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EXCELLENCE IN
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5. ILLUMINATING INDIA'S PATH TO
A RADIANT FUTURE
n a nation as vast and diverse as India, the role of school education extends far
Ibeyond the confines of classrooms. It is a transformative force that has the
power to innovate, inspire, and shape a brighter future for the entire country.
School education in India becomes the crucible where young minds are not only
equipped with knowledge but also instilled with values, critical thinking skills, and
a sense of responsibility.
At the heart of this transformation is the capacity of schools to innovate in their
teaching methodologies. In an era marked by rapid technological advancements,
schools play a crucial role in integrating modern tools and techniques into the
learning process.
In this special edition, “Excellence in Education: Showcasing India’s Best
School-2024,” CIOLook India proudly shines a spotlight on the exceptional
educational landscape of India, celebrating the institute that embodies excellence in
education. We are thrilled to feature the distinguished Candor Group of Schools,
an institute that has consistently set benchmarks in the realm of holistic education.
The Candor Group of Schools stands with its relentless pursuit of educational
excellence. With the in-depth exploration of their educational philosophy,
innovative teaching methodologies, and the unique programs they offer, we aimed
to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of the factors that set
Candor apart.
Education is not just about imparting knowledge; it is about nurturing minds,
fostering curiosity, and empowering the next generation to make a lasting impact
on the world. Candor Group of Schools exemplifies these ideals, and we are
delighted to present their story, which is dedicated to excellence in education, in
this edition.
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Blended Learning
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EXCELLENCE IN
EDUCATION :
SHOWCASING INDIA'S
BEST SCHOOL - 2024
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Group of Schools
Crea ng a Community of Dedicated
and Spirited Learners
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8. Candor
Group of Schools
Crea ng a Community of Dedicated
and Spirited Learners

9. Our school aims to nurture lifelong
learners, who, through respect and
intercultural understanding,
technology, crea vity, collabora on,
and an ac ve engagement in
community service, become ci zens of
the world to contribute, and make a
difference, to their genera on.
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‘‘

10. reating an engaging learning
Cenvironment requires a holistic
approach that combines active
learning strategies and a focus on
student empowerment. By adopting
these strategies, educators can
transform education into a dynamic
and meaningful experience, equipping
students with the skills and enthusiasm
needed to navigate the challenges of
the 21st century.
Candor Group of Schools started
operating with the same goal to inspire
a love for learning that extends beyond
the classroom and prepares students for
a lifetime of continuous growth and
exploration.
Candor is an authorized school for
International Baccalaureate &
Cambridge. Its IB Curriculum focuses
on the holistic development of the
child as an inquirer, both in school and
in the world beyond. The program
provides an education that is engaging,
relevant, challenging, and significant.
Candor offers an on-campus residential
facility, with both weekly and regular
boarding, for students from Grade 5 to
Grade 12. Weekly boarders reside at
the school from Monday to Friday and
return home for the weekends, while
regular boarders live on campus
through the academic year.
The hostels are spacious and
comfortable and are allocated on a
shared basis (two to three per room) to
encourage socialization and emotional
and mental well-being. The residential
facility also houses a TV room and a
common study area; dinner is served in
the dining hall, which offers healthy
and in-house cooked meals with a
varied menu to cater to international
and Indian boarding students. Candor
offers facilities like CCTV cameras
installed at all strategic locations and
24x7 security personnel on campus.
Background verification for all staff,
EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION : SHOWCASING INDIA'S BEST SCHOOL - 2024
We create a community of
dedicated and spirited learners
and believe that every child can
be nurtured to develop into a
knowledgeable, caring, confident,
and responsible global ci zen.
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11. emergency response team, infirmary, in-house
nurse 24x7, doctor on call, and many more. Its
school also provides sports fields like Artificial
Turf Tennis, Basketball, and Football, along
with a hi-tech French swimming pool.
Preservation of Ethical and Moral Values
Candor International School aims to nurture
lifelong learners who, through respect and
intercultural understanding, technology,
creativity, collaboration, and an active
engagement in community service, become
citizens of the world to contribute and make a
difference to their generation.
Candor International School aspires to nurture
young adults who will be catalysts for positive
change both nationally and internationally,
ensuring the protection of the environment and
the preservation of ethical and moral values in
an age of constant social, political, economic,
technological, and environmental change. The
vision will be articulated through the core
values of:
• Love of learning through lifelong inquiry
• Respect for diversity of people, faith,
culture, and ideas
• Concern for the community at all levels
• Integrity of thought, speech, and action
• Openness to adopting the best models
• Transparency of standards and practices
Candor creates a community of dedicated and
spirited learners, and it believes that every child
can be nurtured to develop into a
knowledgeable, caring, confident, and
responsible global citizen.
Turning Adversities into Opportunities
Dr. Suresh Reddy – Founder and
Chairperson (Candor Group of Schools),
possesses an extraordinary vision and unceasing
optimism that has helped him to turn adversity
into opportunity when he was in the USA a
decade ago. Dr. Suresh’s vision is to provide
‘International Education’ that is affordable,
accessible, holistic, and that teaches children
real-world skills.

12. His inspiration has been the children
themselves. He believes that, for the
children to succeed, they must learn
more moral and ethical integrity
coupled with leadership skills. They
should help their parents to understand
that the world is changing, and
children must open up to new and
innovative ideas. Dr. Suresh believes
that the path to success is easy only if
one has principles like aspiration,
desire, dedication, determination,
concentration, and the will to learn.
Candor takes the lead by teaching
students beyond the textbooks and
beyond classrooms.
The school’s priorities begin with
helping students feel that each one of
them is known and valued as an
individual and that school life has a
meaning and purpose for them. This
can be achieved in a variety of small
ways, the cumulative effect of which
can have a very powerful influence on
students’ sense of well-being.
Candor provides students with reliable
information and deepens their
understanding of the challenges that
they face. Students are also provided
with the intellectual skills required to
reflect critically on these challenges
and on the influences that society
brings to bear on them, including peer
pressure, advertising, social media, and
family and cultural values.
Candor follows an international
curriculum or has elements of
international education woven into
their teaching and learning experience.
Candor has introduced the IB &
Cambridge curricula for the students.
The boarding schools provide state-of-
the-art student support facilities such
as academic counsellors, sports and art
areas, safe and comfortable study
spaces, and home-like living
arrangements.
These together provide the same
facilities as any international institution
would to its students, and thus, the
students gain by studying in vibrant
and intellectually challenging setups.
Even the teachers in a boarding school
are selected from among the best in the
country. Many have international
teaching experiences, too, that bring a
varied perspective to the pedagogy.
Candor incorporates all of these for its
students.
Sharpening Key Skills
Candor introduced the modern
teaching method, which is more
activity-based and centres around the
learner’s mind, involving them entirely
in the process of learning. In the
modern teaching method, curriculum
teaching, and planning are done with
the learner as the primary target.
In this way, learners actively partici-
pate in the whole process to build their
knowledge and sharpen their skills;
this is also termed a constructivist
approach. On the other hand, the
mentor or teacher only leads them and
guides them to focus on the objectives
of the subject. This is all done by
engaging in activities and by adopting
innovative modern teaching tech-
niques. This also helps in reducing the
competition among the students,
promotes cooperation, and boosts a
healthy study environment.
Teaching is not a spectator sport,
neither is learning. Candor teachers
keep their students engaged in their
course or the classroom. Students can
never learn enough just by sitting in
the classroom and listening to their
teachers, as well as spitting out
prepared answers or memorizing pre-
defined assignments. One of the key
We aspire to nurture young adults who
will be catalysts for posi ve change both
na onally and interna onally, ensuring
the protec on of the environment and
the preserva on of ethical and moral
values in an age of constant social,
poli cal, economic, technological, and
environmental change.
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14. factors of a learning project's success is
engagement. Candor’s student
engagement model is mentioned
below:
• Creative: Drama, Model United
Nations, and Young
Entrepreneurship Program
• Clubs: Dance, Robotics,
CANMUN, Gardening, Literacy,
Science/Environment, Karate,
Needlework/Sewing, Music, Joy
of Giving, Labour Day,
Community Service, and a few
more are all part of the curriculum
and real-world applications
• Tap into student’s prior knowledge
• Learn students’ interests
• Organize classroom discussions
• Design highly relevant learning
activities
• Integrate modern technology
• Provide timely and regular
feedback in terms of progress
After all, a good learning pattern is
beneficial for both the teachers and
students, and Candor brings positive
outcomes for everyone associated with
the course.
Education Beyond the Classroom
Many people feel that education is the
only way to a better future. However,
this isn’t true because it takes more
than an excellent education to achieve
success and happiness. Students need
strong values, or they will not be able
to succeed in life outside of school. For
students to face their future, they need
to communicate and work together
with other people.
Candor aims to extract knowledge
from the existing arena and create new
knowledge for adapting to ever-
changing work conditions. At Candor,
students are prepared by fostering
creativity, making them understand
how failure is the key to success, and
We are commi ed to helping every
learner develop as a whole person,
fulfill his or her poten al, and help
shape a shared future built on the
well-being of individuals,
communi es, and the planet.
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16. helping them with their leadership and
communication skills. Candor teaches
them about the world’s cultures,
customs, global responsibilities, and
many more.
Candor is committed to helping every
learner develop as a whole person,
fulfill their potential, and help shape a
shared future built on the well-being of
individuals, communities, and the
planet. Candor’s curricula teaching and
learning already extend well beyond
the classroom and will continue to do
so, and as education changes to suit the
future’s needs, it is the school’s
responsibility to empower students to
take risks, be innovative, and seize any
opportunity thrown their way.
Empowering the Learners
There are two factors to help and
empower the learners. First is a
personalized learning environment that
supports and motivates each student to
nurture their passions, make
connections between different learning
experiences and opportunities, and
design their own learning projects and
processes in collaboration with others.
The second is building a solid
foundation: literacy and numeracy
remain crucial. In the era of digital
transformation and with the advent of
big data, digital literacy and data
literacy are becoming increasingly
essential, as are physical health and
mental well-being.
Candor NPS School is a one-of-a-kind
premier CBSE residential school
started by two stalwart institutions,
namely, National Public School and
Candor International School. Both
these institutions are leaders in the
country's educational system in their
own way. Candor’s credentials include
authorization to deliver both the
International Baccalaureate program
and the Cambridge curricula. Candor
We are commi ed to helping every
learner develop as a whole person,
fulfill his or her poten al, and help
shape a shared future built on the
well-being of individuals,
communi es, and the planet.
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17. also boasts of winning many awards
and accolades – the school was ranked
number 1 in India for Safety &
Hygiene, number 3 in India for
Campus & Architecture, and featured
as one of the top 5 schools in India for
Day-cum-Boarding.
Nurturing Lifelong Learners
NPS has delivered 60 years of
excellence in guiding young minds,
operating in Singapore, Bengaluru,
Chennai, Mysore, and now Tirupati,
gaining increased popularity and
appreciation and, of course, being
much sought after. Candor NPS School
Tirupati offers state-of-the-art facilities
for the progressive, child-centric, and
holistic development of students under
the guidance of Dr. K.P.
Gopalakrishna, Chairman and Founder
Principal NAFL, TISB, and NPS
Group of Schools.
Fostering Trustworthy Relationships
Learning begins at birth. Every parent
will have to play a central role in their
child’s education from this moment
onwards. This role continues when the
child starts school. Candor NPS School
tries to form a close relationship with
both children and their parents so that
their education can continue as fully
and smoothly as possible. The school
welcomes all parents to become
involved in the life of their child at
school.
It believes a child who sees their parent
actively involved and positively
supporting the school will make better
progress than one who feels that home
and school are two different worlds. To
promote a healthy relationship between
the teachers and the parents, Candor
NPS School Tirupati’s teaching staff
are available for one-to-one
consultation after school hours by prior
appointment to discuss their child’s

18. various aspects like curricular,
co-curricular, personal, and social
development of their child.
Candor NPS, in active participation
with Senses Electronics Pvt. Ltd,
endeavours to leverage technology for
the betterment of the students.
Intelligent Interactive Panel Board
(IIP) is the modern replacement for the
traditional Blackboard. This facilitates
the ease of writing, drawing, and
annotating on the screen with the
easiest of tools.
Besides unconditional love and time,
the most precious thing children can
get is education. In fulfilling this
yearning, Candor NPS stands tall as a
school that already knows and
understands this. The school strives to
watch them closely, groom them
adequately, and encourage them
wholeheartedly. Candor NPS believes
that when children spend time with
teachers and forge a positive and
trusting relationship, they learn best
and share their intuitions and passions
unbridled. Candor NPS, indeed, is the
best place a child can ever be in!

20. • Candor International School is ranked No.7 in India.
• Ranked #2 in Karnataka & Ranked #2 in Bengaluru.
• #4 in India | #1 in Karnataka & Bengaluru for Excellence in Blended
Learning in the EducationWorld.
• Grand Jury India School Rankings 2021-22.
• India’s #1 for Academic Reputation (Education Today 2020-21).
• #5 in India | #2 in Karnataka & Bengaluru | Category- 'India`s Top 20
International Schools' in a survey conducted by Education Today.
• Top 20 Day-Cum-Boarding Schools in a survey conducted by Education
Today Ranked #1 in Innovation in Education and Best Curriculum
Design by Education Today 2021-22.
• Forbes Great Indian School (2018-19) and featured in 13th Anniversary
Special, Forbes India, 2022.
• Top International Day cum Boarding School (TOI, EW, Careers360).
• Ranked #1 in India for Safety and Hygiene.
• Ranked #3 in India for Campus and Architecture.
Candor’s glorious
achievements:

21. • Education Today – Award (Top 3 International Preschool)
Ranked No. 3 in India, No. 2 in Karnataka & No. 2 in Bengaluru.
• Education Today – Award (Top 10 Day – cum – Boarding School IB
& CAIE). Ranked No. 3 in India, No. 2 in Karnataka & No. 2 in
Bengaluru.
• Education Today – Award ( #1 in Individual Attention to Students in
India's Top International Schools). Ranked No. 1 in India, No.1 in
Karnataka & No.1 in Bengaluru.
• Education Today – Award (Integrated Learning). Ranked No. 1 in
India, No. 1 in Andhra Pradesh & No. 1 in Tirupati.
• Education Today – Award ( #1 in Tirupati in India's Top CBSE
Schools) Ranked No. 1 in India, No. 1 in Andhra Pradesh & No. 1 in
Tirupati.

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23. lended learning is an innovative strategy
Bthat enhances learning by fusing digital
components with conventional in-person
instruction. To meet the varied needs of students
in the digital age, it symbolizes a flexible and
dynamic integration of in-class instruction and
online resources.
In a blended learning setup, students use digital
platforms to participate in online activities and
have in-person interactions with teachers and
peers. With the help of this hybrid learning
model, students can have a customized learning
experience and advance at their speed while still
taking advantage of the structure and direction in
traditional classroom settings.
Digital tools, interactive online content, and
virtual collaboration platforms are essential
elements of blended learning. This strategy
acknowledges the value of utilizing technology
to enhance teaching strategies and increase
accessibility and engagement for students. With
blended learning, students can access resources
whenever it's convenient for them.
Teachers can customize their pedagogical
approaches with the help of data-driven insights,
guaranteeing a more prosperous and
personalized learning process. Blended learning
results from a well-balanced combination of
traditional and digital teaching strategies,
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opening the door to a more flexible and
student-focused approach to education.
The Rise of Blended Learning
Blended learning has gained prominence due
to its ability to combine the best of both
worlds- the traditional face-to-face classroom
experience and the flexibility offered by online
tools. The shift towards blended learning was
accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic,
which compelled educational institutions
worldwide to adapt quickly to remote teaching.
This forced experiment, while challenging,
highlighted the potential benefits of
incorporating technology into education.
One of the critical trends in blended learning is
the emphasis on flexibility and personalization.
Students can tailor their learning experience to
accommodate their needs and pace with in-
person and online instruction. Adaptive
learning technologies further contribute to
personalized learning paths, ensuring students
receive targeted support where they need it
most.
Integrating virtual and augmented reality in
blended learning has become a burgeoning
trend as technology advances. With the help of
these immersive technologies, students can
study complex subjects in three dimensions

24. and have a more dynamic and engaging learning
experience. VR and AR enhance the educational journey
from virtual field trips to hands-on simulations.
Blended learning enables educators to collect vast amounts
of data on student performance. Analyzing this data
provides insights into individual learning patterns, allowing
for data-driven decision-making. Educators can discover
the development areas, adapt teaching strategies, and
provide targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.
The future of education lies in collaboration, and blended
learning promotes this through integrating collaborative
learning platforms. Students can engage in group projects,
discussions, and real-time collaboration, fostering essential
skills such as communication and teamwork. These
platforms also facilitate communication between students
and teachers, creating a more connected and interactive
learning environment.
Innovations Shaping the Future
Blended learning, which incorporates AI, is a novel idea
with the potential to transform education completely. AI-
powered tools can assess individual student progress,
provide instant feedback, and customize learning materials
based on a student's strengths and weaknesses. This
adaptive learning strategy guarantees every student a
customized, real-world education.
Gamification is a creative innovation that transforms
learning into an engaging and enjoyable experience.
Teachers can encourage their pupils to participate actively
in their education by introducing game elements like
competition, prizes, and challenges.
Gamified platforms make the educational process dynamic
and can significantly enhance student engagement.
Blockchain for Credentials and Certification
Blockchain technology is making waves in the education
sector by offering a secure and transparent system for
credentialing and certification. This innovation ensures the
authenticity of academic achievements, making it easier for
students to share and verify their educational records.
Blockchain can streamline the process of credential
verification for employers and institutions, reducing fraud
and improving trust in academic credentials.
Remote Labs and Simulations
Blended learning extends beyond traditional classrooms by
integrating remote labs and simulations. No matter where
they are physically located, students can conduct
experiments and investigate real-world applications in a
virtual environment. This increases access to valuable
learning opportunities and equips students with obstacles
they may face in their chosen fields.
Blockchain for Credentials and Certification
Blockchain technology is making waves in the education
sector by offering a secure and transparent system for
credentialing and certification. This innovation ensures the
authenticity of academic achievements, making it easier for
students to share and verify their educational records.
Blockchain can streamline the process of credential
verification for employers and institutions, reducing fraud
and improving trust in academic credentials.
Remote Labs and Simulations
Blended learning extends beyond traditional classrooms by
integrating remote labs and simulations. No matter where
they are physically located, students can conduct
experiments and investigate real-world applications in a
virtual environment. This increases access to practical
learning opportunities and equips students with obstacles
they may face in their chosen fields.
Conclusion
Blended learning is not a temporary response to
unprecedented challenges; it is a paradigm shift reshaping
education's future. Combining traditional and digital
methods will usher in a more technologically advanced,
individualized, and inclusive educational era as one
explores new possibilities.
Combining conventional and online learning, blended
learning is no longer just a response to temporary
challenges. It has become a paradigm shift that is
transforming the future of education.
As one explores new possibilities, it's evident that the
fusion of traditional and digital approaches will define a
more inclusive, personalized, and technologically advanced
era of education. Blended learning creates new
opportunities for educators to provide a more diverse and
engaging learning experience, ensuring all students have
access to quality education.
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