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Vol. 07 | Issue 02 | 2023
Vol. 07 | Issue 02 | 2023
Vol. 07 | Issue 02 | 2023
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The Rise of International
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In this edition, ‘The Most Recommended International
Schools to Study in India, 2023,’ The Knowledge Review
delves into the exceptional world of renowned international
schools dedicated to nurturing excellence through advanced
pedagogical facilities.
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India, with its rich cultural heritage and diversity, has
emerged as a global hub for education. Schools in
India offer a unique and enriching educational
experience, attracting students from around the world.
Studying in an international school in India presents one
with even more benefits as they provide a multicultural
environment where students from diverse backgrounds
come together. This inclusive atmosphere celebrates
diversity and fosters global connections, creating a melting
pot of cultures.
One of the highlights of studying in an international school
in India is the exposure to Indian culture. Students have the
opportunity to immerse themselves in traditional festivals,
art, music, and dance forms, gaining a deep appreciation for
India's cultural heritage.
India is home to renowned academic institutions that
consistently rank among the top globally. International
schools in India maintain high educational standards and
offer a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for higher
education and future career prospects.
In addition to academic excellence, these schools in India
emphasise holistic development. They focus on nurturing
students' intellectual, physical, and emotional well-being.
Alongside classroom learning, these schools offer a wide
range of extracurricular activities, sports, arts, and
community service, ensuring the overall growth of students.
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the First Ideal Step
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Educational Landscape
Fostering Global Competence
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Jumpstart International Preschool strives to
make the first five crucial years of a child’s life
which defines the future years, as enriching as
possible.
Jumpstart International
Preschool and Learning
Center
Nahar
Oberoi
International School - OGC
Campus
Shiv Nadar School
Vaels
International School,
Chennai
Nahar International School is one of the best
international schools in Mumbai, wherein
children can experience a whole new universe
of learning.
Oberoi International School gives students
significant life-changing experiences that are
formed by innovative educators who inspire in
them a passion for learning, leadership, and
service.
Every child at Shiv Nadar School has a toolkit of
concepts, skills and knowledge, which they can
shape into endless possibilities and solutions.
Vaels International School is committed to
helping children socialize, build self-confidence,
and develop 21st century skills to explore and
experience the world independently.
Brief
Name of the School
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URL
billabonghighschool.com
cis.edu.sg
candorschool.edu.in
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APL Global School works with children to
ensure that it meets their individual needs and
feeds their interests through its teaching and
assessment strategies.
APL Global School
Billabong High
Canadian
Candor
The Cathedral and
John Connon School
Billabong High International School envisions a
classroom that goes beyond itself and creates
an environment where children are encouraged
to think, create and conquer their dreams.
Canadian International School strives to equip
students with 21st century skills that will
enable them to thrive, exercise leadership, and
achieve ambitious and worthy goals.
Candor International School aspires to nurture
young adults who will be catalysts for positive
change nationally and internationally, ensuring
the protection of the environment.
Located in a beautiful stone edifice, The
Cathedral and John Connon School has
completed 162 years of excellence in education
in the country.
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The setting in which children grow
up shapes their entire future. In a
highly competitive world, and
especially in a developing country like
India, parents have the monumental task of
selecting the best school for their children.
A lot of thinking, energy, and weighing of
pros and drawbacks goes into providing the
best education and facilities for their
children because parents will go to any
length to ensure their children’s future
security.
Young brains require an atmosphere that
assists them in developing critical life skills.
As children’s minds develop, it is critical
that they satisfy their need for academic
achievement, creativity, and collaborative
learning.
It might be difficult to find the ideal fit for
anything. However, search or look around
you carefully. You will discover the ideal
environment for your children to refine their
Candor
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School
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Pedagogical Ins tute
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abilities and flourish academically, with new teaching
methods and, most importantly, a happy environment for
them to grow.
Candor International School is one such institution that
has dedicated itself to providing children with a secure and
safe future. The school has embraced an international
syllabus and curriculum in order to prepare the students for
a bright future in whatever they want to accomplish.
Fostering an Ideal Environment
Bangalore, the core of India’s IT industry and a hub for
foreign enterprises from all over the world, provides
youngsters with an ideal environment in which to grow
while adhering to the worldwide standards that have
become necessary.
Dr Suresh Reddy launched Candor International School in
August 2011 after identifying this distinct niche
requirement in the education industry. The school has a
campus of 25 acres in one of Bangalore’s most desirable
neighbourhoods, between Bannerghatta and Electronics
City. Its prominent location allows for easy access to
famous residential districts and connects well with the city,
all while preserving a tranquil and acceptable environment
for student grooming and progress.
Triggering Positive Changes
Candor International School aspires to be a lighthouse for
young minds. The school aspires to be a catalyst for
positive change for both national and international students,
taking on the role of preparing students to be global
citizens.
With this value-added strategy, the school aims to produce
students who will safeguard the environment while
preserving ethical and moral principles in an ever-changing
social, economic, environmental, and political paradigm.
A Complete Campus
Candor School’s campus is set across 25 acres in a prime
position in Bangalore and includes a six-acre organic farm
to respect and appreciate farming, India’s major occupation.
The school has an Administrative, Kindergarten, Primary,
Middle, and Secondary block, which allows the school to
communicate efficiently and keep day-to-day operations
running smoothly.
Candor School, being an international campus, is also a
WiFi-enabled campus, and its distinctive design is what
makes the campus complete. For students who want to
study and live on campus, the school offers boarding with
first-rate facilities for boys and girls over the age of ten.
Classrooms, a play and sports area, labs, libraries, music
studios, dorms, and a cafeteria are all part of the Candor
School campus. The school’s infrastructure is meticulously
CANDOR SCHOOL’S CAMPUS IS
SET ACROSS 25 ACRES IN A PRIME
POSITION IN BANGALORE AND
INCLUDES A SIX-ACRE ORGANIC FARM
TO RESPECT AND APPRECIATE FARMING,
INDIA’S MAJOR OCCUPATION.

curated and designed to be student-friendly and age-
appropriate.
Academic Programmes
The school provides a comprehensive international
programme for its students, with an academic curriculum
from Cambridge and IB. The school has a 1:6 Teacher-
Student Ratio to give specific focus to kids’ growth,
keeping in mind the necessity for unique attention to
children.
Candor International School provides the International
Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB-PYP) to its
pupils in Primary School (Pre-K - Grade 5).
Middle School (Grades 6-10) curriculum is based on the
Cambridge Syllabus. From Grades 6 to 8, the Cambridge
Lower Secondary Syllabus is used, whilst IGCSE
(International General Certificate of Secondary Education)
is used in Grades 9 and 10.
Candor International School offers the International
Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and the Cambridge
CAIE AS and A levels to students in grades 11 and 12.
Brainchild of a Visionary leader
Dr Suresh Reddy, the Candor International School’s
Founder and Chairperson, is the school’s inspiration. Dr
Suresh Reddy saw the need to provide quality international
education facilities to young Indian students as an
entrepreneur of a top IT company in the United States and
as a Director of the Small and Medium Enterprise
Consortium. He believes that the next generation must be
educated in an internationally known educational system in
order to build community and environmental activism.
Dr Suresh Reddy, an environmental activist, was honoured
by Keisei University in South Korea in 2017 for his efforts
to establish an environmentally friendly green school and
earned an honorary degree in 21st Century Building from
the same university.
Striking the Right Balance
The extensive student curriculum has made it harder to
focus on pupils’ entire development. There is no syllabus in
the world that focuses solely on theoretical knowledge.
Even science has shown us that things that are theoretically
attainable can be extremely difficult to achieve in practise.
Candor International School has created an academic
ecosystem based on a well-curated syllabus that helps
students and teachers to strike the optimal balance between
theory and practise. The school accomplished this by
involving students in a variety of activities based on real-
world difficulties and the practical application of theoretical
knowledge. Candor International School’s CAS - Creativity,
Action, Service - is one such project.
Providing a Comfort Zone
Growth occurs outside comfort, and for most children, their
comfort zone is frequently their home. For students’ general
development and extensive growth, the school offers
boarding facilities beginning in Grade 5, with a boarding
capacity of around 200 students. In addition, the school
allows students to select between conventional full-time
boarding and weekly boarding, where they can visit their
parents on weekends.
The school provides students with a home away from home
with superb hostel accommodations and a separate dining
wing, as well as specific rooms for entertainment. Candor
International School was ranked No. 7 in India’s Top 20
Day-Cum-Boarding Schools by Education Today magazine
for the academic year 2019-20.
The school recognises the value of sports in students’ lives
and organises special training sessions for boarding
students. Along with a six-acre organic farm, the school
provides a variety of sports facilities for its students. A
synthetic basketball court, tennis courts, football fields,
cricket pitches, half-size Olympic swimming pool, archery
arena, skating arena, athletic track, and gymnasium are
among the sports facilities. Indoor activities such as Throw

Ball, Snooker, Air Hockey, Foosball, Carrom, Chess, Table
Tennis tables, and Play Stations are quite popular among
boarders.
Long List of Accolades
Candor International School has received multiple awards
for its leadership in International Education, facilities,
safety, and green infrastructure.
• Ranked #5 in India’s Top 10 International Schools
(2015)
• Ranked #1 in Leadership Management Quality (2015)
• Ranked #1 in Infrastructure Provision (2015)
• Ranked twice among the top three in Bengaluru’s Top
International Day Schools (2015 and 2017)
• Most Influential Brand in Education Award (2015-16)
• Ranked #1 in Safety and Hygiene (2016)
• Ranked among Bengaluru’s top five International Day-
Cum-Boarding Schools (2017-18)
• Ranked #5 Top International School in Bengaluru and
#6 Top Residential School in Bengaluru (2018)
• Forbes Great Indian Schools (2018-19)
• India’s Most Trusted International Residential School in
the South Zone Region (2019-20)
• Awarded by ‘Brainfeed’ for the innovative approach to
grooming young learners with skills for life. For being
one of the top international schools, having the best
infrastructure and technology, and providing a healthy
and serene atmosphere to ensure the happiness quotient
index for the overall development of all children (2019-
20)
• Excellence in Tech-connect and Sports Infrastructure
(2019-20)
• Outstanding Commitment and Exceptional Efforts in
Promoting Curricular Education
• Ranked twice among the top three in Bengaluru’s Top
International Day Schools (2015 and 2017)
• Most Influential Brand in Education Award (2015-16)
• Candor International School ranked India’s #9,
Karnataka’s #5, and Bengaluru’s #5 International Day-
cum-Boarding in the ‘EducationWorld India School
Rankings 2020-21’
• Candor International School is ranked No.7 in India,
No.2 in Karnataka & Ranked No.2 in Bengaluru.
Category- ‘India`s Top 20 International Schools’ in a
survey conducted by Education Today
• #4 in India, | #1 in Karnataka & Bengaluru for
Excellence in Blended Learning in the EducationWorld
Grand Jury India School Rankings 2021.
• India’s No. 1 for Academic Reputation (Education
Today 2020-’21)
• #5 in India, | #2 in Karnataka & Bengaluru, | Category-
‘India’s Top 20 Day-Cum-Boarding Schools’ in a
survey conducted by Education Today.
THE SCHOOL PROVIDES
A COMPREHENSIVE
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMME
FOR ITS STUDENTS,
WITH ACADEMIC CURRICULUM
FROM CAMBRIDGE AND IB.

Assisting Children to Take
the First Ideal Step
Billabong High
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Billabong High
International
School has
always been at
the forefront of
educational
innovation.
“
lthough the learning process
Aformally starts at home,
technically, the first
introduction of kids to the formal
learning process starts the minute
parents enrol their child in any
kindergarten school. Since
kindergarten marks the transition from
home to formal schools, it is an
important stage in every child's life.
It's crucial to understand that
educational standards differ between
states, districts, and schools and that no
two kids progress at the same rate. By
encouraging self-confidence, parents
can help their children excel in
kindergarten and develop a lifelong
love of learning. Since kindergarten
sets the tone for the remainder of a
child's education, it should be a
seamless, happy transition for them
into the world of formal education.
The happy transition provided by the
to kindergarten school has set an
example of an ideal preschool model to
be followed by other schools.
More than just a place of learning,
offers a life-changing opportunity for
young minds to reach new heights.
Teamwork and meticulousness are the
cornerstones to realising each child's
full potential at Billabong High
International.
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The school encourages future
instructors to maintain an open mind
and cultivate the distinctive abilities of
their pupils as it trains the leaders of
tomorrow. "We urge the next educators
to keep in mind that they can
occasionally be instructing pupils who
will ﬁnd the future Amazon. We must be
prepared to take measured risks and
accept failure as a stepping-stone to
success while maintaining our reality-
based perspective," says the Founder
and CEO, Priti Agarwal.
The school is
committed to
giving its
students the
skills they need
to succeed in
the quickly
changing world
of today as a
tech-driven
institution.
“
Mrs Priti Agarwal
Founder and CEO,
Billabong High
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Laying the Strong Foundation
Mrs Priti Agarwal is the founder-
promoter of the Kangaroo Kids and
Billabong franchise in Kanpur. She is a
lawyer, educationist, and entrepreneur,
and she was the first woman to trade on
the floor of the UP-Stock Exchange,
Kanpur. Entering the world of business
and managing her family's business
and legal affairs, Priti was inspired by
her daughter's progress at Kangaroo
Kids, Bombay and decided to take the
concept to Kanpur, which was formerly
known as Manchester of India.
With 22 years of expertise in the
kindergarten industry, the team was
aware that conventional educational
approaches were insufficient to mould
the young brains of the present. The
school then utilised the power of
design thinking, a creative approach to
problem-solving that enabled them to
create their ideal system of education,
one that encourages creativity,
teamwork, and critical thought.
A Tech-driven Institute
The school is committed to giving its
students the skills they need to succeed
in the quickly changing world of today
as a tech-driven institution. It uses
cutting-edge tools like Microsoft
Teams and Firefly to integrate a work
environment into its classes, which is
at the core of its strategy. The school
can organise meetings, send report
cards, and update parents on their
child's development and attendance
using Firefly. But even though it is a
technologically advanced school, it
also values balance.
While still embracing the virtually
endless potential of digital media, the
school urges students to study the craft
of writing.
Leaving the Footprints
Billabong High International School,
Kanpur, has been recognised by some
of the most prestigious organisations.
Here are some examples:
• Certificate of Commitment by World
Book of Records
• Ranked as Number 1 in Uttar
Pradesh and Kanpur by Education
World India School Rankings 2020-
21
• Awarded with International School
Award 2018-21 by the British
Council
• Awarded National School Award
2021 for Commendable contribution
to changing the Education System in
Uttar Pradesh
Mrs Priti Agarwal has also been
honoured by eminent organisations for
her commendable work in the field of
education. She has been awarded the
Education Leader of the Year in the
Educational Leadership Awards 2021,
awarded an outstanding and
remarkable contribution to the
education sector in the 2021 Global
Choice Awards and many more.
Its kindergarten experience was simply
the start of an adventure that would
take the school through each grade,
year after year. As it expanded, so did
the ambition of the school, and soon the
school started providing senior space
education that was unmatched. Due to
Cambridge's promotion of higher-order
thinking skills, it purchased the
franchise and connected itself with it.
The school is intrigued by its focus on
higher-order thinking.
At the Forefront of Educational
Innovation
has always been at the forefront of
educational innovation. Early on, the
school came to the realisation that
communication is the key to opening a
world of possibilities, and it has made it
a top mission to instil this crucial talent
in its students. "At our institution,
metacognition is paramount. We urge
our kids to start practising critical
thinking from an early age since we
fully believe that it is necessary for
success in any subject," Mrs Priti
Agarwal adds further.
As an international school, Billabong is
aware of the value of maintaining
connections in a world that is getting
smaller and smaller.
And thus, the school was ready to
transition to a purely digital school
when the pandemic hit.
The school was able to give its students
more power because of technology. As
it tried to build a community that was
robust, adaptable, and future-ready,
committees and collaboration became
the norm.
Billabong was able to maximise the
potential of existing resources,
particularly technology, thanks to the
pandemic.
While still
embracing the
virtually endless
potential of digital
media, the school
urges students to
study the craft of
writing.
“
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International
School Education
The Rise of
School Education
in India
India's educational landscape has witnessed
a paradigm shift in recent years with the
emergence of international schools. These
institutions, inspired by global educational
standards, oﬀer a unique and holistic approach
to learning.
Let’s look at the emergence and the steady rise
of international schools in India, highlighting
their impact on students, parents, and the
overall educational ecosystem.
The Prevailing System
Education has had much importance since
historical periods. Over a period of time, the
educational system underwent numerous
changes in the patterns, methodology,
combination and learning process.
In the last ten years, the number of international
schools in India has more than doubled. Indian
education is rapidly involving international
institutions for education at all levels, from pre-
primary to university levels.
Exploring Growth and Impact
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According to International
Baccalaureate (IB) (IBO 2010), India
is the 6th nation with the largest
number of students enrolled in
international schools under the IB
curriculum.
There are several factors that have led
to the rise of the international school
system in India. Let’s identify them in
detail.
The Saturation
The prevailing education system had
become typical with the same style of
learning patterns and curriculum that
made the study uninteresting and rigid.
It was all generic and bracketed, which
had been continued for a long period. It
needed more innovation pushing for
the need to have different creative
options.
The Need for Professionalism
The local schools needed to prepare the
students in several professional skills
and capabilities which continued their
education further. International schools
brought in newness and a modern
approach to their teaching process. The
school culture included several
professional aspects which made the
students smarter and sharper in their
behaviour, communication and
listening and observation skills.
International school students are adept
with several life skills and equipped
with resourcefulness and creative
talent.
Instilling Values
Giving the highest importance to moral
ethics and rules of behaviour,
international schools are very
prominent in imparting the values of
empathy, honesty, politeness, equality,
tolerance, acceptance, mutual respect
and care. The school routine includes a
value-based process that is based on
discipline, dedication and purpose-
justifying education. Every student is
to provide a well-rounded education
that focuses on critical thinking,
creativity, and problem-solving skills.
They expose students to diverse
cultures, languages, and perspectives,
preparing them to be global citizens.
Imbibing Professionalism
Right from the immersive curriculum,
international schools have been far
ahead in their practices and systems,
which set learning on a higher level.
Keeping it at par with international
professional standards, the students
are made aware of several aspects
of the world, including modern
developments, news and happenings
and the gamut of opportunities they
can choose in their professional world.
The international schools orient the
students with modern technologies in
Science, IT, Psychology and Human
Behaviour, First Aid, Humanities and
Environmental Awareness.
Enhanced Teaching Process
International schools in India often
employ innovative teaching
methodologies that promote
experiential and holistic learning. They
emphasise active student engagement
through hands-on projects, group
discussions, and practical applications
of concepts. These schools also
integrate technology into the
classroom, fostering digital literacy
and preparing students for the digital
age. By adopting progressive teaching
approaches, international schools
provide students with a well-rounded
education that goes beyond rote
learning and an exam-focused
curriculum.
chiselled through global pedagogy,
empowering with a versatile and
creative mindset.
Successful Collaborations
The network with several international
schools from different countries helps
standardise the complete teaching
methodology with the basic
necessities. The best programs in
education are provided, which focus on
the holistic development of the
students.
The students learn the basic subjects
from different perspectives, making
them interesting and interactive.
Students get to appear for numerous
international certifications and courses
giving them scores of learning
opportunities.
Student Exchange Programs
One of the innovative and interesting
aspects of International Schools is their
student exchange programs that are
initiated through the network of
international school bodies. Students
are sent to different countries as a part
of their curriculum, where they stay
with their families and understand the
culture, customs, and other
characteristics. This helps the students
in becoming smart, versatile and
empathetic about the global
community. The good things about
other cultures are observed, learnt and
enjoyed during the duration of the
visit.
Dynamic Global Perspective
One of the key reasons behind the rise
of international school education in
India is the emphasis on a global
outlook and international curricula.
These schools offer programs such as
the International Baccalaureate (IB),
Cambridge International Examinations
(CIE), and International General
Certificate of Secondary Education
(IGCSE). These curricula are designed
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C
hildren are better able to fulfil
their full developmental
potential as adults and engage
in economic, social, and civic life
when they are healthy, safe, and
learning well in their early years. This
factor makes it important for parents to
find a good preschool for their kids.
Good early education schools offer
large play areas as they foster a child-
friendly environment in which young
students can thrive.
Jumpstart International Preschool
and Learning Center, which
possesses all these qualities, has been
in the field of early childhood
education since 2009, starting with one
centre in Pune, which has now reached
seven centres across the country. The
mission of the school is to focus on the
holistic growth and development of
children and provide quality education
in a safe and nurturing environment
where they are comfortable learning.
The preschool has a team of highly
motivated individuals, managing the
most preferred chain of preschools in
early childhood education by engaging
the children in experiential learning
and with the usage of the latest
technology. The school partners with
parents and treat them as active
participants in the development of
throughout the year to give diverse and
assorted hands-on experiences to
children.
Each event is minutely crafted and well
planned and ensures that children learn
by actually doing, which accumulates
learning across various themes and
topics. Hands-on learning allows them
to experience and learn concepts first-
hand through various activities,
observations and interactions.
Flawless Staff Care
The preschool believes in upscaling the
team. At Jumpstart, it is vital to put
much effort into grooming, upskilling
and training the team because the
school believes that without the right
team, nothing can get into practice.
The school also invests in intensive
staff training every month for each
centre.
The teaching philosophy of the
preschool is based on experiential
learning, and the preschool also has a
healthy mix of Play Way, Montessori,
Multiple Intelligence, Project and
Glenn Doman methods. The preschool
program schedule is well planned with
minute details keeping in mind the
holistic growth and development of
children.
children, resulting in the creation of an
unyielding foundation for children to
carve out their future.
It helps parents to maximize their
child's potential in their early years by
giving them an environment where
children flourish to create future
leaders who are curious, empathetic,
inclusive, communicative and have
acceptance.
Integrated Development of Children
The preschool has a 360 Degree
Program. It believes that every child
has infinite potential within them, and
it can be actualized by introducing and
exposing children to as many varied
and multitude of age-appropriate
activities as possible.
The 360-degree program, which is a
full-day preschool, encourages the
child to indulge in activities
encompassing all the different types of
nine intelligence. These innovative and
uniquely designed activities result in
the integrated and holistic development
of the child.
Diverse Hands-on Experiences
The preschool also focuses on
providing experiential learning. It
ensures that preschool education is all
about experiences. The school has 60+
experiential events conducted
Assisting Children to Take the First Ideal Step
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“
The school
believes in spreading
goodness and also
believes that if you are
doing something really
good, it should spread far
and beyond.
Keeping the Quality Intact
The quality assurance team of the
school makes regular visits to each
centre to ensure that premium quality
is maintained across all the centres and
all its standard operating procedures
are well followed. Jumpstart
International Preschool also has active
participation of parent partners where;
they come for committee visits and
give guidelines and suggestions to the
school as the school strongly believes
in partnering with parents closely.
The preschool also has an open-door
policy where parents can walk in at
any time to any of the centres, which
ensures the right quality is maintained
at any minute of time. It also invests a
lot in training the entire team to be
aligned with its mission of helping
parents maximize their child's potential
in the early years. This ensures that the
entire team is working towards one
common goal of providing quality
education.
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Complying With Adversities
The COVID-19 pandemic was a major
challenge wherein the school had to
shift from physical schooling to online
ways. But with a highly motivated
team who was all ready to take on any
challenge to provide quality education
to the children even during those trying
times, Jumpstart International
Preschool was able to succeed with
flying colours through its virtual Learn
from Home program, which ensured
proper on-boarding of its parent
partners through orientation and
minute details.
Prioritizing the Educational Quality
Maintaining the same quality of
education across all centres is another
challenge that the school overcomes
through close and continuous
monitoring by its quality assurance
team and management.
partnership events and parenting
workshops and seminars.
Bringing Diverse Cultures Under
One Roof
Jumpstart International Preschool is
very open to different nationalities and
people to come and be a part of the
Jumpstart family. This is at all levels,
be it caregivers, teams, children or
parents.
The preschool also puts much effort
into training the team through monthly
meetings, which keeps them motivated
and also leads to effective cross-
sharing of practices across all the
centres.
The preschool also makes an effort to
ensure that parents become active
partners in the child's growth and
development by involving them in
many activities at school, parent
“
At Jumpstart, it is vital
to put much effort into grooming,
upskilling and training the team
because the school believes that
without the right team, nothing
can get in practice.
Ms Sneha Tapadia
CEO,
Jumpstart International
Preschool and Learning Centre
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The preschool is also very inclusive in
terms of special education, where
differently abled children are also a
part of its regular classrooms. The
school proudly includes everyone
irrespective of gender, nationalities,
caste and abilities.
Well-crafted Curriculum
STEM-based learning is incorporated
very well through Jumpstart
International Preschool's experiential
events. It is also a part of the school
activities under the readiness planner,
where these four stations of science,
technology, engineering and math are
kept in different corners for children to
explore and engage.
Spreading Goodness
The preschool believes in spreading
goodness and also believes that if you
are doing something really good, it
should spread far and beyond. It
envisions that at least one lakh children
should be able to experience the
goodness that Jumpstart has to offer,
and that is why the school is aiming to
spread across different cities in the
country.
It started with Pune and has now
expanded to Bangalore and plans to
step in other cities like Hyderabad,
Jaipur, Dehradun etc. In the coming
future, the preschool also envisions
having an extension of a high school as
well. The preschool believes that it is
not here to stop until it is proud!
The preschool also has projects where
everything is woven together. It is also
part of the Learning Center activities,
where different labs are designed for
different learnings.
The preschool encompasses a plethora
of activities right, from music, dance,
art, sports, etc. The 360-degree
program, which is its unique program,
ensures that everything is well crafted
with minute detailing and woven
beautifully together under a single
program.
The program is a mix of multiple
intelligence activities like active sports,
Lego education, music and moment,
foreign language, speech and drama,
culinary, sensorial, physical, nature and
creative activities.
27

Nahar
International
School Provisioning Holis c
Pedagogical Facili es to
Nurture Young Minds
July 2023 28

From an early age, children are encouraged to explore
their interests and discover their strengths. It’s
essential to give them a solid foundation of
knowledge that they can build upon as they grow and
develop. The international school curriculum has been
designed with this in mind, providing kids with diverse
courses that help them discover their passions and improve
their skills.
At the Nahar International School, located in the heart of
a bustling township, they understand the importance of
providing quality education to the local community. That's
why the school decided to implement the international
curriculum, ensuring that each student has access to a
world-class education that will set them up for success in
the future.
Ensuring Impeccable Quality of Education
Nahar International School went into affiliated with
Cambridge Assessment International Education first, which
is the main curriculum being delivered in the school. And
then, it went into the IBDP affiliation, which is of grade 11
and 12 curricula, so it has a Cambridge as well as IBDP
curriculum.
The vision of the school is to create responsible citizens of
the future. The school largely looks at creating global
citizens because it is an international curriculum. So, the
students who go out of school are being prepared in a way
that they can study, work, and grow in any part of the
world. And the approach which the school takes to achieve
this vision is a mode of self-discovery.
Exposing Students to Areas of Opportunities
The school provides students with a holistic environment
where they're not just academically growing and learning
academics, but they are exposed to opportunities. It could
be sports; it could be music; it could be a dance; it could be
theatre. Everything is part of the curriculum.
The school also provides opportunities and creates an
environment for students to grow in a way that they
understand that growing up as a human is not only about
cognitive leader learning.
Providing a Comfortable Learning Space
Nahar International School emphasises mentorship
programs where teachers are more mentors and guide to
students than just deliverers of knowledge. And where the
school gives a lot of importance to emotional well-being,
not just intellectual learning but emotional well-being.
Therefore, the school has a strong team of counselors,
psychologists, and special educators who are always
around.
Nahar International School makes sure that its culture is
very positive, which in turn communicates the idea of the
overall well-being of every individual who is part of the
school.
Striving in Tough Times
One challenge that Nahar International School faced was
getting quality teachers on board because having these
qualities is difficult. These are not very easily available in
the market. So, getting quality people and regularly putting
them into training while at work was tough for the school.
So, training on the job becomes very difficult for people
working in this environment.
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And that means it is a lot of challenge for the school first to
get the people, then train them and then sustain them
because it’s a growing international education market.
The other challenge for Nahar International School is that
this kind of education requires a lot of mind shift change -
thought process change. In India, a very small number of
schools are delivering a very different curriculum. And
most of the people who are parents today have gone
through a certain way of education.
Embracing the Diversity
Nahar International School is an inclusive school. And it
accepts differences very well in terms of various kinds of
learners being there. It accepts all kinds of learners in
school. It’s a school where anyone and everyone could
apply. It does not assess the children when they are in pre-
primary or primary years, which is also a part of inclusion.
The school takes them based on their understanding of its
ideology and parents’ understanding of requirements. The
school has a long process of admission; instead of just
assessing a child and admitting the child, it takes them
along, the school helps them to understand more about the
school, and then they can choose to enter, which itself is a
great part of inclusion. So, everyone has the opportunity to
apply and then go through the orientation process and a
process of interaction with us and then take it further.
Since it is an international curriculum, it naturally has
diversity in it. People across the country are part of the
system. It’s not being centric towards one particular culture
or one particular part as well as international nationalities.
Nationalities from other countries are also part of it,
automatically making it very diverse.
Interweaving Classroom Learning and Co-curricular
Learning
During the whole day of school functioning, students must
participate in dance. They must do sports. They must make
music. It’s mandatory for them to do theatre. They’re all as
important as English, Math, and Science. So therefore,
everything is interwoven in the system of education. The
school states, “Your artistic area, your artistic side, your
physical development side, the side of your performing art.
Everything is part of the system, so our children get
exposed to everything. All the students are exposed to
everything and are being asked to do everything and
participate in everything, which means it’s no more
extracurricular. It’s part of the curriculum.”
An Emblem of Excellence
NIS is an eminent pedagogical institute, and the testament
to it is the list of achievements the school has gathered over
the years. Some of the prestigious achievements the school
has been awarded from 2018 to 2022 are:
• Great Place to Study Award-2018
• ISA award by British Council-2018-2021
• Times School Survey-2018 (Best International
Curriculum on 16th Rank)
• Outstanding Achievement Award for Education
Excellence by AIAF
• Innovation in Teaching Methodology Award by 11th
DNA Innovative Education Leadership Award
• Best International School of the Year by International
Achievers Conference
• Best Architecture Award-2017
• Most Promising School in Global Collaborative
Learning 2021- Ardorcomm
• Five Star Rating in Clean School award by the
Education Inspector, Govt of Maharashtra
• 13th edition of the CMO Asia Awards for Excellence in
Education that was held in Singapore presented the
school with the ‘Excellence in Teaching
Methodologies’
• Remarkable contribution to progressive education by
National School Awards 2022
• Top School International Curriculum by Times
Education Icons 2022
• ‘Award for Quality in Education’ at the highly
acclaimed ET Ascent Presents Business Leader of the
Year 2023.
Nahar Interna onal School is an
inclusive school, and it accepts
differences very well in terms of
various kinds of learners being there.
Phone no: +91 2268385560
Website : www.nahar-is.ac.in
e-Mail: admissions@nahar-is.ac.in
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Unveiling the
Benefits and
Significance of
International Schools
in India'sEducational
Landscape
S
chooling education has undergone a
considerable transformation through the
impact of technological advancements like the
digital revolution, demands from parents and
educational researchers, and government policies on
education. The liberalisation has increased
international cooperation through trade and marked
the entry of international schools in India
approximately three decades ago.
The international schools have been different in their
teaching system as they imparted a holistic approach
to learning with abundant practical projects and
assignments in each subject that prepare the students
theoretically, fundamentally and through actual
applications. A number of practical aspects of life,
like soft skills, communication, personality
development, research, analytical skills, moral
values, nature conservation, and energy efficiency,
all from global perspectives.
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Fostering Global Competence
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Global Perspective with Cultural
Diversity
They foster an environment where
students from diverse cultural
backgrounds collaborate, share ideas,
and learn from each other's
experiences. This exposure to different
cultures promotes tolerance, respect,
and a broader worldview among
students. By embracing diversity,
international schools prepare students
to thrive in an increasingly
interconnected and multicultural world.
The students become alert and aware
of global events and develop an
understanding of the connection
between global events and their
impacts everywhere. International
schools in India bring a dynamic global
perspective to the classroom making
learning interesting and engaging.
Multilingualism and Language
Proficiency
Many of these schools offer language
programs that expose students to a
variety of languages. Apart from the
standard curriculum, the schools offer
learning programs in several
international languages. These certified
programs are affiliated with reputed
institutes and international universities.
By learning multiple languages,
students develop a competitive edge
and gain a deeper appreciation for
different cultures. International schools
also place a strong emphasis on
English language proficiency, which is
vital for success in higher education
and the professional world.
International schools in India recognise
the importance of multilingualism in a
globalised world.
Global Opportunities and Exposure
International schools often provide
students with opportunities for global
exposure through exchange programs,
international collaborations, and
overseas study tours. These
experiences allow students to interact
well-rounded individuals who excel
not only academically but also in other
areas of life.
Enhanced Career Prospects
Graduates from international schools in
India possess a unique set of skills and
experiences that make them highly
sought after by universities and
employers worldwide. The rigorous
academic curriculum, emphasis on
critical thinking and problem-solving,
multilingualism, and exposure to
global perspectives give students a
competitive edge. These qualities
prepare them to succeed in higher
education and thrive in diverse
professional environments. The
dynamic learning methodology makes
them sharp, adept and versatile
individuals who can achieve higher
levels of professional success and
entrepreneurship.
Making the Impact
International schools play a vital role
in shaping the educational landscape.
By providing a global perspective,
high-quality education,
multilingualism, extracurricular
activities, global opportunities, and
enhanced career prospects, these
institutions offer a holistic approach to
learning. The benefits of international
schools extend beyond academic
success and empower students to
become well-rounded individuals
ready to navigate the challenges of an
increasingly interconnected world.
International schools have brought the
dynamism of the global culture
through the synchronised, organised,
and disciplined teaching system, which
has made the students versatile, smart
and well-informed. As India's
educational ecosystem continues to
evolve, international schools are at the
forefront of transforming education
and preparing students for a future that
knows no borders.
with their peers from different
countries, gain insights into different
educational systems, and develop a
global network. Such exposure
cultivates adaptability, cross-cultural
communication skills, and a global
mindset, all of which are increasingly
valued in today's interconnected world.
The school management organises
seminars and programs on international
topics that orient the students about
and from the global perspective. This
aids in making them mature, broader
and holistic professionals.
High-quality Education
One of the key advantages of
international schools in India is their
commitment to delivering high-quality
education. These schools often follow
internationally recognised curricula,
such as the International Baccalaureate
(IB) or Cambridge International
Examinations (CIE). These curricula
emphasise critical thinking, problem-
solving skills, and a student-centred
approach to learning. The rigorous
academic standards and innovative
teaching methodologies employed by
international schools help students
develop a deep understanding of
concepts and foster a love for lifelong
learning.
Holistic Development Through
Activity Learning
The pedagogy of the international
schools in India is planned with
excellent planning and inclusion of
extra-curricular activities.
Understanding the significance of
holistic development beyond
academics, these schools provide a
wide range of extracurricular activities,
including sports, arts, music, drama,
and community service. These
activities promote creativity,
teamwork, leadership skills, and a
balanced lifestyle. By encouraging
students to explore their passions and
interests, international schools nurture
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Paving Way for the Finest Pedagogical Facilities
July 2023 36

Looking back, it seems like Malcolm Forbes, the
erstwhile owner of the world-famous Forbes
Magazine, took a leaf from the humongous tree
known today as The Cathedral and John Connon School.
Founded with humble means as far back as 1860 by the
Anglo- Scottish Education Society in Mumbai, it saw
Bishop Harding and the Cathedral Chaplain start from a
small grammar school for boys and one for girls. In 1881,
the school was named after Mr John Connon, a well-known
philanthropist and the Chief Registrar of Bombay (today
Mumbai), with its beautiful building on the Esplanade.
Today, the school has five sections, the Pre-primary, the
Infant, Junior, Middle and Senior Schools, that impart the
finest education to all its students and is known for the
quality of its wards within and outside the country.
With a head count of 2000, students fall into either of four
Houses named after the school's founding fathers, whose
basic tenet is 'School first, the house next, self-last,' as
expressed through the school song.
While giving its students the finest learning environment,
the school sets the bar relatively high, expecting students to
do well through sustained hard work, with the Learning
Resource Centre catering to the needs of students with
learning disabilities. The school practices an integrated
approach towards education till Grade VIII. Later, students
can pursue national curricula, ICSE or ISC or international
curricula, IGCSE, IBDP, or AP.
Tolerance, compassion and inclusion form the warp and
woof of this esteemed institution championed by a plethora
of clubs, including Symposium (the school's Model United
Nations Club), The International Award for Young People,
The Nature Club, The Interact Club, The Literary Club, The
Makerspace and Innovations Club, The Astronomy Club
and The Music Club to name a few. These celebrate and
promote everything from theatre to dance to culture,
robotics, photography, and astronomy through events such
as Encore & Nostalgia for charity.
All these are in addition to a vibrant house system with its
wide range of cultural and sports activities led mainly by
the seniors of the school, which teach responsibility,
leadership, and team building.
The Cathedral and John Connon
School aims to provide an educa on
to young minds that will allow them to:
learn how to learn, understand how
to adapt to the changing world around
them and become global ci zens.
Imparting Education Leading to Global Perspective
In its quest to offer a global perspective, the school also has
several international programmes such as the Harvard
Model United Nations in the U.S.A, Sunburst Youth Camp
in Singapore, EU Mind in the Netherlands and London
Science Youth Forum in the U.K.
Staying in tune with the time and needs, the school's
facilities include fully air-conditioned classrooms with
state-of-the-art digitised interactive flat panels with
teaching, including discussions using documentaries, films,
and presentations. Besides, the school has fully equipped
laboratories and computerised and barcoded libraries for
quick access to a sea of information worldwide.
Something unique to this school (and only to this school!) is
the MoU with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to focus
on higher education collaborations that shall be the
foundation for future, more formal partnerships between a
select number of higher education institutions.
Provisioning Superlative Educational Experiences
Aside from imparting exceptional schooling experiences,
the concept of service and being mindful has always been a
massive part of education at Cathedral. Students here have
become increasingly aware of their privileges and mindful
of others in need, thus emerging as compassionate and
empowered citizens of the nation and the world.
“Education’s purpose is to replace an empty
mind with an open one.”
- Malcolm Forbes
Dr S. Parmar
Principal
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The school is an ins tu on that will provide an
enriching learning experience based on a
strong value system that shall hold its students in
good stead in the future.
To this end, the students here engage in service projects
ranging from food drives to fundraising, conducting
webinars on issues such as fake news, presenting Ted Talks,
and hosting an international Model United Nations. These
aside, the students also engage in critical, contemporary,
and pressing global issues, all of which continue to hone
their spirit of creativity and empathy.
Offering National and International Curricula, the school
has students from diverse curricular backgrounds as a
routine. To bring them on the same page, the IB programme
has a month-long bridge programme focused on the various
disciplines offered, the skill set required, and habits of the
mind critical to handling the program's rigours. Teachers
identify learner variability early on and provide
opportunities for students to work and overcome learning
gaps.
They also have an in-house
counsellor who facilitates
socioemotional well-being
sessions and addresses issues
relevant to teenagers. Students
with learning challenges are
provided with inclusive access
arrangements, such as extra time and a word processor. IB-
mandated processes and protocols are strictly adhered to
here.
USPs of the School
While The Cathedral and John Connon School have all the
seeming wherewithal to provide an education to young
minds, its USP lies in helping the students learn how to
learn, understand how to adapt to the changing world
around them, become global citizens with a local vision,
develop a sense of international mindedness and cherish the
individuality of every human and the commonality of
humankind.
Its 21st-century education, in general, and the IB, in
particular, emphasise and develops skills, attitudes, and
dispositions with a firm belief in a holistic approach to
education wherein students have ample opportunities to
discover their passion and realise their potential.
Learning and teaching being student-centric with interactive
classes, foster a spirit of inquiry where students' voices and
presence are predominant. It focuses on collaborative
learning and problem-solving and exposes a student to
multiple perspectives.
Providing constructive feedback, knowing students'
strengths and challenges, and scaffolding transferable skills
across disciplines are the basis of all the lessons and unit
plans developed here.
The school has successfully incorporated all aspects of
STEM-based learning into its curriculum, with students
exposed to and conducting activities to facilitate deep and
critical thinking, problem-solving, and practical application
of concepts.
With teachers playing the vital role of facilitator in the IB
programme with its emphasis on 'Learning how to learn,’
the school provides regular and sustained IB-endorsed
workshops for teachers to upskill in terms of syllabus, skill
development, and helping students to become self-reliant in
their learning process. Senior
teachers mentor the new and
young IB teachers.
Achievements and Allocations
Some of the school's notable
activities include:
• Frequent participation in
prestigious MUNs
worldwide, including participating and collaborating
with students on conflict resolution. The CMUN, an
inter-school MUN hosted by Cathedral, is developed
and executed by its students.
• Encore, a yearly musical extravaganza showcasing
students' musical talent to those within the school and
to other schools.
• The school's CAS programme sees students participate
in local, national, and international activities as
individuals and as a team, enabling them to enhance
their personal, interpersonal, social, and civic
development leading to a journey of self-discovery
while also being an essential counterbalance to the
academic pressures.
• Frequent community outreach programmes. Displaying
empathy and tolerance for the community with
fundraising during times like the pandemic to provide
food for migrant workers, enhancing communication
skills to inmates of the Salaam Baalak Trust, and Art
and Identity project with the Jai Vakeel Foundation are
some.
• International exposure by participating in important
events like the London International Youth Science
Forum (LIYSF), Singapore Science Camp, CERN, and
IYPT International Young Physicists Tournament.
• A sustained emphasis on science that includes
visits/workshops/lectures for students and teachers on
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various topics with close interaction with TIFR/BASE.
It includes regular activity-based sessions by the
school's in-house science society where seniors
demonstrate, and juniors get hands-on experience in
conducting various experiments.
• Frequent inter-school competitions, including the
Cathedral Maths Competition (CMC) to develop Maths
capabilities; CATH CON, a coding competition and
INQUEST; the Inter School Science Fair, and regular
participation in known robotics competitions.
Nothing of worth ever goes unnoticed. In the case of The
Cathedral and John Connon School, recognition in the form
of awards and prizes runs on multiple pages. Some of the
notables include:
• Education World India School Ranking 2022-23
• Free Press Journal's ‘Mumbai’s Outstanding School
Survey 2022’
• Education Today- India’s Top Prestigious School Jury
Awards 2021 for Community Partnership
• Education Today’s School Merit Award 2021-22
• Education World 2021-22 India School Rankings
• Education World School of Eminence 2021-22
A Look into the Future
For an institution that can afford to sit pretty on its
humongous list of laurels, The Cathedral and John Connon
School remain surprisingly agile. It plans its moves decades
ahead in time and scope!
With the international curriculum having completed seven
cycles and a five-year review, Cathedral desires to vertically
align the program from grades 9 to 12 in terms of skill
building, attitudes and dispositions built through the Habits
of Mind curriculum for students.
Central to this vision is the SEE (Socio-Emotional and
Ethical) way of learning and creating. Teachers are being
empowered to create an atmosphere wherein inclusion is
understood in its broadest sense and implemented with an
open heart. For students, it would mean building resilience
to handle the rigours of the IB curriculum. It would focus
intensely on cross-curricular collaboration among teachers
and experiential learning wherein students’ learning goes
beyond the textbooks and into the realms of the real world.
This is the world of The Cathedral and John Connon School
which has only flourished in the last century and a half
while setting trends for others to follow. And like a true
leader, it shall be around for a very long time while giving
the world more than its share of well-rounded and well-
educated school students.
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