the most interesting jobs.
But for this, the person needs to have a
very keen knowledge of human
psychology and the possibility to see
the hidden talents, when even the
person himself is unaware of it. As a
matter of fact, this type of jobs falls for
a special category and they are mostly
part of different institutions and
organizations, who works in searching
talents in different sectors and boost
them to flourish the talent as well as
increase the importance of the
institutions and organizations.
App Developer
The world is moving with smartphones
and all the problems have one simple
solution, Apps! Yes, this name has
made our lives easy and almost every
need is in the palm of the hands. From
gaming to food delivery, shopping,
banking and transaction are all being
done through apps and thus the
importance of the App Developers are
increasing with each passing day.
Cloud Computing Manager
A cloud computing specialist is
someone who helps different brands
and companies migrate their
information and services into the
cloud. The service will ensure
analyzing a company’s needs and
helping them select the appropriate
cloud technology and any tech
enthusiast person is ideal for.
Cyber Security Manager
We are living in an era where almost
everything is online. Our personal data
is working in a manner where every
detail is vulnerable. It is even more
crucial for the business and in highly
confidential sectors. These aspects are
increasing the importance of Cyber
Security Managers who can
professionally handle all the data and
provide the required security for the
clients.
Data Analyst
If you are good with math, statistics
then this can be the ideal job for you.
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The work is of the responsibility to keep the data
intact, sure and at the same time analyse those.
Mostly required in big organisations and in IT
sectors, this is one of the new kind jobs, which is
getting the limelight.
Fintech Entrepreneur
Entrepreneurs are ruling the current working sector
and almost every fresh graduate think of doing
something of their own and start new ventures. As
finance and its handling are one of the most
important parts of an individual’s life, whether it is
the personal finance or for business, it is enhancing
the importance of the Fintech Entrepreneurs.
AI Specialist
AI Specialists work on systems that not only
gather information but formulate decisions and act
on that information. Software analysts and
developers are too part of this kind of jobs. As the
world is moving forward with Artificial
Intelligence, the importance of such jobs are
increasing immensely.
Language Experts
In the technologically upgraded world, language is
becoming cornered. But to add the human touch
we need these people who are still too fertile and
creative when it comes to exchanging human
emotions. For creative writing, adding pun and
oxymoron to the gift, invitation cards or different
occasions along with making our virtual social
lives more interesting, these people can add
colours to the lives.
Robotic Engineering
In the future, robotic dependence is going to
increase. Already bot has taken technology by
storm. Robots are going to be our future help and
thus Robotic Engineering will be in craze as a job
to the young engineers.
These days with the change in thinking and
lifestyle, knowledge, use of gadgets and
technological up-gradation, the students are getting
ample opportunities to try their hands in
unconventional and futuristic jobs. With the
changing time, the emphasis on certain jobs is
increasing and it is important to take those into
account to be mobile with the change, which is the
only constant thing in the universe. T R
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